ALCPT - American Language Course Placement Test Grammar and Sentence Correction 2

Question 1

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'She has been working at the base _______ three years.'

Accepted Answer

for

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since

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during

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while

Question 2

Identify the error in this sentence: 'The soldiers, along with their sergeant, was ordered to report at dawn.'

Accepted Answer

was ordered

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soldiers

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along with their sergeant

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to report at dawn

Question 3

Select the sentence that is grammatically correct.

Accepted Answer

The officer whom we met yesterday gave us our orders.

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He don't know the answer to the question.

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Each of the recruits have completed their training.

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Neither of the maps were accurate enough to use.

Question 4

Choose the correct verb form: 'By the time the reinforcements arrived, the unit _______ already the area.'

Accepted Answer

had secured

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secured

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has secured

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was securing

Question 5

Select the sentence with correct use of articles.

Accepted Answer

We saw an eagle flying over the mountain.

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She is best student in the class.

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He gave me an useful piece of advice.

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They need a honest leader to guide them.

Question 6

Identify the error in this sentence: 'The general, together with his aides, are planning the next operation.'

Accepted Answer

are planning

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The general

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together with his aides

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the next operation