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ALCPT Practice IR 6

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

I ______ he would pass the ALCPT.

a)

know

b)

knew

c)

known

d)

knowed

2.

Let's sit on the ______.

a)

suburb

b)

plan

c)

patio

d)

room

3.

No! I am totally ______.

a)

confused

b)

confusing

c)

exciting

d)

excited

4.

I keep them in the ______, in the back yard.

a)

story

b)

patio

c)

shed

d)

oven

5.

Rashed: "Bader said that he found my tablet and that he ______ it until I come and get it."

a)

will kept

b)

will keep

c)

would kept

d)

would keep

6.

I'm not sure, but I ______ go.

a)

would

b)

might

c)

will

d)

can

7.

You ______ in it.

a)

wood burn

b)

would burn

c)

burn wood

d)

burn would

8.

My wife and I are having a little ______ to celebrate our anniversary.

a)

getting-together

b)

got-together

c)

gotten-together

d)

get-together

9.

I'm going to ______ some water for tea.

a)

enlarge

b)

boil

c)

burn

d)

cook

10.

I accidentally ______ your pencil.

a)

broke

b)

broken

c)

breaked

d)

break

11.

It's ______.

a)

a verb

b)

an adjective

c)

a noun

d)

an adverb

12.

I liked it. I thought it was ______.

a)

boring

b)

bored

c)

interested

d)

interesting

13.

We need ______.

a)

an addition

b)

a story

c)

add on

d)

a shed

14.

I have a very large family, so I'm looking for a 3-______ place.

a)

story

b)

room

c)

floor

d)

patio

15.

Ali: "He said that he ______ the way I work."

a)

likes

b)

like

c)

liked

d)

be liking

16.

It's ______.

a)

an adverb

b)

a verb

c)

an adjective

d)

a noun

17.

Yes, I think so. It ______ be a long meeting.

a)

could

b)

would

c)

shall

d)

to

18.

There are ______ syllables.

a)

3

b)

2

c)

1

d)

4

19.

"______ he went to the barracks."

a)

May

b)

Perhaps

c)

Could

d)

Near

20.

I'm going to the ______ right now.

a)

dining room

b)

living room

c)

kitchen

d)

patio

21.

Yes! I think it will be ______.

a)

tired

b)

excited

c)

tiring

d)

exciting

22.

"Im sorry to hear that. When did that ______?"

a)

take place

b)

take apart

c)

get together

d)

burn

23.

Pilot: "He said that he ______ me loud and clear."

a)

hear

b)

hears

c)

heard

d)

hearing

24.

We found a ______ to the problem.

a)

solution

b)

addition

c)

trouble

d)

solve

25.

Who ______ my cell phone?

a)

taken

b)

took

c)

take

d)

taked

26.
a)

Abdullah DID NOT get into the Special Forces Unit

b)

Abdullah was told to re-apply at a later date.

c)

Abdullah was accepted into the Special forces.

d)

Abdullah wanted to be a policeman.

27.

Example: Looking for your earring on the beach is like looking for a needle in a haystack.

What does needle in a haystack mean?

a)

you can find anything with hay

b)

you have to watch for needles when you look for things

c)

something that is difficult to find

d)

haystacks are dangerous

28.

Example: Ben has been on cloud nine since he was chosen as the class president.

What does on cloud nine mean?

a)

mad

b)

able to float

c)

happy and excited

d)

staring at the clouds

29.

What does it mean to "Cry Crocodile Tears?"

a)

Someone is sad

b)

The tears are very large

c)

To fake cry

d)

Someone is angry

30.
Don't cry over spilled milk.
a)
You spilled milk on the floor.
b)
You spilled something on the floor.
c)
Don't cry because it is not a big deal.  
d)
Cry, Cry, Cry
31.
What does it really mean: "There are butterflies in my stomach!' 
a)
I'm sad
b)
I'm loving
c)
I'm happy
d)
I'm nervous
32.

Hold your horses.

a)

Wait, be patient.

b)

Don't let the horses run away.

c)

Horses are very strong.

d)

I have a charley horse in my calf.

33.

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

34.

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

35.

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

36.
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.
37.
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
38.

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.

39.

SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE

1. She __________ with her parents in London.

a)

lived

b)

lives

c)

living

d)

live

40.

The wind _____ my hat away.

a)

blue

b)

blew

c)

blews

d)

blow

41.

