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English Placement Exam

Question 1 of 55

1

That's my mother.________ is a teacher.

Select one or more of the following:

  • We

  • She

  • You

  • I

Explanation

Question 2 of 55

1

It's snowing in NY, but people______ jackets.

Select one or more of the following:

  • wearing

  • wears

  • are not wearing

  • is not wearing

Explanation

Question 3 of 55

1

_______ a lamp on the nighstand?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Is there

  • There is

  • Are there

  • There isn't

Explanation

Question 4 of 55

1

What movie _______?

Select one or more of the following:

  • you're going to see

  • are you going

  • are you going to see

  • you're seeing

Explanation

Question 5 of 55

1

When ______?

Select one or more of the following:

  • 's playing

  • they play

  • the play is

  • is the play

Explanation

Question 6 of 55

1

______ the time?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Who's

  • What's

  • Where's

  • That's

Explanation

Question 7 of 55

1

Did _____ class yesterday?

Select one or more of the following:

  • go to

  • went to

  • Ralph go to

  • Ralph went to

Explanation

Question 8 of 55

1

We want to stay in _____ hotel?

Select one or more of the following:

  • expensive

  • most expensive

  • more expensive than

  • a more expensive

Explanation

Question 9 of 55

1

My uncle ___ my father at the airport.

Select one or more of the following:

  • he'll meet

  • meet

  • will meet

  • she'll meet

Explanation

Question 10 of 55

1

He has worked in the theater ____ 1982.

Select one or more of the following:

  • since

  • for

  • only

  • still

Explanation

Question 11 of 55

1

If I ______ a wallet, I would return it!

Select one or more of the following:

  • find

  • found

  • didn't find

  • would find

Explanation

Question 12 of 55

1

His first play ____ last year.

Select one or more of the following:

  • wrote

  • written

  • was written

  • was writing

Explanation

Question 13 of 55

1

She ____ call her tomorrow.

Select one or more of the following:

  • said

  • told him to

  • says to

  • tells to

Explanation

Question 14 of 55

1

You're not from around here, _______

Select one or more of the following:

  • you are.

  • are you?

  • aren't you?

  • you aren't.

Explanation

Question 15 of 55

1

I _________ medicine. But unfortunately , I didn't.

Select one or more of the following:

  • should study

  • studying

  • studied

  • should have studied

Explanation

Question 16 of 55

1

If I _______ a cell phone, I could have called for directions.

Select one or more of the following:

  • have had

  • have

  • has

  • had had

Explanation

Question 17 of 55

1

The game is on _______.

Select one or more of the following:

  • Saturday

  • the morning

  • 3 o'clock

  • the stadium

Explanation

Question 18 of 55

1

He's my mother's husband. He's my ________.

Select one or more of the following:

  • grandfather

  • father

  • uncle

  • brtoher

Explanation

Question 19 of 55

1

I got ______ of bread at the supermarket.

Select one or more of the following:

  • a box

  • a loaf

  • a can

  • a bag

Explanation

Question 20 of 55

1

The class starts at _________.

Select one or more of the following:

  • Saturday

  • 8:30

  • morning

  • September

Explanation

Question 21 of 55

1

I like fruit. I want ________.

Select one or more of the following:

  • grapes

  • a carrot

  • some lettuce

  • some potatoes

Explanation

Question 22 of 55

1

The new baby has _______ hair.

Select one or more of the following:

  • green

  • blue

  • gray

  • brown

Explanation

Question 23 of 55

1

I hardly ever exercise, and I usually don't feel healthy. I'm really __________.

Select one or more of the following:

  • in great shape

  • out of shape

  • a sweet tooth

  • in action

Explanation

Question 24 of 55

1

The movie was really ________. I fell asleep!

Select one or more of the following:

  • exciting

  • excited

  • boring

  • bored

Explanation

Question 25 of 55

1

Some countries have penalties when drivers don't wear ________.

Select one or more of the following:

  • stop sign

  • a seat belt

  • road sign

  • traffic light

Explanation

Question 26 of 55

1

I'm cold and I can't sleep. I need an extra ________.

Select one or more of the following:

  • bed

  • towel

  • pillow

  • blanket

Explanation

Question 27 of 55

1

I'm having trouble with my teeth. I need to see _______.

Select one or more of the following:

  • a plastic surgeon

  • an orthodontist

  • an insomniac

  • a percussionist

Explanation

Question 28 of 55

1

I'm __________ seafood.

Select one or more of the following:

  • don't care

  • crazy about

  • can't stand

  • a big drinker of

Explanation

Question 29 of 55

1

Jerry has a lot of great recipes. He loves to ______ from newspaper cooking articles.

Select one or more of the following:

  • do puzzles

  • read aloud

  • collect clippings

  • listen to audio books

Explanation

Question 30 of 55

1

It's a seasonal holiday that takes place _________.

Select one or more of the following:

  • in autumm

  • on Fridays

  • in July

  • every month

Explanation

Question 31 of 55

1

_________ is a small box containing supplies to treat minor illness and injuries.

Select one or more of the following:

  • A flashlight

  • A first-aid kit

  • A shelter

  • A power outage

Explanation

Question 32 of 55

1

________ is when the look is no longer popular.

Select one or more of the following:

  • Eccentric

  • Stylish

  • Out of style

  • Trendy

Explanation

Question 33 of 55

1

_______ is someone who is likable and easy to get along with.

Select one or more of the following:

  • A team player

  • A people person

  • A brain

  • A sweetheart

Explanation

Question 34 of 55

1

A: This is my brother Jason.
B:

Select one or more of the following:

  • What about you?

