ALCPT Form 29

1. Who studied the weather?

2. Mr. Smith went to the party last night. There were 15 people there.

How many were at the party?

3. Joe said, “This wind is as sharp as a knife.”

What kind of wind is it?

4. He hears a strange noise.

What kind of noise does he hear?

5. Jane said, “Please try this pie.”

What did she say?

6. I paid for my car in advance of delivery.

When did I pay for it?

7. They will put out the fire.

What will they do?

8. If a student asked you to change a quarter,

what would you give him?

9. This food tastes sour. What is the opposite of “sour”?

10. Lt. Jones went to the cafeteria at 7:30.

Where did she go?

11. Tom arrived at the airport at 6:00. The plane took off at 7:00.

When did Tom arrive at the airport?

12. Virginia mailed a letter to her husband yesterday after class.

What did Virginia do yesterday?

13. John will be in school for an extended period of the time.

How long will he be there?

14. I took the tire to the service station and had the mechanic inflate it.

What did the mechanic do?

15. Helen said, “There was a sharp difference of opinions.”

What did Helen think of the difference?

16. The cable was concealed in back of the engine.

Where was the cable hidden?

17. The instructor said, “Did you finish your assignment last night?” The student said, “No, I didn’t. I had
a party last night.” Why didn’t this student finish his assignment?

18. George is going sailing. What is he going to do?

19. ” OK, Betty, I give in. I’ll go skating with you,” said Susan.

What was Susan doing?

20. Since it was so hot, he stayed at home.

Why did he remain at home?

21. He is going to take up medicine this year.

What’s he going to do?

22. The woman told her daughter to stretch out the tablecloth on the table.

What was the girl to do?

23. Among the many devices used by the weatherman is the barometer.

What does a barometer measure?

24. Jack arrived 10 minutes after the class had started.

When did Jack come?

25. Mary is a safe driver.

What kind of driver is she?

26. Describe this room, please.

27. I must go now, or I’ll be late for class.

28. Catherine said to her friend, I'm freezing.

29. I was held up by the traffic.

30. I saw the man sink.

31. There’s a lot of water in the air.

32. We do not object to the food in the mess hall.

33. Mr. Hill is very punctual.

34. Ron found a pretty large hole in the wall.

35. I have a pain in my arm.

36. The chopper went in and rescued the man.

37. Harold likes to participate in many sports.

38. Phillip has just a little money.

39. Frank and Bill are quite good as drivers.

40. The needle moves to the far left when the tank is empty.

41. My car is out of order.

42. His name immediately came to mind.

43. That woman wants to buy a car.

44. The workmanship on this car is very good.

45. Sir, your car’s engine is too badly worn to be repaired.

46. You must have confidence in your instructor.

47. I’ll have soup, please.

48. This company hired a lot of workers last year.

49. The children cooked their own breakfast this morning. I did not help them.

50. The man slammed on his brakes.

51. W: Will I be able to see you today?
M: Well, classes are over at 4:00 this afternoon.
What did the man say?

52. M: What do you think of Claude?
W: He is a courteous person.
What did the woman say about Claude?

53. W: I didn’t hear what you said about the car.
M: I said,” that it needs to be washed.”
What did the man say?

54. W: Why didn’t you pass the exam?
M: I didn’t have time to study.
W: Oh! Come down. You have many opportunities to study.
What did the woman mean?

55. M: Why isn’t she working?
W: Because school attendance is compulsory at her age.
What did the woman mean?

56. W: Why didn’t you call me as you promised?
M: I tried to, but the line was busy.
What did the man say?

57. M: I can’t find the wires.
W: The wires are hidden between the walls.
What did the woman say about the wires?

58. M: What happened to the cadet who was supposedly involved in all that trouble?
W: He was found not guilty of the charge.
What happened to the cadet?

59. W: What kind of animals did you kill?
M: Only the diseased ones.
Which animals did he kill?

60. W: What are Barbara and Bob doing?
M: They are carrying on their work.
What are they doing?

61. It is illegal to park in this area.

62. Mr. Perkins has spent his entire life in this city.

63. The teachers made up their minds to go to the party.

64. Your clothes are by the door.

65. There are several students taking the test.

66. A lot of good American furniture is manufactured in North Carolina.

67. You’ll soon have an opportunity to speak English.

68. Mrs. Stevens said, “I’d like to make a reservation for two.”. The hotel clerk said, “Very well.”

69. All systems in an automobile are designed to do specific jobs.

70. A gust hit me as I left the building.

71. The propeller rotates at a very fast rate.

72. Sometimes I go shopping by myself.

73. The whole family turned in at nine P.M

74. This road is narrow.

75. Many kitchens are equipped with the latest modern electrical appliances.

76. The mess hall is convenient for all students.

77. Please give me a ring when you get back into town.

78. Today is Friday. The day after tomorrow is____________.

79. A person’s chin is a part of his__________.

80. Razor blades are used for___________.

81. I am studying English_________ the Language Scholl.

82. It is a secret between you and____________.

83. I always choose_____________ kind of work.

84. Mrs. Miller took the flowers__________ the table.

85. The secretary bought a new vehicle. She bought a___________.

86. She flew better this time than she __________before.

87. I’ll be looking forward to__________ you soon.

88. The room___________ they painted was the commander’s office.

89. _______ you meet us at the flight line?

90. I have been studying English __________two hours.

91. All students must__________ their names before getting their pay.

92. The class may go for a picnic tomorrow. It ____________on the weather.

93. I drank too____________ coffee this morning.

94. They didn’t have______________ to do last night.

95. Fish spoils__________ if it is not kept on ice.

96. Did you enjoy___________ all over the world?

97. We’re very sorry_________ that sgt. Fisher is sick.

98. The sheriff told the tourist, “___________.”

99. Choose the correct sentence.

100. Choose the correct sentence