ALCPT PRACTICE 76

Mary is the cashier in our office.

• She cleans the floor

• She answers the telephone

• She types all the letters

• She handles the money

Answer explanation

Mary is the cashier, so she handles the money. This is evident from her role as a cashier in the office.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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

• The program he dislikes

• The program he never watches

• The program he likes

• The program he hates

Answer explanation

Bill's favorite program was on TV, so the correct answer is 'The program he likes'.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The sergeant told them to hurry up. What did he want them to do?

• To move early

• To move steadily

• To move quickly

• To move slowly

Answer explanation

The sergeant wanted them to move quickly, as he told them to hurry up.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.8.1C

You should keep these letters.

• You should mail them.

• You should destroy them.

• You should save them.

• You should throw them away.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'You should save them' because the question implies that the letters should be kept for future use or reference.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

This material is very tough.

• hard

• soft

• flexible

• weak

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'hard' because the material is described as tough, which implies it is not soft, flexible, or weak.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

If it clears up, we can have our picnic.

• We can have a picnic even if it rains

• We can have a picnic if the bus comes

• We can have a picnic if the day is nice

• We can have a picnic if the food comes

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'We can have a picnic if the day is nice' because the statement mentions that the picnic can happen if the weather clears up, indicating a nice day.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Some accidents occur in heavy traffic. Where do some accidents occur?

• on the open highway

• on small bridges

• on crowded streets

• in small garages

Answer explanation

Some accidents occur in heavy traffic, which is typically found on crowded streets.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

That village is located in a dangerous zone. Where is the village located?

• in safe area

• in calm area

• in proper area

• in hazardous area

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'in hazardous area' because the question mentions that the village is located in a dangerous zone, indicating it is in a hazardous area.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How does the cook know if the food has enough salt.

• by smell

• by touch

• by sight

• by taste

Answer explanation

The cook knows if the food has enough salt by taste, as tasting the food is the most reliable way to determine the saltiness level accurately.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Marie sat between two soldiers.

• in front of them

• besides them

• in the middle

• next to them

Answer explanation

Marie sat between two soldiers, which means she was in the middle of them. Therefore, the correct choice is 'in the middle'.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4