A2 English Language Test
This is a quick, free A2 online test. It will tell you if this level may be best for you.
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Click 'Start' and answer each of the questions. There are 22 questions. There is no time limit. You will be able to see your results at the end of the test.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Read the text. Choose the best answer to complete the text.DVD SALE!
- Horror
- Drama
- ..................
- Comedy
- Documentaries
- A.
Rap
- B.
Rock
- C.
Sci-fi
- D.
Hip-hop
Correct Answer
C. Sci-fiExplanation
The text is advertising a DVD sale and is listing different genres of movies available. The options given are Rap, Rock, Sci-fi, and Hip-hop. The correct answer is Sci-fi because it is the genre that is missing from the list and completes the sequence of genres provided.Rate this question:
- 2.
Read the text. Choose the best answer to complete the text. Best Restaurants in Singapore (in alphabetical order)
- Barry's
- Goodies
- Harry's Place
- ........................
- Oyster Bar
- A.
Sarah Place
- B.
Jack's
- C.
Tommy's Tavern
- D.
Quarter House
Correct Answer
B. Jack'sExplanation
The correct answer is "Jack's" because it is the next restaurant listed in alphabetical order after "Harry's Place."Rate this question:
- 3.
Read the text. Choose the best answer to complete the text. Dear Jane,I'm sorry, I missed your birthday party last week ...... I had to go to visit my grandmother in hospital.
- A.
But
- B.
And
- C.
Also
- D.
So
Correct Answer
A. ButExplanation
The correct answer is "but" because it indicates a contrast or contradiction between the speaker missing the birthday party and having to visit their grandmother in the hospital.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Read the text. Choose the best answer to complete the text. There are three students in the classroom. Two of them are in Year 7 and ....... is in Year 8.
- A.
Another
- B.
An another
- C.
Something
- D.
The other
Correct Answer
D. The otherExplanation
The correct answer is "the other". This is because "the other" is used to refer to the remaining person or thing in a group. In this case, since there are three students in the classroom and two of them are in Year 7, "the other" is used to refer to the remaining student who is in Year 8.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Read the text. Choose the best answer to complete the text. Teachers say it's not good to play computers before you go to bed. ........... it's not good to text on your mobile while you are in bed.
- A.
But they say
- B.
They also say
- C.
And they say
- D.
For example, they say
Correct Answer
B. They also sayExplanation
Teachers say it's not good to play computers before you go to bed. They also say it's not good to text on your mobile while you are in bed. This means that teachers not only advise against playing computers before bed but also against texting on mobile devices in bed. The phrase "they also say" indicates that this statement is an additional piece of advice given by teachers.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Read the sentence and choose the correct word(s) to complete each sentence.Rita's dad ............. her to the shopping centre in the car.
- A.
Rode
- B.
Went
- C.
Drove
Correct Answer
C. DroveExplanation
The correct answer is "drove" because it indicates that Rita's dad used the car to take her to the shopping centre. The word "drove" specifically refers to operating a vehicle, which fits the context of using a car for transportation.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Read the sentence and choose the correct word(s) to complete each sentence.'Can I go to the new shopping centre?' Rita ....... her dad.
- A.
Told
- B.
Said
- C.
Asked
Correct Answer
C. AskedExplanation
The correct answer is "asked" because it is the most appropriate word to complete the sentence. Rita is seeking permission or approval from her dad to go to the new shopping centre, and "asked" accurately conveys this intention.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Read the sentence and choose the correct word(s) to complete each sentence.It was difficult to park at the shopping centre because the car park was nearly ...............
- A.
Full
- B.
Busy
- C.
Popular
Correct Answer
A. FullExplanation
The correct answer is "full" because the sentence states that it was difficult to park at the shopping centre, implying that there were limited parking spaces available. Therefore, the car park must have been nearly full.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Read the sentence and choose the correct word(s) to complete each sentence.Rita and her dad agreed to ......... at the car at 7.30 p.m.
- A.
Join
- B.
Meet
- C.
Visit
Correct Answer
B. MeetExplanation
Rita and her dad agreed to meet at the car at 7.30 p.m. This means that they have made a plan to come together at the car at the specified time. "Join" does not fit in this context as it implies joining a group or activity, rather than meeting at a specific location. "Visit" also does not fit as it implies going to someone's house or a specific place, rather than meeting at a car. Therefore, "meet" is the correct word choice in this sentence.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Read the sentence and choose the correct word(s) to complete each sentence.It ......... Rita a long time to find a present for her mum.
- A.
Took
- B.
Made
- C.
