DCS - English Placement Test
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Questions and Answers
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Part I. Grammar Test (50 points) โปรดเลือกข้อที่ถูกต้องที่สุด1. The personnel manager ………………… interviewed me is very nice.
- A.
Whom
- B.
Who
- C.
Which
- D.
That
Correct Answer
B. WhoExplanation
The correct answer is "who". In this sentence, we are referring to the person who interviewed the speaker. "Who" is the appropriate pronoun to use when referring to a person.Rate this question:
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2. The safe at the office ………………….. last week.
- A.
Didn’t lock
- B.
Won’t lock
- C.
Wasn’t locked
- D.
Isn’t locked
Correct Answer
C. Wasn’t lockedExplanation
The correct answer is "wasn't locked." This answer indicates that the safe was not locked in the past week.Rate this question:
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3. Sydney is ……………… city in the world.
- A.
A beautiful
- B.
A more beautiful
- C.
Most beautiful
- D.
The most beautiful
Correct Answer
D. The most beautifulExplanation
Sydney is considered to be the most beautiful city in the world. This means that out of all the cities in the world, Sydney is the one that is considered the most beautiful.Rate this question:
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4. The sun ………… in the east.
- A.
Rises
- B.
Is rising
- C.
Rose
- D.
Has risen
Correct Answer
A. RisesExplanation
The correct answer is "rises" because it is the present tense form of the verb "rise" which is used to describe the action of the sun coming up in the morning.Rate this question:
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5. We list our prices ………….. in our price list.
- A.
Clear
- B.
Clearer
- C.
Clearest
- D.
Clearly
Correct Answer
D. ClearlyExplanation
The correct answer is "clearly" because it is an adverb that modifies the verb "list" and indicates how the action is performed. In this case, it specifies that the prices are listed in a clear and understandable manner.Rate this question:
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6. Our guest will stay …………… the Oriental Hotel during his visit.
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In
- B.
On
- C.
At
- D.
By
Correct Answer
C. AtExplanation
The correct answer is "at." This preposition is commonly used to indicate a specific location or position. In this case, it suggests that the guest will be staying at the Oriental Hotel during their visit.Rate this question:
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7. It’s now 7 o’clock . I …………………. in bed.
- A.
Would rather not stay
- B.
Would not rather stay
- C.
Rather not would stay
- D.
Rather would not stay
Correct Answer
A. Would rather not stayExplanation
The correct answer is "would rather not stay". This is because the phrase "would rather" is used to express a preference or desire for a specific action or situation. In this case, the speaker is expressing their preference to not stay in bed at 7 o'clock. The other options do not use the correct structure or word order to convey the same meaning.Rate this question:
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8. Our Prime Minister is …………. honest person.
- A.
A
- B.
An
- C.
The
- D.
-
Correct Answer
B. AnExplanation
The correct answer is "an". In English grammar, we use "an" before words that begin with a vowel sound. In this case, "honest" starts with the vowel sound /ɒ/, so we use "an" before it.Rate this question:
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9. I ……………… one of our important clients at 9.00 a.m. next Friday.
- A.
See
- B.
Will see
- C.
Will be seeing
- D.
Will have seen
Correct Answer
C. Will be seeingExplanation
The correct answer is "will be seeing." This is because the sentence is referring to a future action that will happen at a specific time, which is 9.00 a.m. next Friday. The future continuous tense "will be seeing" is used to indicate an action that will be in progress at a specific time in the future.Rate this question:
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10. Olarn met his friends at Siam Square, and went to the cinema with ………..
- A.
Him
- B.
They
- C.
Them
- D.
Themselves
Correct Answer
C. ThemExplanation
Olarn met his friends at Siam Square and went to the cinema with "them". This implies that Olarn went to the cinema with multiple friends, indicating a plural pronoun is needed. "Them" is the correct pronoun to use in this context as it refers to a group of people.Rate this question:
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11. We were asked by the government ……………………… poor people.
- A.
