Everyday English Placement Test 2/5
This English language test will indicate which Everyday English coursebook you should use, which of the Trinity College London Graded English Spoken English exams you should take, and your level of English with reference to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
For an accurate score you must also complete Everyday English Placement Test parts 1, 3, 4 and 5.
- 1.
What's the weather like today?
- A.
It's cloud.
- B.
It's rain a lot.
- C.
It's very rain.
- D.
It's hot and sunny.
Correct Answer
D. It's hot and sunny.Explanation
The correct answer is "It's hot and sunny." This answer indicates that the weather is warm and there are clear skies with a lot of sunshine.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Is that man ____________ a newspaper?
- A.
Look
- B.
Looking
- C.
Reading
- D.
Read
Correct Answer
C. ReadingExplanation
The correct answer is "reading" because the verb form "reading" matches with the subject "man" and is the most appropriate action to describe someone engaging with a newspaper.Rate this question:
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- 3.
When's your birthday?
- A.
The fourteenth of April.
- B.
Nineteen eighty-five.
- C.
Three of May.
- D.
The sixteen of July.
Correct Answer
A. The fourteenth of April.Explanation
The correct answer is "The fourteenth of April" because the question is asking for the date of the person's birthday. Out of the given options, only "The fourteenth of April" provides a specific date, while the other options either provide only the year or a different date.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What time do you go to bed?
- A.
Thirty-five past ten.
- B.
About eleven o'clock.
- C.
It's quarter to eleven.
- D.
It's quarter past eleven.
Correct Answer
B. About eleven o'clock.Explanation
The correct answer is "About eleven o'clock." This answer indicates that the person goes to bed around the time of 11 o'clock.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What do you do when you get home from school?
- A.
I'm play computer games.
- B.
I'm eating a sandwich.
- C.
I do my homework then watch TV.
- D.
I talking with my friends.
Correct Answer
C. I do my homework then watch TV.Explanation
The correct answer is "I do my homework then watch TV." This answer suggests that the person has a routine after coming home from school. They prioritize their homework and complete it before indulging in leisure activities like watching TV. This implies that they have a responsible attitude towards their studies and understand the importance of completing their assignments before engaging in other activities.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Can you play the piano?
- A.
Yes, I'm playing very good.
- B.
Yes, it plays very well.
- C.
No, it can't.
- D.
No, I can't.
Correct Answer
D. No, I can't.Explanation
The correct answer is "No, I can't." This answer indicates that the person is unable to play the piano.Rate this question:
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- 7.
09:50 is ...
- A.
Ten to nine.
- B.
Ten past ten.
- C.
Ten to ten.
- D.
Ten past nine.
Correct Answer
C. Ten to ten.Explanation
The time 09:50 is ten minutes before ten o'clock, which is represented as "ten to ten."Rate this question:
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- 8.
London is _________________ Barcelona.
- A.
The bigger that
- B.
The bigger than
- C.
Bigger than
- D.
The biggest than
Correct Answer
C. Bigger thanExplanation
The correct answer is "bigger than". This is because the sentence is comparing the size of London to Barcelona, and when making comparisons, we use the structure "bigger than" to indicate that one thing is larger or more significant than another.Rate this question:
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- 9.
There __________ lots of people at the party last night.
- A.
Are
- B.
Wasn't
- C.
Was
- D.
Were
Correct Answer
D. WereExplanation
The correct answer is "were". This is because the subject "lots of people" is plural, so the verb should also be plural. "Were" is the plural form of the verb "to be".Rate this question:
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- 10.
What was the weather like yesterday?
- A.
It was cloudy.
- B.
It's hot and sunny.
- C.
It was rain a lot.
- D.
It was very rain.
Correct Answer
A. It was cloudy.Explanation
The correct answer is "It was cloudy." This suggests that the weather conditions yesterday were characterized by clouds in the sky.Rate this question:
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- 11.
How often do you play tennis?
- A.
About once a week.
- B.
Every days.
- C.
All days.
- D.
On Saturday's morning.
Correct Answer
A. About once a week.Explanation
The correct answer is "About once a week." This answer implies that the individual plays tennis on a regular basis, but not every day or multiple times a week. It suggests that they have a consistent schedule of playing tennis once a week, indicating a moderate level of commitment to the sport.Rate this question:
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- 12.
