English Proficiency Exam- Post Test
Prepositions, Grammar, Reading Comprehension
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Juan___________ in the library this morning.
Explanation
Juan is currently engaged in the activity of studying in the library this morning. The verb "is studying" indicates a present continuous action, suggesting that Juan is actively involved in studying at the moment specified, which is in the morning and in the library.Rate this question:
- 2.
Eli's hobbies include jogging, swimming, and __________.
- A.
To climb mountains
- B.
Climb mountains
- C.
To climb
- D.
Climbing mountains
Correct Answer
D. Climbing mountainsExplanation
The given sentence mentions Eli's hobbies, which include jogging and swimming. The missing hobby should be a gerund form to maintain parallelism with the other hobbies. "Climbing mountains" is the correct gerund form that fits in the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The concert will begin ________ fifteen minutes.
Correct Answer
inExplanation
The correct answer is "in" because it indicates the time frame within which the concert will start. The preposition "in" is commonly used to express a future point in time, such as "in fifteen minutes." Therefore, it suggests that the concert will start after the specified duration of fifteen minutes has passed.Rate this question:
- 4.
- Each of the Olympic athletes ____________(train) for months, even years.
Correct Answer
has been trainingExplanation
The correct answer is "has been training." This is because the sentence is referring to the continuous action of training that each Olympic athlete has been doing for months or even years. The phrase "has been training" is in the present perfect continuous tense, which is used to describe an action that started in the past and is still ongoing in the present.Rate this question:
- 5.
The company will upgrade _________ (pronoun) computer information systems next month.
Correct Answer
ItsExplanation
The word "its" is the correct answer because it is a possessive pronoun that refers to something that belongs to or is associated with a singular noun. In this case, "its" is used to show that the computer information systems belong to the company.Rate this question:
- 6.
You were ____________ the New York office before 2 p.m.
- A.
Suppose call
- B.
Supposed to call
- C.
Supposed calling
- D.
Supposed call
Correct Answer
B. Supposed to callExplanation
The correct answer is "supposed to call". This is because the phrase "supposed to" is used to express an obligation or expectation, indicating that there was a requirement or expectation for the person to make a call to the New York office before 2 p.m.Rate this question:
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- 7.
When I graduate from college next June, I _____________ a student here for five years.
- A.
Will have been
- B.
Have been
- C.
Has been
- D.
Will have
Correct Answer
A. Will have beenExplanation
The correct answer is "will have been." This is because the sentence is referring to a future event (graduating from college next June) and the completion of being a student for five years. The future perfect tense "will have been" is used to express an action that will be completed in the future before another specified time or event.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Ms. Guth _________ rather not invest that money in the stock market.
Correct Answer
wouldExplanation
The word "would" is used in this sentence to indicate a conditional preference or choice. The sentence suggests that Ms. Guth would prefer not to invest the money in the stock market.Rate this question:
- 9.
Maria __________ never late for work.
Correct Answer
isExplanation
Maria is never late for work. The verb "is" is used to indicate a state of being or existence. In this sentence, "is" is used to show that Maria's characteristic or habit is to never be late for work.Rate this question:
- 10.
Mr. Hawkins requests that someone _________ (send) the data by fax immediately.
Correct Answer
sendExplanation
The correct answer is "send" because Mr. Hawkins is requesting that someone perform the action of sending the data by fax immediately.Rate this question:
- 11.
Select the underlined word that makes the statement incorrect. The majority to the news is about violence or scandal.
Correct Answer
toExplanation
The word "to" should be replaced with "of" to make the statement correct. The correct sentence would be: "The majority of the news is about violence or scandal." Using "to" in this context is grammatically incorrect and changes the meaning of the sentence.Rate this question:
- 12.
Select the underlined word that makes the statement incorrect. Takeshi swimmed one hundred laps in the pool yesterday.
Correct Answer
swimmedExplanation
The word "swimmed" is not a correct form of the verb "swim." The correct past tense form of "swim" is "swam." Therefore, the word "swimmed" makes the statement incorrect.Rate this question:
- 13.
Select the underlined word that makes the statement incorrect. When our vacation, we plan to spend three days scuba diving.
Correct Answer
When - 14.
Select the underlined word that makes the statement incorrect. Petra intends to starting her own software business in a few years.
Correct Answer
startingExplanation
The word "starting" is incorrect in the given sentence. The correct form of the word should be "start". The sentence should read: "Petra intends to start her own software business in a few years."Rate this question:
- 15.
Select the underlined word that makes the statement incorrect. Each day after school, Jerome run five miles.
Correct Answer
runExplanation
The word "run" should be replaced with "runs" to make the statement grammatically correct. The verb "run" should agree with the subject "Jerome," which is singular.Rate this question:
- 16.
Leave Interstate 25 at exit 7S. Follow that road (Elm Street) for two miles. After one mile, you will pass a small shopping centre on your left. At the next set of traffic lights, turn right onto Maple Drive. Erik's house is the third house on your left. Its number is 33, and it's white with green trim. What is Erik's address?
