ALCPT READING PART

Select the correct answer a, b, c, or d.

1.
61. If he..his sweater, he wouldn't have caught a cold.
a. had worn
b. wear
c. wears
d. wearing
62. He is.in the military service.
a. an officer
b. officer
c. a officer
d. officers
63. Jones has only a few days to learn to drive.
a. He will need a lot of time.
b. He has little time left.
c. He has studied every day.
d. He has many days.
64. Clark has a lot of friends.
a. no
b. a few
c. many
d. five
65. This material can be used for camouflage.
a. to hide things
b. for firewood
c. to mark positions
d. for lumber
66. Ray has an expensive item.
a. a broken
b. a bad
c. a costly
d. a cheap
67. I like to read . when I have enough time.
a . books
b. the garden
c. a movie
d. the piano
68. John spent his. instead of putting it in the bank.
a. time
b. gasoline
c. wallet
d. money

69. I cant go with you I'm busy.

a. that
b. and
c. but
d. because
70. The air traffic controller announced the arrival of the flight.
a. landing
b. captain
c. leaving
d. number
71. They have been waiting for me 5 o'clock.
a. during
b. since
c. between
d. for
72. Most people.to read newspapers.
a. likes
b. like
c. are alike
d. were alike
73. John would have called the police if hethe accident.
a. see
b. saw
c. had seen
d. sees
74. I was exhausted after working all day.
a. feeling fine
b. active
c. tired
d. asleep
75. He finished.this tape.
a. listened to
b. listens by
c. to listen
d. listening to
76. He left the office early .he could do some shopping.
a.
if
b.
unless
c.
that
d.
so
77. .you mind closing the window?
a. May
b. Could
c. If
d. Would

78. The name of the last month of the year is ..

a. Winter
b. December
c. past
d. Saturday
79. The students are all set for the examination.
a. studying
b. not there
c. ready
d.
getting ready
80. You. review this lesson before you take the test.
a. did
b. had to
c. ought to
d. would
81. The conductor .. the train's departure.
a. announced
b. spoke
c. said
d. told
82. He has been studying English.four years.
a. for
b. since
c. during
d. until
83. The visibility was poor yesterday. I.
a. couldn't see very far.
b. didn't have much money.
c. was sick.
d. made a bad grade.
84. Martin wants approximately one hundred fifty dollars for that table.
He will accept between ..
a. $50.00 and $54.00.
b. $100.00 and $104.00.
c. $113.00 and $117.00.
d. $148.00 and $152.00.
85. I'm going to make reservations for my trip. I'm going to..
a. make some friends.
b. have some food saved.
c. make some money.
d. have a seat saved.
86. A sergeant is a
a. private
b. non-commissioned officer
c. major
d. commissioned officer

87. Howard finished..because he was the fastest.

a. last
b. lowest
c. first
d. slower
88. Get the red bookis on the shelf.
a. that
b. it
c. she
d. he
89. You should use your head when driving in heavy traffic.
a. think intelligently
b. turn your head often
c. look straight ahead
d. keep your head up
90. I am going.to buy a new car.
a. for downtown
b. downtown
c. at downtown
d. into downtown
91. The weather istoday than it was last night.
a. good
b. better
c. nice
d. best
92. You will learn more if you..attention.
a. make
b. have
c. pay
d. do
93. In the U.S., conversation is..proper during meals.
a. consider
b. considering
c. considered
d. considers
94. .spears for weapons, the men hunted wild animals.
a. Will use
b. Use
c. To use
d. Using
95. Aircraft pilots communicate..control towers.
a. at
b. for
c. during
d. with

96. The students a lot of homework last night?

a. has
b. had
c. having
d. have
97. Arthur willthe water.
a. write
b. wash
c. drink
d. crack
98. Ihappy to see you today.
a. am
b. is
c. be
d. very
99. The waitress asked, "Sir, what kind of dressing would you like?"
".," he answered.
a. Oil and vinegar
b. Well done
c.
French fries
d.
Knife and fork
100. Choose the correct sentence.
a. To get me work it to takes 45 minutes.
b. It takes me 45 minutes to get to work.
c. To get work it takes to me 45 minutes.
d. 45 minutes it takes me to get to work.

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61. Did Bart see Alice last night? Yes, Aliceby Bart.
a. was saw
b. had seen
c. was seen
d. did see
62. Select the correct sentence.
a. Can you tell me where the post office is?
b. Can you tell me where is the post office?
c. Can you tell me the post office is where?
d. Where the post office is you can tell me?
63. Jim's conduct was good.
a. hearing
b. behavior
c. health
d. speech
64. I think Harry will choose the correct answer.
a. select
b. approve
c. avoid
d. attract
65. I can't go with youI am busy.
a. although
b. because
c. and
d. whether
66. I like to read.when I have time.
a.horses
b.the piano
c.books
d.the garden
67. We got the repairmanour television last week.
a.fixed
b.fixes
c.to fix
d.was fixing
68. I have been in the Language Schoolsix weeks.
a.for
b.since
c.while
d.to
69. The trouble.by the mechanic.
a. was located
b. located
c. was locating
d. was to locate

70.

The doctor will see you as soon as he.

a. could
b. possible
c. will be able
d. can
71. Tom abandoned his car when he had the accident.
a. held on to
b. left
c. took
d. repaired
72. We welcome the New Yeara lot of noise.
a. for
b. with
c. on
d. by
73. This device is used for drilling metal.
a. polishing
b. making holes in
c. ordering
d. fastening parts to
74. John wasEnglish yesterday.
a. studied
b. studies
c. studying
d.
has studied
75. How tea do you drink every day?
a. many
b. lots of
c. much
d. cups of
76. Don performed his mission satisfactorily.
a. assignment
b. pleasure
c. situation
d. message
77. "Do you ever go to the movies?" "No, Igo there."
a. seldom
b. often
c. usually
d. ever
78.
The brakes need
a. adjustable
b. adjusting
c. adjusted
d. on adjust

79. When the teacher came into the room, I.

a. talking.
b. am talking.
c. can talk.
d. was talking.
80. If I had more time, Ihim a letter.
a. have written
b. would write
c. wrote
d. will have written
81. Would you mind if I turned on the TV?
a.
leave
b.
know
c.
believe
d.
care
82. They will have a holidaywork next Monday.
a. at
b. from
c. about
d. in
83. In this book the author narrates most of the important historical events.
a. avoids
b. inquires about
c. accepts
d. tells about
84. This kind of weather is typical for this part of the country.
a. abnormal
b. reasonable
c. usual
d. dependable
85. How far is it to school?
a. The school is three miles from here.
b. Classes begin at eight o'clock.
c. Only young children go to school here.
d. The school is closed for the day.
86. The name of the last month of the year is
a. cold
b. Saturday
c. past
d. December
87. Select the correct sentence.
a.
I should take to town which bus?
b.
Should I take which bus to town?
c.
Which bus should I take to town?
d.
Which should I take bus to town?

