ALCPT Form 27

1. Ellen looked in a mirror. What did she see?

2. Why do people usually travel by plane instead of by car?

3. What will you do with the orange?

4. Mr. Smith flies to Africa from the United States once a month, what does he use?

5. Mary had a quarter of the cake.

How much of it did she have?

6. We met on a warm day. What kind of day was it?

7. When Roger gets here, it will be noon.

What time will he get here?

8. There are empty seats at the rear of the theater.

Where are the empty seats?

9. The customer said” Thanks again for the extra cup of coffee.” The manager
said,” Don’t mention it.” What did the manager mean?

10. John writes home daily. How often does he write?

11. He is afraid of height. What is he afraid of?

12. Pamela took her camera with her to the zoo and used it to take pictures of the animals.

What did Pamela do at the zoo?

13. How did you avoid hitting the cow?

14. Why did Paul use a lever?

15. A civilian will do the paperwork. Who will do it?

16. Mark directs an international organization.

Who belongs to Mark’s organization?

17. Where is the basement of the building?

18. Did you help him make up his mind?

19. Where is a person’s neck?

20. Which horse is the leading horse?

21. Major Markham guided the discussion.

What did he do?

22. Betty will be trained to do the job.

What will happen to Betty?

23. What did you think of the dessert last night?

24. Have you checked your work carefully?

25. Donald brought his son a dog. What did he do?

26. Sergeant Foster has a fever.

27. My brother is a barber.

28. The teacher gave me a pencil.

29. Mr. Lang asked for advice.

30. Henry has a high rank.

31. The men must be forced to work.

32. He works so well that he is used as an example to all.

33. Keep the container out of reach of the children.

34. Mr. Gerard has no money.

35. That nation has great military strength.

36. George identified the Spanish flag.

37. The gun does not work.

38. This coat is on sale at the department store.

39. The paper has a blue border.

40. Mrs. Thompson is using scissors.

41. The men did not approach the camp

42. The men went to town frequently.

43. Mrs. Thorndike didn’t meet the captain.

44. He got in touch with Peter by a long-distance call.

45. The meeting will be one hour long.

46. Her work is known for its quality.

47. There was no wind on top of the mountain.

48. James is an efficient worker.

49. I imagine that he doesn’t like me.

50. The vacation was long ago.

51. W: How much did you give away?
M: I gave away everything.
How much did the man give away?

52. M: Where have you been?
W: I went to see a game.
What did the woman see?

53. W: Where should we meet tomorrow?
M: I think this corner would be good. I was going to suggest the post office. But now I think it would
be better meet right here.
Where will the man and the woman probably meet?

54. M: What will you need to do that job?
W: I have to get a knife.
What is the woman going to do?

55. W: What does Billy want?
M: A blanket.
What is the matter with Billy?

56. M: I want to see Mr. Butler, please.
M: Just a minute, sir. He is using a telephone.
What is Mr. Butler doing?

57. W: Who do you think is right, your sister or me?
M: I think I’ll stay neutral.
What is the man telling the woman?

58. M: Can I do anything for you?
W: Yes, will you take this to the post office?
What did the woman probably give the man?

59. M: Do you need any help?
W: I’m trying to find the way to move this box.
What does the woman want to know?

60. W: Do you want to go to the cafeteria for dinner?
M: I can’t. I haven’t got a cent.
What does the man mean?

61.What is the minimum amount?

62. When William told his joke, he expected everyone to___________.

63. We have been writing letters__________ twenty minutes.

64. The balloon began to rise when it was filled with ____________.

65. Robert____________ play soccer very well before he broke his ankle.

66. Silver is the most costly____________ found in the area.

67. It’s too far to walk; you__________ better take a bus.

68. What language__________ Barbara speak?

69. I am reading an interesting book__________ animals and the places where they live.

70. Harry said, __________ “makes me tired.”

71. Will you help me ____________my car keys?

72. We should _____________to understand each other.

73. Jean is going to the movie with us.

We’ll pick her__________ at 6 o’clock.

74. You will learn more if you____________ attention.

75. That ought to be __________of today.

76. You can _______________and see what happens.

77. A week has seven days. Saturday is the last day of the week.
What day is the seventh day of the week?

78. Because Joe wanted to make good grades on the tests, he spent his time___________.

79. “Can you understand German yet?”
“No, but I’m trying __________.”

80. If I___________ enough money, I would buy a new car.

81. Mr. Brown got tired of__________ to so many gripes.

82. The teacher was sitting behind his desk.

83. I ___________; it depends on whether or not I can get a room at the hotel.

84. I would replace the tire rather than_________ to fix it.

85. I had better land. I ___________out of fuel.

86. She___________ a cup of coffee all morning.

87. That car costs $400.00. I think it’s a good deal at that price.

88. We left when they__________.

89. We could have done better if we______________.

90. Ford said, “The wind was like a knife.”
Peter said, “Yes, it was ___________.”

91. He _________by the doctor yesterday.

92. “Will you be able to solve your problems?”
“Yes, we’ll _____________.”

93. They ____________football last Saturday.

94. Sammy went into the country this morning and came back after 6 hours
When did he return?

95. How long ___________for petroleum?

96. A person should use his head when flying a plane.

97. Careful driving will reduce the number of accidents. On the other
hand, careless driving will___________.

98. They fought off a surprise air raid.

99. What does it stand for?

100. Lt. Kessler turned in at ten o’clock