1. The mechanic fixed the truck before noon.
The truck was ____.

2. Thick smoke filled the hallway, so everyone went outside quickly.
What did the people do?

3. The commander read the plan and said the team could use it.
The commander ____ the plan.

4. The sun stayed hot for weeks, and the grass turned brown.
The grass was ____.

5. The pilot waited because ice covered the runway.
The flight was ____.

6. The student wrote the wrong number on the answer sheet.
The student made a ____.

7. The clerk lowered the cost during the holiday sale.
The customer received a ____.

8. Emma left information after the phone rang many times.
Why did Emma record a message?

9. The old radio produced noise during the weather report.
The sound was ____.

10. The driver moved slowly because the road was covered with ice.
Why did the driver reduce speed?

11. The guard stopped William because he had no badge.
William lacked ____.

12. The teacher explained the directions again because several students looked confused.
Why did the teacher repeat the directions?

13. The nurse covered the cut to stop more blood.
The nurse ____ the injury.

14. The instructor told the class to stop writing when time ended.
What did the instructor want the students to do?

15. The manual gives simple steps for using the new device.
The manual is ____.

16. The technician looked at the cables, but the screen stayed black.
What is probably not working?

17. The box was too heavy, so John used both hands.
What did John do?

18. Sara finished the form but forgot to write her name at the bottom.
What was missing?

19. The class began at thirteen hundred hours.
When did the class begin?

20. The soldier studied the map before choosing the fastest way.
The soldier selected a ____.

21. The office will close early because of the holiday.
What should visitors do?

22. The trainee checked the device a second time after the first test failed.
What did the trainee do?

23. The report had exact dates, names, and numbers.
The report was ____.

24. The worker wore gloves because the metal surface was very hot.
Why did the worker wear gloves?

25. The students waited quietly until the instructor entered the room.
The students were ____.

26. Are you going to bring food? We need ____.

27. They’re walking ____ us. They’ll be here soon.

28. He’s going to play in a tennis ____ tomorrow.

29. He didn’t listen. He didn’t hear the answer.

30. Are you certain he isn’t here?

31. If Ted gets a good score, he ____ everybody.

32. No, he isn’t sleeping. He ____ almost an hour ago.

33. Mark: This shirt is $50. I like it, but it’s too expensive.
Clerk: It will only cost $30 next week. We’re going to ____ the price.

34. Mary: Where’s your ticket?
John: I don’t know. It ____ be in my coat pocket.

35. Mary: How far is it from here to New York City?
Jane: I don’t know the ____.

36. Jane arrived before we did. She arrived the ____.

37. Mary: Do you think Tom will be late for class today?
Jane: I hope ____. I need to talk to him before class.

38. I’m reading the book. You gave me the book.

39. Mom: Billy, why is your coat on the floor?
Billy: I’m sorry, Mom. I’ll ____ in my closet.

40. I asked for milk, but he has ____.

41. Sue: ____ tall is your brother?
Ted: About six feet.

42. Study ____ a test.

43. Billy: Can you pass the test?
Mary: I ____ that I will. I’ve studied for it.

44. She bought cookies. She’ll take them to the office party.

45. Ann: Are we going to the movies tomorrow?
Dad: I don’t know. We may.
Tom: What did he tell you?
Ann: He ____.

46. Mary: ____ I use your book for a minute?
Jane: Yes, you can, but don’t write in it.

47. Select the meaning of the underlined word.
Tom is famished today.

48. Select the word that has the same SOUND underlined. beach

49. Read the title. Choose the information you might find.
LET’S HAVE HEALTHY MEALS

50. Read the title. Choose the question it would answer.
NOT ENOUGH NURSES