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ALCPT grammar and main idea

Total questions: 31

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Whenever students are under a great deal of stress, _____ often stop studying.
a)
he or she
b)
they
c)
them
d)
we
2.

Tisay and Brother G are soul mates. ____ have deep understanding about the excitement of being in love.

a)

Their

b)

They

c)

We

d)

Us

3.

Kate's favorite food is biko because ___ is yummy.

a)

She

b)

He

c)

It

d)

I

4.

AJ celebrated his 6th birthday last November 21. Although the gift he asked from ___ parents was expensive, ___ still managed to give ___ to ___.

a)

his-them-it-him

b)

his-they-it-him

c)

he-they-it-he

d)

her-they-him-it

5.

My brother told me not to touch ... When he wasn't at home

a)

He

b)

His

c)

Him

d)

Himself

6.

Reny and ... are going to visit new born baby this weekend

a)

Me

b)

Mine

c)

I

d)

My

7.

... is the cheapest watch ever sold at the store.

a)

Your

b)

Yours

c)

You

d)

They

8.

They have their own gas stove. Why are they using ...?

a)

Us

b)

We

c)

Ours

d)

Their

9.

In spite of her friends’ complaints, he decided to live with ___ girl friend in Los Angeles.

a)

him

b)

her

c)

his

d)

our

e)

us

10.

That boy is as __________ as you.

a)

fat

b)

fatter

c)

fattest

d)

the fattest

11.

We have twenty five geese. They have thirty geese. They have ____________ geese than we have.

a)

more

b)

most

c)

many

d)

the most

12.

This bag is __________. My bag is __________ this bag but that bag __________.

a)

big / bigger / the biggest

b)

big / bigger than / the biggest

c)

bigger than / big / the biggest

d)

the biggest / bigger than / big

13.
Ms. Moni has two jobs, so she is ____________ her sister.
a)
more busy
b)
busyer than
c)
busier
d)
busier than
14.

Please get here as ________ as possible.

a)

soon

b)

busy

c)

late

d)

fine

15.

Chose the correct opposite word:

cheaper

a)

expensiver

b)

more expensive

c)

heavier

16.

I can’t stand this weather. It’s getting ________.

a)

badder and badder

b)

worse and worse

c)

the worst and worst

d)

more and more worse

17.

Of course, you can come to the party. ______________

a)

The more the merrier

b)

The more and merrier

c)

The merrier and more

d)

The merrier the more

18.

The faster we finish, ______________

a)

more and more cars are

b)

the sooner we can leave

c)

the more we eat

d)

the sooner can we leave

19.
Maths is _________ than science.
a)
difficult
b)
more difficult
c)
difficult
20.
This is ___________ animal in the forest.
a)
 rarer
b)
the most rarest
c)
the rarest
d)
the more rare
21.
Story:
An American art form began in 1938. That’s when the first comic book starring Superman came out. The Man of Steel was a superhero. Kids and adults both enjoyed these comic books.They liked the fact that the good guy always won. The comics sold well. Soon Batman and Robin had their own series of comic books. Over time Marvel Comics came up with more superheroes. They launched Spiderman and X-Men. These characters were very popular. Toys, games, and clothing featured them. Now, all these comic book characters have had their own movies.
What is the main idea?
a)
In a comic book, the superhero always wins.
b)
Superman was the first comic book hero.
c)
Over time, comic book superheroes have gained in popularity.
d)
Toys and games feature superheroes. 
22.
Story:
Have you ever wondered how the 50 states got their names?Many of those the Native Americans gave to the area. Hawaii is theword for “homeland”. Missouri means “river of the big canoes.”Michigan means “great water.” Ohio means “good river.” Otherstates names are based on the English language. Indiana stands for“land of Indians.” King George named Georgia. Maine is short for“mainland.” New Hampshire was named for a settler’s home inEngland. The reasons behind some names aren’t clear. Rhode Islandwas named after a Greek island. Texas mean “friends” in Spanish.California was named after a made-up place in a story.
What is the main idea?
a)
The reason behind some states’ names aren’t clear.
b)
Almost every state was named by Native Americans.
c)
You can see the English influence in most of the states’ names.
d)
States’ names come from Native American words, English words,and other places.
23.
Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.
Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?
a)
Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is
b)
Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way
c)
Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short
d)
They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area
24.

What is a possible theme for this fable?


“A very smart fox overheard a leopard talking to himself about how beautiful his own spotted skin was. The fox agreed the leopard was handsome, but the fox thought he was even more handsome himself, in his own way.

“Your beauty is of the body,” said the fox, “but mine is of the mind. Your colors will fade as you age, but I will always be wise.”

a)

Outer beauty fades away over time, but wisdom grows as the years go by.

b)

Anyone can be of help, even the most insignificant person.

c)

Never judge a book by its cover.

25.

Sintawati said to Mother: “I want to buy new dress so that my friends look me beautifully on my birthday party.”

a)

Sintawati said to Mother that she wanted to buy new dress so that her friends looked her beautifully on her birthday party

b)

Sintawati said to Mother that she wanted to buy new dress so that my friends look me beautifully on her birthday party

c)

Sintawati said to Mother that I wanted to buy new dress so that her friends look me beautifully on my birthday party

d)

Sintawati said to Mother that she wants to buy new dress so that my friends looked me beautifully on my birthday party

e)

Sintawati said to Mother that I want to buy new dress so that my friends look me beautifully on my birthday party

26.

"I do my homework by myself." Susi Susanti said

a)

Susi Susanti said that she do her homework by herself.

b)

Susi Susanti said that she did her homework by herself.

c)

Susi Susanti said she did her homework by myself.

d)

Susi Susanti said that I did my homework by myself.

e)

homework by Susanti said that she does myself

27.

"Tina played tennis with her sister yesterday." Father told me

a)

father told me that Tina had played tennis with my sister yesterday.

b)

father told me that Tina played tennis with her sister the day before.

c)

father told me that Tina had played tennis with her sister the day before.

d)

father told me that Tina had played tennis with my sister the day before.

e)

father told me that Tina played tennis with her sister yesterday.

28.

Bruce said “My mother doesn’t have any biological children.”

a)

Bruce said that his mother doesn't have any biological children

b)

Bruce said that my mother didn't have any biological children

c)

Bruce said that his mother didn't had any biological children

d)

Bruce said that his mother didn't have any biological children

e)

Bruce said that his mother did have any biological children

29.

If Titanic ship hadn't sunk, a lot of people ______________ !

a)

wouldn´t have played

b)

wouldn't have lived

c)

wouldn't have died

d)

wouldn't have begun

30.
She would have been very disappointed If she
a)
had gotten the job
b)
had´nt gotten the job
c)
would have gotten the job
d)
would gotten the job
31.

If she had studied

a)

she would have passed the exam

b)

passed the exam

c)

answer the exam

d)

nothing