Placement Test Test
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This placement test is designed to give students and teachers of English a quick way of assessing the approximate level of a student's knowledge of English grammar and usage. The test contains 30 questions and should take you under 45 minutes to complete. At the end of the test you will be given a percentage and your approximate English level. For a more accurate assessment of your English language skills, your listening, speaking and writing skills would also have to be assessed.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Would you like a cup of tea? Yes, I ___.
- A.
Do
- B.
Like
- C.
Would
- D.
Will
Correct Answer
C. WouldExplanation
The question is asking if the person would like a cup of tea. The correct answer is "would" because it is the appropriate modal verb to express a polite request or preference.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Please don't talk to me now. I ___ to finish my test.
- A.
Will try
- B.
Try
- C.
Have tried
- D.
Am trying
Correct Answer
D. Am tryingExplanation
The phrase "I am trying" indicates that the speaker is currently in the process of attempting to finish their test. This suggests that they are actively engaged in the task and do not want to be interrupted or distracted.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Does he smoke? Yes, he ___ twenty a day.
- A.
Smokes
- B.
Is smoking
- C.
Have tried
- D.
Am trying
Correct Answer
A. SmokesExplanation
The correct answer is "smokes" because it is the present simple form of the verb "smoke" which matches the tense of the question. The question asks about a habitual action, and "smokes" indicates that he regularly smokes twenty cigarettes a day.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Can I help you? Yes, I'd like ___.
- A.
The information
- B.
To inform
- C.
Any information
- D.
Some information
Correct Answer
D. Some informationExplanation
The phrase "some information" is the most appropriate response in this context because the person is asking if they can help, and the response indicates that the speaker would like to receive a certain amount of information. The other options, such as "the information" or "any information," are too specific or general, respectively, and do not convey the same level of openness to receiving any amount of information. The option "to inform" is not a suitable response as it does not directly answer the question being asked.Rate this question:
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- 5.
I'd like some coffee. I'm afraid there isn't ___.
- A.
More
- B.
Anything
- C.
Any
- D.
Some
Correct Answer
C. AnyExplanation
The correct answer is "any" because the speaker is saying that there is not any coffee available. This indicates that there is a lack of coffee.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Where is your book? I ___ it last week.
- A.
Have lost
- B.
Lose
- C.
Was losing
- D.
Lost
Correct Answer
D. LostExplanation
The correct answer is "lost." This is because the sentence is in the past tense and the verb "lost" is the past tense form of the verb "lose." Therefore, it is the correct choice to complete the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Is John ___ Paul? No, I don't think so.
- A.
More taller
- B.
So tall as
- C.
Taller than
- D.
Tall like
Correct Answer
C. Taller thanExplanation
The correct answer is "taller than." This is because the sentence is comparing the height of John and Paul, and "taller than" is the correct comparative form to use in this context. It indicates that John's height exceeds Paul's height.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Can I help you? Yes, I am looking ___ Mr Smith's office.
- A.
For
- B.
At
- C.
After
- D.
To
Correct Answer
A. ForExplanation
The correct answer is "for" because the phrase "looking for" is used to indicate searching or seeking something or someone. In this case, the person is searching for Mr. Smith's office.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Why aren't you running? There isn't ___ time. The movie is going to start soon.
- A.
Many
- B.
Any
- C.
Much
- D.
Some
Correct Answer
C. MuchExplanation
The word "much" is the correct answer because it is used to quantify uncountable nouns, such as time. In this context, it implies that there is not enough time available to run because the movie is about to start soon. The other options, "many," "any," and "some," are not suitable because they are used to quantify countable nouns, not time.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Where are you staying? I'm living ___ Mr Smith and his family.
- A.
By
- B.
At
- C.
With
- D.
Among
Correct Answer
C. WithExplanation
The correct answer is "with". In this sentence, the speaker is indicating that they are living in the same place as Mr Smith and his family. The preposition "with" is used to show a close association or companionship, which fits the context of the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Has he written to his brother? Yes, he ___ him a letter last night.
- A.
Has written
- B.
Was writing
- C.
Had written
- D.
