English Proficiency Test
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of the English language regardless of your English language learning background. So if you've been learning
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English Proficiency Test
You scored 98 points out of 150.
You are at the Beginner level.
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Your score = 65%
Part I: English Grammar
Select the best answer.
You scored 28 points out of 45.
You scored 62% on this section.
1. Juan___________ in the library this morning.
You gave an incorrect answer. You answered: A. is study
The correct answer is: C. is studying
2. Alicia, __________ the windows please. It's too hot in here.
You gave the correct answer. You answered: B. open
3.The movie was __________ the book.
You gave an incorrect answer. You answered: B. as good
The correct answer is: D. as good as
4. Eli's hobbies include jogging, swimming, and __________.
You gave the correct answer. You answered: D. climbing mountains
5. Mr. Hawkins requests that someone _________ the data by fax immediately.
You gave the correct answer. You answered: C. send
6. Who is ____________ , Marina or Sachiko?
You gave an incorrect answer. You answered: D. the tallest
The correct answer is: C. taller
7. The concert will begin ________ fifteen minutes.
You gave an incorrect answer. You answered: B. on
The correct answer is: A. in
8. I have only a ________ Christmas cards left to write.
You gave the correct answer. You answered: A. few
9. Each of the Olympic athletes ____________ for months, even years.
You gave an incorrect answer. You answered: A. have been training
The correct answer is: C. has been training
10. Maria __________ never late for work.
You gave the correct answer. You answered: D. is
11. The company will upgrade _________ computer information systems next month.
You gave an incorrect answer. You answered: C. it's
The correct answer is: D. its
12. Cheryl likes apples, _________ she does not like oranges.
You gave the correct answer. You answered: C. but
13. You were ____________ the New York office before 2 p.m.
You gave the correct answer. You answered: B. supposed to call
14. When I graduate from college next June, I _____________ a student here for five years.
You gave an incorrect answer. You answered: B. have been
The correct answer is: A. will have been
15. Ms. Guth _________ rather not invest that money in the stock market.
You gave the correct answer. You answered: C. would
Part II: English Grammar
Select the one underlined word or phrase that is incorrect.
You scored 19 points out of 45.
You scored 42% on this section.
1. The majority to the news is about violence or scandal.
You gave an incorrect answer. You answered: A. The
The correct answer is: B. to
2. Takeshi swimmed one hundred laps in the pool yesterday.
You gave the correct answer. You answered: A. swimmed
3. When our vacation, we plan to spend three days scuba diving.
You gave an incorrect answer. You answered: D. diving
The correct answer is: A. When
4. Mr. Feinauer does not take critical of his work very well.
You gave the correct answer. You answered: B. critical
5. Yvette and Rinaldo send e-mail messages to other often.
You gave an incorrect answer. You answered: B. send
The correct answer is: C. other
6. Mr. Olsen is telephoning a American Red Cross for help.
You gave the correct answer. You answered: B. a
7. I had a enjoyable time at the party last night.
You gave the correct answer. You answered: A. a
8. The doctor him visited the patient's parents.
You gave the correct answer. You answered: B. him
9. Petra intends to starting her own software business in a few years.
You gave an incorrect answer. You answered: C. software
The correct answer is: B. starting
10. Each day after school, Jerome run five miles.
You gave the correct answer. You answered: C. run
11. He goes never to the company softball games.
You gave the correct answer. You answered: A. never
12. Do you know the student who books were stolen?
You gave an incorrect answer. You answered: D. were
The correct answer is: C. who
13. Jean-Pierre will spend his vacation either in Singapore nor the Bahamas.
You gave an incorrect answer. You answered: A. will
The correct answer is: C. nor
14. I told the salesman that I was not interesting in buying the latest model.
You gave an incorrect answer. You answered: D. buying
The correct answer is: C. interesting
15. Frederick used work for a multinational corporation when he lived in Malaysia.
You gave the correct answer. You answered: A. used work
Part III. English Vocabulary
Select the best answer.
You scored 21 points out of 30.
You scored 70% on this section.
1. The rate of ___________ has been fluctuating wildly this week.
You gave the correct answer. You answered: D. exchange
2. The bus ___________ arrives late during bad weather.
You gave the correct answer. You answered: D. always
3. Do you ____________ where the nearest grocery store is?
You gave the correct answer. You answered: A. know
4. Jerry Seinfeld, the popular American comedian, has his audiences ___________.
You gave an incorrect answer. You answered: A. putting too many irons in the fire
The correct answer is: C. rolling in the aisles
5. The chairperson will ____________ members to the subcommittee.
You gave the correct answer. You answered: A. appoint
6. The critics had to admit that the ballet ______________ was superb.
You gave the correct answer. You answered: B. performance
7. Peter says he can't ___________ our invitation to dinner tonight.
You gave the correct answer. You answered: C. accept
8. We were __________ friends in that strange but magical country.
You gave the correct answer. You answered: B. among
9. The hurricane caused ____________ damage to the city.
You gave the correct answer. You answered: C. extensive
10. Many cultures have special ceremonies to celebrate a person's _________ of passage into
adulthood.
You gave an incorrect answer. You answered: A. right
The correct answer is: B. rite
Part IV. English Reading Comprehension
Select the best answer.
You scored 30 points out of 30.
Congratulations! You had a perfect score!
1. What is Erik's address?
You gave the correct answer. You answered: D. 33 Maple Drive
2. Which is closest to Erik's house?
You gave the correct answer. You answered: A. the traffic lights
3. The main focus of the presentation will be ______________.
You gave the correct answer. You answered: C. monthly sales figures
4. Who will give the presentation?
You gave the correct answer. You answered: B. Megan Fallerman
5. Which of the following counties is not included in the tour?
You gave the correct answer. You answered: B. Cornwall
6. How many people can go on this tour?
You gave the correct answer. You answered: D. a limited number
7. What can we infer about this area of southern England?
You gave the correct answer. You answered: A. The region has lots of vegetation.
8. What is the purpose of this announcement?
You gave the correct answer. You answered: C. to recognize Ms. Szewcyzk's accomplishments
9. The expression "to become synonymous with" means
You gave the correct answer. You answered: A. to be the same as.
10. What was Ms. Szewczyk's first job in journalism?
You gave the correct answer. You answered: C. She was an editor for a newspaper in Missouri.