ALCPT Form 9

1. There were sixty students in the three classrooms.

What was the total number of students?

2. The instructor pointed to a picture and said, “This is a ship.”

What picture did he point to?

3. They got a good deal on a car. What did they get?

4. If Morgan tells you to switch on the motor, what should you do?

5. When you are in a restaurant, you can order meat just the way you like it. If you like meat cooked
thoroughly, what kind of meat would you order?

6. We will cut down the number of students in the class.

What will we do to the class?

7. The instructor said, “The engineers designed a bridge.”

What did the instructor mean?

8. Many homes are equipped with the latest modern electrical appliances.

What is the meaning of equipped?

9. Sometimes Captain McDonald gives examples to clarify a statement.

Why does he give examples?

10. The ship fell apart when it hit the rocks.

What happened to the ship?

11. He saluted twice. What did he do?

12. The instructor said that it was sprinkling outside.

What did the instructor mean?

13. Mr. and Mrs. Jones watch television at home two hours every night because they like the programs.
Why do they watch television?

14. Captain Willis bought a brand new car.

What kind of car did he get?

15. My friend and I will meet you at the theater opposite the cafeteria.

Where will we meet you?

16. Lieutenant Nicholson is going to the barbershop to get a haircut. Then he is going to the cafeteria to
eat dinner. When will Lt. Nicholson have his dinner?

17. The temperature fell rapidly when the cold front came.

What happened when the front arrived?

18. Tom told his brother, “That’s a pretty big load for such a small boy.”

What did Tome mean?

19. The teller at the bank said, “What denomination of bills would you like?”

What did the teller mean?

20. The rules were very rigid.

How were the rules?

21. When ice is exposed to heat, it changes to water.

What does it change to?

22. When men travel between the earth and the moon,

what do their ships travel through?

23. Lieutenant Smith said Lieutenant Lee is a lucky young man.

What did he say about Lt. Lee?

24. Paul gave his maximum effort in class

What kind of effort did he give ?

25. When Bob was sick, he went to a man who cured him.
Who cured Bob?

26. I have to go to town.

27. Gasoline is flammable.

28. Jim talked easily to everybody.

29. Turn that machine on.

30. It might rain tomorrow.

31. He lives in a huge house.

32. He sounds like he’s angry.

33. He checked out of the hotel yesterday.

34. I will try out the car tomorrow.

35. The workmen will tear down that building.

36. Major Green didn’t have enough time to read every page in the book.

37. John said, “Hurry or we’ll be late.” Tom said, “I’m coming.”

38. I graduated from high school in July and joined the military service two months later.

39. The clerk said, “Try this coat on.” Mr. Brown tried it on and said, “The sleeves are not long enough.”

40. Henry said, “Let's go in, I’m freezing.” Mike said, “I’m freezing too, let’s go.”

41. Mrs. Nolan doesn’t get along with Mrs. Morgan.

42. Let me get my hat, Bill.

43. Mr. Calloway likes various kinds of food.

44. The waitress said, “What would you like?” John answered, “I think I’ll have pie and coffee.”

45. After having dinner, many of the students go to their rooms and study.

46. Paperback books are cheaper than hardcover books.

47. George did not want to go to
the bank, so his roommate went there alone.

48. Lieutenant Allen forgot to put his return address on the package.

49. John wanted to learn to drive, so his friend taught him.

50. Mrs. Jones arrived just before ten and Mr. Jones arrived just after ten.

51. W: That used car is in very nice condition. May I drive it?
M: Sure, try it out.
What did the man do?

52. M: Hi, Mary. Am I late for the colonel’s briefing?
W: No, but you almost didn’t make it. He’s coming through the door now.
What did Mary tell the man?

53. W: Is this flight five o four to Los Angeles?
M: Yes, it is.
W: Is this seat taken?
M: No, it isn’t. What did the man tell the woman?

54. W: Captain, my parents are coming to town to visit me. I would like time off on the thirteenth to meet them at the airport.
M: Request granted.
What did the woman want?

55. M: Will Dr White get back next week?
W: Yes, he will. He plans to stop in New York City for a few days and then he’ll come home.
What did the woman say about Dr. White?

56. W: Sergeant Smith, can you finish checking all the records by the end of the week?
M: I think so, but it depends on how many people I have to help me.
What did Sgt. Smith mean?

57. M: My name is Sergeant Sutter. Can you tell me where my new class meets?
W: Yes, it’s upstairs in room thirty. You’re early though. Class doesn’t start until seven twenty.
What did the woman tell the man?

58. W: I want to listen to some of the local radio stations. Do you sell any inexpensive transistor radios?
M: Yes, we have several different kinds and they pick up all local stations.
What does the woman want to do?

59. W: Will there be enough transportation to take us to the concert
M: You don’t have to worry about that. The parents will provide enough cars.
What did the man mean?

60. M: Did I pass the test?
F: I’m sorry Bill. You failed it. You’ll have to wait until next month before you can take it again.
What did the woman say?

61.Newspapers are published in many cities.

62.The instructor collected the examination papers.

63.When you order wire, you must state the diameter that you need.

64.Does he desire further education?

65.Upon retiring from the service, Captain Jones was hired by an aircraft company.

66.The meeting terminated at four o’clock.

67.He looked the engine over thoroughly.

68.Tomorrow’s weather will determine whether we are to go or stay.

69.He tried to put out the fire, but it got out of hand.

70.______ you ever studied algebra?

71.This is a good car; ______ the other hand, that one is better.

72.The book on the table is ____________.

73.I have worked ______ a mechanic for several years.

74.The heavy rain prevented us from ______ for our next base.

75.Will you please ______ me some coffee?

76.There is very little possibility ______ finding his lost pen.

77.I haven’t seen John today. ______, I haven’t seen him for over a week.

78.The first sergeant had all the telephones ______ today.

79.The training has been accelerated. It has been ___________.

80.Would you mind ______ all the windows in the room?

81.The cost of all the things I bought __________to $50.

82.When Jack told us the dimensions of his room, he was talking about its ____________.

83.If John had had the money yesterday, he ______ the car.

84.When did your brother ____________?

85.The patients haven’t received their medicine yet, ______?

86.The problem was worked out. It was ______.

87.Water is ______ hydrogen and oxygen.

88.Mr. Smith always carries his raincoat if the weatherman ______ rain.

89.When he went to buy a car, he ___________ a blue one.

90.She was interested in ______ English.

91.Everyone was happy __________ free tickets to the movie.

92.That regulation on training ____________ yet.

93.The secretary said, “Would you like to see any particular person?”
The visitor replied, “Yes, ___________.”

94.In note taking, a person is always _____________.

95.In one kind of code, each number represents a letter of the alphabet.
In other words, ______.

96.Sgt. Smith said, “When I finish the report, I will pass it on to Sgt. Brown.” Sgt. Brown __________.

97.When the child ran in front of the moving taxi, the driver stopped the car instantly.

He stopped the taxi __________.

98.John stirred his cup of coffee. He ____________ his coffee.

99.The mechanic spilled the oil on the motor. He ____________.

100.My watch functions properly. It is ___________.