Castle School Diagnostic Test For Efl Students
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- 1.
My name's Andy. What's ..........?
- A.
Him
- B.
Yours
- C.
You
- D.
He
Correct Answer
B. YoursExplanation
The question is asking for the appropriate word to complete the sentence "My name's Andy. What's .........?" The correct answer is "yours" because it is a possessive pronoun that matches with the subject "My name's Andy" and indicates that the speaker wants to know the other person's name.Rate this question:
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- 2.
"Are you a teacher?" "Yes .........."
- A.
Am so
- B.
I am it
- C.
I am
- D.
I'm
Correct Answer
C. I amExplanation
The correct answer is "I am" because it is a grammatically correct and concise response to the question. It indicates that the person is indeed a teacher.Rate this question:
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- 3.
"Whose book is this?" "It's .........."
- A.
Mine
- B.
Your
- C.
Me
- D.
Of you
Correct Answer
A. MineExplanation
The question is asking about the ownership of the book. The correct answer is "mine" because it indicates that the book belongs to the person speaking.Rate this question:
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- 4.
There aren't .......... French students in the school.
- A.
Some
- B.
Any
- C.
Much
- D.
Little
Correct Answer
B. AnyExplanation
The word "any" is the correct answer because it is used in negative sentences to indicate the absence of something. In this case, it is used to indicate that there are no French students in the school. The other options do not convey the same meaning. "Some" implies the presence of French students, "much" and "little" are used for non-countable nouns and do not fit the context of the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 5.
".......... do you get to school?" "By bus".
- A.
Who
- B.
Whose
- C.
How long
- D.
How
Correct Answer
D. HowExplanation
The question is asking for the method or means by which the person gets to school. The correct answer, "How," is the most appropriate option as it directly relates to the transportation method. The other options, "Who," "Whose," and "How long," do not pertain to the means of transportation and are therefore incorrect.Rate this question:
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- 6.
"What ..........?" "She's having a bath".
- A.
Does she do
- B.
Does
- C.
Is she doing
- D.
She's doing
Correct Answer
C. Is she doingExplanation
The question is asking about the activity the person is currently engaged in. The correct answer "is she doing" indicates that the person is currently in the process of taking a bath.Rate this question:
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- 7.
I've got a brother, but I .......... a sister.
- A.
No have got
- B.
Haven't got
- C.
Hasn't got
- D.
Don't get
Correct Answer
B. Haven't gotExplanation
The correct answer is "haven't got." This is because the sentence is in the present perfect tense and is referring to the speaker's possession of a sister. "Haven't got" is the negative form of "have got," which is used to indicate possession.Rate this question:
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- 8.
You come to school everyday and so ..........
- A.
Do I
- B.
Am I
- C.
I do
- D.
I come
Correct Answer
A. Do IExplanation
The correct answer is "do I" because it follows the pattern of using the auxiliary verb "do" to form a question or negative sentence in the present simple tense. In this case, the statement "You come to school everyday" is turned into a question by using the auxiliary verb "do" before the subject "I". This creates the correct sentence structure "do I" to show agreement with the statement.Rate this question:
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- 9.
.......... you have a good holiday last week?
- A.
Did
- B.
Do
- C.
Have
- D.
Had
Correct Answer
A. DidExplanation
The correct answer is "Did" because it is the past tense of the verb "do." The question is asking about the past, specifically about the holiday that occurred last week. Therefore, "Did" is the appropriate verb form to use in this context.Rate this question:
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- 10.
You .......... smoke in the classroom.
- A.
Mustn't
- B.
Must not do
- C.
Don't
- D.
No must
Correct Answer
A. Mustn'tExplanation
The correct answer is "mustn't". This is because "mustn't" is a contraction of "must not", which is used to express prohibition or to say that something is not allowed. In this context, it is indicating that smoking is prohibited in the classroom.Rate this question:
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- 11.
I sing badly, but my girlfriend sings ..........
- A.
Good
- B.
Well
- C.
Goodly
- D.
