Everyday English Placement Test
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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).
There are 2 sections in the test:
Section 1: Questions 1 - 80 (multiple choice)
Section 2: Questions 81 - 100 (you write the answer - ONE WORD ONLY)
You must complete both sections in 1 hour.
YOU MUST ENTER YOUR FAMILY NAME THEN YOUR FIRST NAME IN THE NAME BOX BELOW.
- 1.
The shower is in the ___________
- A.
Kitchen.
- B.
Bathroom.
- C.
Dining room.
- D.
Upstairs.
Correct Answer
B. Bathroom.Explanation
The correct answer is "bathroom" because showers are typically found in bathrooms, not in kitchens, dining rooms, or upstairs. Bathrooms are specifically designed for personal hygiene activities such as showering, bathing, and using the toilet.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Are the children playing with the ball?
- A.
Yes, it is.
- B.
No, it isn't.
- C.
Yes, they are.
- D.
No, not playing.
Correct Answer
C. Yes, they are.Explanation
The question asks if the children are playing with the ball. The correct answer is "Yes, they are." This answer indicates that the children are indeed playing with the ball.Rate this question:
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- 3.
How many people are there in the picture?
- A.
Yes, there are.
- B.
No, there aren't.
- C.
Are four peoples.
- D.
There are five.
Correct Answer
D. There are five.Explanation
The correct answer is "There are five." This is because the question is asking about the number of people in the picture, and the statement "There are five" indicates that there are indeed five people in the picture. The other options "Yes, there are," "No, there aren't," and "Are four peoples" do not provide a specific number or contradict the statement that there are five people.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Have you got any brothers or sisters?
- A.
I've got one sister; her name is Maria.
- B.
I've got one sister; his name is Maria.
- C.
I've got one sister; she name is Maria.
- D.
I've got one sister; your name is Maria.
Correct Answer
A. I've got one sister; her name is Maria.Explanation
The correct answer is "I've got one sister; her name is Maria." This is because the pronoun "her" is used to refer to a female person, which is appropriate in this context since the sister's name is Maria. The other options use incorrect pronouns (his, she, your) or incorrect grammar (she name) which makes them incorrect.Rate this question:
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- 5.
How old is your sister?
- A.
She's fine thanks.
- B.
Very well, thank you.
- C.
She's sixteen.
- D.
She sixteen.
Correct Answer
C. She's sixteen.Explanation
The correct answer is "She's sixteen." This answer provides the specific information requested in the question, stating the age of the sister as sixteen. The other options do not provide any relevant information about the sister's age.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which of these words is not a colour?
- A.
Read.
- B.
Black.
- C.
Orange.
- D.
Yellow.
Correct Answer
A. Read.Explanation
The word "read" is not a color. The other options, black, orange, and yellow, are all colors.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Do you drink coffee?
- A.
No, I'm not.
- B.
No, I aren't.
- C.
No, I don't.
- D.
No, I doesn't.
Correct Answer
C. No, I don't.Explanation
The correct answer is "No, I don't." because the question is asking about the person's coffee-drinking habits. The response "No, I don't" indicates that the person does not drink coffee. The other options are incorrect because they use incorrect verb forms or do not match the subject and verb agreement.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which of these is a farm animal?
- A.
Lion.
- B.
Sheep.
- C.
Bear.
- D.
Bird.
Correct Answer
B. Sheep.Explanation
Sheep is a farm animal because it is commonly raised on farms for its wool, meat, and milk. Sheep are domesticated animals that are kept in flocks and are often found grazing in pastures. They are bred for their wool, which is used to make clothing and other textile products. Additionally, sheep meat, known as lamb or mutton, is a popular source of protein in many cuisines around the world.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What do you have for breakfast?
- A.
In the kitchen.
- B.
Toast.
- C.
At seven o'clock.
- D.
With my family.
Correct Answer
B. Toast.Explanation
The given options are possible answers to the question "What do you have for breakfast?" Out of all the options, "Toast" is the only one that directly answers the question by mentioning a specific food item. The other options provide information about the location, time, and company during breakfast, but they do not answer the question about the food. Therefore, "Toast" is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What number comes after thirteen?
- A.
Thirty-one.
- B.
Fifteen.
- C.
Fourteen.
- D.
