A Simple Business English Placement Test

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    Mr Smith __________  from Australia.

    • Is
    • Are
    • Am
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This Business English Placement Test assesses proficiency in business-related English communication, covering grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension.

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  • 2. 

    ____________ old are you?

    • Who

    • What

    • How

    Correct Answer
    A. How
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "How". This is because the question is asking for information about someone's age, and "How" is the appropriate question word to use when asking for specific details or measurements.

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  • 3. 

    I ______________ an e-mail now.

    • Write

    • Writing

    • Am writing

    Correct Answer
    A. Am writing
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "am writing" because the sentence is in the present continuous tense. The verb "write" is used in the present continuous form "am writing" to indicate an action that is happening at the moment of speaking.

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  • 4. 

    Are there _____________ messages or e-mails for me?

    • Some

    • Any

    • A

    Correct Answer
    A. Any
    Explanation
    The word "any" is the correct answer because it is used in questions to inquire about the existence or availability of something. In this case, the question is asking if there are any messages or emails for the person. The word "any" encompasses all possibilities, whether there are some or none at all.

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  • 5. 

    This pasta _______________ by Barilla.

    • Is produced

    • Produced

    • Produces

    Correct Answer
    A. Is produced
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "is produced" because the sentence is in the passive voice and requires the helping verb "is" to form the present tense. "Is produced" indicates that the pasta is being made or manufactured by Barilla.

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  • 6. 

    Model C13 is _______________ than Model F22.

    • Cheaper

    • More cheap

    • More cheaper

    Correct Answer
    A. Cheaper
    Explanation
    Model C13 is cheaper than Model F22. This means that the price of Model C13 is lower compared to Model F22. "Cheaper" is the correct comparative form of the adjective "cheap" to describe the price difference between the two models. "More cheap" and "more cheaper" are incorrect because "cheap" is already a comparative form and does not require the use of "more".

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  • 7. 

    He _________ me the company was very successful.

    • Says

    • Said

    • Told

    Correct Answer
    A. Told
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "told" because it is the past tense form of the verb "tell." In the sentence, the verb "told" is used to indicate that someone communicated information to the speaker, specifically that the company was very successful.

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  • 8. 

    _______________ you like a cup of coffee?

    • Do

    • Would

    • Will

    Correct Answer
    A. Would
    Explanation
    "Would" is the correct answer because it is used to make a polite request or offer in the conditional form. In this question, the speaker is asking if the person would like a cup of coffee, implying that it is a polite offer rather than a direct question about their preference.

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  • 9. 

    I __________________ Mrs. Jones next week.

    • Am meeting

    • Meet

    • Met

    Correct Answer
    A. Am meeting
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "am meeting" because it is the present continuous tense, which is used to talk about future arrangements or plans. In this case, the speaker is indicating that they have a scheduled meeting with Mrs. Jones in the upcoming week.

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  • 10. 

    A: The phone's ringing.B: Don't worry. I __________.

    • 'll answer it

    • 'm answering it

    • 'm going to answer it

    Correct Answer
    A. 'll answer it
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 'll answer it. This is the correct answer because it is a future tense construction using the modal verb "will" followed by the base form of the verb "answer". It indicates the speaker's intention to answer the phone in the future.

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  • 11. 

    Would you mind _____________ your mobile phone, please?

    • To turn off

    • Turning off

    • Turn off

    Correct Answer
    A. Turning off
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "turning off" because the phrase "Would you mind" is followed by a gerund, which is a verb form that acts as a noun. In this case, "turning off" is the gerund form of the verb "turn off." This construction is used to politely ask someone to do something.

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  • 12. 

    I'm ______________ from you.

    • Look forward to hear

    • Looking forward to hearing

    • Looking forward to hear

    Correct Answer
    A. Looking forward to hearing
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "looking forward to hearing". This is the correct phrase to use in this context because it follows the grammatical structure of "look forward to" + verb-ing. In this case, the verb is "hearing", which is the correct form to use after the preposition "to". The other options ("look forward to hear" and "look forward to hear") are incorrect because they do not use the correct verb form.

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  • 13. 

    I ___________ a new computer a few days ago.

    • Have bought

    • Have buy

    • Bought

    Correct Answer
    A. Bought
    Explanation
    The sentence is in the past tense, indicating that the action of buying a new computer has already occurred. The correct form to use in this context is "bought," which is the past tense form of the verb "buy." The phrase "have bought" is incorrect because it suggests a present perfect tense, which would imply that the action is still ongoing or has some relevance to the present moment. "Have buy" is grammatically incorrect as it does not follow the correct verb tense structure.

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  • 14. 

    A: What's she like?B: _____________

    • Ice cream and chocolate.

    • She's an interesting woman.

    • Playing golf.

    Correct Answer
    A. She's an interesting woman.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "She's an interesting woman." This answer directly responds to the question by providing information about the person's character or personality. The other options, "Ice cream and chocolate" and "Playing golf," do not provide any relevant information about the person's traits or qualities.

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  • 15. 

    Could you please __________ me through to extension 281?

    • Put

    • Connect

    • Call

    Correct Answer
    A. Put
    Explanation
    The word "put" is the correct answer because it accurately completes the sentence and conveys the intended meaning. In this context, "put" means to transfer or connect the call to extension 281. The other options, "connect" and "call," do not fit grammatically or semantically in the given sentence.

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  • 16. 

    Completate la seguente frase:I _________________________ for this company since 1996.

    Correct Answer
    I have been working
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "I have been working" because the sentence is in the present perfect continuous tense, which is used to talk about an action that started in the past and is still ongoing in the present. In this case, the action of working for the company started in 1996 and is still continuing.

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