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ALCPT Grammar Part 1- 140 questions

Total questions: 140

Worksheet time: 1hrs 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE

1. She __________ with her parents in London.

a)

lived

b)

lives

c)

living

d)

live

2.

SIMPLE PAST TENSE

2. Last year I (go) (a)   to America for my holidays

3.

SIMPLE PAST TENSE

3. The weather (be) ____________ strangely fine this morning when I opened the windows.

a)

is

b)

am

c)

was

d)

should

4.

PRESENT CONTINUOUS TENSE

4. Aisha's son is (a)   (talk) on the phone rightnow.

5.

PAST CONTINUOUS TENSE

5. Sara was _____________ (run) because she was late for her classes.

a)

ran

b)

run

c)

runs

d)

running

6.

SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE

7. Please ring me up as soon as he ____________ (arrive)

a)

arriving

b)

arrived

c)

arrive

d)

arrives

7.

PAST CONTINUOUS TENSE

9. The phone rang while I ________________ dinner.

a)

had

b)

was having

c)

am having

d)

will have

8.

PRESENT CONTINUOUS TENSE

What is he doing?

a)

He's jumping.

b)

She is reading.

c)

He is drinking some water.

d)

He is reading.

9.

SIMPLE FUTURE TENSE

He ____ go to the movies this weekend.

a)

did

b)

do

c)

does

d)

will

10.

SIMPLE FUTURE TENSE

Will she ___ to the concert next week ?

a)

going

b)

go

c)

went

d)

goes

11.

SIMPLE FUTURE TENSE

They are going _____ baseball tonight.

a)

playing

b)

to play

c)

will play

d)

plays

12.

SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE

She ___________ English every week.

a)

teaches

b)

teach

c)

teached

d)

teacher

13.

PRESENT CONTINUOUS TENSE

The workers ___________ resting under a tree now.

a)

am

b)

is

c)

are

d)

were

14.

SIMPLE PAST TENSE

(a)   you buy the groceries last week?

15.

PAST CONTINUOUS TENSE

I ____ my work at six o'clock yesterday.

a)

finish

b)

finished

c)

finishes

d)

was finishing

16.

SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE

1. She __________ with her parents in London.

a)

lived

b)

lives

c)

living

d)

live

17.

SIMPLE PAST TENSE

2. Last year I (go) (a)   to America for my holidays

18.

SIMPLE PAST TENSE

3. The weather (be) ____________ strangely fine this morning when I opened the windows.

a)

is

b)

am

c)

was

d)

should

19.

PRESENT CONTINUOUS TENSE

4. Aisha's son is (a)   (talk) on the phone rightnow.

20.

PAST CONTINUOUS TENSE

5. Sara was _____________ (run) because she was late for her classes.

a)

ran

b)

run

c)

runs

d)

running

21.

SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE

7. Please ring me up as soon as he ____________ (arrive)

a)

arriving

b)

arrived

c)

arrive

d)

arrives

22.

8. Seema ________ playing with her sister.

a)

Shall be

b)

Will be

c)

had

d)

has

23.

PAST CONTINUOUS TENSE

9. The phone rang while I ________________ dinner.

a)

had

b)

was having

c)

am having

d)

will have

24.

10. Make a sentence using simple present tense for the given word.


Learn

4 lines
25.

11. I _______ reach class by 10 am.

a)

Shall

b)

Will

c)

have

d)

am

26.

12. In which of the following sentences 'for' is not used appropriately.

a)

I have been playing for the last 1 hour.

b)

She had been living in Delhi for 10 years now.

c)

Nisha has been living here for 2005.

d)

Ankita had been working in this company for a month.

27.

How do you feel right now?

a)

Happy

b)

Not so happy

c)

Just fine

d)

Sad

e)

Angry

28.

FUTURE CONTINUES TENSE


I ........ [play] football tomorrow in the park

a)

would be playing

b)

shall be playing

c)

will be playing

d)

should be playing

29.

PAST CONTINUES TENSE


I........[do] homework yesterday

a)

was doing

b)

is doing

c)

am doing

d)

were doing

30.