Badly
Correct Answer
B. WellExplanation
The word "well" is the correct answer because it is an adverb that describes the verb "sings" in this sentence. "Well" is used to describe how someone performs an action, in this case, singing. It indicates that the girlfriend sings in a skillful or proficient manner.Rate this question:
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- 12.
French food is good, but Italian food is much .........., so I always eat in Italian restaurants.
- A.
More good
- B.
More better
- C.
Worse
- D.
Better
Correct Answer
D. BetterExplanation
The correct answer is "better" because it is used to compare the quality of French food and Italian food. It indicates that Italian food is of higher quality or more preferable than French food.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Hello .......... speak to Andy please?
- A.
I can
- B.
Would I
- C.
Could I
- D.
I could
Correct Answer
C. Could IExplanation
The correct answer is "could I". This is because the question is asking for permission to speak to Andy, and "could I" is the polite and grammatically correct way to ask for permission in this context.Rate this question:
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- 14.
I .......... the Queen in my life.
- A.
Never saw
- B.
Have never seen
- C.
Never see
- D.
Am never seeing
Correct Answer
B. Have never seenExplanation
The correct answer is "have never seen". This is because the sentence is in the present perfect tense, which is used to talk about past actions or experiences that continue to the present. "Have never seen" indicates that the speaker has not seen the Queen at any point in their life, up until now.Rate this question:
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- 15.
We .......... anything to eat since yesterday.
- A.
Haven't eaten
- B.
Didn't have
- C.
Didn't eat
- D.
Haven't had
Correct Answer
D. Haven't hadExplanation
The correct answer is "haven't had" because the sentence is in the present perfect tense, which is used to describe an action that started in the past and is still ongoing or has just ended. In this case, the action of not having anything to eat started in the past (yesterday) and is still ongoing (until now). Therefore, "haven't had" accurately conveys this meaning.Rate this question:
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- 16.
I .......... you. Please speak slowly.
- A.
Am not understanding
- B.
Don't understand
- C.
Understood
- D.
Will not understand
Correct Answer
B. Don't understandExplanation
The correct answer is "don't understand" because the speaker is requesting the person to speak slowly because they are having difficulty comprehending what is being said. The phrase "don't understand" indicates a present inability to comprehend, whereas "am not understanding" implies a continuous or ongoing lack of understanding. "Understood" suggests that the speaker has already understood, and "will not understand" indicates a future inability to understand, neither of which accurately convey the intended meaning of the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 17.
"What ..........?" "Well, he's tall, dark and handsome".
- A.
Is he for
- B.
Does he like
- C.
He's like
- D.
Is he like
Correct Answer
D. Is he likeExplanation
The question is asking for a description of someone, and the response "Well, he's tall, dark and handsome" provides that description. The phrase "is he like" is commonly used to inquire about someone's characteristics or qualities, making it the most appropriate option for the given answer.Rate this question:
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- 18.
While I .......... breakfast, the phone rang.
- A.
Was having
- B.
Was having the
- C.
Was eating the
- D.
Am having
Correct Answer
A. Was havingExplanation
The correct answer is "was having" because it indicates an ongoing action in the past. The phrase "while I was having breakfast" suggests that the speaker was in the middle of eating breakfast when the phone rang.Rate this question:
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- 19.
"Why are you so late?" "I .......... for ages".
- A.
Was waiting
- B.
Waited
- C.
Am waiting
- D.
Have been waiting
Correct Answer
D. Have been waitingExplanation
The correct answer is "have been waiting" because the speaker is referring to a continuous action that started in the past and is still ongoing in the present. The use of the present perfect continuous tense indicates that the waiting started before the present moment and is still happening.Rate this question:
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- 20.
I've been learning English .......... I was 10.
- A.
Ago
- B.
Before
- C.
Last
- D.
Since
Correct Answer
D. SinceExplanation
The word "since" is the correct answer because it indicates that the person has been learning English from the time they were 10 years old until the present. It implies a continuous duration of learning over a period of time.Rate this question:
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- 21.
Three weeks .......... there was a bad fire.
- A.
Ago
- B.
Before
- C.
Last
- D.
