Placement Test For Grade 10
This is an ESL placement test according to CEF for Luis Angel Arango school students. (Taken from English Unlimited Placement test)
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Mobile phones are important but sometimes they cause problems. Do you agree or not? Write why or why not. (30 words)
- 2.
Read the statement, and write about your opinion.
- 3.
I have two__________,a boy and a girl.
- A.
Sons
- B.
Daughters
- C.
Children
Correct Answer
C. ChildrenExplanation
The word "children" is the correct answer because it is a gender-neutral term that refers to both boys and girls. In this sentence, the speaker is stating that they have two offspring, one of each gender. Using the word "children" encompasses both sons and daughters, making it the appropriate choice in this context.Rate this question:
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- 4.
I work in a _____________. I'm a doctor
- A.
Hospital
- B.
Hotel
- C.
Supermarket
Correct Answer
A. HospitalExplanation
The given correct answer is "hospital" because doctors commonly work in hospitals. Hospitals are healthcare facilities where medical professionals provide treatment and care to patients.Rate this question:
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- 5.
I get up__________7 o'clock in the morning.
- A.
For
- B.
At
- C.
In
Correct Answer
B. AtExplanation
The correct answer is "at" because it is used to indicate a specific time. In this case, the sentence is referring to getting up specifically at 7 o'clock in the morning.Rate this question:
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- 6.
I don't see my parents very often_____________they live in South Africa.
- A.
So
- B.
But
- C.
Because
Correct Answer
C. BecauseExplanation
The word "because" is the correct answer because it indicates a cause-and-effect relationship between the two parts of the sentence. The sentence states that the person does not see their parents very often, and the reason for this is that their parents live in South Africa. "Because" is used to connect these two ideas and explain the reason for the infrequent meetings.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Rosie stayed____________home yesterday afternoon.
- A.
In
- B.
At
- C.
To
Correct Answer
B. AtExplanation
Rosie stayed at home yesterday afternoon. The preposition "at" is used to indicate a specific location or position. In this case, "at" is the correct choice because it accurately describes where Rosie stayed. "In" would suggest being inside a larger space, such as a building or room, while "to" would indicate movement towards a location rather than being in a specific place.Rate this question:
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- 8.
The____________is quite expensive but the food there is excellent.
- A.
Film
- B.
Restaurant
- C.
Book
Correct Answer
B. RestaurantExplanation
The word "restaurant" fits the sentence because it is mentioned that the place is quite expensive, which implies that it is a high-end establishment. Additionally, it is stated that the food there is excellent, further supporting the idea that it is a restaurant known for its quality cuisine.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Bob will meet_________at the airport.
- A.
Us
- B.
We
- C.
Our
Correct Answer
A. UsExplanation
The correct answer is "us" because when using a pronoun as the object of a verb (in this case, "meet"), the objective form of the pronoun is used. "Us" is the objective form of "we," so it is the correct choice in this sentence.Rate this question:
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- 10.
I'm going to a concert tonight. __________you like to come?
- A.
Do
- B.
Are
- C.
Would
Correct Answer
C. WouldExplanation
The correct answer is "Would". This is because the sentence is expressing a hypothetical situation or offering an invitation. "Would" is commonly used in polite requests or invitations, making it the most appropriate choice in this context.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Sorry. I'm so late. That's__________.
- A.
OK
- B.
Great
- C.
Right
Correct Answer
A. OKExplanation
The phrase "That's OK" is used to acknowledge and accept someone's apology for being late. It implies that the person who is speaking is forgiving and understanding of the situation.Rate this question:
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- 12.
I'd like_____________milk in my coffee, please-
- A.
Some
- B.
Any
- C.
A
Correct Answer
A. SomeExplanation
The correct answer is "some" because the speaker is requesting a specific amount of milk in their coffee. "Some" implies an unspecified quantity, whereas "any" suggests that the speaker is open to any amount of milk, and "a" implies a singular quantity.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Is this a good time to talk? Sorry, no. I__________dinner.
- A.
Cook
- B.
Am cooking
- C.
Cooking
Correct Answer
B. Am cookingExplanation
The correct answer is "am cooking". This answer indicates that the person is currently in the process of cooking dinner, suggesting that it is not a good time to talk. The use of the present continuous tense "am cooking" emphasizes the ongoing action, reinforcing the idea that the person is busy and unavailable for conversation at the moment.Rate this question:
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- 14.
If you've got a headache, you_________go home.
- A.
Should
- B.
Did
- C.
Had
Correct Answer
A. ShouldExplanation
If you have a headache, it is advisable or recommended for you to go home. The word "should" is used to express an obligation or a suggestion, and in this context, it suggests that going home is the appropriate action to take when experiencing a headache.Rate this question:
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- 15.
I only get about five hours' sleep a night. That's not _______________.
- A.
Enough
- B.
Lot
- C.
Too much
Correct Answer
A. EnoughExplanation
The statement "I only get about five hours' sleep a night" implies that the person is not getting sufficient sleep. The word "enough" completes the sentence and conveys the meaning that the amount of sleep the person is getting is insufficient.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Is Ottawa the capital of Canada? I think__________.
- A.
Is
- B.
Yes
- C.
So
- D.
Right
Correct Answer
C. SoExplanation
The word "so" can be used as a conjunction to express agreement or confirmation. In this context, it suggests that the speaker agrees with the statement that Ottawa is the capital of Canada.Rate this question:
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- 17.
We paid the restaurant bill_________credit card.
- A.
To
- B.
With
- C.
On
- D.