Wrote
Correct Answer
D. WroteExplanation
The correct answer is "wrote" because the sentence is in the simple past tense, indicating an action that happened at a specific time in the past. "Has written" is in the present perfect tense, indicating an action that started in the past and continues to the present, which does not fit the context of the sentence. "Was writing" is in the past continuous tense, indicating an ongoing action in the past, which also does not fit the context. "Had written" is in the past perfect tense, indicating an action that happened before another action in the past, which is not necessary in this sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is "wrote."Rate this question:
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- 12.
She likes living in a warm climate ___?
- A.
Wouldn't she
- B.
Doesn't she
- C.
Won't she
- D.
Isn't she
Correct Answer
B. Doesn't sheExplanation
The given correct answer is "doesn't she". This is because the question is asking for a confirmation or agreement with the statement "She likes living in a warm climate". In English, when we want to seek agreement or confirmation, we use a tag question. In this case, since the statement is positive ("She likes living in a warm climate"), the tag question should be negative ("doesn't she").Rate this question:
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- 13.
Do you smoke? Not now, but I ___.
- A.
Use to
- B.
Am used to
- C.
Was used
- D.
Used to
Correct Answer
D. Used toExplanation
The correct answer is "used to." This is because the phrase "used to" is used to talk about past habits or states that are no longer true. In this context, the speaker is indicating that they used to smoke in the past, but they do not smoke now.Rate this question:
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- 14.
This is my first visit to the doctor. Who ___ to before?
- A.
Are you going
- B.
Went you
- C.
You went
- D.
Did you go
Correct Answer
D. Did you goExplanation
The correct answer is "did you go". This is because the question is asking about a past action, specifically who the person went to before their first visit to the doctor. The phrase "did you go" is the correct way to form a question in the past tense in English. The other options, such as "are you going" and "went you", do not correctly convey the past tense or form a grammatically correct question.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Did you do any homework? Yes, but only ___.
- A.
Any
- B.
Not much
- C.
A few
- D.
A little
Correct Answer
D. A littleExplanation
The correct answer is "a little" because it implies that the person did some homework, but the amount was small or insignificant. It suggests that they did not do a lot of homework, but still made an effort to complete some of it.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Could you lend me some money?Sorry, but I'm very ___ on cash right now.
- A.
Down
- B.
Scarce
- C.
Low
- D.
Short
Correct Answer
C. LowExplanation
The phrase "Sorry, but I'm very low on cash right now" means that the person does not have much money at the moment. "Low" in this context indicates a small or insufficient amount of cash. It implies that the person is not able to lend money because they do not have enough to spare.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Do you know who she is? No, she didn't ___ her name.
- A.
Say me
- B.
Say to me
- C.
Tell me
- D.
Tell to me
Correct Answer
C. Tell meExplanation
The correct answer is "tell me" because when asking someone for information about someone else, we use the verb "tell" followed by the pronoun "me" to indicate that we want the information to be shared with us. In this case, the person is asking for the other person's name, so they would say "tell me" to request that information.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Everyone understood. The teacher ___ to explain again.
- A.
May not
- B.
Musn't
- C.
Didn't need
- D.
Needn't
Correct Answer
C. Didn't needExplanation
The sentence states that everyone understood, indicating that there was no need for the teacher to explain again. The phrase "didn't need" accurately conveys this idea, suggesting that the teacher did not have a requirement or necessity to explain again.Rate this question:
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- 19.
That house is in a terrible state. You can see it ___ for years.
- A.
Hasn't been repaired
- B.
Wasn't repaired
- C.
Isn't repaired
- D.
Hadn't been repaired
Correct Answer
A. Hasn't been repairedExplanation
The correct answer is "hasn't been repaired" because the sentence is in the present perfect tense, indicating an action that started in the past and continues up until the present. The word "hasn't" is the contraction of "has not," which is used with the past participle "been" to form the present perfect tense. Therefore, it implies that the house has not been repaired for years, emphasizing the ongoing state of disrepair.Rate this question:
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- 20.
My watch is broken but it's not worth ___.
- A.
Repairing
- B.
To repair
- C.
To repair it
- D.
To be repaired
Correct Answer
A. RepairingExplanation
The correct answer is "repairing" because the phrase "but it's not worth" indicates that the speaker does not consider the act of repairing the watch to be valuable or worthwhile. Therefore, the gerund form "repairing" is used to convey that the speaker does not think it is worth the effort or cost to repair the watch.Rate this question:
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- 21.
