Quiz on Comprehension for ALCPT

A new car will cost 8000 dollars or higher. How much will the car cost?

• only $8,000

• less than $8,000

• $8,000 or more

• just $8,000

Answer explanation

The question states that a new car will cost 8000 dollars or higher, which means the cost can be $8,000 or any amount above that. Therefore, the correct answer is '$8,000 or more'.

This is not the right road. Which road is it?

• This is the long road.

• This is the wrong road.

• This is not the wrong road.

• This is not the left road.

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'This is the wrong road.' because it directly addresses the statement 'This is not the right road.' indicating that the road in question is indeed incorrect.

Sally wants to know what the box contains. What did she want to know?

• what was next to the box

• what was under the box

• what was on the box

• what was in the box

Answer explanation

Sally specifically wants to know what the box contains, which directly refers to the contents inside it. Therefore, the correct answer is 'what was in the box'.

Did you bother Mr. James when you called? (déranger)

• No I’m not his sister

• No, I haven't seen him.

• No, he’s home in the evening.

• No, I didn't disturb him.

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'No, I didn't disturb him.' because it directly addresses the question about bothering Mr. James, confirming that the caller did not cause any disturbance.

What did Gal want me to remember?

• to call the doctor

• to write to the doctor

• to go see the doctor

• to find out about the doctor

Answer explanation

Gal wanted you to remember to go see the doctor, indicating the importance of a physical visit rather than just calling, writing, or finding out about the doctor.

What was the result of the accident?

• John fixed it

• John was hurt

• John brought

• John was driving

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'John was hurt' because it directly addresses the outcome of the accident, indicating that John suffered injuries as a result.

The children cooked their own supper themselves tonight. I didn’t help them. What happened?

• Supper was prepared by my wife.

• My wife and I prepared the supper.

• The children can't cook at all.

• The children did all the work.

Answer explanation

The statement indicates that the children cooked their own supper without help, meaning they took full responsibility for the task. Therefore, the correct choice is that the children did all the work.

You’d better hurry, it is sprinkling a little now. What is happening?

• It's getting a little late.

• It's beginning to rain.

• There are a few seats left.

• It's sleeting.

Answer explanation

The phrase 'it is sprinkling a little now' indicates that light rain is starting, making 'It's beginning to rain' the correct choice. The other options do not relate to the weather condition described.

Since his illness, he can’t do any heavy work. What can’t he do?

• He can't work at all.

• He can't do any lifting.

• He can't do any sitting.

• He can't work at night.

Answer explanation

The phrase 'he can’t do any heavy work' implies he is unable to lift heavy objects. Therefore, the correct choice is that he can't do any lifting, as it directly relates to the type of work he is restricted from.

John glanced at his wrist watch. What did he do?

• He shook the watch with his hand.

• He examined it carefully.

• He took a quick look at it.

• He set the hands to the correct time.

Answer explanation

John glanced at his wrist watch, which implies he took a quick look at it rather than examining it carefully or shaking it. The phrase suggests a brief observation, making 'He took a quick look at it' the correct choice.