ALCPT Grammar and Sentence Correction 10

Question 1

Select the correct sentence.

Accepted Answer

Can you tell me what time it is?

Answer

Embedded (indirect) questions use statement word order (subject + verb): 'what time it is.' Direct question word order ('what time is it') is incorrect in embedded questions.

Question 2

Choose the correct preposition: 'The exercise was called _______ due to bad weather.'

Accepted Answer

off

Answer

'Called off' is a phrasal verb meaning canceled. 'Called out' means summoned, 'called up' means telephoned or drafted, and 'called away' means summoned to leave.

Question 3

Identify the correct sentence.

Accepted Answer

Not only is he smart, but he is also hard-working.

Answer

When 'not only' begins a clause, it requires inverted word order (verb before subject): 'Not only is he smart.' The second clause uses normal word order.

Question 4

Choose the correct word: 'The report must be submitted _______ Friday.'

Accepted Answer

by

Answer

'By' indicates a deadline — the report must be submitted no later than Friday. 'Until' means up to that point, 'since' marks a start time, and 'from' marks a beginning.

Question 5

Select the sentence with the correct use of 'much' or 'many'.

Accepted Answer

How many soldiers are in the platoon?

Answer

'Many' is used with countable plural nouns (soldiers). 'Much' is used with uncountable nouns. 'How many soldiers' correctly asks about the quantity of countable people.

ALCPT - American Language Course Placement Test Practice Test

ALCPT - American Language Course Placement Test Practice Test

ALCPT Grammar and Sentence Correction 10