88. I'd like to have this suitat your special price.

a. to clean and to press
b. cleaned and pressed
c. cleaning and pressing
d. cleans and presses
89. Hart and Schaffnersince two o'clock.
a.
are waiting here
b.
wait here
c.
has waited here
d.
have waited here
90. The teacher is sittingher desk.
a. in
b. to
c. with
d. at
91. Either heshe is planning to attend the meeting.
a. and
b. but
c. with
d. or
92. Select the correct sentence.
a. Accidents are a constant worry for the commander.
b. Accidents are for the commander a constant worry.
c. For the commander are a constant worry accidents.
d. A constant worry are accidents for the commander.
93. He had to leave early, so he wait for us.
a.
shall not
b.
couldn't
c.
wasn't
d.
hadn't
94. When you are talking on the telephone, the operator sometimes interrupts you.
a.
connects
b.
cuts in on
c.
listens
d.
overcharges
95. This plane differs from that one in two ways.
a.
be the same as
b.
out-speeds
c.
is unlike
d.
contacts
96. Houston is an important port city in Texas.
a. city with a harbor
b. university
c. city near a creek
d. tourist attraction

97. A pilot must hold the stick

a. firmly
b. firming
c. firmed
d. firm
98. Harry thinks that henext month.
a. had gone
b. has gone
c. might go
d. went
99. American food tasteswhen one gets used to it.
a. better
b. very best
c. more good
d. more better
100. He told his son to turn on the TV if he..
a. should want
b. would want
c. want
d. wanted to

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61.

Walking past this sign is dangerous.

a. allowed
b. prohibited
c. hazardous
d. marvelous
62.
The highways in some states are very narrow.
a. poor
b. long
c. not wide
d. not nice
63.
Can you tell me where the base is?
a. Where is the base located?
b. What is the base for?
c. Where are you going?
d. Where are you now?
64. Do you have a sufficient amount of gas to make the trip?
a. Do you have an extra amount of gas?
b. Do you have enough gas?
c. Do you have some high-power gas?
d. Do you have another tank of gas?
65. Which one of these is not a liquid?
a. milk
b. water
c. ice
d. blood
66. Mrs. Jones gave the boy some pills. What did she give him?
a. medicine
b. books
c. candy
d. clothing
67. When shall we meet you?
a. At the barracks.
b. Any time after 6:00.
c. Yes, we shall.
d. Yes, we have met.
68. Should we hurry, and finish our homework before dinner?
a. Yes, we can.
b. Yes, we may.
c. Yes, we could.
d. Yes, we ought to.
69. Do they still live in San Antonio?
a. Yes, they visit there frequently.
b. No, they have.
c. No, they don't anymore.
d. Yes, they moved yesterday.

70. What did your roommate put on for the party?

a. He left at 8:00.
b. He went with a friend.
c. He wore a dark suit.
d. He went to the Officer's Club.
71. Did you help her make up her mind?
a. Yes, I decided for myself.
b. Yes, I helped her decide.
c. Yes, I minded about the maid.
d. Yes, I looked for a new sign.
72. Which one of the following sentences is incorrect?
a. He said me the time.
b. He said he was hungry.
c. He told his friend to come in.
d. He told Lt. Jones that he would be late.
73. Are you comfortable in this room?
a. Yes, I came for the table.
b. Yes, this room is too cold.
c. Yes, there are four tables here.
d. Yes, I am at ease.
74. Was the room crowded at the party?
a. No, there wasn't much food.
b. Yes, the party was in the blue room.
c. Yes, there were too many people.
d. No, I don't think he came to the party.
75. was very cold last night.
a There
b. It
c. Their
d. Where
76. Do you have any money? Yes, I have
a. it
b. her
c. any
d. some
77. Most factory workers live in the city, and most farmers live in the
a. streets
b. houses
c. factories
d. country
78. He just finished an experiment. It was one ofmost successful
experiments.
a. her
b. it
c. him
d. his

79. A climate which is dry is.

a. not damp
b. not hot
c. not cold
d. not windy
80. The answer we get in an addition problem is the
a. quotient
b. product
c. subtraction
d. sum
81. My brothera brand new car now.
a. has drive
b. is
c. be driving
d. drives
82. Turn the knob to theposition. If you don't, the machine will keep running.
a. "off"
b. "on"
c. "drain"
d. "high"
83. John surethe work.
a. messing up
b. mess up
c. to mess up
d. messed up
84. I have been studying Englishtwo hours.
a. at
b. for
c. in
d. since
85. He bought some toothpaste, but he didn'tany soap.
a. buy
b. bought
c. buying
d. to buy
86. Parents have a greatto their children.
a. responsibility
b. responsible
c. responsive
d. responsing
87. I am sorry, but I didn't havetime to prepare my lessons last night.
a. any
b. many
c. a few
d. no

88. A loose fillingbe taken care of at once.

a. don't
b. has
c. didn't
d. should
89. Ito smoke cigarettes but finally stopped.
a. use
b. used
c. am used
d. was used
90. I need to go to the dentist. I must make..
a. a checkup
b. an agreement
c. a date
d. an appointment
91. Many people can't pay high prices to have work done. By this we mean
they
a. can't afford it
b. need it done soon
c. paid high prices
d. pay later
92. Joe took a prescription to the drugstore for.
a. a uniform
b. a small loaf of bread
c. a blue suit
d. medicine
93. When someone says they are all set, they
a. are ready
b. have the clock timed
c. want to eat
d. are sitting down
94."Are you the kind of person I can count on?"
"Of course, I.."
a. can add
b . know my numbers
c. can learn everybody's name
d. am dependable
95. I hope that by this time next month the contract.
a. sign
b. will sign
c. will have signed
d. will have been signed

96. That soldier fightsof all.

a. courageously
b. more courageously
c. the most courageously
d. as courageously
97. If you had come earlier, youher.
a. will see
b. would see
c. would have seen
d. saw
98. This contract is..than the previous one.
a. satisfactory
b. in a satisfactory manner
c. more satisfactory
d. the most satisfactory
99. Children in England must go to school.the age of five to sixteen.
a. when
b. after
c. from
d. by
100. To some .the arts reflect society.
a. means
b. extent
c. way
d. point

4.
61. The weather in Houston is humid. It is
a. damp
b. cold
c. dry
d. windy
62. Mary won't be here, and John won't be here.
a. too
b. neither
c. likely
d. either
63. He is.working for that company.
a. yet
b. still
c. rather
d. soon
64. He is flying better now than he.before.
a. flayed
b. flied
c. flew
d. floes
65. A thermostatthe room temperature.
a. regulates
b. causes
c. requires
d. installs
66. Push the switch in, you will damage the machine.
a. otherwise
b. since
c. other words
d. however
67. Hot airfrom the ground.
a. rising
b. rise
c. rises
d. risen
68. The Indians hunted buffalo,spears for weapons.
a. use
b. using
c. used
d. were using

69.