Forty.
Correct Answer
C. Fourteen.Explanation
The question asks for the number that comes after thirteen. The correct answer is fourteen, as it is the next number in the sequence after thirteen.Rate this question:
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- 11.
What are these?
- A.
They pens.
- B.
These pens.
- C.
Are pens.
- D.
They're pens.
Correct Answer
D. They're pens.Explanation
The correct answer is "They're pens." This is because the question is asking for the correct form to describe the pens, and "They're pens" is the correct contraction of "They are pens."Rate this question:
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- 12.
How do you come to school?
- A.
By car.
- B.
To learn English.
- C.
Yes, I come.
- D.
No, I don't.
Correct Answer
A. By car.Explanation
The question is asking about the mode of transportation used to come to school. The options provided are not relevant to the question, except for the first one which states "By car." This option directly answers the question and indicates that the person comes to school using a car.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Do you have any pets?
- A.
No, he hasn't pets.
- B.
No, I don't.
- C.
Yes, he has a dog.
- D.
No, any pets.
Correct Answer
B. No, I don't.Explanation
The correct answer is "No, I don't." This answer indicates that the person does not have any pets. The other options ("No, he hasn't pets," "Yes, he has a dog," and "No, any pets") are incorrect because they either refer to someone else or use incorrect grammar.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Where is the blue pencil?
- A.
Yes, it's blue.
- B.
No, it's red.
- C.
It's my blue pencil.
- D.
It's between the red pencil and the book.
Correct Answer
D. It's between the red pencil and the book.Explanation
The correct answer is "It's between the red pencil and the book." This answer indicates the location of the blue pencil, stating that it is positioned between the red pencil and the book.Rate this question:
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- 15.
What is he wearing?
- A.
He wearing black shoes.
- B.
He's wearing a red bag.
- C.
A white shirt and blue trousers.
- D.
A white shirt and a blue trouser.
Correct Answer
C. A white shirt and blue trousers.Explanation
The correct answer is "A white shirt and blue trousers." This answer provides a clear and concise description of what he is wearing, specifying the color of both the shirt and the trousers.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Is this Peter's book?
- A.
No, it's you book.
- B.
No, it's mine book.
- C.
No, it's your.
- D.
No, it's mine.
Correct Answer
D. No, it's mine.Explanation
The correct answer is "No, it's mine." This answer is correct because it correctly identifies the possessive pronoun "mine" to indicate ownership of the book. The other options ("you book," "mine book," and "your") are grammatically incorrect or do not correctly convey possession.Rate this question:
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- 17.
What is the day before Thursday?
- A.
Wednesday.
- B.
Friday.
- C.
Monday.
- D.
Saturday.
Correct Answer
A. Wednesday.Explanation
The day before Thursday is Wednesday. In a standard week, the days follow a sequential order: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Therefore, Wednesday is the day immediately preceding Thursday.Rate this question:
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- 18.
What is the month before July?
- A.
September.
- B.
August.
- C.
May.
- D.
June.
Correct Answer
D. June.Explanation
The correct answer is June because it is the month that comes immediately before July in the calendar.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Are the men wearing blue shirts?
- A.
Yes, they are.
- B.
Yes, it's wearing.
- C.
Yes, it is.
- D.
Yes, they're wearing.
Correct Answer
A. Yes, they are.Explanation
The correct answer is "Yes, they are." This answer indicates that the men are indeed wearing blue shirts. The use of "they" suggests that there are multiple men, and the word "are" confirms that they are currently wearing blue shirts.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Which of these words is not a part of the body?
- A.
Feet.
- B.
Face.
- C.
Hair.
- D.
Hear.
Correct Answer
D. Hear.Explanation
The word "Hear" is not a part of the body. It refers to the sense of hearing, which is a function of the ear rather than a physical body part. The other options, "Feet," "Face," and "Hair," all refer to specific body parts that are physically present on the body.Rate this question:
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- 21.
What's the weather like today?
- A.
It's cloud.
- B.
It's rain a lot.
- C.
It's hot and sunny.
- D.
It's very rain.
Correct Answer
C. 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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- 22.
Is that man ________________ a newspaper?
- A.
Read
- B.
Looking
- C.
Look
- D.
