Alison English College Placement Test
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Leila, how are you?
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I'm a nurse.
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I'm fine, thanks. And you?
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I am working.
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Good
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The Alison English College Placement Test assesses basic English comprehension skills. It includes questions on grammar, usage, and understanding. This quiz helps determine the appropriate English course level for students, enhancing their learning path.
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I ......... born in 1992.
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Was
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Am
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Were
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Is
Correct Answer
A. WasExplanation
The correct answer is "was" because the sentence is in the past tense and refers to a specific point in time (1992) when the speaker was born.Rate this question:
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- 3.
His office is on the first ........
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Level
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Ground
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Stage
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Floor
Correct Answer
A. FloorExplanation
The correct answer is "Floor" because the word "level" suggests that the office is located on a specific floor of a building. The other options, such as ground, stage, or level, do not specifically indicate a vertical position within a building. Therefore, "Floor" is the most appropriate choice for indicating the office's location.Rate this question:
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- 4.
......... do you go to the gym? - Twice a week.
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How often
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Where
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How
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Why
Correct Answer
A. How oftenExplanation
The question "How often do you go to the gym?" is asking about the frequency of the person's gym visits. The answer "Twice a week" provides the specific frequency, indicating that the person goes to the gym two times per week.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Look! The bus .......................
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Are coming
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Is coming
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Comes
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Come
Correct Answer
A. Is comingExplanation
The correct answer is "is coming" because the subject "bus" is singular and requires the singular form of the verb "to come."Rate this question:
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- 6.
...... there any cars on the street?
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Are
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Is
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Are
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Isn't
Correct Answer
A. AreExplanation
The question is asking about the presence of cars on the street, indicating a plural subject. Therefore, the correct answer is "Are," which is the plural form of the verb "to be."Rate this question:
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- 7.
(On the phone) Hello. Ahmed .........
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Talk
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Talking
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Speak
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Speaking
Correct Answer
A. SpeakingExplanation
The correct answer is "speaking". In the given sentence, the verb "Hello" suggests that someone is on the phone and starting a conversation. Since "speaking" is the present participle form of the verb "speak", it is the most appropriate choice to indicate that Ahmed is currently engaged in a conversation on the phone.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Choose the correct answer.
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I is a cold.
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I am cold
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I has cold
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I have cold.
Correct Answer
A. I am coldExplanation
The correct answer is "I am cold" because it uses the correct verb form "am" to match with the subject pronoun "I." The other options use incorrect verb forms such as "is" and "has" which do not agree with the subject pronoun.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Where ......... Ann and Mary at 6 pm yesterday?
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Are
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Were
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Was
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Have been
Correct Answer
A. WereExplanation
The correct answer is "were" because it is the past tense of the verb "to be" used with plural subjects. In this question, the subject is "Ann and Mary," which is a plural noun, so the correct verb form to use is "were."Rate this question:
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- 10.
Is Emma ................... Carla?
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Tall as
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As tall as
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Taller that
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More tall
Correct Answer
A. As tall asExplanation
The correct answer is "as tall as" because it is the appropriate phrase to use when comparing the height of two people. It indicates that Emma and Carla have the same height.Rate this question:
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- 11.
I can't find my glasses. Can you look for.., please?
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They
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Them
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It
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Their
Correct Answer
A. ThemExplanation
In this sentence, the speaker is asking someone to look for their glasses. Since "glasses" is a plural noun, the pronoun that should be used to refer to them is also plural. Therefore, the correct answer is "them."Rate this question:
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- 12.
My aunt .................. come to our wedding reception next month.
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Aren't going to
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Isn't going to
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Isn't
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Will
Correct Answer
A. WillExplanation
The correct answer is "will". This is because the sentence is referring to a future event (the wedding reception next month) and "will" is commonly used to express future actions or predictions.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Where is ..................... chemist's, please?
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The nearest
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Nearer
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The most near
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More near
Correct Answer
A. The nearestExplanation
The correct answer is "the nearest" because the question is asking for the location of the chemist's. "Nearest" is the superlative form of "near," indicating that it is the closest in proximity.Rate this question:
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- 14.
'Have you visited Birmingham?' ' ............ '
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Not
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Ever
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Already
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Not yet.
Correct Answer
A. Not yet.Explanation
The question is asking if the person has visited Birmingham. The correct answer "Not yet" implies that the person has not visited Birmingham but may do so in the future. The phrase "Not yet" suggests that the person has plans or intentions to visit Birmingham, but it has not happened up until now.Rate this question:
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- 15.
- 'I have never been to Africa.' - ' ........... have I.'
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Either
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Neither
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So
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No
Correct Answer
A. NeitherExplanation
The correct answer is "Neither". This is because the speaker is stating that they have never been to Africa, and the word "neither" is used to agree with a negative statement. In this case, it means that the speaker has also never been to Africa.Rate this question:
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My mother ............. the carpet when I got home yesterday afternoon
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Is hoovering
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Was hoovering
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Were hoovering
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Has been hoovering
Correct Answer
A. Was hooveringExplanation
The correct answer is "was hoovering." This is because the sentence is in the past tense and refers to a specific action that happened in the past. "Was hoovering" is the correct past continuous tense form of the verb "hoover," indicating that the action was ongoing at a specific point in the past when the speaker arrived home.Rate this question:
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I speak Swahili and French but Hafsa ....
