ALCPT STUDY PRACTICE 0630

Be sure to use the proper forms. Which forms should be used?

• the long ones

• the correct ones

• the usual ones

• the revised ones

Answer explanation

The question asks for the proper forms to use. 'The correct ones' is the best choice as it directly addresses the need for accuracy, while the other options are vague and do not specify correctness.

He is going to the grocery store. What will he buy?

• posts and wires

• milk and bread

• chairs and tables

• nails and lumber

Answer explanation

He is going to the grocery store, which typically sells food items. Milk and bread are common grocery items, making this the most logical choice. The other options are not typically found in a grocery store.

Each night, I read fifty pages in my book. When do I read my book?

• every night

• every other night

• twice a week

• once a week

Answer explanation

The question states that fifty pages are read each night, indicating a consistent nightly routine. Therefore, the correct answer is 'every night'.

They are supposed to do the job quickly. How are they supposed to do the job?

• well

• fast

• cheaply

• quietly

Answer explanation

They are supposed to do the job quickly, which implies they need to do it fast. The other options, well, cheaply, and quietly, do not directly relate to the requirement of speed.

The instructor said, "I will be absent tomorrow."

• He'll be back tomorrow as usual.

• He doesn't need to be absent.

• He'll be in class early in the morning.

• He won't be in tomorrow.

Answer explanation

The instructor's statement clearly indicates he will not be present the next day. Therefore, the correct interpretation is that he won't be in tomorrow.

The airman walked to the back of the building.

• He walked to the side.

• He walked to the front.

• He walked to the center.

• He walked to the rear.

Answer explanation

The phrase 'walked to the back of the building' indicates movement towards the rear. Therefore, the correct choice is 'He walked to the rear.' as it directly corresponds to the direction described.

The doctor told Kim to eat more vegetables.

• Kim should et more beef.

• Kim should eat more cherries.

• Kim should eat more spinach.

• Kim should eat more pastry.

Answer explanation

The doctor advised Kim to eat more vegetables, and spinach is a type of vegetable. Therefore, the correct choice is that Kim should eat more spinach, as it aligns with the doctor's recommendation.

We need your signature on this contract.

• Please, hold it.

• Please, leave it at home.

• Please, take it.

• Please, sign your name.

Answer explanation

The question asks for a signature on a contract, making 'Please, sign your name.' the correct response. The other options do not address the request to sign.

The doctor told his patients that he'd see them in a moment.

• The doctor will see his patients in a short time.

• The doctor will see his patients in the winter.

• The doctor was in a hurry.

• The doctor was leaving on a trip.

Answer explanation

The phrase 'in a moment' indicates a short time frame, making the first choice correct. The other options do not relate to the timing implied by the doctor's statement.

That man is a government agent.

• That man understands the government.

• That man opposes the government.

• That man represents the government.

• That man pays the government.

Answer explanation

As a government agent, that man works on behalf of the government, which means he represents it. The other options do not accurately reflect the role of a government agent.