I took my clothes off and putmy pajamas.

a. on
b. near
c. with
d. in
70.
This new book has some interesting
a.
tines
b.
stairs
c.
stories
d.
prices
71.
Frank enjoyedat the new catalog.
a. to look
b. looked
c. look
d. looking
72."Will we have class tomorrow?"
"No, we"
a. will
b. may
c. wouldn't
d. won't
73. "Were the students in the classroom when the teacher came in?"
"Yes, they were in the room when the teacher "
a. left
b. spoken
c. entered
d. called
74. The owner of the restaurant was well known. He was
a. sad
b. fat
c. poor
d. famous
75.
This plane does not travelthat one.
a. more faster than
b. fast
c. faster
d. as fast as
76. John went to Dallas by plane. He went
a. with a plane
b. by the plane
c. on a plane
d. to the plane

77. The post office is straight ahead. The post office is..
a. to your left
b. behind you
c. very close
d. in front of you
78. "Listen, I think the telephone.."
a. would ring
b. rung
c. was ringing
d. is ringing
79. Did you enjoy.all over the world?
a. travel
b. to travel
c. traveling
d. traveled
80. If I had the money, I..some new clothes now.
a. buy'
b. will buy
c. would buy
d. had been buying.
81. If something is wrong with your recorder, it is.
a. O.K..
b. in good shape
c. in bad condition
d. not expensive
82. When you inflate an automobile tire, you..
a. remove the tire.
b. put air in it.
c. stop the leak.
d. change the tire.
83. Robert told Mark to meet him at the drugstore at seven-fifteen.
They will meet at.
a. a quarter after seven
b. a quarter to eight
c. half past seven
d. seven sharp
84. Mary said, "Hold the phone." The person she was talking to
a. waited a minute
b. took the telephone line
c. put in another dime
d . pressed down the receiver

85. If you get a bargain, you.

a. buy an item at a reduced price
b. pay too much money for something
c. buy poor merchandise
d. buy better merchandise
86. Sometimes I go shopping.
a. Usually
b. Occasionally
c. Seldom
d. Often
87. Harry performed his mission satisfactorily.
a. pleasure
b. situation
c. assignment
d. message
88. The mechanic fixed Joe's car in one hour.
a. He repaired the car.
b. He looked over the car.
c. He painted the car.
d. He registered the car.
89. Can we arrange to be at her house by nine o'clock?
a. Can we plan to be there by nine?
b. Can we cancel his appointment?
c. Can your friend be there by nine?
d. Can you get a range at her house?
90. Which word best describes the sun at 1200 hours on a clear day
a. dull
b. bright
c. cold
d. hazy
91. "Will Alice have a vacation?"
a. Yes, she has.
b. Yes, she did.
c. Yes, she can.
d. Yes, she will.
92. "When does Charles study?"
a. Yes, he does.
b. In his room.
c. At night.
d. With his friend.
93. "Have John and Mary gone to New York?" '
a. Yes, they have.
b. Yes, they go.
c. Yes, they do.
d. Yes, they must.

94. "Where can I get some medicine?"

a. At the drug store.
b. You can if you're sick.
c. No, I don't want any.
d. I buy a lot of medicine.
95. What should you do if you have a serious illness?
a. go to town
b. go on sick call
c. try to cure yourself
d. go to a movie
96."Why did he call you?"
a. Yes, he did.
b. Last night at 9:00.,
c. He calls me by my first name.
d. Because he wanted me to study with him.
97. You would like to borrow a pencil. Which of the following is the correct request?
a. Would I borrow your pencil?
b. Must I borrow your pencil?
c. May I borrow your pencil?
d. Should I borrow your pencil?
98. Which one of the following sentences is correct?
a. My car is as old as yours.
b. My car is yours old as.
c. My car old is as yours.
d. My car old as is yours.
99. "What places do you want to visit in the U.S.?"
a. Yes, I want to visit t 'to visit the U.S.
b. Yes, I want to visit the U.S. next year.
c. I want to learn English there.
d. I want to visit New York and Chicago.
100. "Do we get on the bus at this corner?"
a. No, you can get on the bus at this corner.
b. Yes, you get on the bus at this corner.
c. Yes, I can't get a bus at this corner.
d. Yes, he gets on the bus at the next corner.

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61.

62.

63.

64.

65.

66.

67.

68.

69.

70.

The clerk didn't bringmail today.

a . two
b. some
c. no
d. any
I am interestedmeeting your friend.
a. of
b. for
c. in
d. by
We could not study because we were disturbedthe loud noise.
a. from
b. by
c. for
d. above
He accepted the invitationpleasure.
a. from
b. by
c. with
d. in
The temperature went below the.point this morning.
a. frozen
b. froze
c. freezing
d. freeze
The plane is flying the air base.
a. between
b. among
c. over
d. under
We mustdrive a car without a license.
a. always
b. never
c. usually
d. perhaps
"Will Mr. Cole go to the barbershop today?"
No, he
a . won' t
b. doesn't
c. wouldn't
d. hasn't
Many of the students areto see so much activity on the flight line.
a. surprise
b. surprising
c. surprises
d. surprised
Why did those students insist on.everything?
a. did
b. done
c. told
d. doing

71.

72.

73.

74.

75.

76.

77.

78.

79.

80.

81.

Doctors say thatis a very good exercise.

a . walk
h. walked
c. walking
d. walks
The Browns enjoyto the theater.
a. to go
b. gone
c. going
d. go
The student hadto a meeting last night.
a. to gone
b. went
c. to go
d. going
Mr. Black's car is new, but ours
a. is too
b. isn't
c. isn't either
d. is new
Why did Sam go to the airport?
a. to board the ship
b. to meet his friend's plane
c. to get a haircut
d. to see the factory
Joe is going to the barbershop. Why?
a. to get a haircut
b. to have a drink
c. to get his suit pressed
d. to do some shopping
It takes fifteen minutes to record the tape.
a. The recording will start in 15 minutes.
b. The recording is 15 minutes long.
c. The tape speed is 15 feet per minute.
d. The tape recorder can be used in 15 minutes.
The driver had to make an immediate decision.
a. He had to make a decision at once.
b. He made a difficult decision.
c. He was slow in making a decision.
d. The problem required no decision.
The headquarters building is next to the lab building.
a. It is across from the lab building.
b. It is beside the lab building.
c. It is near the lab building.
d. It is above the lab building.
People shouldn't go out in the rain without a raincoat.
a. They must go out in the rain.
b. They should go out in the rain.
c. They ought not to go out without a raincoat.
d. They ought to go out without a raincoat.
Fall is my favorite season.
a. It's the season that I like the least.
b. It's the season that everybody likes.
c. It's the season that I dislike.
d. It's the season that I like the best.

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84.

85.

86.

87.

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89.

90.

91.

92.