Reading
Correct Answer
D. ReadingExplanation
The man is engaged in the activity of reading a newspaper.Rate this question:
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- 23.
When's your birthday?
- A.
The fourteenth of April.
- B.
Nineteen eighty-five.
- C.
Three of May.
- D.
The sixteen July.
Correct Answer
A. The fourteenth of April.Explanation
The correct answer is "The fourteenth of April" because it directly answers the question "When's your birthday?" by providing a specific date. The other options either provide a different format (Nineteen eighty-five) or an incorrect date (Three of May, The sixteen July).Rate this question:
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- 24.
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 usually goes to bed at around eleven o'clock.Rate this question:
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- 25.
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 prioritizes their responsibilities by completing their homework first before indulging in leisure activities like watching TV. It implies a sense of discipline and time management.Rate this question:
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- 26.
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 is correct because the question is asking if the person is able to play the piano. The response "No, I can't" indicates that the person is not able to play the piano.Rate this question:
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- 27.
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 can be expressed as "ten to ten".Rate this question:
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- 28.
London is ___________ Barcelona.
- A.
The bigger that
- B.
The bigger than
- C.
Bigger than
- D.
The biggest than
Correct Answer
C. Bigger thanExplanation
London is bigger than Barcelona.Rate this question:
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- 29.
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" because the subject "lots of people" is plural, indicating more than one person. Therefore, the verb "were" agrees with the plural subject.Rate this question:
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- 30.
What was the weather like yesterday?
- A.
It’s hot and sunny.
- B.
It was cloudy.
- C.
It was rain a lot.
- D.
It was very rain.
Correct Answer
B. It was cloudy.Explanation
The given correct answer is "It was cloudy." This suggests that the weather yesterday was characterized by clouds in the sky.Rate this question:
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- 31.
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 indicates that the person plays tennis with a frequency of approximately once per week.Rate this question:
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- 32.
‘Tell me about your brother.’ ‘He’s tall, with black hair and _______________ .’
- A.
Brown eyes.
- B.
The browns eyes.
- C.
The brown eyes.
- D.
Browns eyes.
Correct Answer
A. Brown eyes.Explanation
The correct answer is "brown eyes" because the sentence is describing the physical appearance of the speaker's brother. Since "eyes" is plural, it should be paired with the plural form of the adjective "brown". Therefore, "brown eyes" is the correct choice.Rate this question:
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- 33.
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. The other options use present tense verbs, which do not accurately describe the past experience of the holiday.Rate this question:
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- 34.
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" because the question is asking about the past weekend, indicating a specific time in the past. The other options are in the present tense or use incorrect grammar, making them incorrect choices.Rate this question:
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- 35.
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 is because the verb "talking" is the correct form to use when describing someone using a mobile phone to communicate with someone else. The other options, such as "speak on," "talk to," or "speak with," are not grammatically correct in this context.Rate this question:
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- 36.
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 correct because it uses the past tense "bought" to indicate that the purchase of the jacket happened in the past. Additionally, the phrase "about six months ago" specifies the approximate time frame of the purchase.Rate this question:
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- 37.
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 indicate that someone consumed or ingested something in the past. In the given question, the word "ate" fits grammatically and makes sense in the context of someone consuming all the cheese.Rate this question:
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- 38.
Do you like shopping?
- A.
Yes, I like very much.
- B.
No, I don't like - too many people.
- C.
Yes I like, but only little shopping.
- D.
No, I prefer to buy things online.
Correct Answer
D. No, I prefer to buy things online.Explanation
The answer "No, I prefer to buy things online" suggests that the person does not enjoy shopping in physical stores because there are too many people. Instead, they prefer the convenience and comfort of purchasing items online.Rate this question:
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What’s she going to do with the money you ________ her?
- A.
Gave
- B.
Have
- C.
Giving
- D.
Given
Correct Answer
A. GaveExplanation
The correct answer is "gave". The question is asking about what the person is going to do with the money that someone gave to her. The verb "gave" is the past tense of "give", which indicates that the action of giving has already happened.Rate this question:
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- 40.
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 or intention, which aligns with Hannah's statement of wanting to stop smoking in the future.Rate this question:
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- 41.
I like the red dress, but I ________________ the black one.
- A.
Rather
- B.
Prefer
- C.
Like most
- D.
