ALCPT ALCPT Reading Passage Analysis 4

Question 1

A passage states: 'The soldier reported to the base at 0600 hours, received his briefing, and then proceeded to the training area.' What did the soldier do FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Reported to the base

Answer

The sequence 'reported to the base... received his briefing... proceeded to the training area' shows reporting first.

Question 2

Read: 'The weather forecast predicted heavy rain, but the commanding officer decided to continue the outdoor exercise anyway.' What does 'anyway' suggest about the officer's decision?

Accepted Answer

He made the decision despite the forecast

Answer

'Anyway' signals that the decision was made in spite of the unfavorable weather forecast.

Question 3

A passage reads: 'Personnel must submit their leave requests no later than two weeks in advance.' What does 'no later than' mean in this context?

Accepted Answer

At the deadline or before it

Answer

'No later than two weeks in advance' means the request must be submitted by that deadline or sooner.

Question 4

A reading passage describes a character who 'rarely spoke but was always the first to act.' What can be inferred about this character?

Accepted Answer

He prefers action over words

Answer

Being 'rarely speaking' but 'first to act' implies the character values action more than talk.

Question 5

The passage says: 'The unit completed the mission in record time, much to the surprise of their commanders.' What does 'much to the surprise of' mean?

Accepted Answer

The commanders were greatly surprised

Answer

'Much to the surprise of' means the commanders were greatly surprised by this outcome.

ALCPT - American Language Course Placement Test Practice Test

ALCPT - American Language Course Placement Test Practice Test

ALCPT ALCPT Reading Passage Analysis 4