ALCPT Form 136

1. I need a quiet place to study a book.
Why would you go to the library?

2. He pointed to the large title above the newspaper story.
What does he want you to look at?

3. Large machines weave thousands of threads together each day.
What is made in a textile mill?

4. He said she might stop by to see him.
What did he say?

5. The postal clerk will hand you postage for the envelopes.
What will she give you?

6. She asked for transportation to another city and a return ride.
What does she want?

7. He placed two fingers on his wrist to measure his pulse.
What does he want to check?

8. The tire came off the car’s right front wheel.
What did the car lose?

9. The mechanic replaced the flat tire on my car.
What did he do?

10. He went to a nearby restaurant for lunch.
Where did he go?

11. He asked how large the object was.
What did he want to know?

12. The workers washed all the tools thoroughly.
What happened to them?

13. Does he plan to attend the ceremony next week?
What does he thinking?

14. Television networks continue to produce many new programs each year.
Why?

15. He can express himself fluently in English.
In other words?

16. After comparing several vehicles, he selected one to buy.
What does he do?

17. He counts on the other students whenever he needs assistance.
What does it mean?

18. The commander gave us permission to take the field trip.
What does he mean?

19. I have another appointment that evening, so I cannot attend the dance.
What happened with me?

20. After counting my cash, the total came to exactly five dollars.
How much money do I have?

21. The air feels slightly chilly, but the temperature is not very low.
How is the weather?

22. He always orders his steak well done.
In other words?

23. She needs to stay indoors until the weather clears.
What does she must do?

24. For my birthday, my wife gave me something to wear around my neck.
What did she give it?

25. On my next trip, I plan to use public transportation.
What will I do?

26. He was unable to recall the information.
What does it mean?

27. They welcomed me as soon as I arrived.
In other words?

28. After a long delay, my friend has just shown up.
What happened with my friend?

29. The mechanic discovered only a small problem with the engine.
What did happen?

30. I tried to fix my radio, but it still does not work.
What does it mean?

31. His new car travels a long distance on very little fuel.
What does it mean?

32. The doctor told Paul that he would recover quickly.
What did the doctor say to Paul?

33. The plane reached the airport ahead of schedule.
In other words?

34. He plans to hand out the textbooks to the class.
What will he do?

35. Why don’t you offer him a ride?
What does it mean?

36. I feel like watching a film tonight.
How do I feel?

37. I declined the invitation because parties do not interest me.
Why not?

38. He obeys traffic rules and watches the road closely.
Why is a safe driver?

39. The woman asked him to hold for a moment.
What did the woman tell him to do?

40. Has he completed the assignment yet?
How should the man answer?

41. Al rejected the proposal that was made to him.
What did the man say about Al?

42. She felt too anxious to eat anything.
What did she mean?

43. The lieutenant received a medal for his outstanding service.
What happened to the lieutenant?

44. She said Alvin did not hear the message accurately.
What does the woman mean?

45. He said the proposal sounded acceptable to him.
What did the man mean?

46. The glass shattered into many small fragments.
What happened to the window?

47. Someone is telling the children a story about a lost sailor.
What are the children listening to?

48. The woman needs someone to drive her downtown.
What does the woman need?

49. The shopping center is just outside the city limits.
The shopping center is located in the suburbs.

50. The market offers a wide variety of fresh produce.
A good choice of vegetables is a good ________.

51. Everyone had a pleasant time at the show.
What does it mean?

52. Calvin settled the hotel charge before checking out.
When Calvin left the hotel, he paid for his room. He paid his ________.

53. The ceremony got underway at noon.
The meaning is?

54. You want someone to give you the location of the nearest postal building.
Can you tell me ________?

55. He put off the task until the following week.
What did he do?

56. He is suffering from a disease.
What does he have?

57. The television is on, and I am looking at the program now.
In other words?

58. The appointment is scheduled for 3:00 P.M.
What does it mean?

59. The bank is directly beside the Post Office.
Where is the bank?

60. He asked her to make up her mind.
What did he want her to do?

61. He completed the task correctly and received praise for his work.
What did he do?

62. A strong odor near the aircraft may warn you of dangerous vapors.
How can you tell if there are fumes near an aircraft?

63. His departure is scheduled for nine o’clock tonight.
When is he leaving?

64. He handed McGraw the keys and told him to take the wheel.
What did he want McGraw to do?

65. My grades are excellent, and I understand all the lessons.
How are you getting along in school?

66. The unit’s training exercise will begin tomorrow, which is Saturday.
What was the day before yesterday?

67. Did you get any mail today?

68. The movie was over at nine o'clock.

69. If a man doesn't eat, he will die eventually.

70. We got home early because the meeting broke _____ at 9:30.

71. He'll have lunch _____ noon today.

72. The students' schedules varied from week to week.

73. Did you make up your mind to go?

74. Boris answered the question instantly.

75. I had _____ staying at the hotel several days before I met him.

76. They arrived while I _____ the flowers.

77. I think she will be surprised _____ him.

78. This machine is automatic.

79. He _____ to the show yesterday afternoon.

80. Wherever Lola goes, I _____.

81. John lives 50 miles from New York. Bill lives 100 miles away. Bob lives 30 miles away. Bob's house is _____ New York.

82. He doesn't live here, _____.

83. I am ready whenever you _____.

84. The maximum number of students in a class is fifteen.

85. I hope your plans work _____ the way you want them to.

86. Your book is _____ the top of the table.

87. She would have accepted if he _____ her.

88. Whenever Mrs. Garland went downtown, she _____.

89. I like to visit places such _____ museums and theaters.

90. The compass needle will spin around when a plane flies over the North Pole.

91. We took the bus to town.

92. His favorite sport is _____.

93. What technique do you prefer when you study English?

94. Wake Al up. He _____ sleeping since 8 o'clock.

95. "Are you and Lt. Garcia from South America?" "Yes, _____."

96. I heard you're going on leave. _____ you packed your suitcase yet?

97. The cold weather accounted for many absences from class.

98. Mr. Burke told his class that he would be glad to _____ with them.

99. The general said, "I'll set up headquarters here."

100. John weighs 210 pounds. His friend weighs 180 pounds.