'Tell me about your brother.' 'He's tall, with black hair and ___________ '
- A.
Browns eyes.
- B.
The brown eyes.
- C.
The browns eyes.
- D.
Brown eyes.
Correct Answer
D. Brown eyes.Explanation
The correct answer is "brown eyes." The word "brown" is used to describe the color of the eyes, and it should be used in its singular form as an adjective before the noun "eyes." Therefore, the correct phrase is "brown eyes."Rate this question:
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- 13.
Did you enjoy your holiday?
- A.
Yes, we were have a great time.
- B.
Yes, we had a great time.
- C.
Yes, we enjoyed very much.
- D.
Yes, we enjoy very much.
Correct Answer
B. Yes, we had a great time.Explanation
The correct answer is "Yes, we had a great time." This answer is correct because it uses the past tense ("had") to indicate that the enjoyment of the holiday has already occurred. Additionally, it uses the phrase "a great time" to express a high level of enjoyment.Rate this question:
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- 14.
What did you do last weekend?
- A.
I visited my grandmother.
- B.
I went to the grandmother's house.
- C.
I go to my grandmother's house.
- D.
I visit my grandmother.
Correct Answer
A. I visited my grandmother.Explanation
The correct answer is "I visited my grandmother." This answer is correct because it is in the past tense, indicating that the action of visiting the grandmother occurred in the past, which is what is being asked about in the question ("What did you do last weekend?"). The other options ("I went to the grandmother's house," "I go to my grandmother's house," "I visit my grandmother") are either in the present tense or use the wrong verb tense, making them incorrect answers.Rate this question:
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- 15.
What's that woman doing?
- A.
She's speak on her mobile phone.
- B.
She's talking on her mobile phone.
- C.
She's talk to the mobile phone.
- D.
She's speak with someone on her mobile phone.
Correct Answer
B. She's talking on her mobile pHone.Explanation
The correct answer is "She's talking on her mobile phone." This answer accurately describes the action of the woman using her mobile phone to engage in a conversation.Rate this question:
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- 16.
When did you buy that jacket?
- A.
I buy it since six months.
- B.
I buy it about six months.
- C.
I bought it about six months ago.
- D.
I was buy it about six months ago.
Correct Answer
C. I bought it about six months ago.Explanation
The correct answer is "I bought it about six months ago." This answer is the only one that correctly uses the past tense ("bought") and the word "ago" to indicate a time in the past. The other options either use the present tense ("I buy it") or incorrect verb forms ("I was buy it").Rate this question:
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- 17.
Who ________ all the cheese?
- A.
Eat
- B.
Ate
- C.
Has take
- D.
Has eat
Correct Answer
B. AteExplanation
The correct answer is "ate." This is the past tense form of the verb "eat," which is used to describe the action of consuming food. In the context of the question, it is asking who performed the action of eating all the cheese.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Do you like shopping?
- A.
Yes, I like, but only little shopping.
- B.
No, I don't like - too much people.
- C.
Yes, I like very much.
- D.
No, I prefer to buy things online.
Correct Answer
D. No, I prefer to buy things online.Explanation
The given answer states that the person prefers to buy things online instead of going shopping. This implies that they do not enjoy the experience of physically going to stores and dealing with crowds of people. They find it more convenient and preferable to shop online, which suggests a preference for the ease and comfort of online shopping over traditional in-person shopping.Rate this question:
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- 19.
What's she going to do with the money you __________ her?
- A.
Gave
- B.
Have
- C.
Giving
- D.
Given
Correct Answer
B. HaveExplanation
The correct answer is "have." This is because the question is asking about the future action of the person receiving the money. "Have" indicates that she will possess or own the money in the future.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Hannah says she ___________ to stop smoking.
- A.
Will
- B.
Is going
- C.
Can
- D.
Can't
Correct Answer
B. Is goingExplanation
The correct answer is "is going". This is because the phrase "is going" indicates a future action that Hannah intends to take. It implies that Hannah has made a decision to stop smoking in the near future.Rate this question:
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