ALCPT form 76

1. Bill's favorite program was on TV. What was on TV.

a. The program he dislikes,
b. The program he never watches.
c. The program he likes.
d. The program he hates.

2. Why was the school closed today?

a. because we had a test
b. because it was a holiday
c. because the weather was nice
d. because we had some homework

3. Bob wants to take a shower. What does he want to do?

a. walk in the rain
b. clean himself
c. eat soon
d. look at the rain

4. want to buy a car. Which part of the newspaper should I look in?
a. on the front page
b. in the comics section
c. on the sports page
d. in the classified section

5.
The sergeant told them to hurry up. What did he want them to do?
a. To move early
b. To move steadily
c. To move quickly
d. To move slowly

6. Not all roses are red some are yellow or pink.

a. They are the same.
b. They are different.
c. They are colorless.
d. They aren't different.
7. Mary is the cashier in our office.
a. She cleans the floor.
b. She answers the telephone.
c. She types all the letters.
d. She handles the money.

8. If it clears up, we can have our picnic.

a. We can have a picnic even if it rains.
b. We can have a picnic if the bus comes.
c. We can have a picnic if the day is nice.
d. We can have a picnic if the food comes.
9. Main street is one way street
a. One way street isn't the main street.
b. The main street is the next street.
c. The one way street is the oldest street.
d. The one way street is the principal street.

10. Dolores is going to buy piano.

a. She likes recital.
b. She likes magic.
c. She likes shopping.
d. She like plays.
11. Tom has a child.
a. He has a doll.
b. He has a gift
c. He has a baby.
d. He has parent.
12. Why did he call you?
a. He called me at night.
b. Because he needs help.
c. I didn't have a telephone.
d. Because he lost my phone number.
13. That village is located in a dangerous zone. Where is the village located?
a. in safe area.
b. in calm area.
c. in proper area.
d. in hazardous area.
14. What was it that exploded?
a. a comb
b. a bomb
c. a bull
d. a coat
15. How does the cook know if the food has enough salt.
a. by smell.
b. by touch.
c. by sight.
d. by taste.
16. The two prisoners wanted to escape but they needed about. Where were they?
a. park
b. castle
c. island
d. desert.
17.
Some accidents occur in heavy traffic. Where do some accidents occur?
a. on the open highway
b. on small bridges
c. on crowded streets
d. in small garages

18.
Spencer has the best assignment in the project.
a. He has the best job.
 b. He has the best helper.
c. He has the best house.
d. He has the best teacher.

19. One of the employees was missing.

a. travelling
b. attending
c. disappearing
d. dismissing
20. The boy covered his head because it was so cold.
a. by a hat
b. by gloves
c. by scarf
d. by socks
21.
You should keep these letters.
a. You should mail them.
b. You should destroy them.
c. You should save them.
d. You should throw them away.

22. Marie sat between two soldiers.

a. in front of them.
b. besides them.
c. in the middle.
d. next to them.
23. The paper cup with coffee in it had a leak.
a. It had a spot.
b. It had a handle.
c. It had a cover.
d. It had a hole.

24. This material is very tough.

a. hard
b. soft
c. flexible
d. weak.
25. Lieutenant Charles accomplished this task.
a. He checked his task.
b. He completed his assignment.
c. He failed in his task.
d. He returned to his task.

26. Our guests stayed overnight.

a. They stayed all night.
b. They never left their home.
c. They stayed until midnight.
d. They went home late.

27. Jane ended up at the top of the class.

 a. started
b. left
c. finished
d. won

28. I must get my weight down.

a. lose weight
b. get weight
c. gain weight
d. keep weight
29. Bill suddenly became aware that he was speeding. What did Bill suddenly
realize?
a. The road was very bad.
b. The road was very wet.
c. The car was going uphill.
d. The car was going too fast
30. What is a blinking light.
a. turning the light on
b. turning the light off
c. turning the light to the right and left
d. turning the light off and on.

31. George argued with Tom. What did George do?

a. He liked to walk against the wind.
b. He liked to talk for or against something.
c. He liked to use the plural.
d. He liked to keep quiet all the time.

32. What is another way of saying we can arrange to be at her house by nine
o'clock.
a. We enjoyed to be there.
b. We agreed to be there.
c. We planned to be there.
d. We refused to be there.

33. She chose the early flight. What did she do?
a. She would fly early
b. She would fly late.
c. She would never fly.
d. She would fly soon.
34. The chemist performed analysis of this liquid. Why did he do so.
a. to taste the liquid
b. to drink the liquid
c. to examine the liquid
d. to pour the liquid
35. Mr. Smith is a brave man. What kind of man is he?
a. He is courageous
b. He is respected
 c. He is dangerous
d. He is educated
36. My trousers are completely worn out. What should I do with them?
a. keep them
b. iron them
c. throw them away
d. hide them

37. Something went wrong with the engine and we had to make an emergency
landing.
a. The engine was working.
b. The engine wouldn’t start.
c. The engine failed.
d. The emergency landing wasn’t necessary.