Correct Answer
33 Maple DriveExplanation
Erik's address is 33 Maple Drive. This is indicated in the last sentence of the passage, where it states that Erik's house is the third house on the left, with the number 33, and it is white with green trim.Rate this question:
- 17.
Which is closest to Erik's house?
- A.
The traffic lights
- B.
The shopping centre
- C.
Exit 7S
- D.
Exit 7S
Correct Answer
A. The traffic lightsExplanation
The closest location to Erik's house is indicated by "the traffic lights". The other options, such as the shopping center and exit 7S, are not mentioned as being close to Erik's house. Therefore, the correct answer is "the traffic lights".Rate this question:
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- 18.
Anna Szewcyzk, perhaps the most popular broadcaster in the news media today, won the 1998 Broadcasting Award. She got her start in journalism as an editor at the Hollsville County Times in Missouri. When the newspaper went out of business, a colleague persuaded her to enter the field of broadcasting. She moved to Oregon to begin a master's degree in broadcast journalism at Atlas University. Following graduation, she was able to begin her career as a local newscaster with WPSU-TV in Seattle, Washington, and rapidly advanced to national television. Noted for her quick wit and trenchant commentary, her name has since become synonymous with Good Day, America! Accepting the award at the National Convention of Broadcast Journalism held in Chicago, Ms. Szewcyzk remarked, "I am so honored by this award that I'm at a total loss for words!" Who would ever have believed it? What is the purpose of this announcement?
- A.
To invite people to the National Convention of Broadcast Journalism
- B.
To encourage college students to study broadcasting
- C.
To recognize Ms. Szewcyzk's accomplishments
- D.
To advertise a job opening at the Hollsville County Times
Correct Answer
C. To recognize Ms. Szewcyzk's accomplishmentsExplanation
The purpose of this announcement is to recognize Ms. Szewcyzk's accomplishments. The passage provides information about her career in journalism, her achievements, and her acceptance of the Broadcasting Award at the National Convention of Broadcast Journalism. This indicates that the announcement is focused on acknowledging her success and highlighting her achievements in the field of broadcasting.Rate this question:
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- 19.
The expression "to become synonymous with" means
- A.
to be the same as.
- B.
To be the opposite of.
- C.
To be in sympathy with.
- D.
To be discharged from.
Correct Answer
A. to be the same as.Explanation
The expression "to become synonymous with" means that something is closely associated with or has the same meaning as something else. It implies that the two things are so closely related that they can be considered interchangeable or nearly identical.Rate this question:
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- 20.
What was Ms. Szewczyk's first job in journalism?
- A.
She was a T.V. announcer in Washington
- B.
She was a newscaster in Oregon.
- C.
She was an editor for a newspaper in Missouri.
- D.
She was a talk show host in Chicago.
Correct Answer
C. She was an editor for a newspaper in Missouri.Explanation
Ms. Szewczyk's first job in journalism was being an editor for a newspaper in Missouri. This is indicated by the statement "She was an editor for a newspaper in Missouri."Rate this question:
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- 21.
The B&B Tour Spend ten romantic days enjoying the lush countryside of southern England. The counties of Devon, Dorset, Hampshire, and Essex invite you to enjoy their castles and coastline, their charming bed and breakfast inns, their museums and their cathedrals. Spend lazy days watching the clouds drift by or spend active days hiking the glorious hills. These fields were home to Thomas Hardy, and the ports launched ships that shaped world history. Bed and breakfasts abound, ranging from quiet farmhouses to lofty castles. Our tour begins August 15. Call or fax us today for more information 1-800-222-XXXX. Enrolment is limited, so please call soon. Which of the following counties is not included in the tour?
- A.
Devon
- B.
Cornwall
- C.
Essex
- D.
Hampshire
Correct Answer
B. CornwallExplanation
The county of Cornwall is not included in the tour. The passage specifically mentions the counties of Devon, Dorset, Hampshire, and Essex as being part of the tour, but Cornwall is not mentioned. Therefore, Cornwall is the correct answer as it is the county that is not included in the tour.Rate this question:
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- 22.
How many people can go on this tour?
- A.
10
- B.
No set number
- C.
2-8
- D.
A limited number
Correct Answer
D. A limited numberExplanation
The answer "a limited number" suggests that there is a restriction on the maximum number of people who can go on the tour. It implies that there is a specific limit or capacity for the tour, and it is not open-ended or unlimited. The tour organizers may have set this limit to ensure the quality and experience of the tour for all participants, or due to logistical constraints such as transportation or accommodation limitations.Rate this question:
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- 23.
What can we infer about this area of southern England?
- A.
The region has lots of vegetation.
- B.
The coast often has harsh weather.
- C.
The sun is hot and the air is dry.
- D.
The sun is hot and the air is dry.
Correct Answer
A. The region has lots of vegetation.Explanation
Based on the given information, we can infer that the area of southern England has lots of vegetation. The statement about the region having lots of vegetation is directly mentioned in the question, while the other statements about the coast having harsh weather and the sun being hot and the air being dry are not mentioned. Therefore, the correct answer is that the region has lots of vegetation.Rate this question:
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