PRESENT CONTINUES TENSE


I........[attend] the online class.

a)

was attending

b)

are attending

c)

were attending

d)

am attending

31.
__________ it raining today?
a)
Am
b)
Is
c)
Are
32.
"Who's going to drive, you or me?" - I'd ___ you drove.
a)
prefer
b)
rather
33.

Tommy : What is your plan after graduating from vocational school?

Indri : ….

a)

a. If I had a chance, I would go to work.

b)

b. If I study hard, I will graduate from school.

c)

If my friends help me, I would go to college

34.

My younger brother thinks that everybody can become a teacher.He often asks himself “What …. if I am a teacher?

a)

a. do I do

b)

b. will I do

c)

d. am I doing

35.

He (call) you if you aren't busy.

a)

a. would call

b)

b. will call

c)

c. would have called

36.

If I … much money, I will … a new smartphone.

a)

a. Has – buy

b)

b. Have – buy

c)

c. Have – buys

37.

If you … study hard, you will not pass the test.

a)

a. Didn’t

b)

b. Doesn’t

c)

c. Don’t

38.

If Risa has much time, she will … you.

a)

a. Helped

b)

b. Helps

c)

c. Help

39.

If Risa … on time, I will be happy.

a)

a. Come

b)

b. Comes

c)

c. Came

40.

If the game … good, I will … it.

a)

a. Are – play

b)

b. Is – plays

c)

c. Is – play

41.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

Heather is talking on the phone

b)

Heather are talking on the phone

c)

Heather talks on the phone

42.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

The dog is jumping

b)

Cindy is watching T.V

c)

Grandma Sue and dad are drinking tea

43.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

The dog is eating

b)

The little girl is sleeping

c)

The shark is swimming in the pool

44.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

People am having fun in the aprk

b)

People are having fun in the park

c)

People is having fun in the park

45.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

Sam and Danny are sleeping

b)

Lucy is singing

c)

Dave and Judie are dancing

46.

I. ________ (do) my homework now.

a)

am doing

b)

is doing

c)

are doing

47.

I'd prefer them ___ their homework before they go out.

a)

finish

b)

finished

c)

to finish

48.

I'm tired. I'd rather ___ out this evening.

a)

not to go

b)

not went

c)

not go

49.

"Shall we go by train?"

"I'd prefer ____ ."

a)

drive

b)

to drive

c)

driving

50.
But what if 
a)
she not answer?
b)
she don't answer?
c)
she doesn't answer?
51.
If I change my mind,
a)
I'll let you know.
b)
tell me.
c)
will let you know.
52.
Matt will go to the seaside
a)
if it don't rain.
b)
if it doesn't rain.
c)
if it won't rain.
53.
If you change nothing,
a)
nothing will change.
b)
something will change.
c)
nothing change.
54.
I'll pick you up
a)
if Dad drives me to the party.
b)
if Dad will drive me to the party.
c)
il Dad drive me to the party.
55.
I'll ask her to marry me
a)
if I find a job.
b)
if I'll find a job.
c)
if find a job.
56.
There is no signal here, when I arrive home
a)
I' ll call you.
b)
call you.
c)
will call you.
57.
You'll understand
a)
when you are older
b)
when you'll be older
c)
when you will be older
58.
If + Simple Present, will-Future
Will future + if + Simple Present
a)
right
b)
wrong
59.
If Mum says no,
a)
I'll go anyway.
b)
will I go anyway.
c)
will go anyway.
60.

Which of the following is NOT a form of precipitation?

a)

snow

b)

hail

c)

rain

d)

clouds

61.

Which of the following are categories of weather that meteorologists observe? Select THREE correct answers.

a)

Wind Vane

b)

Wind and Speed Direction

c)

Cloud Cover

d)

Amount of Rain or Snow

e)

Rain Gauge

62.

When talking about weather conditions, which of the following would NOT be included?

a)

temperature

b)

wind speed

c)

cloud cover

d)

hail

63.

Sam is an expert at measuring, understanding, and predicting weather conditions. What is his job?

a)

teacher

b)

metorologists

c)

scientist

d)

paleontologists

64.

The wind is blowing and causing objects such as large trees to fall. What type of wind would this be classified as?

a)

Weak Wind

b)

Moderate Wind

c)

Strong Wind

d)

No Wind

65.