Passed
Correct Answer
A. TookExplanation
The correct word to complete the sentence is "took". This is because the sentence is talking about the amount of time it took Rita to find a present for her mum. The verb "took" is commonly used to indicate the amount of time needed to complete a task or reach a destination.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Read the description of a word about the sea. What is the word?The first letter is already there. There is one space for each letter in the word.The animal is the largest in the sea. w _ _ _ _
Correct Answer
whaleExplanation
The word described in the question is "whale". The description states that the word is about an animal that is the largest in the sea. The word "whale" fits this description as whales are known to be the largest animals in the sea.Rate this question:
- 12.
Read the sentence and choose the correct word(s) to complete each sentence.Rita ........ for the present and the shop assistant put it in a bag.
- A.
Spent
- B.
Paid
- C.
Bought
Correct Answer
B. PaidExplanation
The correct word to complete the sentence is "paid". This is because the sentence suggests that Rita made a payment for the present, and the shop assistant put it in a bag. The word "spent" would imply that Rita used her time rather than money, and "bought" would imply that Rita made a purchase but does not specify if she paid for it. Therefore, "paid" is the most appropriate word to complete the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Read the sentence and complete the conversation.Where do you come from?
- A.
Thailand
- B.
School
- C.
Home
Correct Answer
A. ThailandExplanation
The correct answer is "Thailand" because the question asks about the respondent's place of origin or nationality. The other options, "School" and "Home," are not appropriate answers to the question as they do not indicate the respondent's country of origin.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Read the sentence and complete the conversation.I think, we should leave now if we want to catch the school bus.
- A.
Yes, we left it.
- B.
You're right.
- C.
I am too.
Correct Answer
B. You're right.Explanation
The person who says "You're right" is agreeing with the previous statement that they should leave now in order to catch the school bus. They are acknowledging that the suggestion made by the other person is correct.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Read the sentence and complete the conversation.Can I wear your new T-shirt tonight?
- A.
I don't like it.
- B.
I'll think about it.
- C.
I hope not.
Correct Answer
B. I'll think about it.Explanation
The person asking if they can wear the new T-shirt is met with a response of "I'll think about it." This suggests that the person being asked is unsure or hesitant about allowing the other person to wear the T-shirt. They are not immediately saying yes or no, but instead need some time to consider the request.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Read the sentence and complete the conversation.My classroom is next to the Music Room.
- A.
No, I lost it at the end of the lesson.
- B.
That will be great, thanks.
- C.
I don't know where that is.
Correct Answer
C. I don't know where that is.Explanation
In the given conversation, the person is responding to the statement "My classroom is next to the Music Room" by saying "I don't know where that is." This implies that the person is not aware of the location of the Music Room, indicating a lack of knowledge about its whereabouts.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Read the sentence and complete the conversation.What does your mother do?
- A.
She's a doctor.
- B.
She's at work.
- C.
She's on the bus.
Correct Answer
A. She's a doctor.Explanation
The correct answer is "She's a doctor." This answer provides information about the mother's profession, indicating that she works as a doctor. The other options, "She's at work" and "She's on the bus," do not directly answer the question about the mother's occupation.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Read the description of a word about the sea. What is the word?The first letter is already there. There is one space for each letter in the word.There is sea all around this piece of land. i _ _ _ _ _
Correct Answer
islandExplanation
The description mentions that there is sea all around this piece of land, which fits the definition of an island. The word starts with the letter "i" and has six letters in total, which matches the provided hint of one space for each letter in the word. Therefore, the correct answer is "island".Rate this question:
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Read the description of a word about the sea. What is the word?The first letter is already there. There is one space for each letter in the word.This animal loves swimming near boats and is very clever. d _ _ _ _ _ _
Correct Answer
dolphinExplanation
The word being described is "dolphin". Dolphins are known to love swimming near boats and they are also known for their intelligence. The given clue of "d _ _ _ _ _ _" matches the word "dolphin" as the first letter is "d" and there are six spaces for the remaining letters. Therefore, the correct answer is "dolphin".Rate this question:
- 20.
Read the description of a word about the sea. What is the word?The first letter is already there. There is one space for each letter in the word.You find this next to the sea and it may be made of sand. b _ _ _ _
Correct Answer
beachExplanation
The word that fits the description is "beach". It is a place that is found next to the sea and is often made of sand.Rate this question:
- 21.
Read the description of a word about the sea. What is the word?The first letter is already there. There is one space for each letter in the word.In this kind of bad weather, ships sometimes need to get closer to land. s _ _ _ _
Correct Answer
stormExplanation
In the given description, it is mentioned that in bad weather, ships sometimes need to get closer to land. The word that fits this description is "storm".Rate this question:
- 22.
Read the description of a word about the sea. What is the word?The first letter is already there. There is one space for each letter in the word.When you do this from a boat you may catch something good to eat. f _ _ _ _ _ _
Correct Answer
fishingExplanation
The word that fits the description is "fishing". When you do this activity from a boat, you may catch something good to eat. The word starts with "f" and has six more letters, which are represented by underscores.Rate this question:
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