ALCPT Form 19

1. When we went back and looked at the water, it had been transformed.
What happened to it?

2. Marvin told me that he would skip the dessert at lunch.

What will he do?

3. When Angus came in, he said the lightning was severe.

What was he talking about?

4. Calvin's car burned up. What happened to it?

5. Can you tell me the way to the airport?

6. I had some correspondence from my son the other day.

What did I have?

7. The instructor asked, "What is the shape of that window?"

How should the student answer?

8. Dorothy saw a friend in town last night.

What did she see?

9. Joyce said, "Look at this column in the newspaper."

What does she want you to look at?

10. Bob took a seat in the front row of the theater.

What did he do?

11. John always reads the sports news in the paper.

What does he read about?

12. Carol asked Henry where she could buy a money order.

What did Carol want to do?

13. Alice ate some dessert after her meal.

What did she eat?

14. The nurse wanted to know how tall Paul was.

What did she want to know about him?

15. Gerald couldn't drive because of blurred vision.

What kept him from driving?

16. It is hard to tell Burt's age. What is hard to tell?

17. Virginia was driving a brand new car. She heard a loud car and stopped to see what it was.

When did she hear a noise?

18. This tool is made of an alloy.

What is it made of?

19. The policeman glanced at my passport as he examined my papers.
What did he do?

20. Walter arrived at work at half past seven.

What time did he arrive?

21. The tailor said, "I don't think this coat needs any alterations."

What did he mean by alterations?

22. Can you help me locate Room two forty?

23. The instructor wrote the instructions on the chalkboard and the
students wrote them in their notebooks. What did the students write?

24. If an object is round, how is it shaped?

25. What reference book gives information about every branch of knowledge?

26. Last night, Mr. and Mrs. Gracen had two guests for dinner.

27. The heat wave caused trouble for Albert.

28. Some instructors travel several miles to and from school each day.

29. The material expanded.

30. I was lucky to be able to take that chip.

31. The doctor says I have the flu.

32. Pete has to go now.

33. The plane arrived at the airport in ten minutes.

34. Yesterday, it drizzled all day.

35. Marsha ordinarily goes to work at eight a.m. everyday, but when it is
raining, she leaves at seven thirty a.m.

36. I had a cold yesterday.

37. Some of our forests have been destroyed.

38. Ralph has just been assigned to a new job.

39. The plane was delayed.

40. My watch gains a minute every hour.

41. Martha found a large hole in the floor.

42 Bill is departing soon for his new assignment.

43. The weather report indicates no precipitation for today.

44. I don't like the humidity today.

45. This animal is harmless.

46. When doing business in banks, people should be able to identify themselves.

47. A newspaper gives the news objectively.

48. The students got a chance to tour the city.

49. I invited Ellen to my home and she accepted.

50. Describe this room, please.

51. W: Do you use four books in your class?
M: I did at first, but then I eliminated one.
How many books does the man use now?

52. M: Did anything interesting happen on the mission?
W: Yes, I think it would be a good idea if you took a look at Jack's report right away.
What does the woman want the man to see?

53. M: Has Roland recovered from his accident?
W: Yes, but his arm still aches sometimes.
What did the woman say about Roland?

54. W: What was the cause of all this damage?
M: Something highly flammable in the garage.
What are they talking about?

55. W: Does bus number 45 go directly to the airport? M: No, but I can give you a transfer.
What will the woman do?

56.  M: I hear that Carl is in
W: Yes, his visit was a real surprise.
What did the woman say about Carl's visit?

57. M: May I wait until later to do this work?
W: No, it can't wait.
When must the work be done?

58. W: This restaurant is very crowded.
M: Yes, but there is a reservation for us.
What does the man mean?

59. M: I know the answer.
W: That's good, but you must also be able to say it.
What must the man be able to do?

60. W: Can you give me some directions?
M: Certainly, I'll be with you in a moment.
What does the woman want?

61. An object has a high value when its __________.

62. This road is narrow.

63. Have you __________ to study your assignment?

64. The boy thought that since he didn't know his way home, he must be________.

65. Mr. Nunn wasn't in class this morning; Mr. Allen wasn't there,___________.

66. We ___________ go to the movies tonight.

67. Walking past this sign is dangerous.

68. "Are there any other boys in Jerry's family?" "________"

69. Headquarters is opposite the lab. Headquarters is ___________.

70. Mary asked Paul if he was getting used to driving his car. She asked if Paul _________.

71. We will have a holiday ____________ work next Monday.

72. Arthur is doing average work.

73. Men had ________ knowledge of flying before the invention of the airplane.

74. Would you mind if I turned on the TV.

75. They _______ go to the club last night.

76. After ___________lunch, Ernest went to the movie.

77. Horace should review this lesson again.

78. Did the dog see the cat? Yes, the cat __________ by the dog.

79. I plan to go to the party tonight, and I'll be _______ my new suit.

80. The story should be condensed before publication.

81. Gladys said, "Hurry up."

82. This is the place _______, as a child, I saw my first train.

83. Which street does Virginia live __________.

84. We got the mechanic __________ our car.

85. I don't remember that song, but I ___________ have heard it before.

86. Boris lives ___________1286 Braodway.

87. The rains have done considerable damage.

88. He ________ a cold drink a little while ago.

89. We can learn more English by ___________.

90. I can eat ________ cake now.

91. Keep loose objects away from the moving parts of the motor,

_______ you will damage the machine.

92. "Do you ever go to the movies?" "No, I _________ go there"

93. Horace failed to complete the test.

94. I think Oliver will choose the correct answer.

95. When we amend the orders, we _______ them .

96. Melvin wants to know the barometer reading.

He wants to know____________.

97. The committee __________ in the morning.

98. Barry's conduct was good.

99. In this book the author narrates most of the historical events.

100. This kind of weather is typical for this part of the country.