I'm terribly tired. Well, I suggest ___ to bed.
- A.
You go
- B.
You to go
- C.
You going
- D.
You went
Correct Answer
A. You goExplanation
The correct answer is "you go" because it is the correct form of the imperative verb "go" to suggest someone to do something. In this case, the speaker is suggesting that the person they are speaking to goes to bed.Rate this question:
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- 22.
Why didn't you tell me? You ___ angry if I had.
- A.
Were
- B.
Were to be
- C.
Had been
- D.
Would have been
Correct Answer(s)
A. Were
D. Would have beenExplanation
The correct answer is "were" because it is used in the past tense to match the verb "had" in the if-clause. "Would have been" is the correct answer because it is the correct conditional structure to express a hypothetical situation in the past.Rate this question:
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- 23.
Here is your $5 back. Thanks, but I don't remember ___ it to you.
- A.
To lend
- B.
Lending
- C.
My lend
- D.
Me to lend
Correct Answer
B. LendingExplanation
The correct answer is "lending" because the sentence is expressing a past action, and "lending" is the correct past participle form of the verb "to lend". The phrase "I don't remember lending it to you" indicates that the speaker cannot recall the act of lending the money.Rate this question:
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- 24.
Is he coming to the meeting? Well, I asked him ___.
- A.
If he will come
- B.
Will he come
- C.
If he was coming
- D.
Would he come
Correct Answer
C. If he was comingExplanation
The correct answer is "if he was coming." This is the correct form of the conditional clause used to ask about someone's attendance at the meeting. The phrase "if he was coming" indicates a hypothetical situation in the past, suggesting that the speaker asked about the person's plans to attend the meeting in the past.Rate this question:
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- 25.
I'm fine, it's only a little cut.___ you better see a doctor.
- A.
Wouldn't
- B.
Shouldn't
- C.
Won't
- D.
Hadn't
Correct Answer
D. Hadn'tExplanation
The correct answer is "hadn't". This is because the phrase "it's only a little cut" suggests that the speaker believes the cut is not serious. The use of "hadn't" implies that if the cut were more serious, the speaker would have a reason to see a doctor.Rate this question:
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- 26.
Do I have to get ready now? Yes, it's time we ___.
- A.
Went
- B.
Would go
- C.
Will go
- D.
Go
Correct Answer
A. WentExplanation
The correct answer is "went" because the phrase "it's time we" is followed by the past tense verb "went." This indicates that the action of getting ready should have happened in the past.Rate this question:
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- 27.
Do you like your new apartment? Yes, it's small but it ___ my needs perfectly.
- A.
Settles
- B.
Meets
- C.
Supplies
- D.
Fills
Correct Answer
B. MeetsExplanation
The word "meets" is the correct answer because it means to fulfill or satisfy. In the context of the sentence, the speaker is saying that the new apartment may be small, but it fulfills their needs perfectly.Rate this question:
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- 28.
I suppose tomorrow's bus strike means ___ the start of class.
- A.
Have delayed
- B.
Delay
- C.
To delay
- D.
Delaying
Correct Answer
D. DelayingExplanation
The correct answer is "delaying". In this sentence, the verb "delaying" is used to indicate that the bus strike will cause a delay in the start of class. The other options, "have delayed", "delay", and "to delay" do not fit grammatically or contextually in the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 29.
I wrote to the manager ___ of getting my money refunded.
- A.
In the hope
- B.
On the question
- C.
With the aim
- D.
With a view
Correct Answer
C. With the aimExplanation
The correct answer is "with the aim". This phrase is used to express the intention or purpose behind writing to the manager. It suggests that the writer wanted to achieve a specific goal, which in this case is to get their money refunded. The other options, such as "in the hope" or "with a view", do not convey the same sense of purpose or intention.Rate this question:
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- 30.
Did you know everybody at the party? No, nobody ___ the host.
- A.
Except
- B.
Apart
- C.
Other
- D.
Rather
Correct Answer
A. ExceptExplanation
The correct answer is "except." This is because the sentence states that nobody at the party knew the host, implying that everyone else at the party was known to the speaker. "Except" is used to indicate exclusion or exclusion from a group, making it the appropriate choice in this context.Rate this question:
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