Help
- B.
To help
- C.
Helping
- D.
Helped
Correct Answer
B. To helpExplanation
The correct answer is "to help". In this sentence, the phrase "We were asked by the government" indicates that someone requested or instructed the speaker to do something. The word "to" is used to express purpose or intention, so "to help" is the appropriate phrase to complete the sentence and convey the intended meaning that the government asked the speaker to help poor people.Rate this question:
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12. A ……… employee must come to work on time every day.
- A.
Good
- B.
Well
- C.
Better
- D.
Best
Correct Answer
A. GoodExplanation
An "good" employee must come to work on time every day. The word "good" is used to describe the quality of the employee, indicating that they are satisfactory or competent. This implies that being punctual is a desirable trait for an employee, and it is expected for them to arrive on time consistently.Rate this question:
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13. When you work on the budget, please calculate the numbers ……………..
- A.
Care
- B.
Careful
- C.
Carefully
- D.
Carelessly
Correct Answer
C. CarefullyExplanation
When working on the budget, it is important to calculate the numbers carefully. This means being cautious and attentive in order to avoid any mistakes or errors. By calculating the numbers carefully, one can ensure accuracy and reliability in the budgeting process. Being careful allows for a thorough analysis and consideration of all relevant factors, leading to a more effective and reliable budget.Rate this question:
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14. The colleagues …………………….. I’m working are very nice.
- A.
To whom
- B.
Which whom
- C.
With whom
- D.
For whom
Correct Answer
C. With whomExplanation
The correct answer is "with whom". This is because the sentence is referring to the colleagues that the speaker is working with, indicating a sense of companionship or collaboration. "With whom" is the appropriate phrase to show this connection between the speaker and their colleagues.Rate this question:
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15. The man ………. long hair is my boss.
- A.
Of
- B.
By
- C.
With
- D.
In
Correct Answer
C. WithExplanation
The correct answer is "with". In this sentence, the phrase "with long hair" is describing the man who is the boss. It indicates that the man has long hair. The preposition "with" is used to show the possession or characteristic of something or someone. In this case, it is used to show the characteristic of the man being described as having long hair.Rate this question:
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16. So far, we ……………………… studying English with Ajarn Suthasinee.
- A.
Enjoy
- B.
Enjoyed
- C.
Are enjoying
- D.
Have enjoyed
Correct Answer
D. Have enjoyedExplanation
The correct answer is "have enjoyed" because it indicates a past action that started in the past and continues up until the present. It implies that the speaker and others have been studying English with Ajarn Suthasinee for some time and still continue to do so.Rate this question:
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17. Would you mind ……………………the windows? It’s raining.
- A.
Close
- B.
To close
- C.
Closeing
- D.
Closing
Correct Answer
D. ClosingExplanation
The correct answer is "closing". In this sentence, the phrase "It's raining" indicates that the speaker wants someone to close the windows. The verb form "closing" is the present participle form of the verb "close" and is used to show an ongoing action. Therefore, it is the appropriate choice to complete the sentence.Rate this question:
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18. There are many ……………in that football field.
- A.
Sheep
- B.
Mouses
- C.
Oxes
- D.
Childs
Correct Answer
A. SheepExplanation
The word "sheep" is the correct answer because it is the plural form of the singular noun "sheep." The sentence indicates that there are multiple animals in the football field, and "sheep" is the appropriate plural noun to use in this context.Rate this question:
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19. The boss …………. me yesterday morning, but I was not in the office.
- A.
Calls
- B.
Called
- C.
Was calling
- D.
Would call
Correct Answer
B. CalledExplanation
The correct answer is "called". This is because the sentence is in the past tense and the action of the boss calling happened at a specific time in the past.Rate this question:
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20. Many employees return …………… home late when it rains.
- A.
A
- B.
An
- C.
The
- D.