The students are provided with the use of a library on campus.

a. The students may utilize the library.
b. Students may not go to the library.
c. Students furnish a library for the base.
d. Students are allowed to hire a library.
The drugstore is opposite the barbershop.
a. It is next door to the barbershop.
b. It is different from the barbershop.
c. It is across the street from the barbershop.
d. It is behind the barbershop.
The pilot of an aircraft must concentrate on his flying.
a. He must do all his flying at once.
b. He should be taken off flying every year.
c. He must give all of his attention to flying.
d. He must relax his attention to flying.
Joe doesn't like to go to the movies.
a. Joe dislikes the movies.
b. Joe prefers going to the movies by himself.
c. Joe wants company when he goes to the movies.
d. Joe doesn't like to go to long movies.
The bus driver said we were coming to Tenth Street.
a. There is no bus stop at Tenth Street.
b. He said we could get on at Tenth Street.
c. The bus had just passed Tenth Street.
d. Tenth Street is the next street.
They got a good deal when they bought the house.
a. The house is quite large.
b. There is a lot of land around the house.
c. The purchase price was fairly high.
d. They bought the house at a favorable price.
Don't take chances - use safety belts.
a. With safety belts, accidents are less serious.
b. With safety belts, accidents are more likely to happen.
c. Don't use safety belts.
d. Safety belts are not required.
The instructor wrote a problem on the chalkboard and asked a student to work it out.
a. The instructor asked the student to present a problem.
b. The student was asked to solve the problem.
c. The student asked the instructor to take the problem out.
d. The instructor wanted the problem to remain unsolved.
There are four main ways to travel in the United States.
a. fast
b. cheap
c. principal
d. different
He made a resume of the meeting.
a. start
b. picture
c. cause
d. summary
His behavior last week was excellent.
a. conduct
b. leave
c. travel
d. luck

93.

We don't get used to new roads very quickly.

a. find many
b. forget
c. become accustomed to
d. use
94.
Mary was thrilled during the flight.
a. calm
b. sleepy
c. sad
d. excited
95.
Electricity is conducted through wires.
a. carried
b. bought
c. tested
d. wired
96.
He spoke rapidly, but the students could understand him well.
a. clearly
b. slow
c. fast
d. interestingly
97.
He usually gets up before noon.
a. leaves his bed
b. has lunch
c. leaves the table
d. goes to work
98.
You should visit your doctor regularly.
a. for shots
b. at once
c. at fixed intervals of time
d. when you are sick
99. Choose the correct sentence:
a. Does in the family everyone know how to drive?
b. Does everyone know in the family how to drive?
c. Does everyone know how is the family to drive?
d. Does everyone in the family know how to drive?
100. Choose the correct sentence:
a. Do you know when we will go to the next base?
b. Do you know when will we to the next base go?
c. Do you know when will we go to the next base?
d. Do you know when will go we to the next base?

6.
61. Miller's car stalled on a hill.
a. His car stopped.
b. His car went very fast.
c. His car went over the hill.
d. His car couldn't climb the hill fast.
62 . What would make such an idea pop into your head?
a. Do you have a good idea?
b. Where did you get such an idea?
c. Who hit you on the head?
d. Do you have a headache?
63. It took more time than we expected.
a. required
b. stole
c. made
d. happened
64. Lay off, or I will hit you.
a. Stop it
b. Continue
c. Fall off
d. Make off
65. This building needs torepaired.
a. become
b. being
c. been
d. be
66. I am interested __________ meeting your friend.
a. of
b. for
c. in
d. by
67. Would it be better to replace the tire instead ofto repair it?
a. trying
b. to try
c. try
d. tried
68. Excuse me. I'm afraid Ia mistake.
a. made
b. did
c.
gave
d.
give

69. John isn't as fat nowhe was.

a. than
b. that
c. when
d. as
70. Cotton isthat we raise here.
a. the most important crop
b. the crop most important
c. most important crop
d. most crop important.
71. The man wouldn't carrythe command that he was given.
a. over
b. up
c. by
d. out
72. People should alwaysthe truth.
a. say
b. talk
c. tell
d. said
73. That's the bus ___________to San Francisco.
a. that go
b. which goes
c. goes
d. is going
74. Many people areto see how large Chicago really is.
a. surprise
b. surprising
c. surprisingly
d. surprised
75. Those flowers smell good. Where did you get?
a. it.
b. them
c. they
d. him
76. I don't know Wilson's number. Let's look itin the telephone book.
a. in
b. out
c. up
d. over
77. A dime isten cents.
a. worth
b. value
c. same as
d. equal

78. I'm going to the movie tonightthe rain.

a. spite of
b. in spite
c. in spite of
d. of spite for
79. This is not a good tire. You should.
a. replace it
b. replaced it
c. replacing it
d. it replace
80. You've sold the car that you had last year, ?
a. haven't you
b. hadn't you
c. had you
d. didn't you
81. The instructor gave me a new book yesterday.
a. to reading
b. for read
c. of reading
d. to read
82. There'll be a lot of people on the bus, ?
a. won't they
b. are they
c. are there
d. won't there
83. Did Marygo home early?
a. has to
b. had to
c. have to
d. having to
84. If ITom, I would have told you.
a. saw
b. would see
c. had seen
d. see
85. We won't get home early, ?
a. won't we
b. would we
c. should we
d. will we
86. Kenneth's car is new, but ours . .
a. too is
b. isn't
c. isn't either
d. isn't tooth

87. Jack at the airport.

a.
may be meet
b. will meeting
c.
will be met
d. should met
88. We'll stay home until the mail man..
a. will come
b. would come
c. did come
d. comes
89. The nurse is Williams wife.
a. you saw
b. where you saw
c. what you saw
d. when you saw
90. enough food for dinner?
a. Why there weren't
b. Why weren't there
c. Why there wasn't
d. Why wasn't there
91. They lived in this house
a. during many years
b. before many years
c. many years ago
d. since many years
92. Do you know how much?.
a. milk is costing
b. costs milk
c. milk costs
d. costing milk
93. He'll stay in Los Angeles until.the country.
a. he leaves
b. he'll leave
c. he would leave
d. he did leave
94. What for dinner tonight?
a. do you like .
b. would you like
c. will you like
d. may you like
95. How many studentson the trip yesterday?
a. there were
b. was there
c. there was
d. were there

96.

I'd help you if I more time.

a. had
b. have
c. would have had
d. could have had
97. Harold keepshis old friends.
a. in touch of
b. in touch with
c. on touch with
d. off touch with
98. It is unsafe to drive with brakes.
a. superior
b. resembling
c. defective
d. reluctant
99. Do the students know?
a. very well English now
b. English very well now
c. now English very will
d. very English well now
100. anything at the department store?
a. Were you needing
b. Are you needing
c. Have you need
d. Do you need

7.
61.

62.

63.

64.

65.

66.

67.

68.

69.

Today is Friday. The day after tomorrow is _____________.

a.
Wednesday
b. Thursday
c.
Saturday
d. Sunday
Your chin is a part of your _____________.
a. family
b. leg
c. religion
d. face
I am studying English _____________ the Language School.
a.
to
b. at
c.
on
d. from
It is a secret between you and _____________ .
a. me
b. I
c. he
c. they
I chose _____________ kind of work on purpose.
a. those
b. this
c. many
d. these
Mrs. Miller took the flowers _____________ the table.
a.
under
b. into
c. from
d. upon
John bought a new _____________ vehicle.
a. pulley
b. typewriter
c. heater
d. car
He is flying better now than he _____________ before.
a. flies
b. had flown
c. fly
d. flown
I'll be looking forward to _____________ you soon.
a. seen
b. having seen
c.
saw
d. seeing

70.