Since
Correct Answer
A. AgoExplanation
The word "ago" is the correct answer because it indicates that the fire occurred in the past, specifically three weeks in the past. The other options ("before," "last," and "since") do not convey the same meaning of a specific time in the past.Rate this question:
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- 22.
He gave .......... a diamond ring.
- A.
To her
- B.
Her
- C.
For her
- D.
At her
Correct Answer
B. HerExplanation
The correct answer is "her" because in this sentence, the phrase "gave her" indicates that the diamond ring was given to someone. The word "her" is the correct pronoun to indicate the recipient of the gift.Rate this question:
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- 23.
There were no seats left, so I ..........
- A.
Must stand
- B.
Need stand
- C.
Must to stand
- D.
Had to stand
Correct Answer
D. Had to standExplanation
The correct answer is "had to stand" because it indicates a past obligation or necessity. The phrase "had to" implies that there was no other option or choice available, suggesting that the speaker was forced to stand due to the lack of available seats.Rate this question:
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- 24.
If .......... tomorrow, I'll stay home.
- A.
It will rain
- B.
It rains
- C.
It's rain
- D.
It rained
Correct Answer
B. It rainsExplanation
The correct answer is "it rains" because the sentence is in the present tense and the verb "rains" matches with the subject "it". This implies that the speaker will stay home if it is currently raining.Rate this question:
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- 25.
If I were you, I .......... smoking.
- A.
Am going to stop
- B.
Will stop
- C.
Would stop
- D.
Won't stop
Correct Answer
C. Would stopExplanation
The phrase "If I were you" indicates a hypothetical situation. In this context, it suggests that the speaker is giving advice to someone else. The use of "would" in "would stop" implies that stopping smoking is a hypothetical action that the speaker would take if they were in the other person's position. Therefore, "would stop" is the correct answer as it aligns with the conditional nature of the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 26.
He couldn't write to her because he .......... her address.
- A.
Lost
- B.
Was losing
- C.
Had lost
- D.
Had been lost
Correct Answer
C. Had lostExplanation
The correct answer is "had lost" because it indicates that the person lost the address in the past and as a result, he was unable to write to her.Rate this question:
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- 27.
£50m .......... in bank robberies in England so far this year.
- A.
Stolen
- B.
Was stolen
- C.
Were stolen
- D.
Has been stolen
Correct Answer
D. Has been stolenExplanation
The correct answer is "has been stolen" because the sentence is referring to the total amount of money stolen in bank robberies in England so far this year. The phrase "has been stolen" is in the present perfect tense, which is used to describe an action that started in the past and is still ongoing or has just been completed. In this case, the money stolen in bank robberies is an ongoing action, as it is still happening throughout the year.Rate this question:
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- 28.
Would you mind .......... the window.
- A.
To close
- B.
Closing
- C.
To have closed
- D.
Having closed
Correct Answer
B. ClosingExplanation
The correct answer is "closing" because it is the appropriate verb form to use after the phrase "would you mind." In this context, "closing" is the present participle form of the verb "to close" and it functions as a gerund, indicating the action of closing the window.Rate this question:
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- 29.
By the end of the month they .......... their course.
- A.
Will have finished
- B.
Would finish
- C.
Finished
- D.
Are finishing
Correct Answer
A. Will have finishedExplanation
By the end of the month, the action of finishing their course will be completed. The use of "will have finished" indicates a future action that will be completed before a specific time in the future. This implies that the course is still ongoing at the present moment, but it will be completed by the end of the month.Rate this question:
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- 30.
Andy .......... the shopping until he broke his leg.
- A.
Used to be doing
- B.
Used to do
- C.
Is used to doing
- D.
Used to make
Correct Answer
B. Used to doExplanation
The correct answer is "used to do". This is because the sentence is referring to a past habit or routine of Andy's. The phrase "used to" is used to talk about past habits or actions that occurred regularly or frequently in the past but no longer happen in the present. In this case, Andy used to do the shopping regularly until he broke his leg.Rate this question:
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- 31.
"I've been .........." shouted the man, as the thief ran away.
- A.