-
Correct Answer
D. -Explanation
The correct answer is "-". In this sentence, the word "home" is used in a general sense, referring to the concept of going home in general. Therefore, no article is needed before "home".Rate this question:
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21. He …………….. by his colleagues for his excellent presentation.
- A.
Praised
- B.
Was praised
- C.
Was praising
- D.
Had been praised
Correct Answer
B. Was praisedExplanation
The correct answer is "was praised". This is because the sentence is in the past tense and the subject "He" is the one receiving the action of being praised. Therefore, the correct form is the past tense of the verb "to be" (was) followed by the past participle of the verb "to praise" (praised).Rate this question:
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22. This is our competitor’s work. Which one is ………….?
- A.
Our
- B.
Ours
- C.
Ourselve
- D.
Ourselves
Correct Answer
B. OursExplanation
The correct answer is "ours". In this sentence, the speaker is referring to something that belongs to them, specifically their work. "Ours" is the possessive pronoun that indicates ownership by the speaker or speakers.Rate this question:
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23. The receptionist sat at her desk ……………….. telephone calls.
- A.
Answer
- B.
To answer
- C.
Answering
- D.
Answered
Correct Answer
C. AnsweringExplanation
The correct answer is "answering". In this sentence, "sat at her desk" indicates that the receptionist is currently performing an action. The phrase "telephone calls" indicates the specific action that the receptionist is performing. Therefore, the present participle form "answering" is the most appropriate choice as it indicates the ongoing action of answering telephone calls.Rate this question:
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24. Dang speaks English ………….. better than Dam does.
- A.
Worse
- B.
Much
- C.
Many
- D.
Most
Correct Answer
B. MuchExplanation
In this sentence, the word "better" is used to compare Dang's English speaking skills with Dam's. The word "much" is used to intensify the comparison, indicating that Dang speaks English significantly better than Dam does.Rate this question:
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25. Nowadays, we can watch good movies ………….. home.
- A.
By
- B.
At
- C.
For
- D.
In
Correct Answer
B. AtExplanation
The correct answer is "at" because it is commonly used to indicate a specific location or place. In this context, "at" is used to indicate that we can watch good movies in the comfort of our own homes.Rate this question:
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26. The front gate ………………………….. for two years.
- A.
Did not use
- B.
Was not used
- C.
Hasn’t used
- D.
Hasn’t been used
Correct Answer
D. Hasn’t been usedExplanation
The correct answer is "hasn't been used." This is because the sentence is in the present perfect tense, indicating an action that started in the past and is still ongoing. The word "hasn't" is the contraction of "has not," which is used with the past participle "been" to form the present perfect tense. The word "used" is the past participle of the verb "use," indicating that the front gate has not been used for two years.Rate this question:
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27. He………………………………….. late.
- A.
Often has to work
- B.
Has often to work
- C.
Has to often work
- D.
Has to work often
Correct Answer
A. Often has to workExplanation
The correct answer is "often has to work" because in English, adverbs of frequency (like "often") usually come before the main verb "has" in a sentence.Rate this question:
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28. She must feel very tired now because she ……………… writing a long report.
- A.
Finished
- B.
Has just finished
- C.
Has been finishing
- D.
Will have finished
Correct Answer
B. Has just finishedExplanation
The correct answer is "has just finished." This is because the phrase "must feel very tired now" indicates that the action of finishing the long report has happened recently. The present perfect tense "has just finished" is used to describe an action that was completed in the very recent past.Rate this question:
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29. The big boss would like someone ………… him up in half an hour.
- A.
Pick
- B.
To pick
- C.
Picked
- D.
Picking
Correct Answer
B. To pickExplanation
The correct answer is "to pick". In this sentence, the big boss wants someone to perform the action of picking him up in half an hour. The phrase "to pick" indicates the purpose or intention of the action, making it the most appropriate choice in this context.Rate this question:
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30. Siriam went to the supermarket and bought some………………..yesterday.
- A.
Soaps
- B.
Salts
- C.
Sugars
- D.
Glasses
Correct Answer
D. Glasses -
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31. I go to…………school to visit my former teachers.