  • It's for you.

  • Nice to meet you.

  • See you there.

Explanation

Question 35 of 55

1

A: Are you Alicia?
B:

Select one or more of the following:

  • No, I'm not. I'm Laura.

  • I'm from Venezuela.

  • A-L-I-C-I-A.

  • I'm a singer.

Explanation

Question 36 of 55

1

A: Could you do me a favor?
B:

Select one or more of the following:

  • So what?

  • Sure I do.

  • No. What do you need?

  • Sure. What do you need?

Explanation

Question 37 of 55

1

A: How about some potatoes pancakes?
B:

Select one or more of the following:

  • I love tomatoes.

  • That sounds delicious.

  • Yes, there is.

  • Sure, I'll see you later.

Explanation

Question 38 of 55

1

A: So what does your wife do?
B:

Select one or more of the following:

  • She has four sisters.

  • She's a doctor.

  • She likes children.

  • She is happy.

Explanation

Question 39 of 55

1

A: How's it going?
B:

Select one or more of the following:

  • I'd love to go.

  • Sounds great!

  • No, thanks.

  • Fine. Thanks.

Explanation

Question 40 of 55

1

A: I don't have transportation from the airport to the hotel. What should I do?
B:

Select one or more of the following:

  • You could take a cab.

  • You shouldn't take that flight.

  • Could I take the 2:40.

  • You should take a non-stop flight.

Explanation

Question 41 of 55

1

A:
B: Sure. Right over there.

Select one or more of the following:

  • Do you need any help?

  • Do you have any raincoats?

  • Excuse me.

  • Can I help you?

Explanation

Question 42 of 55

1

Someone calls for your sister, but she isn't home. What do you say to the caller?

Select one or more of the following:

  • "Would you like to see the doctor?"

  • "Would you like to visit her?"

  • "Would you like to leave a present?"

  • "Would you like to leave a message?"

Explanation

Question 43 of 55

1

A: Have you eaten dinner yet?
B:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Yes, he has. He liked the soup.

  • No, they haven't seen it.

  • No, we haven't. Do you want to eat together?

  • Yes. I've already met Bill.

Explanation

Question 44 of 55

1

A:
B: No, thanks. I'm on a diet.

Select one or more of the following:

  • Don't you eat vegetables?

  • Is the dessert sweet?

  • Do you want to try some cake?

  • Are you on a diet?

Explanation

Question 45 of 55

1

A: PLease help your self.
B:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Thanks., but I'll pass on the chicken.

  • Why don't we sit down?

  • It's not a problem.

  • I'm a big coffee drinker.

Explanation

Question 46 of 55

1

A: What's that you're reading?
B:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Oh, I've heard about it.

  • It's a fiction magazine.

  • It's highly recommended.

  • Can I borrow a copy of your book?

Explanation

Question 47 of 55

1

A: I'm not sure of the customs here. When you're invited for dinner, should you bring the host a gift?
B:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Flowers are not appropriate.

  • Thanks. it's a good idea. The gift you give me must be expensive.

  • Yes. That's a good idea. But the gift that you bring should be small.

  • Absolutely perfect! A car is a wonderful

Explanation

Question 48 of 55

1

A: Ruth! This report's due tomorrow. What are you dreaming about?
B:

Select one or more of the following:

  • You know, I wish I'd gone to medical school instead of business school.

  • Think so?

  • You can count on me.

  • What? Since when have you been interested in business school?

Explanation

Question 49 of 55

1

A: So what are you up to these days, Sam?
B:

Select one or more of the following:

  • I've been meaning to give you a present.

  • Well, I'm having dinner at Mei-li's house tonight.

  • Well, not really.

  • Well, I'd advise you to talk about something else.

Explanation

Question 50 of 55

1

A: Don't you think you might be a little overdressed?
B:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Oops. I thought we were supposed to get dressed.

  • What do you mean, you don't like my dress!

  • I wish you made up your mind.

  • If I wear a polo shirt and a pair of slacks., will that work?

Explanation

Question 51 of 55

1

__________ prefer a tight handshake.

Select one or more of the following:

  • North Americans

  • The French

  • Eastern Europeans

  • Brazilians

Explanation

Question 52 of 55

1

Seventy percent of communication comes from _____________.

Select one or more of the following:

  • talking

  • customs

  • non-verbal actions

  • shaking hands

Explanation

Question 53 of 55

1

The author advises that visitors to other countries should ___________.

Select one or more of the following:

  • not learn the local language

  • find out what gestures are appropriate there

  • avoid gestures and other non-verbal actions

  • never use the OK sign

Explanation

Question 54 of 55

1

According to the article, _________.

Select one or more of the following:

  • Eastern Europeans never shake hands

  • Japanese people think the OK sign is rude

  • French people like tight handshakes

  • Brazilians often hug after shaking hands.

Explanation

Question 55 of 55

1

If your friendship "gets off the wrong foot," it ________.

Select one or more of the following:

  • ends well

  • begins badly

  • ends badly

  • begins well

Explanation

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