The room_____________we visited was the commander's office.

a. that
b. whom
c. when
d. who
71.
_____________ you meet us at the flight line?
a. Have
b. Ought to
c. Couldn't
d. Maybe
72.
I have been studying English _____________ two hours.
a.
for
b. at
c.
in
d. since
73. All students must __________ their names before getting their pay.
a. signing
b. signed
c. sign
d. signature
74. The class may go for a picnic tomorrow. It __________ on the weather.
a. determines
b. waits
c. depends
d. relies
75. They didn`t have __________ to do last night.
a. anything
b. nowhere
c. nothing
d. anywhere
76. Food spoils __________ if it is not kept in a refrigerator.
a. easy
b. easily
c. ease
d. easing
77. Did you enjoy __________ all over the world?
a. travel
b. to travel
c. traveling
d. to traveling
78. __________ those students over there?
a. Knows he
b. Does he know
c. Is he knowing
d. Knew he

79.

80.

81.

82.

83.

84.

85.

86.

They aren't going to a bullfight next week, __________?

a. are they not
b. aren't they
c. are they
d. they aren't
The shop has a great deal of business. There is __________.
a. no business at all
b. hardly any business
c. some business
d. much business
The post office is straight ahead. It is __________.
a. to your left
b. behind you
c. very close
d. in front of you
Excuse me, I __________ to class now.
a. must go
b. must will go
c. must
d. must to go
"It was a very interesting movie. Would you like to see it again?" __________
a. Yes, I saw it
b. Yes, I did
c. Yes, I would
d. Yes, I liked it
Joe __________ this trip for a long time.
a. has plan
b. has been planning
c. has been plan
d. has planning
Everyone ________ money to the new organization.
a. has contribute
b. has contributing
c. has contributed
d. have contribute
"Have you studied your lesson today?"
__________
a. No, I haven't
b. Yes, I haven't
c. Yes, I was in my room
d. No, I didn't go to class

87.

88.

89.

90.

91.

92.

93.

94.

95.

I didn't go to town last night because __________.

a.
I must study
b. I should study
c.
I had to study
d. I'd better study
This contract is __________ than the previous one.
a. satisfactory
b. in a satisfactory manner
c. more satisfactory
d. the most satisfactory
"Are you the kind of person I can count on?" Yes, I __________________ .
a. know I can't count
b. realize you can't
c. can learn everybody's name
d. am dependable
Being short of money means __________.
a. being hungry
b. having lots of money
c. having some money
d. not having enough money
The phrase "I doubt it" means "__________."
a. I'm not sure about it
b. I'm sure about it
c.
I believe it
d. I don't like it
John will be in school for an extended period of time. He will be there __________.
a.
for an indefinite length of time
b. for a longer time
c.
for a brief time
d. for a shorter time
"I'm going to stay here." This expression is the same as "__________."
a.
I should stay here
b. I must stay here
c.
I can stay here
d. I'll stay here
This magazine contains many articles on current events. These articles pertain to_________.
a. fiction
b. jokes and cartoons
c. present happenings
d. stories about the past
If you want to borrow a pencil, which of the following would be the correct request?
a. Would I borrow your pencil?
b. Must I borrow your pencil?
c. May I borrow your pencil?
d. Should I borrow your pencil?

96.

John is walking. George is running and Jim is flying. John is traveling __________.
a. the slowest of the three
b. faster than George
c.
faster than Jim
d. the fastest of the three
97.
"Excuse me, sir. Do you know __________?"
a. where is it the Admiral Hotel
b. the Admiral Hotel where is it
c. where is the Admiral Hotel
d. where the Admiral Hotel is
98. The policeman said to the student, "__________."
a. The post office just around the corner is
b. Just around the corner the post office is
c. Is just around the corner the post office
d. The post office is just around the corner
99.
Choose the correct sentence.
a. I'll later have coffee, please.
b. I'll have later coffee, please.
c. I'll have coffee later, please.
d. Please, coffee later I'll have.
100. Choose the correct sentence.
a. Werent you by Mr. Brown taught last year?
b. Weren't you last year by Mr. Brown taught?
c. Weren't Mr. Brown taught by you last year?
d.
Weren't you taught by Mr. Brown last year?

8.
61. After the picnic Henry cleaned up the area by..
a. going swimming
b. eating all the food
c. picking up the trash
d. messing up the table
62. The primary objective was to reach Houston before dark. Getting to Houston before
dark was his
a. first goal
b. only goal
c. last goal
d. unimportant goal
63. Digests are articles reprinted in..
a. lengthened form
b. outline form
c. original form
d. condensed form
64. The two words are near equivalents. They mean
a. different things
b. opposite things
c. almost the same thing
d. not a thing
65. If a hospital patient's appetite is good, he.
a. is seeing all right
b. is breathing all right
c. is eating all right
d. is talking all right
66. Pilots should not fly through thunderstorms because..
a. they contain rough air
b. of light rain
c. of heavy smoke
d. they block the sun
67. Students in many countries are interested.
a. of the American Indian
b. on the American Indian
c. at the American Indian
d. in the American Indian
68. A constitution outlines the structure and authority of.
a. the national government
b. publicly owned companies
c. a military training division
d. privately owned companies

69. John's car has a loose wheelthe right side.

a. in
b. on
c. at
d. by
70. Mr. Jones knows..that word means.
a. why
b. what
c. which
d. who
71. Indians used bows and arrowskill bears.
a. for
b. in
c. to
d. at
72. Blood isby the heart.
a. pump
b. pumping
c. pumped
d. pumps
73. Are you readythe history examination?
a. in
b. until
c. from
d. for
74. Everybody was all set
a. going
b. to go
c. go
d. gone
75. I believe you have confused that word another one.
a. to
b. from
c. by
d. with
76. Richard and I don't eat lunch at the snack bar.
a. still
b. already
c. any more
d. since
77. We don't want to interfere with our visitors' plans.any way.
a. in
b. on
c. from
d. during

78. The waiterJames to his table.

a. show
b. showed
c. showing
d. was showed
79. I can't understandFred lied to them about the new car.
a. what
b. who
c. why
d. for
80. The student should alwaystime on his lessons at home.
a. spent
b. spending
c. spend
d. to spend
81. Were the students happy abouta holiday?
a. getting
b. gotten
c. to get
d. get
82. When John talked to me, he told me that he had met a woman name was
very unusual.
a. who
b. which
c. whom
d. whose
83. The automobile is a.. form of transportation.
a. depend
b. depending
c. dependable
d. depended
84. The Indian women.small fields.
a. cultivates
b. cultivating
c. are cultivate
d. cultivated
85. The instructor doesn't approve of. late at night.
a. studied
b. study
c. studying
d. to study

86. The police recovered thejewelry yesterday.

a. stole
b. steal
c. stealing
d. stolen
87. Most newspapers are.to the home.
a. deliver
b. delivered
c. delivering
d. delivers
88. The heads of federal departments.. by the President.
a. are names
b. are named
c. name
d. named
89. A college education, when at from that point of view, is useless.
a. looked
b. is looked
c. is looking
d. look
90. .do you speak and write English?
a. How long
b. How many
c. How good
d. How well
91. English.in the schools of many nations.
a. teaching
b. is taught
c. were taught
d. taught
92.The men used the baskets fish.
a. for catching
b. to catched
c. for catch
d. to catching
93. The instructor said, "Would you please put those books back..?
a. if they belong
b. when they belong
c. because they belong
d. where they belong
94. Why did he enroll in this course?
a. To improve himself.
b. For improve himself.
c. To improvement himself.
d. For improved himself.