Seized
- B.
Stolen
- C.
Robbed
- D.
Taken
Correct Answer
C. RobbedExplanation
The word "robbed" is the correct answer because it refers to the act of taking someone's belongings by force or threat. In this context, the man is shouting "robbed" to indicate that he has been a victim of theft, as the thief ran away. The other options, "seized," "stolen," and "taken," do not accurately convey the sense of force or threat involved in the act of theft.Rate this question:
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- 32.
He suggested .......... to London on Saturday.
- A.
To go
- B.
Go
- C.
We going
- D.
Going
Correct Answer
D. GoingExplanation
The correct answer is "going" because it is the present participle form of the verb "go" and is used after the verb "suggested" to indicate an action that will happen in the future. In this sentence, the speaker is suggesting that someone will go to London on Saturday.Rate this question:
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- 33.
Don't you remember her? She's the girl .......... at the party.
- A.
You met her
- B.
You met
- C.
Which you met
- D.
You were meeting
Correct Answer
B. You metExplanation
The correct answer is "you met" because it is the correct form of the verb "meet" to use in this context. The sentence is referring to a past event where the speaker is asking the listener if they remember a girl they encountered at a party. The phrase "you met" indicates that the listener had an interaction with the girl in the past.Rate this question:
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- 34.
He turned .......... the job because the salary was poor.
- A.
Down
- B.
Over
- C.
Up
- D.
Away
Correct Answer
A. DownExplanation
The phrase "turned down" means to reject or decline something. In this context, the person rejected the job offer because the salary was poor. The word "down" is the correct answer because it accurately conveys the meaning of refusing or saying no to something.Rate this question:
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- 35.
.......... he didn't do any work, he passed the exams.
- A.
Despite
- B.
Unless
- C.
Although
- D.
Because
Correct Answer
C. AlthoughExplanation
The correct answer is "Although". This conjunction is used to introduce a contrast or contradiction between two clauses. In this case, it is used to show that despite not doing any work, the person still managed to pass the exams.Rate this question:
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- 36.
I have no money left. I'll have to .......... some from the cash machine.
- A.
Sign
- B.
Demand
- C.
Fetch
- D.
Withdraw
Correct Answer
D. WithdrawExplanation
The correct answer is "withdraw" because the sentence suggests that the person has no money left and needs to obtain some from a cash machine. The word "withdraw" means to take out or remove money from an account, which fits the context of the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 37.
My train has already left, so can you .......... tonight?
- A.
Put me off
- B.
Put me up
- C.
Put me down
- D.
Put me by
Correct Answer
B. Put me upExplanation
The phrase "put me up" means to provide accommodation or a place to stay. In the given context, the speaker's train has already departed, so they are asking if the person can provide them with a place to stay for the night.Rate this question:
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- 38.
John's coming to see you, ..........?
- A.
Hasn't he
- B.
Wasn't he
- C.
Isn't he
- D.
Doesn't he
Correct Answer
C. Isn't heExplanation
The correct answer is "isn't he." This is because the question is asking for confirmation or agreement about John's visit. The phrase "isn't he" is a tag question used to seek confirmation, and it is the most appropriate choice in this context.Rate this question:
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- 39.
Many students of English .......... take tests.
- A.
Would rather not
- B.
Would prefer not
- C.
Would rather not to
- D.
Not mind
Correct Answer
A. Would rather notExplanation
The correct answer is "would rather not" because it is the appropriate phrase to express a preference or desire not to do something. The phrase "would rather" is followed by the base form of the verb, without the use of "to." Therefore, "would rather not" is the correct choice to complete the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 40.
On this course we .......... you to work hard.
- A.
Are expect
- B.
Do expect
- C.
Insist
- D.
Suggest
Correct Answer
B. Do expectExplanation
The correct answer is "do expect" because it is the only option that grammatically completes the sentence. The phrase "do expect" is used to indicate that the speaker has certain expectations of the listener, emphasizing the need for hard work. The other options, "are expect," "insist," and "suggest," do not fit in the sentence structure and do not convey the same meaning.Rate this question:
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