ALCPT Form 60

1. Jim went to town yesterday with his friend to buy a pair of shoes.

Where did he go?

2. I will allow my son to go to town. What will I do?

3. The climate in that country is nice.

What’s nice about that country?

4. The policeman explained the traffic laws to the group.

What did he talk about?

5. The two objects are made from same mold.

How did they look?

6. If it clears up, we can have our picnic.

7. Mr. Richards employs a lot of people.

8. The water in this lake often freezes.

9. Most accidents take place in heavy traffic.

10. She took off her coat.

11. The children went to the zoo Saturday.

What did they see?

12. Mr. Smith went to town in a taxi yesterday to see his doctor.

How did he go?

13. Sgt White was driving a brand new car. He heard a loud noise. He stopped
to see what it was. When did he hear a noise?

14. What do you usually do for recreation?

15. The officer ordered, “Come here.” What should the soldier do?

16. Sam arrived at the theater at one. But the movie didn’t begin until three.
How long did he have to wait?

17. I took the tire to the service station and had the mechanic inflate it.

What did the mechanic do?

18. The teacher asked, “What are the properties of water?”

What does she want to know?

19. Tom said, “That wire is not insulated.” What did Tom mean?

20. The student is looking at the rainbow. What is he looking at?

21. John said, “It’s nine a.m. and I am leaving right away.”

When was he leaving?

22. The entire class is going to leave for the United States.

23. The electric power failed last night.

24. Mr. Jackson picked out the best tool for his job.

25. I told Tom to get up right away.

26. Be careful to remove the flammables from the box.

What should you remove from the box?

27. Frank’s hand was crushed in the accident.

What happened to his hand?

28. You should keep these letters.

29. Mary wants to serve in a hospital. What did she want to do in a hospital?

30. Mary bought a pair of shoes for 14 dollars plus 20 cents tax.

How much did the shoes cost without the tax?

31. The man asked his friend to make up her mind.

What did he ask her to do?

32. You’ll succeed if you stick to your work.

What should you do to succeed?

33. He is the author of these books.

34. Sarah has completed high school and will go to college in September.

35. If this student makes over 90 on the test, he will be language qualified.

36. I had just left the office when you called.

37. The wires were hidden between walls.

38. We had to skip chapter three because there wasn’t enough time.

39. I substituted for my brother while he was ill.

40. The group broke up the party at 9 o’clock.

41. Roy checked out this morning.

42. The thief was released by the police.

43. Mary’s deaf.

44. John speaks English as well as I do.

45. An opportunity like that is not to be sneezed at.

46. What are hammers used for?

47. Man is able to survive at very high altitude.

What can he do there?

48. We are having a thundershower.

What are we having?

49. Last week Mr. Jackson reported on the new substance.

What did he report on?

50. Johnny went away to hide.

Why did he go away?

51. Sarah told me that I was stupid and lazy.

Why was I angry at Sarah?

52. Lay off! He’s not happy

53. Why does Jane have goose bumps?

54. What caused the car wheel to wobble?

55. The drawing has many vertical lines.

Which way did the lines go?

56. Are you bored already?

57. Woman: Do you like sports?
Man: Yes, I enjoy nearly all sports. But golf is my favorite.
Q: What does the man say about golf?

58. Woman : I don’t know what that means?
Man : You should use a dictionary.
Q: What does the man want the woman to use?

59. Woman : Does the plane stop at Dallas?
Man : I guess it does.
Q: What does the man mean?

60. Woman: Who do you think is right? Your sister or me?
Man: I think I’ll stay neutral.
Q: What is the man telling the woman?

61. Man: My friend lives in the city.
Woman : Is she married?
Q: What does the woman want to know?

62. Man: What are you waiting for?
Woman: For you to apologize.
Q: What does she expect the man to do?

63. Woman: How do you find out about the news?
Man: It was broadcast.
Q: How did the man find out the news?

64. Woman: How do they get the oil from the storage tank to the ship?
Man: They use pipes.
Q: What did they use?

65. Man: What’s Peter’s house like?
Woman: It is huge.
Q: What did she say about the house?

66. Man : What happened to your coat?
Woman: It wore out.
Q: What did the woman mean?

67. Ed: How long has Mr. Rivers studied English?
Tom: he __________for one month.

68. I am a student. The instructor teaches me.

69. How ___________you like the weather in Texas?

70. The river has its origin in Minnesota.

71. The singer is very popular.

72. A man who cashes a check wants it___________.

73. Man has known about petroleum for many centuries.

74. She ___________ get to the dance last night.

75. It is against regulations _____________ food in your room.

76. Tom had the chair ____________from the office.

77. Select the correct sentence.

78. For billions of years, the sun, which is a large star, has been burning intensely without dissipating itself. The reason for this unique action is the
performance of thermonuclear reaction which gives off heat and energy without a great loss of fuel. The light and warmth that we enjoy each day
are a result of the sun’s thermonuclear reaction. According to this paragraph, the sun____________.

79. Learning a second language requires a great deal of determination and effort. A person must concentrate on the material. The learner must
immerse himself. According to this paragraph_____________.

80. The best fire prevention system is good _________________.

81. The principal was appointed by the board of education.

82. Why don’t you use your head when you drive?

83. The inch, foot, and yard are____________ measurements

84. Visiting with Americans ___________ you an opportunity to speak English.

85. Not much ____________about the matter since that time.

86. In any physical fitness program, self-discipline must be______________.

87. You should use a pen _____________ your checks.

88. Joe rides the bus rather than the train. He says the bus is faster and is as
comfortable as the train.

89. I will probably eat my lunch before I leave.

90. Silver, for instance, is a good conductor.

91. Don’t oppose his interests.

92. The path is so narrow that______________.

93. Paul took his clothes to the cleaners and told the clerk to deliver them
when they were ready. Paul wants the clerk to_____________.

94. ____________ Mississippi River flows____________ southward.

95. I am tired __________reading. Let’s go for a walk.

96. The wind’s effect on an airplane while it is

on the ground is different ___________when it is flying.

97. Don’t __________that old shirt; it will make a good cleaning rag.

98. The animal died because it was underfed and____________.

99. The woman was seized.

100. You can always count _________Jerry to do the right thing.