ALCPT Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield ALCPT facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. Identify the sentence with a correctly placed only modifier. → Only she told me that she was leaving.
2. Choose the correct word: 'The recruits performed _______ on the fitness test than expected.' → better
3. Select the best word: 'The engineer _______ the bridge was safe for the convoy to cross.' → verified
4. Which of the following sentences uses prepositions correctly? → The team is waiting for the supply truck.
5. Which sentence is in the passive voice? → The orders were issued by the commander.
6. Choose the correct word: 'The officer gave a _______ briefing so that every soldier understood the plan clearly.' → concise
7. Which word means 'to move from one place to another'? → transfer
8. Which article correctly completes: '___ European tour was exciting.'? → A
9. The committee reviewed the student's _______ and approved the topic before research could begin. → proposal
10. Select the word that best fits: 'The medic acted with great _______ when treating the wounded soldiers under fire.' → composure
11. Which word correctly completes the sentence? 'The report was submitted _____ the deadline.' → before
12. Choose the correct superlative: 'She scored ___ of all the recruits on the placement test.' → highest
13. She spoke _______ to the child so he would feel calm. → gently
14. The course syllabus listed several _______ readings that students were encouraged but not required to complete. → supplementary
15. Identify the grammatical error: 'Him and his partner completed the mission successfully.' → Him and his partner
16. If a project is said to be 'behind the eight ball,' what is the situation? → It is in a difficult or disadvantaged position
17. A reading passage describes a character who 'rarely spoke but was always the first to act.' What can be inferred about this character? → He prefers action over words
18. The report was _______ because it contained classified information that could not be shared publicly. → withheld
19. The weather conditions were _______ poor for the scheduled flight. → extremely
20. Speaker A: 'Can you cover my shift on Saturday?' Speaker B: 'I wish I could, but I'm already on duty that day.' Why can't Speaker B help? → Speaker B already has duty obligations on Saturday
21. Which sentence has an adverbial clause of condition? → If you study hard, you will pass.
22. Choose the correct word: 'The soldier performed ___ under pressure during the exercise.' → well
23. Which sentence correctly transforms 'The general signed the orders' into passive voice? → The orders were signed by the general.
24. The new policy will _______ all personnel to wear identification badges at all times. → require
25. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'The sergeant told the recruits that they _______ report to the barracks immediately.' → must
26. Which of the following sentences uses the word 'affect' or 'effect' incorrectly? → What was the affect of the commander's speech on morale?
27. Select the sentence with the correctly used adjective or adverb: → The colonel spoke clearly to the troops.
28. The students forgot ______ books in the classroom. → their
29. Identify the error in this sentence: 'The commanding officer, along with his staff, were present at the ceremony.' → 'were present' — should be 'was present'
30. Choose the word that best completes the sentence: 'The pilot received _______ training before being allowed to fly the new aircraft.' → extensive