ALCPT Form 128

1. Nearly every seat in the theater was occupied.
How was the theater?

2. She is quiet, gentle, and rarely argues with anyone.
How would you describe her?

3. The roads were covered with holes and bumps.
What kind of road were they?

4. The grapes hang from climbing stems above the ground.
Where does it grow?

5. He takes Sunday off but works the rest of the week.
How many days does he work?

6. He would rather have the beef sandwich than the sausage.
What would he prefer?

7. He ordered slices of meat that were still red in the center.
What did he eat?

8. Military officials are displeased with his recent conduct.
How does the military feel about him?

9. He completes each assignment as part of a team.
How does he work?

10. Review the material before coming to the classroom.
When should you study your lesson?

11. A jet is passing overhead.
What is it?

12. There is no need to rush.
Take your time.

13. I am getting the equipment ready for tomorrow.
In other words?

14. My friend was ill yesterday.

15. After several hours of work, he began losing his energy.
How was he feel?

16. These two pencils are almost exactly the same.
This pencil is like that one.

17. The doctor said my fever and body aches were caused by the flu.
What does he mean?

18. Tom asked Jack whether he enjoyed catching fish for pleasure.
“Yes, it is my favorite sport.”

19. He considered purchasing the book but had not decided yet.
He thought about buying the book.

20. This thin metal bends easily without breaking.
This metal is ?

21. Compressing air into a smaller container reduces the space it occupies.
What does he mean?

22. The student cannot keep all the different names in his memory.
The student is confused by all the names.

23. Regular attendance is necessary for every student.
In this case?

24. He feels blue because he received some bad news.
What is happening with him?

25. Joe always followed his father’s instructions.
Joe always obeyed his father.

26. The bus had already left when John reached the stop.
John was too late to catch the bus.?

27. I believe Joe will attend my party this weekend.
I’ll have a party this weekend, I expect Joe will go to the party.?

28. Phillip has only a few dollars in his pocket.
Say Phillip has just a little bit of money.?

29. The engine temperature rises far above the normal level.
What does it mean?

30. The instructor must require every student to review the lesson.
You must make your students study.?

31. The instructor is giving a formal lesson to the class.
What is he doing?

32. Joe has had a severe toothache for several days.
What does Joe need?

33. I am scheduled to see my doctor this afternoon.
In other words?

34. After paying the bill, only a few coins remained in his pocket.
What does it mean?

35. He said he would send two letters every week during his trip.
What does he mean?

36. Joe’s hair had grown too long.
Why did Joe go to the barbershop?

37. As a sergeant, Brown will dine at the club for enlisted leaders.
Where will Sergeant Brown eat?

38. The friends bought airline tickets for their trip to Chicago.
How will the friends get to Chicago?

39. The captain must report at three fifteen in the afternoon.
When does the captain have to be there?

40. The woman is looking at a round figure with no corners.
What does the woman see?

41. The man said the hat was the color of a fire truck.
What did the man say about the hat?

42. Don introduced his fiancée to his parents, and they were pleased to meet her.
Who was Don’s parents glad to meet?

43. Man: This region has large deposits of copper.
Woman: Yes, and iron is also plentiful here.
What are the woman and man talking about?

44. She learned that her friend escaped the crash alive.
What did the woman hear about her friend?

45. She said she would do exactly what he recommended.
What did the woman mean?

46. The pump moves gasoline from the tank to the engine.
What does the pump do?

47. Drivers press the brakes when they need to bring their vehicles to a halt.
What are brakes used for?

48. She removed all the dust from the cover around the lamp.
What was clean?

49. She carried her soiled clothing to the place where it would be washed.
Where do you take your dirty clothes?

50. The books are resting on the surface where customers place their purchases.
Where are the books?

51. The two students have nearly identical faces.
Aren’t those two students alike?

52. She asked the hospital receptionist for a room where she could stay alone.
What does she want to do in the hospital?

53. The soldier was ordered to appear before his unit leader.
What will he do?

54. The signal flashes repeatedly instead of remaining steady.
What is a blinking light?

55. He asked whether the container was round, square, or rectangular.
What did he want to know?

56. His house is located in a quiet neighborhood with separate family residences.
Where does he live?

57. Take the vehicle onto the road and see how well it operates.
How do you check the performance of a new car?

58. The aircraft is expected to depart according to schedule.
Will this plane be delayed?

59. I have a few quarters and dimes in my pocket.
How much change do you have?

60. I would like to fix the errors in this report.
Would you like to revise this paper?

61. He smoked years ago, but he has given up cigarettes.
Didn’t he used to smoke?

62. Edward, manage the students while I am away.
Edward, take charge of the class.

63. The sky is gray, and white flakes appear to be falling.
Today is cold. It seems to be snowing.

64. I will make an effort to phone you this evening.
I will attempt to call you tonight.

65. I hope you will attend the meeting with us.
In other words?

66. These machines operate automatically without anyone controlling them.
What does it mean?

67. Hot air ______ from the ground.

68. The Indians hunted buffalo, ______ spears for weapons.

69. I took my clothes off and put ______ my pajamas.

70. This new book has some interesting ______.

71. Frank enjoyed ______ at the new catalog.

72. “Will we have class tomorrow?”
“No, we ______.”

73. “Were the students in the classroom when teacher came in?”
“Yes, they were in the room when the teacher ______.”

74. The owner of the restaurant was well known. He was ______.

75. This plane does not travel ______ that one.

76. John went to Dallas by plane. He went ______.

77. The post office is straight ahead. The post office is ______.

78. “Listen! I think the telephone ______.”

79. Did you enjoy ______ all over the world?

80. If I had the money, I ______ some new clothes now.

81. If something is wrong with your recorder. It is ______.

82. When you inflate an automobile tire, you ______.

83. Robert told Mark to meet him at the drugstore at seven-fifteen.
They will meet at ______.

84. Mary said, “Hold the phone.” The person she was talking to ______.

85. If you get a bargain, you ______.

86. Sometimes I go shopping.

87. Harry performed his mission satisfactorily.

88. The mechanic fixed Joe’s car in one hour.

89. Can we arrange to be at her house by nine o’clock?

90. Which word best describes the sun at 1200 hours on a clear day?

91. “Will Alice have a vacation?”

92. “When does Charles study?”

93. “Have John and Mary gone to New York?”

94. “Where can I get some medicine?”
“______”

95. What should you do if you have a serious illness?

96. “Why did he call you?”
“______”

97. You would like to borrow a pencil. Which of the following is the correct request?

98. Which one of the following sentences is correct?

99. “What places do you want to visit in the U.S.?”
“______”

100. “Do we get on the bus at this corner?”
“______”