ELCT – Language Centre

ELCT - English Language Certification Test

Please enter your full name as you would like it to appear on your certificate.

NameEmail

* I agree to the Privacy Policy and the Terms and Conditions.

1 / 40

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

a) She quickly ran to the store.

b) The child played with the toy.

c) He sang the song with great enthusiasm.

d) The dog chased the ball.

2 / 40

2. 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) Milk

d) Eggs

3 / 40

3. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

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

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

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

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

4 / 40

4. 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) Windy

c) Cloudy

d) Rainy

5 / 40

5. What is a common greeting in English?

a) Goodbye

b) Hello

c) Thank you

d) Sorry

6 / 40

6. 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

7 / 40

7. What is the plural form of "child"?

a) childies

b) childen

c) childs

d) children

8 / 40

8. 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) attendance

b) attendence

c) attandance

d) atendance

9 / 40

9. 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) taught

b) forced

c) made

d) reminded

10 / 40

10. Which word is spelt correctly?

a) Acommodation

b) Acomodation

c) Accomodation

d) Accommodation

11 / 40

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

a) Angry

b) Sad

c) Joyful

d) Tired

12 / 40

12. Which of the following words is an adverb?

a) Computer

b) Beach

c) Happy

d) Quickly

13 / 40

13. Which of the following is a color?

a) Car

b) Table

c) Chair

d) Purple

14 / 40

14. 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) are willing

b) willing

c) will be willing

d) have willing

15 / 40

15. 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) mundane

b) erratic

c) radical

d) trivial

16 / 40

16. Which of the following sentences is written correctly?

a) She has a new job.

b) He dont like coffee.

c) You was very late.

d) They is going to the beach.

17 / 40

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

a) A mode of transportation

b) Items like chairs, tables, and beds

c) A musical instrument

d) A type of food

18 / 40

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

a) To move through water using your body

b) To run

c) To jump

d) To talk

19 / 40

19. Choose the correct spelling

a) Relevant

b) Relevent

c) Releventt

d) Relevvant

20 / 40

20. 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 history of climate change.

c) The economic impact of climate change.

d) The effects of global warming on the planet.

21 / 40

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

b) Introducing new technology gradually can be less risky.

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

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

22 / 40

22. Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

a) Him and me are going to the store.

b) Me and him went to the beach.

c) Her and I are in the same class.

d) She and I are going to the party.

23 / 40

23. The word "enigma" means:

a) Puzzle

b) Irony

c) Cliche

d) Confusion

24 / 40

24. Identify the correct sentence:

a) My friend and me went to the movies.

b) Me and my friend went to the movies.

c) I and my friend went to the movies.

d) My friend and I went to the movies.

25 / 40

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

"The ___________ of the new restaurant has been postponed."

a) open

b) opened

c) openly

d) opening

26 / 40

26. John needs to __________ for his exams.

a) retrieve

b) redeem

c) recognize

d) revise

27 / 40

27. "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) dislike

b) profession

c) hobby

d) liking

28 / 40

28. Which is not an example of a conjunction?

a) However

b) Always

c) Not only

d) Because

29 / 40

29. Which sentence is in the present continuous tense?

a) She will go to the store.

b) They have studied English.

c) I am eating breakfast.

d) He walked to school yesterday.

30 / 40

30. Which sentence is in the past tense?

a) She is walking to the store right now.

b) She will walk to the store tomorrow.

c) She walked to the store yesterday.

d) She walks to the store every day.

31 / 40

31. 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) must

b) should

c) can

d) could

32 / 40

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

a) She is a swimmer.

b) The swimming pool is closed.

c) I like swimming.

d) Swimming is my favorite activity.

33 / 40

33. What does the word 'happy' mean?

a) Feeling scared or nervous

b) Feeling sad or upset

c) Feeling angry or frustrated

d) Feeling good or pleased

34 / 40

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

a) avoids

b) hates

c) prefers

d) enjoys

35 / 40

35. Which of the following words is spelled correctly?

a) separate

b) acknoledge

c) embarass

d) recieve

36 / 40

36. Passage:

The government is planning to __________ a new law that will increase taxes for the wealthy. The new law is aimed at reducing the budget deficit.

Which phrasal verb correctly completes the sentence?

a) give up

b) put off

c) bring in

d) take up

37 / 40

37. Which sentence is a question?

a) I like to play soccer.

b) My name is John.

c) What is your name?

d) The sun is shining today.

38 / 40

38. Choose the correct sentence:

a) Neither of them had seen the movie tomorrow.

b) Neither of them has saw the movie.

c) Neither of them has seen the movie.

d) Neither of them have seen a movie.

39 / 40

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

a) C-A-D

b) K-A-D

c) C-A-T

d) K-A-T

40 / 40

40. Choose the correct spelling:

a) Experiencee

b) Experiance

c) Experience

d) Experyence

Your score is