ALCPT Form 119

1. The delivery vehicle broke down and had to go to the garage.
The _____ needed repairs.

2. After the operation, he remained under medical care for three days.
He stayed in _____.

3. She traveled to Chicago by rail.

4. The doctor must check the wound carefully before treating it.
He needs to _____ it.

5. A standard car has one wheel at each corner.
It has _____ wheels.

6. Abe purchased the medicine at the pharmacy.
Abe bought it in a _____ store.

7. He put his thoughts on paper and signed his name.

8. His bags were packed, and he was waiting beside the door.

9. The evening broadcast announced the news during his drive home.

10. He is typing on a keyboard while looking at the monitor.
He is sitting _____.

11. Vehicles can travel in both directions on this road.
It’s _____ street.

12. Rescuers stopped looking for the missing child after several unsuccessful days.

13. The commander gave the soldiers permission to depart.

14. He arranged the documents according to their dates.

15. Jane reached the station after the bus had departed.

16. Robert’s beard has grown too long.
Robert needs a _____.

17. The instructor demonstrated each step to the students.

18. She recognized the man but couldn’t remember what he was called.

19. Electric current travels through these thin metal conductors.

20. Bill plans to take his car to school tomorrow.
Bill will _____ school.

21. The sky will remain completely clear throughout the day.

22. The road markers showed him which direction to take.

23. The audience disliked the performance, and it closed after one night.
The play _____.

24. The supervisor explained every step he needed to complete the task.
He got _____.

25. The company operates offices in three different cities.

26. She plans to display the presentation on a large screen.
She will use a _____.

27. Can you reduce the size of this photograph?

28. The commander told the soldiers they were free to leave.

29. Automobile ownership has increased throughout the country.

30. The inspection revealed several defects in the equipment.

31. Her presentation covered boots, sandals, and several other styles of footwear.

32. Solving the problem required careful consideration.

33. Bill reviewed his lessons the evening before Thursday.

34. Temperatures have remained mild and pleasant throughout the week.
The weather has been _____.

35. He lowered his voice so that nobody else could hear him.

36. Gary handles every flight skillfully and safely.
Gary is _____ pilot.

37. The technician fitted the replacement part into the machine.

38. The jeweler examined the stone and found no defects.
It was _____.

39. The restaurant serves a different menu every day.

40. Did Robert quit smoking recently?
Yes, he _____.

41. The new desk arrived in several separate pieces.

42. They cheered excitedly when they heard the announcement.

43. The accident hurt the area between his shoulder and elbow.
His _____ was injured.

44. A sponge absorbs liquid when placed on a wet surface.

45. He finally confessed that the mistake was his.
He _____ it.

46. Is Robert a junior officer in the Army?
That’s right. He’s _____.

47. Martha said he found the errors and fixed them.
Martha said he _____ them.

48. He repairs every problem correctly the first time.
My mechanic _____.

49. We enjoyed every day of our vacation.
We _____.

50. The accident was his fault, so he covered the repair costs.
He had to _____ the damages.

51. His cut soaked the bandage within minutes.
He _____.

52. His jokes and funny expressions made everyone laugh.
He is _____.

53. The club’s schedule includes matches on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
The club _____.

54. He disagrees with nearly everyone and starts disputes over small issues.
He is _____.

55. She followed all traffic rules while making the turn.
Her turn was _____.

56. I want to grow red vegetables for salads in my garden.
I’m going to plant _____.

57. Woman: Does he eat breakfast every morning?
Man: No, only once or twice a month.
He _____ eats breakfast.

58. Man: Is the Copper Canyon trip still scheduled?
Woman: They’ll cancel it unless more people sign up.
The Copper Canyon tour _____.

59. Woman: Which gate should I wait at?
Man: Use the gate immediately after fourteen.
The bus arrives at gate _____.

60. Woman: Why are you completing that membership form?
Man: I want to join the group.

61. Man: Why is Sally visiting the clinic tomorrow?
Woman: Her doctor will examine her overall health.
Sally is going to _____.

62. Woman: Did the company select Judy for the position?
Man: Yes, they’re adding her to the staff next week.
Judy is _____.

63. Woman: Why is Tom moving so quickly?
Man: His train leaves in five minutes.
Tom is _____.

64. Man: Why did you stop in the middle of your sentence?
Woman: I couldn’t remember what to say next.
The woman forgot a _____.

65. Man: Did Maria enjoy the surprise party?
Woman: Yes, she smiled and laughed all evening.
Maria is _____.

66. Woman: Is Sergeant Brown ready for the new assignment?
Man: Yes, he can hardly wait to begin.
Sgt. Brown is _____.

67. There were ______ people in the cafeteria today.

68. Select the correct sentence.

69. I like to swim in the ______.

70. Visiting her grandchildren gives her a lot of pleasure.

71. Jane is married to Bill. He is her ______.

72. Jeffrey wants to add more color to his garden, so he's going to plant some ______.

73. That's my father. ______ taking me to the zoo.

74. The carpenter climbed ______ the ladder.

75. An apple is ______ than a peach.

76. ______ to tapes requires a lot of patience.

77. I heard Mr. Fairbanks come in, ______?

78. Emily worked out the problem.

79. Lawyers and doctors are called ______ people.

80. My dog doesn't see well anymore. He is almost ______.

81. The opposite of rough is ______.

82. The student asked for a different room.

83. Camouflaging is a method of ______.

84. I would not be hungry now if I ______ breakfast this morning.

85. Mr. Smith has driven his car ______ 30,000 miles.

86. Tina is happy with her new job; ______, Robert is not happy with his.

87. You may have whatever you ______.

88. Gasoline easily ______.

89. The curtains in the room are brown.

90. Private ______ was not allowed to leave the army ______ installation.

91.
A woman in eastern Pennsylvania returned home after a shopping trip and began unloading her many packages. After a while her car began honking. She looked outside several times, but saw nothing amiss. When the noise persisted, she went to the car and discovered Max, her dog, sitting in the driver's seat honking the horn. She had absent-mindedly left the unfortunate animal trapped in the car in 90-degree heat for an hour! The owner immediately gave Max cold water to drink, wet him down with towels, and rushed him to a veterinarian clinic.
According to the paragraph, Max ______.

92. Sigmund Freud was known for using ______ on his patients.

93. While on vacation, Al and Gloria admired the beautiful scenery as they drove along the California coastline. It was the highlight of their trip.
The underlined word in this paragraph refers to ______.

94. The bar exam ______ when we arrived at the test site.

95. Major Cross and Capt. Giles ______ to make their recommendations shortly.

96. It's often said that ______ laughter is the best medicine.

97.
The hunt is on for a beaver that's toppling cherry trees near the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C. The National Park Service began preparing traps Wednesday to catch the sharp-toothed rodent who's chewed his way through nine trees in less than a week. Officials bemoaned the fact that he's chosen the middle of the capital's annual Cherry Blossom Festival for his destructive campaign.
According to the paragraph, ______.

98. The whole squadron was in turmoil.

99. Although Joe was sick, it didn't ______ his going to work.

100. Mattie scorched my favorite shirt.