95. We told Mr. Johnson about the accident because we wanted him
a. to knowing about it
b. to knew about it
c. to known about it
d. to know about it
96. Jim left for home early..
a. because he had to study
b. so he had to study
c. that he had to study
d. wherever he had to study
97. Will you wait here for Robert? Yes, Virginia and I will wait
a. when Robert comes back.
b. so Robert comes back
c. before Robert comes back
d. until Robert comes back
98. What makes him a good student?
a. His understand language makes him a good student.
b. His language understanding makes him a good student.
c. His understood language makes him a good student.
d. His language understand makes him a good student.
99. Who are those boys?
a. Those boys are brothers who walking are together.
b. Those boys are walking together who brothers are.
c. Those boys who together are brothers are walking.
d. Those boys who are walking together are brothers.
100. "Can you tell me how to find the laboratory?"
"Yes,
a. just outside step the store and turn to your left
b. step outside the store and just left to your turn
c. just to your left turn and step outside the store
d. just step outside the store and turn to your left

9.
61. Newspapers are published in many cities.
a. sold
b. read
c. printed
d. bought
62. The instructor collected the examination papers.
a. gathered
b. erased
c. distributed
d. graded
63. When you order wire, you must state the diameter that you need.
a. price
b. thickness
c. length
d. use
64. Does he desire further education?
a. less
b. scientific
c. more
d. necessary
65. Upon retiring from the service, Captain Jones was hired by an aircraft company.
a. kept
b. flown
c. discharged
d. employed
66. The meeting terminated at four o'clock.
a. was postponed
b. was half-way over
c. got started
d. came to an end
67. He looked the engine over thoroughly.
a. completely
b. a long time ago
c. hurriedly
d. carelessly
68. Tomorrow's weather will determine whether we are to go or stay.
a. postpone
b. apply
c. be disregarded
d. be the deciding factor

69. He tried to put out the fire, but it got out of hand.
a. became uncontrollable
b. was put out
c . left his hand
d. became smaller
70. you ever studied algebra?
a. Do
b. Have
c. Has
d. Did
71. This is a good car;the other hand, that one is better.
a. by
b. at
c. on
d. to
72. The book on the table is
a. us
b. them
c. ours
d. their
73. I have workeda mechanic for several years.
a. in
b. as
c. to
d. at
74. The heavy rain prevented us fromfor our next base.
a. leave
b. to leave
c. left
d. leaving
75. Will you pleaseme some coffee?
a. fill
b. pour
c. drink
d. put
76.There is very little possibilityfinding his lost pen.
a. by
b. from
c. of
d. to
77. I haven't seen John today. , I haven't seen him for over a week.
a. Nevertheless
b. Than
c. In fact
d. Therefore

78. The first sergeant had all the telephonestoday.

a. repair
b. repairing
c. repairs
d. repaired
79. The training has been accelerated. It has been.
a. speeded up
b. stopped
c. lengthened
d. eliminated
80. Would you mindall the windows in the room?
a. closed
b. close
c. closing
d. to close
81. The cost of all the things I boughtto $50.
a. were around
b. added up
c. over
d. down
82. When Jack told us the dimensions of his room, he was talking about

a. measurements
b. color
c. location
d. quality
83. If John had had the money yesterday, he the car.
a. buys
b. bought
c. would buy
d. would have bought
84. When did your brother?
a. get marry
b. get married
c. got married
d. to marry
85. The patients haven't received their medicine yet,?
a. had they
b. received they
c. have they
d. didn't they
86. The problem was worked out. It was
a. solved
b. unsolved
c. given to someone
d. lost

its

87.

Water ishydrogen and oxygen.

a. combined with
b. made to
c. composed of
d. evaporated
88. Mr. Smith always carries his raincoat if the weathermanrain.
a. predicted
b. had predicted
c. predicts
d. predicting
89. When he went to buy a car, hea blue one.
a. picked out
b. will pick out
c. picking out
d. picks out
90. She was interested inEnglish.
a. to learn
b. learning
c. the learning
d. have learned
91. Everyone was happyfree tickets to the movie.
a. received
b. to receive
c. have received
d. were received
92. That regulation on trainingyet.
a. not change
b. was not changing
c. has not been changed
d. hasn't change
93. The secretary said, "Would you like to see any particular person?"
The visitor replied, "Yes,"
a. all of them
b. Captain Burke
c. I will talk to anyone
d. I'm not particular
94. In note taking, a person is always
a. writing the main points
b. carrying messages from one place to another
c. completing short sentences
d. taking orders over the telephone

95. In one kind of code, each number represents a letter of the alphabet.
In other words,
a. every number precedes a letter
b. each number looks like a letter
c. every number is an alphabet
d. each number stands for a letter
96. Sgt. Smith said, "When I finish the report, I will pass it on to
Sgt. Brown." Sgt.
Brown ..
a. received the report from Sgt. Smith
b. will receive the report from Sgt. Smith
c. will not receive the report from Sgt. Smith
d. will write his own report
97. When the child ran in front of the moving taxi, the driver stopped the car instantly. He
stopped the taxi
a. cautiously
b. slightly
c. abruptly
d. unevenly
98. John stirred his cup of coffee. He. his coffee.
a. mixed
b. heated
c. poured
d. tasted
99. The mechanic spilled the oil on the motor. He
a. put the oil in the motor
b. spread the oil carefully
c. removed the oil from the motor
d. accidently poured the oil in the wrong place
100. My watch functions properly. It is.
a. out of order
b. in good shape
c. worn out
d. not working

10.
1. Now and then we have school parties.
a. We have them regularly.
b. We have them occasionally.
c. We have them often.
d. We have them frequently.
2. The conversation was cut off twice.
a. It began twice.
b. It was interrupted twice.
c. It was changed twice.
d. It decreased twice.
3. He left the country for good.
a. He was coming back.
b. He would visit a good country.
c. He was not happy with his trip.
d. He was not going to return.
4. The nurse looked at the wound very carefully.
a. She examined it.
b. She put something over it.
c. She admired it.
d. She washed it carefully.
5. He wanted to slip out before the end of the meeting.
a. He wanted to omit part of the meeting.
b. He wanted to deliver something before the meeting.
c. He wanted to discover a new element.
d. He wanted to leave.
6. He was completely worn out after giving the talk.
a. He was full of energy.
b. He was warned.
c. He was bored.
d. He was exhausted.
7. Betty had to figure out the answer to the problem.
a. She had to deceive it.
b. She had to solve it.
c. She had to test it.
d. She had to forget it.
8. In spite of the bad weather, the pilots kept on flying last night.
a. They refused to fly.
b. They stopped flying.
c. They continued flying.
d. They avoided flying.
9. The radio was too loud. Please turn it down.
a. Decrease the volume.
b. Put the radio down.
c. Increase the volume.
d. Stop the radio.