How could Peter observe wind and gather wind data?

a)

Observe trees and flags

b)

Observe buildings

c)

He could ask a Scientist.

d)

He could look at data charts.

66.

Ann places a rain gauge outside. What is she trying to measure?

a)

branches

b)

leaves

c)

precipitation

d)

pecans

67.

What is the unit used in OTHER PARTS of the world to measure temperature?

a)

Celsius

b)

Inches

c)

Centimeters

d)

Fahrenheit

68.

What do scientists do with data so that it is easier to analyze and understand?

a)

observe

b)

talk about

c)

graph

d)

throw away

69.

At what temperature does liquid water freeze into a solid?

a)

0 degrees

b)

32 degrees

c)

100 degrees

d)

80 degrees

70.

What tool is used to measure temperature?

a)

thermometer

b)

rain gauge

c)

wind vane

d)

satellite

71.

In order to collect liquid in a rain gauge, where must the rain gauge be to correctly collect the precipitation?

a)

in an open area outside

b)

under the school entrance walkway

c)

under a tree

d)

inside

72.

Meteorologists often wait until the snow or ice collected in a rain gauge has ___________________ and then measure the liquid water that remains.

a)

frozen

b)

evaporated

c)

collected

d)

melted

73.

What is the unit used in the United States to measure temperature?

a)

Fahrenheit

b)

Celsius

c)

Inches

d)

Centimeters

74.

Roads are most slippery:

a)

a. After a heavy rain

b)

b. When it first starts to rain or drizzle after a dry spell

c)

c. During heavy rain

75.

carla will not get the job ........ she has a good interview.

a)

unless

b)

just in case

c)

as long as

76.

Randy doesn't play tennis with us, he'll play ......... we pay him.

a)

Only if

b)

Unless

c)

Considering that

77.

............. He practice a lot, he will never be good at baseball

a)

Only if

b)

Even if

c)

Just in case

78.

Michael always has his credit card ....... an emergency happens

a)

Just in case

b)

Considering that

c)

Even if

79.

Candy is never tired .......... she works a lot.

a)

Considering that

b)

Only if

c)

as long as

80.

I am very lazy, I don't work ........... they pay me

a)

Even if

b)

Only if

c)

Considering that

81.

I never dance, but I would dance ....... you dance with me.

a)

Unless

b)

Only if

c)

Considering that

82.

........ as you study hard, you will be successful.

a)

Unless

b)

As long as

c)

Considering that

83.

........... you go to school now, you will be late.

a)

Unless

b)

Only if

c)

As long as

84.

Miriam doesn't like my sister, she talks to her ......... it is neccesary.

a)

Considering that

b)

Even if

c)

Only if

85.

Joshua is very stingy, he'll never give you money ........ you are nice to him.

a)

Even if

b)

as long as

c)

Just in case

86.

Marie will do a good job as a secretary .......... we pay her

a)

As long as

b)

Considering that

c)

Unless

87.

Jeff loves his girlfriend .......... she treats him bad

a)

Just in case

b)

Even if

c)

Only if

88.

I never gain weight ......... I eat too much

a)

Only if

b)

Even if

c)

as long as

89.

I will take a sandwich to school ....... I get hungry later.

a)

as long as

b)

Just in case

c)

unless

90.

My mother never cleans the house ......... she has visitors

a)

Unless

b)

Only if

c)

Just in case

91.

My mother doesn't clean the house ......... she has visitors

a)

Just in case

b)

Even if

92.

I found a job today ............ the economy is bad.

a)

Considering that

b)

Unless

c)

As long as

93.

......... I complete my assignments, I won't pass the class.

a)

Just in case

b)

As long as

c)

Unless

94.

The day is beautiful .......... it was raining yesterday.

a)

Just in case

b)

Considering that

c)

Only if

95.
Active or Passive Voice?
The janitor fixed the classroom door.
a)
Active
b)
Passive
96.
Active or Passive Voice?
The letter was written by my brother.
a)
Active
b)
Passive
97.
Active or Passive Voice?
The old car was driven by my brother.
a)
Active
b)
Passive
98.

Why is the word in blue a gerund?