Like more
Correct Answer
B. PreferExplanation
The word "prefer" is the correct answer because it indicates a stronger preference for the black dress compared to the red dress. The sentence structure suggests that the speaker has a liking for the red dress, but their preference is even stronger for the black one.Rate this question:
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- 42.
What do you think about the final tomorrow?
- A.
I think Brazil wins.
- B.
I think Brazil will win.
- C.
I think Brazil can winning.
- D.
I think Brazil is winning.
Correct Answer
B. I think Brazil will win.Explanation
The correct answer is "I think Brazil will win." This answer is grammatically correct and expresses a future event using the modal verb "will." The other options are not grammatically correct or do not convey the future tense.Rate this question:
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I like the countryside, but _______________ spend the day at the beach.
- A.
I like more
- B.
I prefer
- C.
I'd rather
- D.
I'm rather
Correct Answer
C. I'd ratherExplanation
The correct answer is "I'd rather". This is because the phrase "I'd rather" is commonly used to express a preference or choice between two options. In this context, the speaker is stating that they prefer or would rather spend the day at the beach instead of the countryside.Rate this question:
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He borrowed a lot of money and spent it all, so now he’s in ________________ .
- A.
Debt
- B.
Budget
- C.
Economy
- D.
Inflation
Correct Answer
A. DebtExplanation
The correct answer is "debt." This is because the sentence states that the person borrowed a lot of money and spent it all, implying that they now owe a significant amount of money to others. Debt refers to the state of owing money to someone or something, and it aligns with the situation described in the sentence.Rate this question:
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‘Who’s that?’ ‘I don’t know; ______ her before.’
- A.
I never see
- B.
I’ve never seen
- C.
I never seen
- D.
I’ve never see
Correct Answer
B. I’ve never seenExplanation
The correct answer is "I’ve never seen." This is the correct answer because it uses the present perfect tense ("I’ve never seen") to indicate that the speaker has not seen the person before. The other options ("I never see," "I never seen," "I’ve never see") use incorrect verb forms or tenses.Rate this question:
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I’ve lived here _____________________ . .
- A.
Since all the life.
- B.
For all the life.
- C.
Since many years.
- D.
For many years.
Correct Answer
D. For many years.Explanation
The correct answer is "for many years." This phrase is used to indicate the duration of time the person has lived in the current location. "Since all the life" and "for all the life" are grammatically incorrect. "Since many years" is also incorrect as "since" is used to indicate a specific point in time, not a duration.Rate this question:
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Have we got any bread left?
- A.
Yes, but not much.
- B.
Yes, but not many.
- C.
Yes, but not a lot of.
- D.
Yes, a lot of.
Correct Answer
A. Yes, but not much.Explanation
The correct answer is "Yes, but not much" because the question is asking about the quantity of bread left. The phrase "not much" indicates that there is a small amount of bread remaining. The other options ("not many," "not a lot of," and "a lot of") do not accurately convey the idea of a small quantity.Rate this question:
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- 48.
Have they ever been to a rock concert?
- A.
Yes, they been.
- B.
Yes, they ever been.
- C.
Yes, they were.
- D.
Yes, they have.
Correct Answer
D. Yes, they have.Explanation
The correct answer is "Yes, they have." This is because the question is asking about whether or not someone has ever been to a rock concert. "Have" is the correct auxiliary verb to use in this context to indicate past experiences or actions. The other options ("they been," "they ever been," "they were") do not use the correct verb form or tense.Rate this question:
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I ________________ go to university on Fridays because there are no classes.
- A.
Don’t need
- B.
Haven’t
- C.
Don’t have to
- D.
Don’t have
Correct Answer
C. Don’t have toExplanation
The phrase "don't have to" in the given sentence implies that the speaker is not required or obligated to go to university on Fridays because there are no classes. It indicates that there is no need for the speaker to attend university on that particular day.Rate this question:
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In Britain you ______________ be 17 to drive a car.
- A.
Must to
- B.
Have to
- C.
Had to
- D.
Need
Correct Answer
B. Have toExplanation
In Britain, individuals are required to have a driving license to legally operate a car. Therefore, the correct answer is "have to". This implies that it is a mandatory requirement for individuals to possess a valid driving license in order to drive a car in Britain.Rate this question:
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