10. We had plenty of food for everybody in the group.

a. We had little food.
b. We had enough food.
c. We had scarcely any food.
d. We had hardly enough food.
11. He said to her, I want to become a famous person.
a. She wants to become a famous person.
b. She wants him to become a famous person.
c. He told her about a famous person.
d. He wants to become a famous person.
12. Having completed the assignment, Virginia went home.
a. The assignment was hard, so Virginia went home.
b. The assignment was not for Virginia, so she forgot about it.
c. She remembered the assignment after she got home.
d. She went home after she completed the assignment.
13. After finishing the examination, we went to the swimming pool and had a good time.
a. We finished our examination after the swim.
b. We had a good time during our examination.
c. We went swimming after we finished the examination.
d. We swam and then took the examination.
14. Everybody _________________be able to dance.
a. have
b. ought to
c. could had
d. ought
15. The target ________________by the arrow.
a. hit
b. hits
c. was hit
d. was hitting
16. He spoke _____________________him about flying.
a. about
b. by
c. at
d. to
17. She had been shopping ________________a long time.
a. for
b. during
c. since
d. from
18. It rained a great deal _______________the summer season.
a. by
b. during
c. while
d. on

19. There is no one _________________us who could tell the difference.

a. among
b. upward
c. for
d. from
20. You need to study ___________________your mission may carry you to any part of the world.
a. unless
b. where
c. till
d. because
21. He didnt check this page ________________as the last page.
a. thorough
b. as thoroughly
c. more thoroughly
d. thoroughly
22. A month ago, I _______________here.
a. am coming
b. will come
c. shall come
d. came
23. We _______________a picnic tomorrow.
a. have had
b. will have
c. had
d. did have
24. The pilot _______________the instruments now.
a. is checking
b. have checked
c. was checking
d. checked
25. I _________________a test when he came in.
a. was taking
b. will take
c. take
d. am taking
26. If I ___________________the questions, I will answer them.
a. understood
b. understand
c. have understood
d. had understood
27. Will you _____________me a favor?
a. state
b. say
c. tell
d. do
28. We are ______________ a good time.
a. had

b.
c.
d.

will have
having
have

29. We ___________________ a good time last night.

a. had
b. has
c. have
d. having
30. Please ___________________all the windows.
a. opening
b. opens
c. open
d. opened
31. He ______________a long time ago.
a. left
b. leave
c. leaving
d. has left
32. Did he _____________________the invitation?
a. accepting
b. accept
c. accepted
d. accepts
33. My roommate is ____________________a jet now.
a. flew
b. fly
c. flown
d. flying
34. He _________________a walk in the country.
a. take
b. did
c. made
d. took
35. They ___________________the dishes off the table.
a. have taken
b. has taken
c. been taken
d. taken
36. Why dont you wait until she___________________?
a. come
b. comes
c. came
d. coming
37. I am going _________________some shaving lotion.
a. buying
b. bought
c. to buy

d.

buys

38. We ________________________from Tom that the repair work was excellent.

a. to hear
b. hears
c. heard
d. hearing
39. He ________________________interesting stories.
a. tells
b. tell
c. says
d. telling
40. .He hit the knob so hard it _________________his little finger open.
a. had split
b. split
c. splits
d. will split

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A normal landingwith the landing gear up.

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a. not is made
b. is made not
c. made is not
d. is not made
That experienced pilot won a victory the younger enemy.
a. on
b . of
c. over
d. to
He was in contact with the basethe entire flight.
a. since
b. during
c. across
d. while
The shoes are not comfortable,the leather is goad.
a. what
b. where
c. when
d. although
She is.my sister.
a. tall than
b. taller than
c. tall as
d. taller
He was such an excellent soldier that when he fired the rifle, each
shot..the target.
a. hit
b. is hit
c. is hitting to
d. is being hit
Last year hea small plane.
a. flew
b. will fly
c. flies
d. is flying
I.the letter to. him tomorrow morning.
a. had forwarded
b . will forward
c. forwarded
d. have forwarded

The instructor..the student now.

a. taught

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b. were teaching
c. is teaching
d. have taught
As we the runway, we saw airplanes taking off.
a. approach
b. were approaching
c. approaching
d. are approaching
I other kinds of jet planes before.
a. have flown
b. will fly
c. am flying
d. fly
If I time, I will visit my relatives.
a. have had
b. had
c. had had
d. have.
Two aircraft.on the runway.
a. is
b. was
c. be
d. are
I .never seen sheep before.
a. will
b . had
c. having
d. to have
Please .the front door.
a. closed
b. closes
c. closing
d. close
He to a movie last week.
a. goes
b. went
c. has gone
d. going
Did he the field yesterday?
a. inspects
b. inspected
c. inspect
d. inspecting
He is..very quickly.
a. learned

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b. learn
c. learning
d. learns
He only one mistake on the last exam.
a. did
b. made
c. does
d. makes
We got him the question.
a. to understand
b. understand
c. understood
d. understanding
They kept on working for two hours.
a. They discontinued working.
b. They quit working.
c. They left for 2 hours.
d. They continued working.
I would rather wait at the office.
a. I refuse to wait.
b. I prefer to wait.
c. I seldom wait at the office.
d. I don't like to wait.
The commander wanted to wind up the meeting.
a. He wanted to bring it to an end.
b. He wanted to start it.
c. He wanted to make a pause in it.
d. He wanted to shift it.
We have already looked up those words.
a. We forgot those words.
b. We have already lost them.
c. We overlooked those words:
d. We have checked them in a book.
Please pass the pencils around.
a. Distribute them among the group.
b. Give the group round pencils.
c. Go past the pencils.
d. Take a few pencils.
The instructor wanted to take up a new subject.
a. He wanted to outline a new subject.
b. He wanted to resign a new subject.
c. He wanted to review a new subject.
d. He wanted to begin a new subject.
They gave up the idea of moving to the mountains. '
a. They handed out their idea.

b. They enjoyed the move.

c. They abandoned the idea.
d. They kept the 'idea.
88. She finally got in touch with him by wire.
a. She communicated with him.
b. She touched him with wire.
c. She respected him highly.
d. She gave him a wire.
89. Tickets for that movie have been sold out for two days.
a. There are still a few for sale.
b. There aren't any for sale yet.
c. They have all been sold.
d. They can be bought elsewhere.
90.
She made a request that he help her but he paid no attention to her.
a. He paid no attention to her help.
b. He paid no attention to her request.
c. She helped him at his request.
d. She paid no attention to his help.
91. After completing the dictation, the students turned off the machine and read what
they had written.
a. They turned the machine over after dictation.
b. They read the dictation after they completed it
c. They read the dictation as they were completing it.
d. They turned off the dictation as they were completing it.
92. The first thing to know about driving is that safety is very important.
a. We know what driving is.
b. All drivers should know how to drive.
c. Driving is very safe.
d. We know that cautious driving is of great concern.
93. The student who is listening to a tape recording was chosen class leader
classmates.
a. The classmates appointed him leader.
b. The classmates were listening.
c. The recording was selected.
d. The classmates selected the tape.
94. When Mary was about to leave, Joe told her that he had had no dinner.
a. He told her about not having dinner.
b. He told her about leaving.
c. He was about to depart.
d. She didn't have her dinner.95. Choose the correct sentence:
a. He got the book for me.
b. The book got he for me.
c. Got he the book for me.
d. For me got he the book.
96. Choose the correct sentence:

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99.