Whomping the children was Mrs. Brennan’s job on Halloween because she was dressed as the Willow from Harry Potter.

a)

Because it comes first

b)

Because it is a fun word

c)

Because it is the subject of the sentence

d)

Because it is the object of a preposition

99.

A gerund is a form of a verb that acts as a _____.

a)

adjective

b)

adverb

c)

verb

d)

noun

100.

Identify the gerund.

Halim was punished for cheating.

a)

Halim

b)

was

c)

punished

d)

cheating

101.

Identify the gerund phrase.

We're going to see the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace.

a)

going to see

b)

going to see the changing of the guard

c)

the changing of the guard

d)

changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace

102.

Cecilia loves ..... to the cinema.

a)

watching

b)

seeing

c)

going

d)

talking

103.

Do you like ..... jokes?

a)

speaking

b)

smiling

c)

walking

d)

telling

104.

Mary enjoys ..... on the beach.

a)

swimming

b)

going

c)

walking

d)

traveling

105.

She said she could afford a new car, _________________________________ I don't think she has enough money to buy one.

a)

but calling it a day

b)

but reading between the lines

c)

but seeing eye to eye

d)

but cutting to the chase

106.

We never see eye to eye on any issue.

a)

We never debate on any issue.

b)

We never argue on any issue.

c)

We don't disagree on any issue.

d)

We don't agree on any issue.

107.

I hope to double my profits, but I know that's a long shot.

a)

I know it's highly unlikely that I will double my profits.

b)

I am certain I will double my profits.

c)

I'm definitely going to double my profits.

d)

I don't care if I double my profits.

108.

It is certainly not a sensible move to _______________________ with national security.

a)

pay it forward

b)

cut corners

c)

drive home one's point

d)

feel under the weather

109.

Sgt. Baker had to go to the clinic today because

a)

he has a flare for hospitals.

b)

his brother is a doctor.

c)

the clinic is near his house.

d)

he is feeling under the weather.

110.

My friends are obsessed with buying iPhones, but I refuse to jump on the bandwagon.

a)

I refuse to show my friends my iPhones

b)

I refuse to join my friends in buying iPhones

c)

I refuse to tell my friends about iPhones

d)

I refuse to do my homework with iPhones

111.

Either Yadiell or Kamarion _____ the library book.

a)

have

b)

has

112.

Both my mom and stepdad _____ coming to tonight's concernt.

a)

is

b)

are

113.

Either hot dogs and beans or hamburger and fries _____ Kelsie's favotite meal.

a)

is

b)

are

114.

The horses or the cow ____ to be fed.

a)

need

b)

needs

115.

Everyone _____ extremely hungry.

a)

are

b)

is

116.

Both taxis and buses _____ at this corner in the morning.

a)

stops

b)

stop

117.

Usually on warm, sunny afternoons, John or his sons ______

a)

work in the vegetable garden.

b)

works in the vegetable garden.

118.

Many teachers and some of the students often _____ in the gym afterschool for a pickup game of basketball.

a)

meet

b)

meets

119.

Your annoying brother, as well as your mangy dog, _____ a good bath.

a)

needs

b)

need

120.

Anthony, plus Chaniya and Alexis, ______ for the same job today at Cox Communications.

a)

interviews

b)

interview

121.

The group of students ______ restless

a)

appear to be

b)

appears to be

122.

I cannot remember but I think the tulip, the daffodil, or the daisy ______

a)

is good to eat.

b)

are good to eat.

123.

Macaroni and cheese _____ a favourite dish among children.

a)

is

b)

are

124.

Both Shari and I _______ watching old movies.

a)

always enjoys

b)

always enjoy

125.

Mr. Richie or his children _____ brownies for the birthday party.

a)

is making

b)

are making

126.

_____ either Ms. Hudnell or the students found the missing cell phone.

a)

Has

b)

Have

127.

_____ the firemen or the family seen the dog after the fire.

a)

Have

b)

Has

128.

My brother Lucas and his best friend Eli _____ every year to clean up the park.

a)

volunteer

b)

volunteers

129.

Either the mayor of the city or the governor of the state ______ the local hospitals.

a)

intend to visit

b)

intends to visit

130.