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Don't
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Doesn't
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Speaks
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Doesn't speaks
Correct Answer
A. Doesn'tExplanation
The correct answer is "doesn't". This is because the sentence is in the present tense and the subject "Hafsa" is a singular third-person pronoun. Therefore, the correct form of the verb "speak" is "doesn't" to match the subject.Rate this question:
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The doctor gave me a ..........for some medicine last week.
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Note
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Recipe
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Prescription
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Receipt
Correct Answer
A. PrescriptionExplanation
The word "prescription" is the correct answer because it is commonly used to refer to a written order from a doctor for medication. In this context, the doctor gave the speaker a prescription for medicine, indicating that the doctor provided them with a written instruction for the specific medication they needed. The other options, such as "note," "recipe," and "receipt," do not accurately convey the meaning of a doctor's written order for medicine.Rate this question:
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I come ..... Italy.
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To
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From
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At
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In
Correct Answer
A. ToExplanation
The word "to" is the correct answer because it indicates movement from one place to another. In this case, the person is indicating that they come from Italy, suggesting that they are moving or traveling from Italy to the current location.Rate this question:
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He is interested ......... learning Spanish.
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In
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On
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To
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For
Correct Answer
A. InExplanation
The correct answer is "in" because it indicates that he has a general interest or desire to learn Spanish. The preposition "in" is commonly used to express interest or involvement in a particular activity or subject.Rate this question:
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I promise I .................. study harder.
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Will
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Am going to
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May
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Must
Correct Answer
A. WillExplanation
The word "will" is used in this sentence to express a promise or intention to study harder in the future. It indicates a strong determination and commitment to improve one's studying habits.Rate this question:
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Is that purse ............. ?
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To you
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You
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Yours
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Your
Correct Answer
A. YoursExplanation
The correct answer is "yours" because it is the possessive form of "you" and correctly completes the sentence. It indicates that the purse belongs to the person being addressed.Rate this question:
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How long .......................... English?
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Are you learning
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Have you been learning
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Do you learn
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You learn
Correct Answer
A. Have you been learningExplanation
The correct answer is "have you been learning". This is because the question is asking about the duration of time in which the person has been learning English. The present perfect continuous tense "have you been learning" is used to talk about an action that started in the past and is still ongoing.Rate this question:
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I like ........ in my spare time.
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Reading
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Read
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To read
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To reading
Correct Answer
A. ReadingExplanation
The question is asking for the correct form to complete the sentence "I like ........ in my spare time." The correct answer is "reading" because it is the present participle form of the verb "read" and fits grammatically in the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 25.
I went to the bookshop .................... 'Harry Potter'
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For buying
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To buying
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To buy
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For to buying
Correct Answer
A. To buyExplanation
The correct answer is "to buy". In this sentence, "to buy" is the correct infinitive phrase that follows the verb "went". It indicates the purpose or intention of going to the bookshop. The phrase "for buying" is grammatically incorrect as it does not follow the correct structure of an infinitive phrase.Rate this question:
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Would you like .......... to drink, sir?
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Anything
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Anywhere
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Nothing
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Something
Correct Answer
A. AnythingExplanation
The correct answer is "anything" because it is the most appropriate response to offer a wide range of options for the person's drink preference. By using "anything," the speaker is indicating that they are open to serving any type of drink the person desires.Rate this question:
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I ................... my mobile phone since 2009.
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Have had
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Have
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Had
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Am having
Correct Answer
A. Have hadExplanation
The correct answer is "have had" because it is the present perfect tense which is used to talk about an action that started in the past and continues up until the present. In this case, the speaker has owned their mobile phone since 2009 and still owns it now.Rate this question:
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'Why are you so hungry?' 'Oh, I .................... breakfast this morning.'
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Didn't have
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Don 't have
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Hadn't
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Haven't
Correct Answer
A. Didn't haveExplanation
The correct answer is "didn't have". This is because the person is referring to a past event (not having breakfast) and the correct form to use in this context is the past simple tense, which is "didn't have".Rate this question:
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Whose key is that?
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It's of Khadra's
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It's Khadra's
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It's Khadra.
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It's to Khadra
Correct Answer
A. It's of Khadra'sExplanation
The correct answer is "It's of Khadra's." This answer is correct because it correctly identifies the possessive form of Khadra, indicating that the key belongs to Khadra. The other options either do not use the possessive form or do not indicate ownership.Rate this question:
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What .................... next weekend?
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Do you do
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Are you doing
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Will you do
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Did you do
Correct Answer
A. Are you doingExplanation
The correct answer is "are you doing." This is because the question is asking about a future event, which is next weekend. The phrase "are you doing" is the correct way to ask about someone's plans or activities in the future.Rate this question:
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