ELCT – Language Centre

Created on May 02, 2023

ELCT - English Language Certification Test

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1. 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) Bread

b) Sugar

c) Eggs

d) Milk

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

a) To

b) With

c) By

d) At

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3. 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) Practiced her recipe and techniques

b) Entered the competition

c) Showed off her skills

d) All of the above

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4. What is the past participle of the verb "to eat"?

a) Ate

b) Eaten

c) Eating

d) Eats

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

a) The swimming pool is closed.

b) She is a swimmer.

c) Swimming is my favorite activity.

d) I like swimming.

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

a) angry

b) pleased

c) somber

d) tired

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

a) Ugly

b) Tasty

c) Sad

d) Angry

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8. Which of the following is a color?

a) Purple

b) Table

c) Chair

d) Car

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

a) Putting

b) Putted

c) Put

d) Puts

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10. What is a common greeting in English?

a) Hello

b) Goodbye

c) Thank you

d) Sorry

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11. The word "ubiquitous" means:

a) Inappropriate or unsuitable

b) Present, appearing, or found everywhere

c) Limited, rare, or unique

d) Boring, tedious, or monotonous

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

a) The cat sat on the mat.

b) I did do my homework!

c) The sun rises in the east.

d) I like pizza.

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13. Which sentence has the correct grammar?

a) I goes to school.

b) She goes to the supermarket.

c) They is playing in the park.

d) We am going to the beach tomorrow.

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

"I would have come to the party if I _______ an invitation."

a) received

b) have received

c) had received

d) will receive

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15. 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) made

b) taught

c) forced

d) reminded

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16. "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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17. 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) banefits

b) benefits

c) benifits

d) beenefits

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18. What does the word 'happy' mean?

a) Feeling sad or upset

b) Feeling angry or frustrated

c) Feeling scared or nervous

d) Feeling good or pleased

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19. Choose the correct sentence.

a) We am going to the cinema tonight.

b) She don't like ice cream.

c) He has lived here for three years.

d) They doesn't go to school

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

"The company is looking for employees who _______ to work hard and are committed."

a) will be willing

b) willing

c) are willing

d) have willing

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21. Passage:

The film industry has undergone many changes in recent years, with the rise of streaming services and the decline of traditional movie theaters. Some people worry that this shift will lead to the death of cinema as we know it. However, others see it as an opportunity for filmmakers to reach new audiences and for viewers to discover new types of content. One thing is clear: the future of the film industry is uncertain, and only time will tell what it will look like in the years to come.

What is the passage discussing?

a) All of the above.

b) The decline of movie theaters will lead to the death of cinema.

c) The film industry is changing and it's not clear what the future holds.

d) Streaming services are taking over traditional movie theaters.

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22. Choose the word that best fits the sentence:

"She was ____ when she heard the news."

a) shockedly

b) happily

c) devastated

d) excitedly

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

a) To talk

b) To run

c) To jump

d) To move through water using your body

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24. Which is not an example of a conjunction?

a) Because

b) Not only

c) However

d) Always

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25. Which of the following sentences is written correctly?

a) She has a new job.

b) You was very late.

c) They is going to the beach.

d) He dont like coffee.

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26. John needs to __________ for his exams.

a) redeem

b) revise

c) retrieve

d) recognize

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27. Which sentence is in the past tense?

a) She is walking to the store right now.

b) She walks to the store every day.

c) She walked to the store yesterday.

d) She will walk to the store tomorrow.

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28. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

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

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

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

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

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29. Which sentence is in the present continuous tense?

a) She will go to the store.

b) They have studied English.

c) He walked to school yesterday.

d) I am eating breakfast.

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30. 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 future of renewable energy.

b) The effects of global warming on the planet.

c) The history of climate change.

d) The economic impact of climate change.

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31. Which word is spelt correctly?

a) Accomodation

b) Acomodation

c) Accommodation

d) Acommodation

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32. Passage: John always __________ to listen to classical music. He doesn't like jazz or pop.
Which word correctly completes the sentence?

a) enjoys

b) prefers

c) avoids

d) hates

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

a) fetch

b) fetter

c) felicitate

d) foment

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34. Choose the correct sentence:

a) Neither of them has seen the movie.

b) Neither of them had seen the movie tomorrow.

c) Neither of them have seen a movie.

d) Neither of them has saw the movie.

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

a) A type of food

b) Items like chairs, tables, and beds

c) A musical instrument

d) A mode of transportation

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36. The word "enigma" means:

a) Puzzle

b) Confusion

c) Irony

d) Cliche

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37. Choose the correct spelling:

a) Receive

b) Recievee

c) Recieve

d) Recive

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

The company's new policy on sustainability is a __________ change from their previous practices.

a) trivial

b) erratic

c) radical

d) mundane

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

a) Much

b) Many

c) Some

d) Any

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40. 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) Cloudy

b) Rainy

c) Windy

d) Sunny

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