ALCPT Form 57

1. Joe is at the store. He wants to go back to his room. It is necessary for him
to walk 12 blocks. How far is it from the store to Joe’s room?

2. He had to cut the grass yesterday. Where did he work?

3. Jackson cooks all our meals for us. What does he do?

4. A cowboy travels many miles each day. How does he travel?

5. John is a safe driver.

6. Traffic is heavy in town during the rush hour.

7. Susan was packing her baggage.

8. The students were confused by the rules.

9. He was a passenger on that bus.

10.This machine is automatic.

11. That man is a government agent.

12. The bus arrived at exactly 3 o’clock. When did the bus arrive?

13. Which word best describes the sun at noon on a clear day?

14. Did you bother Mr. James when you called?

15. Rhett spent a great deal of time in the south. How much time did he spend there?

16. The instructor told the class how to reach the laboratory

17. The bank is opposite the post office.

18. She has not seen the doctor yet.

19. David takes part in all kinds of activities.

20. The prisoner will be released from jail today.

21. The rock crashed through the window.

22. Robert failed his last examination.

23. Headquarters is next to the lab building.

24. John visited a residential area of town.

25. When I called him, he was too occupied to talk.

26. Bert has never been absent from class.

27. He looked over his notes.

28. What kind of metal is this box made of ?

29. Can you start a fire with two stones?

30. Lt. Jones was told to report to the commander at 1:15 pm.

When does he have to be there?

31. The clerk will stack the boxes at the corner. What will he do with the boxes?

32. There was an abrupt change in the weather. What kind of change was it?

33. Dave told us to bring the sports equipment . What did Dave tell us to bring?

34. Mr. Brown like the cartoons in the evening newspaper. What did he like?

35. What is the function of this switch?

36. Lt. Adams was concerned about the health of his men. How did he feel about their health?

37. It is convenient for people to shop near their homes.

38. John enjoyed his visit.

39. This road narrows to one lane after a mile.

40. Anna wonders what will happen.

41. The food began to decay.

42. The pilot told Lt. Jones to take over the aircraft.

43. We were told to think it over before we decided.

44. Ralph is an expert mechanic.

45. Which is a fluid?

46. John said that Helen might come to visit him. What did John say?

47. She has something wrong with her respiratory system. Where is the trouble?

48. We must de-emphasize the war. What must we do?

49. Why are some highways made of concrete?

50. The soldier worked in transportation and supply. What did his job involve?

51. The enemy gave up to the superior forces. What did the enemy do?

52. We’ll have to tear down the engine. What will we have to do?

53. The temperature was around 70 degrees and it was a foggy morning.

54. The chairman will bring up the problem at the next meeting.

55. Warm air is less dense than the cold air.

56. What caused the car wheel to wobble?

57. Man: Have you seen my new dog?
Woman: Yes. He’s very nice.
Q: How is the woman feel about the dog?

58. Woman: I hear that Lt. Winters is joining you.
Man: Yes. What kind of person do you think he is?
Q: What does the man want to know about Lt. Winters?

59. Man: I’ll meet you at 10. Where?
Woman: I have to go to the drugstore. Meet me there.
Q: What does the woman have to do?

60. Man: Did you see the plane?
Woman: Yes. What do you think the altitude was?
Q: What does the woman want to know?

61. Man: Which are the main chapters of the book?
Woman: The third and the fourth.
Q: What do we know about the third and the fourth chapters?

62. Man: I like doing this.
Woman: I know. But what is your goal?
Q: What does the woman want to know?

63. Woman: Was Tony hurt in the accident?
Man: No, but the doctor gave some pills to relax him.
Q: Why did the doctor give Tony the pills?

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

65. Man: How much do I owe you?
Woman: That’s a dollar and a half.
Man: Here are two one-dollar bills. Keep the change.
Q: What has happened?

66. Woman: The mess hall will be closed for repairs for six day due to last night’s fire. Arrangement had been made for military students to eat without charge in their respective clubs for the coming week. Please have your identification with you when you enter the club.
According to the announcement_______________.

67. Dave: Did they get any cigarettes there?
Alan: Yes, they got_____________.

68. My father __________to San Antonio.

69. Jack saw Tom at the dance last night

70. Though Jane likes to swim, she is not a good swimmer

71. I get paid twice a month. I receive my pay______________.

72. What defense will be used?

73. I want to develop my muscles, and that’s why_____________.

74. Please __________the glasses with water.

75. Mrs. Miller took the flowers the table

76. ____________in one place for such a long time was very uncomfortable.

77. She prepares breakfast for ______________ and her husband.

78. If you get a bargain, you______________.

79. Note taking is______________.

80. If a man doesn’t eat, he will die eventually.

81. This pill is coated with sugar.

82. I’d like my steak_______________.

83. It will heat up tomorrow. The weather will be________________.

84. We had better eat dinner

85. If I __________enough money, I would buy a new car.

86. The thermometer sometimes reads ____________ zero.

87. Mr. Brown got tired of _____________to so many gripes.

88. The diamond is a beautiful, brilliant gem. Although it is commonly used in engagement rings, its greatest use is in industry. Today the automotive
industry is the main buyer of industrial diamonds. In fact, there are 15 different uses for this mineral in an automobile factory.
According to this paragraph_______________.

89. The headlines are printed in______________.

90. Mr. And Mrs. Jackson have their evening paper delivered.

The evening paper is_____________.

91. He spoke rapidly, but the students could understand him well.

92. The electrical current is conducted by____________.

93. Don’t oppose his interests.

94. We tried to ignore the______________ dog.

95. Meat is usually cut and ____________one piece at a time.

96. __________that a hurricane was headed towards the coast, the
honeymooners were forced to change their final destination.

97. Bob intended to write to his girlfriend as soon as he found the time.

98. I have a loose__________ in this tooth.

99. We’d better try to straighten ____________this room.

100. Ms. Warren, the newly hired teacher, was asked to speak extemp___________
concerning her teaching experiences while in China.