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ELCT - English Language Certification Test

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1. Which of the following is the correct way to use a colon?

a) John said: "I'm hungry."

b) She had two goals in life: to travel the world and to write a book.

c) He told me to: call him when I arrived.

d) The sky was blue: the birds were chirping.

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2. Choose the correct sentence:

a) He go to the park.

b) He goes to the park.

c) He going to the park.

d) He is go to the park.

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3. Choose the correct sentence.

a) We am going to the cinema tonight.

b) He has lived here for three years.

c) They doesn't go to school

d) She don't like ice cream.

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4. Which sentence contains an error in subject-verb agreement?

a) The cat or the dogs are responsible for the mess.

b) Neither of the boys was interested in playing basketball.

c) My mom and dad are going on a vacation next week.

d) The team of doctors is going to perform the surgery.

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5. The __________ weather made it difficult to drive.

a) irate

b) icy

c) ivory

d) idle

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6. Fill in the blank: "Can I have ___ sugar, please?"

a) Much

b) Any

c) Some

d) Many

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7. Choose the best word to fill in the blank in the following sentence:

I'm planning to visit the ______ exhibit at the museum next week.

a) Egypitian

b) Egyption

c) Egypcian

d) Egyptian

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8. Passage:

Sarah had always loved baking, so she decided to enter a baking competition at the county fair. She spent weeks practising her recipe and perfecting her techniques. On the day of the competition, she was nervous but excited to show off her skills. When the judges tasted her dessert, they were impressed by the flavour and texture. Sarah won first prize and felt proud of her accomplishment.

What did Sarah do to prepare for the baking competition?

a) Entered the competition

b) Showed off her skills

c) Practiced her recipe and techniques

d) All of the above

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9. In the following sentence: "I can swim." What does the word "swim" mean?

a) To move through water using your body

b) To jump

c) To talk

d) To run

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10. What is a common greeting in English?

a) Thank you

b) Sorry

c) Hello

d) Goodbye

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11. The word "ubiquitous" means:

a) Present, appearing, or found everywhere

b) Inappropriate or unsuitable

c) Boring, tedious, or monotonous

d) Limited, rare, or unique

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12. Choose the correct spelling:

a) Receive

b) Recive

c) Recieve

d) Recievee

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13. Choose the correct sentence:

a) The meeting was cancelled because of bad weather.

b) The meeting was cancelled due to weather that was bad.

c) The meeting was cancelled because the bad weather.

d) The meeting was cancelled due bad weather.

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14. Identify the correct sentence:

a) My friend and I went to the movies.

b) My friend and me went to the movies.

c) Me and my friend went to the movies.

d) I and my friend went to the movies.

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15. Passage:

Jane had always loved baking, and her friends had been telling her for years that she should start her own business. After much consideration, she finally decided to take the leap and open a bakery. Her first few months were tough, and she had to work long hours to keep up with demand. However, with some hard work and dedication, her bakery started to gain a reputation for its delicious treats, and business began to boom. Now, she is a successful entrepreneur and has even opened a second location.

What can be inferred about Jane from the passage?

a) Jane's friends were supportive of her decision to open a bakery.

b) Jane's bakery was successful from the beginning.

c) Jane's hard work never paid off.

d) Jane was eager to start her own business.

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16. Which of the following is an example of an adverbial phrase?

a) He sang the song with great enthusiasm.

b) The child played with the toy.

c) The dog chased the ball.

d) She quickly ran to the store.

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17. Passage: ______________ our surprise, the movie was actually very good. We thought it would be terrible.
Which phrase correctly completes the sentence?

a) At

b) With

c) By

d) To

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18. Which of the following sentences is an example of a complex sentence?

a) She is both smart and funny.

b) I like pizza, but my friend likes sushi.

c) After I finished my work, I went for a walk.

d) The cat sat on the mat.

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19. Which word is spelt correctly?

a) Acommodation

b) Accomodation

c) Accommodation

d) Acomodation

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20. What does the word 'happy' mean?

a) Feeling angry or frustrated

b) Feeling good or pleased

c) Feeling scared or nervous

d) Feeling sad or upset

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21. Which of the following words is an adverb?

a) Quickly

b) Beach

c) Computer

d) Happy

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22. Which of the following words is spelled correctly?

a) separate

b) embarass

c) acknoledge

d) recieve

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23. Choose the correct spelling

a) Relevvant

b) Relevant

c) Relevent

d) Releventt

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24. Can you please __________ me a glass of water?

a) fetter

b) felicitate

c) fetch

d) foment

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25. Choose the correct spelling:

a) Experiance

b) Experiencee

c) Experyence

d) Experience

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26. Jack is feeling under the weather today. He woke up with a headache and a runny nose. He has a lot of work to do, but he can't concentrate. He decides to take a nap and hopes he feels better after.
What does "under the weather" mean?

a) Feeling confused

b) Feeling happy

c) Feeling angry

d) Feeling ill

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27. Choose the best word to fill in the blank in the following sentence:

After a long day at work, I like to ______ in front of the TV and watch my favorite shows.

a) unwind

b) underwind

c) rewound

d) overwind

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28. What is the past tense of the verb "go"?

a) Went

b) Goed

c) Goes

d) Gone

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29. Choose the best word to fill in the blank in the following sentence:

"If you don't know the ___________ of a word, you can look it up in the dictionary."

a) meaning

b) mean

c) meant

d) means

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30. What is a synonym for the word "happy"?

a) Tired

b) Angry

c) Sad

d) Joyful

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31. Which of the following is an example of an emphatic sentence?

a) The cat sat on the mat.

b) I like pizza.

c) I did do my homework!

d) The sun rises in the east.

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32. Choose the best word to fill in the blank in the following sentence:

The company's ______ policy requires all employees to attend regular training sessions.

a) atendance

b) attendence

c) attendance

d) attandance

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33. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

a) He said. he was sorry, yet he didn't seem to mean it.

b) We were lost; we didn't know where to go.

c) I'm not sure what to do, however, I think we should ask for help.

d) She went to the store, bought some bread and milk, and went back home.

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34. According to the passage, what is the main idea?
"Global warming has a significant impact on the planet's weather patterns, wildlife, and ecosystems."

a) The economic impact of climate change.

b) The history of climate change.

c) The effects of global warming on the planet.

d) The future of renewable energy.

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35. Choose the best word to fill in the blank in the following sentence:

The teacher __________ the students to complete the assignment by next week.

a) reminded

b) forced

c) taught

d) made

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36. Which of the following sentences is written correctly?

a) You was very late.

b) She has a new job.

c) They is going to the beach.

d) He dont like coffee.

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37. John needs to __________ for his exams.

a) redeem

b) revise

c) recognize

d) retrieve

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38. What is the opposite of 'hot'?

a) Cold

b) Dry

c) Wet

d) Big

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39. Passage: The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky. It was a perfect day for a picnic in the park. John and his friends had been planning this picnic for weeks. They brought sandwiches, fruit, and drinks to share. As they were enjoying their lunch, a group of musicians came and played some lovely tunes. They all had a wonderful time.

Which word best describes the weather in the passage?

a) Rainy

b) Sunny

c) Cloudy

d) Windy

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40. What is the plural of 'book'?

a) Books

b) Bookys

c) Bookies

d) Boox

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