ELCT – Language Centre

Created on May 02, 2023

ELCT - English Language Certification Test

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

a) fetter

b) felicitate

c) fetch

d) foment

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2. What is the plural of 'book'?

a) Bookys

b) Boox

c) Books

d) Bookies

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3. Yesterday, Alex went to the store and bought some groceries. She got some eggs, bread, milk, and cheese. When she got home, she realised that she forgot about sugar.
What did Alex forget to buy?

a) Milk

b) Bread

c) Sugar

d) Eggs

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4. What does the word 'happy' mean?

a) Feeling angry or frustrated

b) Feeling scared or nervous

c) Feeling good or pleased

d) Feeling sad or upset

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5. Passage:

It is important for businesses to keep up with new technology. It helps them stay competitive and makes their work more efficient. However, new technology can also be expensive, and it's not always clear whether the investment will pay off in the long run. One way to mitigate the risk is to gradually introduce new technology over time, rather than trying to implement everything at once.

Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

a) Keeping up with new technology is not important for businesses.

b) Implementing all new technology at once is the best approach.

c) Introducing new technology gradually can be less risky.

d) The cost of new technology is always justified in the long run.

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6. How do you spell the word 'cat'?

a) K-A-D

b) C-A-D

c) C-A-T

d) K-A-T

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7. 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) Sunny

b) Rainy

c) Windy

d) Cloudy

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8. Which word is a synonym for "sad"?

a) angry

b) pleased

c) tired

d) somber

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9. Choose the word that best fits the sentence:

"She was ____ when she heard the news."

a) shockedly

b) devastated

c) happily

d) excitedly

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10. 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) mean

b) means

c) meant

d) meaning

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11. What is the meaning of the word "furniture"?

a) A musical instrument

b) A type of food

c) A mode of transportation

d) Items like chairs, tables, and beds

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12. Fill in the blank: "I ____ my keys on the table."

a) Putted

b) Putting

c) Puts

d) Put

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13. 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) attandance

b) atendance

c) attendance

d) attendence

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

a) I did do my homework!

b) The cat sat on the mat.

c) The sun rises in the east.

d) I like pizza.

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15. Passage: He __________ be home by 7 p.m. He has a meeting at 6 p.m. but it should not last long.
Which word correctly completes the sentence?

a) should

b) must

c) could

d) can

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16. Which sentence contains a relative clause?

a) The person who won the award was very happy.

b) The car that I rented was blue.

c) I like swimming in the ocean.

d) She always wears red shoes.

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17. "John has a penchant for baking, so he spends his weekends making cakes and cookies."

In the sentence, what does the word "penchant" mean?

a) profession

b) liking

c) dislike

d) hobby

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18. Which of the following is an example of a gerund?

a) Running is my favorite hobby

b) The running man

c) I love running

d) To run is fun

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19. Passage:

Alex was feeling very tired after a long day at work. He decided to stop by the grocery store on the way home to pick up some food for dinner. He walked down the aisles looking for the ingredients he needed. When he got to the checkout, he realised he had left his wallet at the office. He felt embarrassed and apologised to the cashier before leaving the store empty-handed.

What did Alex forget to bring with him to the grocery store?

a) His wallet

b) His keys

c) His phone

d) His shopping list

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20. What is the opposite of 'hot'?

a) Wet

b) Dry

c) Cold

d) Big

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21. Choose the correct sentence.

a) They doesn't go to school

b) He has lived here for three years.

c) She don't like ice cream.

d) We am going to the cinema tonight.

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22. Choose the correct spelling

a) Relevent

b) Releventt

c) Relevvant

d) Relevant

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23. Which of the following is an adverb?

a) chair

b) happy

c) slowly

d) house

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

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

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

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

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

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

The article discusses the ______ of renewable energy and how it can help reduce carbon emissions.

a) benifits

b) benefits

c) banefits

d) beenefits

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

a) To jump

b) To talk

c) To move through water using your body

d) To run

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27. Which of the following is an example of a gerund?

a) She is a swimmer.

b) Swimming is my favorite activity.

c) The swimming pool is closed.

d) I like swimming.

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28. Which sentence has the correct grammar?

a) They is playing in the park.

b) We am going to the beach tomorrow.

c) She goes to the supermarket.

d) I goes to school.

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29. Choose the correct sentence:

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

b) The meeting was cancelled due bad weather.

c) The meeting was cancelled because of bad weather.

d) The meeting was cancelled because the bad weather.

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

a) Went

b) Goed

c) Goes

d) Gone

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31. What is a common greeting in English?

a) Thank you

b) Goodbye

c) Sorry

d) Hello

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32. 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 ill

b) Feeling happy

c) Feeling angry

d) Feeling confused

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

a) At

b) To

c) With

d) By

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

Despite the __________ weather, we decided to go for a hike.

a) arid

b) bleak

c) balmy

d) ecstatic

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

a) Angry

b) Joyful

c) Sad

d) Tired

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36. What is the meaning of the word "delicious"?

a) Angry

b) Tasty

c) Ugly

d) Sad

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37. 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) overwind

b) rewound

c) unwind

d) underwind

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

a) She is both smart and funny.

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

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

d) The cat sat on the mat.

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39. Identify the correct sentence:

a) Me and my friend went to the movies.

b) My friend and me went to the movies.

c) I and my friend went to the movies.

d) My friend and I went to the movies.

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

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

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

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

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

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