38. The work was done efficiently.

a. proficiently
b. slowly
c. wastefully
d. inactively
39. Mr. Smith will train Lois for that job.
a. He will thank her for doing it.
b. He will take her to it.
c. He will stop her from doing it.
d. He will teach her to do it.
40. Mr. Rise has good eyesight.
a. good vision
b. good hearing
c. good smell
d. good muscles
41. Mr. Taylor is completely deaf.
a. He can’t hear.
b. He can’t walk.
c. He can’t talk.
d. He can’t see.

42. The climate here is comparable to that in your country.

a. is different from
b. is similar to
c. is better than
d. is colder than
43. The two pieces of wire spliced together.
a. joined
b. taped
c. separated
d. cut

44. My friend Mr. Jones is a miner in Colorado.

a. works in a mine
 b. works in maritime
c. adult
d. too young
45. After the doctor put some drops in David’s eyes, David’s vision became blurred.
His sight became very sharp.
He couldn’t see very clearly.
He couldn’t open his eyes.
His eyes began to hurt.

46. Bob went along with his suggestion. What did he do?
a. He agreed with the suggestion.
b. He went there alone.
c. He disagreed with the suggestion.
d. He wasn’t in favor of the suggestion.

47. My friend already knows some English.

a. He knows little
b. He knows very well.
c. He speaks fluently
d. He doesn't understand
48. He wasted his time as a student.
a. He studied hard.
b. He didn’t have a watch.
c. He didn’t learn much.
d. He progressed very well
49. The mechanic detected a small crack in the blade.
a. He noticed a crack.
b. He fixed a crack.
c. He made a crack.
d. He reported a crack.

50. Here is a level place to have our picnic.

a. even surface.
b. calm place.
c. High place
d. crowded place.
51. The sailor can steer that small boat.
a. He can get in it.
b. He can put water in it.
c. He can take pictures of it.
d. He can guide it.

52. Don't give up now.

a. Don't surrender
b. Don't get up.
c. Don't go up
d. Don't remember.
53. The magician hypnotized his audience.
a. made them asleep
 b. made them afraid.
c. made them crying
d. made them disappeared
54. The police put the man under surveillance.
a. under control
b. under review
c. under investigation
d. under discussion
55. Betty is working on a manuscript.
a. writing a book.
b. designing a building
c. repairing a device
d. preparing a party
56. Did Lind's zipper break?
a. Yes, it couldn't be read
b. Yes, it couldn't be heated
c. Yes, it couldn't be closed.
d. Yes, it couldn't be installed
57. W. Its dark in here.
M. I'm looking for the switch.
What the man is going to do.
a. to hold something
b. to change a tire
c. to tighten some screws
d. to turn on a light

58. W. Where have you been the past few weeks?

M. I was in Senegal.

a. He was in Africa
b. He was in Asia
c. He was in Europe
d. He was in Australia
59. W: Doctor, can’t you help us?
M: I am sorry, I can’t. I don’t have my instruments.
Q: What does the doctor need?
a. his nurse
b. his tools
c. his license
d. his medicines

60. M. I heard you got a good deal on a house yesterday?

w. Yes, I did, now I have my own place.
What are they talking about?

a. purchasing a car.
b. purchasing a van
c. purchasing a home
d. purchasing a farm
61. W. What did Oscar say?
M. He wants you to call him back.
 What does Oscar want her to do?

a. to call him again

b. to invite him
c. to remind him
d. to visit him
62. M. How much time do we need to show Mr. Bernard the city?
W. I found we need one day after all.
What did the woman say?
a. 24 days
b. 24 weeks
c. 24 hours
d. 12 hours

63. w. Where were you going?

M. I'll take Manuel to the hospital .
W. What happened?
M. While he sat down, his chair collapsed.

a. Manuel was injured.

b. Manuel lost his chair.
c. Manuel broke the chair.
d. Manuel visited his friend.
64. M. would you like to go see Billy Joe Barnes and concert Friday night
W. I'm not sure the people attending his concert in Houston got pretty violent.

a. She will attend the concert.

b. She is afraid of the attendants.
c. She will enjoy the concert.
d. She agrees to do with him.
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65. M: There is a car with its lights on in the parking lot. It is a blue Mercury Cougar
with Georgia license plates. The car ______.
a. is illegally parked
b. was stolen in Georgia
c. is stalled at a light
d. has its lights on

66. M. Janet has been down in dumps for days.

W. I know , I've noticed a change in her too.

a. She is angry
b. She is unhappy
c. She is sick.
d. She is afraid.