By
Correct Answer
D. ByExplanation
The correct answer is "by". This is because when we use "by" followed by a method of payment, it indicates the means or instrument used to pay for something. In this case, "by" indicates that the restaurant bill was paid using a credit card.Rate this question:
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- 18.
It's Walter's birthday on Friday. He_________be 30, I think.
- A.
Should
- B.
Can
- C.
Will
- D.
Shall
Correct Answer
C. WillExplanation
The word "will" is used to express future certainty or prediction. In this case, the speaker is confident that Walter will be turning 30 on his birthday. The word "will" suggests a definite event that is expected to happen in the future.Rate this question:
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- 19.
About a billion cans of Coca-Cola_________drunk around the world everyday.
- A.
Is
- B.
Are
- C.
Was
- D.
Were
Correct Answer
B. AreExplanation
The correct answer is "are" because the subject "a billion cans of Coca-Cola" is plural, indicating that more than one can is being referred to. Therefore, the verb "are" is used to agree with the plural subject.Rate this question:
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- 20.
My mum's not very well. Oh,____________________.
- A.
It doesn't matter.
- B.
I do apologise.
- C.
Sorry to hear that.
- D.
Not bad, thanks.
Correct Answer
C. Sorry to hear that.Explanation
The phrase "sorry to hear that" is an appropriate response when someone informs you that their mum is not feeling well. It shows empathy and concern for their situation.Rate this question:
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- 21.
Have you finished____________the wall yet?
- A.
Paint
- B.
To paint
- C.
Painting
- D.
Painted
Correct Answer
C. PaintingExplanation
The question is asking if the person has finished the action of painting the wall yet. Therefore, the correct answer is "painting" as it is the present participle form of the verb "paint" and matches the tense and form of the question.Rate this question:
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- 22.
This is my brother._____________name is Paul.
- A.
Her
- B.
His
- C.
He's
- D.
He
Correct Answer
B. HisExplanation
The correct answer is "His" because the possessive pronoun "his" is used to show that the name belongs to the brother mentioned in the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 23.
I like apples, but I _____________bananas.
- A.
Do like
- B.
Don't like
- C.
Like
- D.
Love
Correct Answer
B. Don't likeExplanation
The sentence structure suggests a contrast between the speaker's preference for apples and their feelings towards bananas. The phrase "but I" indicates that the speaker's opinion about bananas is going to be different from their opinion about apples. Since the sentence is negative ("don't like"), it implies that the speaker does not have a liking for bananas, in contrast to their liking for apples.Rate this question:
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- 24.
Excuse me, __________speak French?
- A.
Do you
- B.
You do
- C.
You
- D.
Can
Correct Answer
A. Do youExplanation
The correct answer is "do you". In this question, the speaker is asking if the person they are addressing can speak French. The correct way to form this question in English is by using the auxiliary verb "do" before the subject "you". Therefore, the correct formation is "do you speak French?"Rate this question:
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- 25.
How much are _________shoes?
- A.
A
- B.
This
- C.
These
- D.
That
Correct Answer
C. TheseExplanation
The question is asking about the price or cost of a specific type of shoes. The word "these" is used to refer to objects that are near the speaker or have been previously mentioned. Therefore, the correct answer suggests that the shoes being referred to are close to the speaker or have been previously mentioned in the context of the conversation.Rate this question:
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- 26.
Where are my glasses?They're______________ the table.
- A.
At
- B.
For
- C.
On
- D.
To
Correct Answer
C. OnExplanation
The correct answer is "on" because it indicates that the glasses are physically located on top of the table.Rate this question:
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- 27.
My sister___________tennis very well.
- A.
Plays
- B.
Play
- C.
Are playing
- D.
Playing
Correct Answer
A. PlaysExplanation
The correct answer is "plays" because the sentence is in the present tense and the subject "my sister" is singular. In the present tense, when the subject is singular, we use the base form of the verb without adding -s or -es. Therefore, "plays" is the correct form of the verb to agree with the subject.Rate this question:
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- 28.
Last night I __________to the cinema.
- A.
Went
- B.
Am going
- C.
Was
- D.
Go
Correct Answer
A. WentExplanation
The correct answer is "went". This is because the sentence is in the past tense, and "went" is the past tense form of the verb "to go".Rate this question:
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- 29.
_________were you at the weekend?I was in Scotland.
- A.
When
- B.
Where
- C.
What
- D.
Who
Correct Answer
B. WhereExplanation
The question is asking about the location of the person during the weekend. The answer "Where" correctly identifies that the person was in Scotland.Rate this question:
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- 30.
_________you have a good time at the party?Yes, it was fun.
- A.
Did
- B.
Were
- C.
Had
- D.
Was
Correct Answer
A. DidExplanation
The correct answer is "Did" because it is the correct past tense form of the verb "do" to use in a question. In this sentence, the question is asking about the subject's experience at the party, so "Did" is used to form the question "Did you have a good time at the party?" The subject then responds by saying "Yes, it was fun."Rate this question:
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- 31.
________a bus stop near my flat.
- A.
It's
- B.
Here's
- C.
There's
Correct Answer
C. There'sExplanation
The correct answer is "There's". This is because the sentence is referring to the existence of a bus stop near the speaker's flat. "There's" is a contraction of "there is", which is used to indicate the presence or existence of something.Rate this question:
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- 32.
I think cycling is more dangerous_________driving.
- A.
From
- B.
As
- C.
Like
- D.
Than
Correct Answer
D. ThanExplanation
The correct answer is "than". This is because "than" is used to make comparisons between two things or actions. In this sentence, the speaker is comparing the danger level of cycling and driving, implying that cycling is more dangerous than driving.Rate this question:
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