Neither Jack nor John will go to the party. What does this say about John?

a)

He won't go, also.

b)

He won't go, either.

c)

He won't go, neither.

d)

He won't go, too.

42.

The doctor said, "Your knees need surgery right away". What has to happen?

a)

He must remove his knee.

b)

the surgery can be done at a later date.

c)

the surgery must be done immediately.

d)

they must check his knee soon.

43.

How long is a century?

a)

10 years

b)

1000 years

c)

many years

d)

100 years

44.

He is neither rich _____ poor.

a)

and

b)

but

c)

nor

d)

or

45.

How long have you been here? I'll ____ here three months next Tuesday.

a)

been

b)

will be

c)

would be

d)

have been

46.

a)

strong

b)

still

c)

dizzy

d)

stale

47.

a)

stale

b)

fresh

c)

thick

d)

still

48.

a)

tough

b)

alive

c)

still

d)

fresh

49.

a)

afraid

b)

alive

c)

stale

d)

unusual

50.

a)

soft

b)

afraid

c)

proud

d)

fat

51.

a)

soft

b)

smooth

c)

proud

d)

rough

52.

a)

rough

b)

tough

c)

still

d)

smooth

53.
How did you ______ where Warren lives?
a)
get in the way
b)
find out
c)
get on
d)
get under way
54.
A: How was your meeting with the new boss?
B: Not good. I think we ______ .
a)
got a kick out of each other
b)
got carried away
c)
got off on the wrong foot
d)
got under way
55.
A: Why did you spend so much money on the party?
B: Sorry about that. We kind of _____ .
a)
got in one's blood
b)
came in out of the blue
c)
were a fish out of water
d)
got carried away
56.
A: Thanks for interviewing me for the job.
B: Our pleasure. We will ______ .
a)
get in the way
b)
get in touch soon
c)
get rid of you
d)
give you the cold shoulder
57.
A: Why did you become a teacher?
B: My mom was a teacher and I wanted to _____ .
a)
find out about her
b)
get of the ground
c)
follow in her footsteps
d)
get in touch with her
58.
A: Where are you going?
B: The conference room. The meeting is  ______ .
a)
getting under way
b)
getting carried away
c)
getting in the way
d)
getting off the ground
59.
A: What should I do when the boss is in the office.
B: Just listen and try not to _____ .
a)
get over him
b)
get rid of him
c)
get over yourself
d)
get in the way
60.
A: How is the new project going?
B: Good. It is finally _____ .
a)
getting the cold shoulder
b)
getting in my blood
c)
getting off the ground
d)
give it away
61.
A: Why is Susan acting that way? Is she mad?
B: I don't know. She is ______ .
a)
getting cold feet
b)
giving everyone the cold shoulder
c)
getting over it
d)
getting under way
62.
A: Why do you dislike Bob?
B: He acts silly which ____ . 
a)
gets up to it
b)
gets me into it
c)
gets under my skin
d)
gets cold feet
63.

The word PRESERVE can be replaced with....

a)

emerge

b)

gather

c)

trigger

d)

conserve

64.

All of my friends have ____________ in the classroom.

a)

featured

b)

gathered

c)

emerged

d)

triggered

65.

Rainy weathers ___________ my headache.

a)

triggers

b)

prevents

c)

consoles

d)

inherits

66.

There are a lot of ERRORS in the system

a)

prevents

b)

emerges

c)

flaws

d)

triggers

67.

Social distancing means that we can't ____________ .

a)

Socialize

b)

congregate

c)

decompose

d)

behaviour

68.
(n) the people who live in a building 
a)
concept
b)
occupants 
c)
comprise
d)
property 
69.
People or animals who live in a certain place
a)
landscapes
b)
consumes
c)
psychologists
d)
inhabitants
70.
The money that a person earns/salary
a)
lifestyle
b)
reputation
c)
consumes
d)
income
71.
Make happy or content
a)
satisfy
b)
tropical
c)
preserving
d)
conducted
72.
Which term best fits the definition:
an advertisement on T.V. or radio   
a)
commerical
b)
racket
c)
complain
d)
inspected
73.

According to what?

a)

Procedure

b)

Timetable

c)

Calendar

d)

Clock

74.

Where is that?

a)

High school

b)

College

c)

Institute

d)

University

75.

a)

Train

b)

Plane

c)

Journey

d)

Field trips