- A.
A
- B.
An
- C.
The
- D.
-
Correct Answer
C. TheExplanation
The correct answer is "the". In this sentence, the speaker is referring to a specific school, likely the one they attended in the past. Therefore, "the" is used to indicate a particular school that is known to both the speaker and the listener.Rate this question:
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32. Unless you study hard, you ………………… this test.
- A.
Will pass
- B.
Won’t pass
- C.
Would pass
- D.
Would have passed
Correct Answer
B. Won’t passExplanation
The correct answer is "won't pass." This is because the sentence is using the conditional "unless," which means that the condition mentioned (studying hard) is necessary for the outcome (passing the test) to occur. Therefore, if someone does not study hard, they will not pass the test.Rate this question:
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33. Her birthday is ……… January, but mine is ………….. June17.
- A.
In, in
- B.
On, on
- C.
In , on
- D.
On, in
Correct Answer
C. In , onExplanation
The correct answer is "in, on". In the sentence, the speaker is referring to the month of their birthdays. "Her birthday is in January" means that her birthday falls within the month of January. "Mine is on June 17" means that the speaker's birthday specifically falls on the 17th day of June.Rate this question:
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34. Khun Suda sat near ……… boss at that meeting.
- A.
She
- B.
Her
- C.
Hers
- D.
Herself
Correct Answer
B. HerExplanation
In this sentence, "Khun Suda sat near her boss at that meeting," the word "her" is used as an object pronoun. It is used to indicate that Khun Suda sat near her own boss. The pronoun "her" is used to show possession or ownership, and in this case, it shows that the boss belongs to Khun Suda.Rate this question:
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35. Our neighbors are afraid of ……………… too much noise.
- A.
Make
- B.
To make
- C.
Making
- D.
Made
Correct Answer
C. MakingExplanation
The correct answer is "making". In this sentence, the word "afraid" suggests that the neighbors are scared or worried about something. The phrase "too much noise" indicates that the neighbors are specifically afraid of excessive noise. The verb "making" is the present participle form of "make", which is used to show the action of creating or producing something. Therefore, the most appropriate choice is "making", as it accurately conveys the idea that the neighbors are afraid of the act of creating too much noise.Rate this question:
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36. There is ………….. ink in the ink pot.
- A.
Few
- B.
A few
- C.
A little
- D.
Many
Correct Answer
C. A littleExplanation
The correct answer is "a little" because it implies that there is a small amount of ink in the ink pot. It suggests that there is some ink present, but not a large quantity.Rate this question:
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37. If I pass this test, I …………………… very happy.
- A.
Am
- B.
Will be
- C.
Would be
- D.
Should be
Correct Answer
B. Will beExplanation
The correct answer is "will be" because it indicates a future condition. If the person passes the test, they are expressing their expectation or belief that they will be very happy in the future.Rate this question:
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38. While I ……………….. a report, the telephone ……………… .
- A.
Wrote, rang
- B.
Was writing, was ringing
- C.
Wrote, was ringing
- D.
Was writing, rang
Correct Answer
D. Was writing, rangExplanation
The correct answer is "was writing, rang". This is because the sentence is in the past continuous tense, indicating an ongoing action in the past. The verb "was writing" shows that the person was in the middle of writing a report, and the verb "rang" shows that the telephone interrupted the action.Rate this question:
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39. I like this book as ……………as that one.
- A.
Much
- B.
More
- C.
Most
- D.
Mostly
Correct Answer
A. MuchExplanation
This question is testing the use of comparatives in English. The correct answer is "much" because it is used to compare two things. In this case, it is comparing the speaker's liking for "this book" to their liking for "that one." The word "much" indicates a higher degree of liking for "this book" compared to "that one."Rate this question:
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40. The annual report ……….. this client is very informative.
- A.
In
- B.
At
- C.
Of
- D.