100.

a. Walking down the street met he an old friend.

b. Walking an old friend down the street he met.
c. He met an old friend walking down the street. .
d. He met an old down the street walking friend.
Choose the correct sentence:
a. Did you look that I showed you at a book?
b. Did you look at the book that I showed you?
c. You look did at a book that I showed you?
d. That I showed you did you look. at a book?
Choose the correct sentence:
a. Cleared the desk, he having dusted it.
b. The desk cleared, he having dusted it.
c. Having cleared the desk, he it dusted.
d. Having cleared the desk, he dusted it.
Since the earliest time, men have dreamed of flying. Back in the sixteenth
century, there was a man who made plans for a flying machine, but it was almost
three hundred years later before anyone built a machine that could be flown.
a. A flying machine was made in the sixteenth century..
b. Man reasoned out how to fly right after the first airplane.
c. It took a long time for man to discover how to fly..
d. Man figured out how to fly immediately after dreaming of it..
An instructor must have teaching skill and, along with it, more knowledge of his
subject than he will ever be expected to teach to any student. Naturally,* he
should keep up with the latest developments in his field.
a. A good instructor must continue his studies.
b. His skill must not be expected to exceed his students.
c. His field must be kept broad.
d. A good instructor must limit his interest.

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The telephone is out of order.

a. It is working.
b. It is not working.
c. It is not in sequence.
d. It is ringing.
The furniture was arranged neatly.
a. It was not arranged at all.
b. It was arranged in an orderly fashion
c. It was not carefully arranged.
d. It was arranged too fast.
Those people say they believe in justice.
a. They believe in fairness.
b. They are one-sided.
c. They are precise technicians.
d. They don't believe in anything.
The students are trying to get ahead.
a. They are lazy.
b. They don't care about anything.
c. They are not ambitious.
d. They are trying to advance.
If you persist in speaking English, you will learn more quickly.
a. If you stop speaking English
b. If you speak English steadily
c. If you listen instead of talking
d. If you speak your own language
I would rather stay at home.
a. I refuse to stay at home.
b. I prefer to stay at home.
c. I seldom stay at home.
d. I dislike staying at home.
He was about to answer your question.
a. He was discussing the question.
b. lie was talking about answering.
c. He was on the point of answering.
d. He was avoiding the question.
It turned out better than I thought it would.
a. The result was good.
b. There was a large group.
c. Many people were refused.
d.. It was our turn.

The chief engineer wanted to close down the plant.

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a. He wanted to return close to the plant.

b. He wanted to remove the plant.
c. He wanted to stop the operation of the plant.
d. He wanted to depart from the plant.
There was nothing left of the target after the first bombing.
a. There was nothing new.
b. There was nothing in addition.
c. There was nothing to the west.
d. There was nothing remaining.
If your teacher sends you to the library, be sure you know how to use its resources.
a. You should know how to use the library.
b. You should know about your teacher.
c. The teacher should use the library.
d. A teacher should know the resources.
In the display window, Jack saw a nice looking suit which he liked.
a. lie liked the window which he saw.
b. He saw a window which he liked.
c. He disliked the suit which he saw.
d. He saw a suit in a window.
If there are too many things to learn, we must try to remember the
most important facts.
a. Everything we hear is important.
b. Only those things which are important are remembered.
c. There are too many things to learn.
d. The most important things should be remembered.
The mechanic did not have the right tool, and as a result he did not finish the work.
a. He finished the work without the tool.
b. The job was not finished because he lacked the right tool.
c. He finished the work with the right tool.
d. He finally found the right tool.
There was an accident on the corner.
a. There was much traffic.
b. There was a meeting.
c. There was a crash.
d. The two friends met by chance.
He threatened the cadetpunishment,
a. to
b. with
c. in
d. at
It rained a great deal the spring season.
a. on
b. for
c. during
d. up
The doctor startedthe ambulance but never reached it.

a. into
b . toward
c. out of
d . by way of
79. I have been waiting for youmorning.
a. since
b. for
c. during
d. ago
80. He not only questioned,doubted the importance of human
dignity in man.
a. as if
b. because
c. and also
d. but also
81. I'll neither use them,will I ever remember them.
a. nor
b. or
c. but
d. and
82. Your tent isto ours.
a. alike
b. different
c. like
d. similar
83. They put intime on this project than the last one.
a. less
b. little
c. least
d. the least
84. Hedifficulty on the test yesterday
a. is having
b. has
c. had
d. will have
85. Theyall the waste paper baskets early yesterday morning.
a. emptied
b. empty
c. will empty
d. have emptied
86`. Ia check when he called me.
a. write
b. will write
c. am writing
d. was writing
87. Ito town since the day we arrived.

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a. been
b. was
c. had been gone
d. have not been
If Iwhat to do, I will do it.
a. had known
b. have known
c. know
d. knew
Ihim since the day we met.
a. seen
b. will see
c. haven't seen
d. see
Will you him tonight?
a. see
b. saw
c. seen
d. seeing
Next week I amto a new training school.
a. will go
h. went
c. gone
d. going
Someonea bottle during the excitement.
a. broke
b. break
c. breaking.
d. broken
Did my friendto you about the lessons?
a. talks
b. talking
c. talked
d. talk
The teacherthe students interesting questions.
a. says
b. asked
c. said
d. tell
We a plane before.
a. have flew
b. had flying
c. had fly
d. have flown
Choose the correct sentence.

a. He said that he wanted to know means what the word.

b. He said that he wanted to know what means the word.
c. He said that he wanted to know what the word means.
d. He said that he wanted that the word means to know.
97. Choose the correct sentence.
a. To go is foolish out in freezing weather.
b. To go out in freezing weather is foolish.
c. To go out is foolish freezing in weather.
d. In freezing weather is foolish to go out.
98. Choose the correct sentence.
a. Walking down the street met he an old friend.
b. Walking an old friend down the street he met.
c. Walking down the street, he met an old friend.
d. He met an old friend down the street walking.
99. Freedom is something that has been won very gradually. In ancient
times, slaves
lived and died wholly in the power of their masters,
their lives being worth practically
nothing. In the succeeding years
men had to fight to gain their freedom.
a. Freedom was won very abruptly by the slaves.
b. Man's freedom has been won only after years of struggle.
c. Men fought so the slaves could get into power.
d. There was freedom even during the ancient times.
100. Today, trade, or the exchange of goods, is necessary for the existence of industry on
earth. All countries are dependent on other countries for goods and produce. For
example, a country of fertile fields nay not produce the machines that keep its
fields green.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Trade is needed because all countries are independent of one another.

Fertile and green fields are dependent on industries.
Goods and produce are necessary for industries.
trade is needed because one country may not have what another has.