Our genetic make-up and our personal experience _____ us who we are.

a)

makes

b)

make

131.

Which of the following sentences is NOT correct? (Find the incorrect sentence)

a)

Everyone has done his or her homework.

b)

Each of the students is responsible for doing his or her work.

c)

Either my father or my brothers is going to sell the car.

d)

Neither my sisters nor my mother is going to sell the house.

132.

Which of the following sentences is NOT correct? (Find the incorrect sentence)

a)

The samples on the tray in the lab needs testing.

b)

Mary and John usually play together.

c)

Both of the dogs have collars.

d)

Neither the dogs nor the cat is very hungry.

133.

Which of the following sentences is NOT correct? (Find the incorrect sentence)

a)

Either the girls or the boy walks in the evening.

b)

Either the boy or the girls walk in the evening.

c)

At the end of the fall come the hard tests.

d)

The slaughter of animals for fur has caused controversy.

134.

Find the sentence that has correct subject-verb agreement.

a)

The student, as well as his teacher, was going on the field trip.

b)

The hard tests comes at the end of the fall.

c)

Both of my roommates has decided to live in the dorms.

d)

She and my mom is going to play a game.

135.

Find the sentence that has correct subject-verb agreement.

a)

In Vietnam, when a baby is born, there were many rules. When the baby is one month old, no one should visit him or her because it will make the baby sick, especially while he or she was sleeping.

b)

Kim and I have been working on a project for our English class for a month. It hasn’t been easy to work with her because she often said that she has other plans and can’t meet with me when I try to finish the project with her.

c)

The Chinese have many beliefs about dreams. When I was a kid, I usually dream of my grandmother after she passed away. I miss her so much, especially after I had those dreams. Then my mom went to the temple to entreat my grandmother to leave me alone.

d)

In China, people believe that if you see a black cat at night, you might experience something bad because they think a black cat is a sign of bad luck.

136.

For the following problem, decide if the sentence could be improved. If it is correct, select NO CHANGE. Otherwise, choose the best way to improve the sentence:


We seldom spend much time in our rooms if we could help it.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

We seldom spends much time in our rooms if we could help it.

c)

We seldom spend much time in our rooms if we can help it.

d)

We seldom spends much time in our rooms if we can help it.

137.

For the following problem, decide if the sentence could be improved. If it is correct, select NO CHANGE. Otherwise, choose the best way to improve the sentence:


The seashore, where we can enjoy swimming or go snorkeling, beckoned.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

The seashore, where we can enjoy swimming or went snorkeling, beckon.

c)

The seashore, where we can enjoy swimming or goes snorkeling, beckon.

d)

The seashore, where we can enjoys swimming or goes snorkeling, beckoned.

138.

For the following problem, decide if the sentence could be improved. If it is correct, select NO CHANGE. Otherwise, choose the best way to improve the sentence:


In the evenings, we like to sit at the top of the dunes and watches the stars come out.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

In the evenings, we likes to sit at the top of the dunes and watches the stars come out.

c)

In the evenings, we like to sit at the top of the dunes and watch the stars come out.

d)

In the evenings, we likes to sit at the top of the dunes and watch the stars come out.

139.

For the following problem, decide if the sentence could be improved. If it is correct, select NO CHANGE. Otherwise, choose the best way to improve the sentence:


When I argue with him to put the phone down and focus on the road, he are rude and yelled that nothing will happen.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

When I argued with him to put the phone down and focus on the road, he are rude and yell that nothing will happen.

c)

When I argue with him to put the phone down and focus on the road, he is rude and yelled that nothing would happen.

d)

When I argued with him to put the phone down and focus on the road, he was rude and yelled that nothing would happen.

140.

Find the sentence that has correct subject-verb agreement.

a)

Just as Brandi spoke, the microphone turns on.

b)

Yesterday, we went to a great party in which they had acrobats from a famous circus. Andy arrived late to the party, so he misses the show.

c)

By the time they arrived yesterday, it stopped raining. After they unpacked, we headed downtown and visited an art museum with them.

d)

I watched the news last night and hear that my neighbor won the lottery last week. Now I understand why she moved out without saying good bye.

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