For
Correct Answer
C. OfExplanation
The preposition "of" is used to show possession or belonging. In this case, the annual report belongs to or is associated with the client, indicating that it is the client's annual report. The word "of" is the correct choice to convey this relationship.Rate this question:
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41. My colleagues volunteered to help me ……………. the office.
- A.
Clean
- B.
Cleaned
- C.
To clean
- D.
Cleaning
Correct Answer
A. CleanExplanation
The correct answer is "clean" because it is the base form of the verb and fits grammatically in the sentence structure. The sentence is asking for a verb to complete the phrase "to help me" and "clean" is the appropriate verb choice in this context.Rate this question:
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42. I have …………….. to give you.
- A.
Two pieces of news
- B.
Two pieces of advices
- C.
Two pieces of evidences
- D.
Two pieces of works
Correct Answer
A. Two pieces of newsExplanation
The correct answer is "two pieces of news." This is because "news" is an uncountable noun, so it cannot be pluralized. Therefore, the correct phrase is "two pieces of news."Rate this question:
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43. Do you remember the place …………………… we first met?
- A.
That
- B.
Which
- C.
Where
- D.
When
Correct Answer
C. WhereExplanation
The correct answer is "where". In this question, the speaker is asking about the location where they first met someone. Therefore, the word "where" is the most appropriate choice to fill in the blank.Rate this question:
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44. Ronaldo always has ……..big lunch after the game.
- A.
A
- B.
An
- C.
The
- D.
-
Correct Answer
A. AExplanation
The correct answer is "a". In this sentence, "big lunch" is a singular countable noun starting with a consonant sound. Therefore, we use the indefinite article "a" before it.Rate this question:
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45. We all think that …………… is a very good man.
- A.
He
- B.
Him
- C.
His
- D.
Himself
Correct Answer
A. HeExplanation
The correct answer is "he". In this sentence, "he" is used as the subject pronoun to refer to the person being talked about. It indicates that the person is considered to be a very good man by everyone.Rate this question:
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46. A few managers are studying Chinese now ………….. they can use it to communicate with their colleagues in China.
- A.
So that
- B.
Therefore
- C.
However
- D.
In addition
Correct Answer
A. So thatExplanation
The correct answer is "so that". This is because "so that" is used to express purpose or intention, which fits the context of the sentence. The managers are studying Chinese with the purpose or intention of being able to communicate with their colleagues in China.Rate this question:
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47. We need ……………… our boss to discuss this matter.
- A.
See
- B.
To see
- C.
Seeing
- D.
To seeing
Correct Answer
B. To seeExplanation
The correct answer is "to see". In this sentence, the verb "need" is followed by an infinitive verb form ("to see"). This is the correct structure to use when expressing a need or requirement. The phrase "to see" indicates that the speaker needs to meet with their boss in order to discuss the matter.Rate this question:
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48. Of the two movie stars, I think Willy is ……….. handsome than Thongchai.
- A.
Much
- B.
More
- C.
Most
- D.
The more
Correct Answer
B. MoreExplanation
The correct answer is "more". In this sentence, we are comparing the level of handsomeness between two movie stars, Willy and Thongchai. When comparing two things, we use the comparative form of the adjective, which is "more" in this case.Rate this question:
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49. The security guard swears to his supervisor that he …………………again.
- A.
Does not lie
- B.
Is not lying
- C.
Did not lie
- D.
Will not lie
Correct Answer
D. Will not lieExplanation
The correct answer is "will not lie". This answer is the most appropriate because it indicates a future action of not lying. The other options, such as "does not lie", "is not lying", and "did not lie", refer to the present or past actions of not lying, which may not be relevant to the situation described in the question.Rate this question:
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50. My boss presents his work …………… than anyone else in the company.
- A.
Good
- B.
Better
- C.
Best
- D.
Well
Correct Answer
B. BetterExplanation
The correct answer is "better" because it is used to compare the boss's work to that of others in the company. It implies that the boss's work is of a higher quality or more successful compared to others.Rate this question:
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