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Created on May 02, 2023

ELCT - English Language Certification Test

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1. 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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2. What is the opposite of 'hot'?

a) Cold

b) Dry

c) Wet

d) Big

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3. 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) Egypcian

b) Egyptian

c) Egypitian

d) Egyption

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

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

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

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

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

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

a) Some

b) Much

c) Any

d) Many

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6. Which of the following words is a verb?

a) Happy

b) Run

c) Yellow

d) Table

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7. Which of the following sentences is written correctly?

a) He dont like coffee.

b) You was very late.

c) They is going to the beach.

d) She has a new job.

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8. 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) beenefits

c) benefits

d) benifits

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

a) I like swimming.

b) The swimming pool is closed.

c) Swimming is my favorite activity.

d) She is a swimmer.

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

b) All of the above.

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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11. Which of the following is an adverb?

a) house

b) chair

c) slowly

d) happy

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12. 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) attandance

c) atendance

d) attendence

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13. 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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14. 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.

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

a) Tired

b) Sad

c) Joyful

d) Angry

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16. The word "ubiquitous" means:

a) Limited, rare, or unique

b) Inappropriate or unsuitable

c) Present, appearing, or found everywhere

d) Boring, tedious, or monotonous

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17. Which of the following words is an adverb?

a) Quickly

b) Happy

c) Computer

d) Beach

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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) To run is fun

d) I love running

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

a) avoids

b) prefers

c) enjoys

d) hates

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20. Which sentence is a question?

a) The sun is shining today.

b) I like to play soccer.

c) My name is John.

d) What is your name?

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21. Which sentence contains a relative clause?

a) I like swimming in the ocean.

b) The car that I rented was blue.

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

d) She always wears red shoes.

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

a) foment

b) fetter

c) felicitate

d) fetch

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23. Which of the following is a color?

a) Purple

b) Table

c) Car

d) Chair

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

a) childen

b) childies

c) children

d) childs

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25. Which word is spelt correctly?

a) Acomodation

b) Accomodation

c) Accommodation

d) Acommodation

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26. My cousin is a __________ artist and she has an exhibition next month.

a) tenacious

b) talented

c) terrific

d) terrible

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

a) Put

b) Puts

c) Putting

d) Putted

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28. 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) can

b) could

c) should

d) must

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29. 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 keys

b) His shopping list

c) His phone

d) His wallet

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

The politician's speech was filled with __________ that made it difficult to understand his true intentions.

a) hyperboles

b) paradoxes

c) euphemisms

d) clichés

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

"The team ___________ to the finals."

a) advance

b) advanced

c) advancing

d) advancedly

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

a) To talk

b) To run

c) To move through water using your body

d) To jump

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

a) C-A-T

b) C-A-D

c) K-A-T

d) K-A-D

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34. 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) Windy

b) Sunny

c) Cloudy

d) Rainy

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35. Identify the correct sentence:

a) My friend and me went to the movies.

b) I and my friend went to the movies.

c) Me and my friend went to the movies.

d) My friend and I went to the movies.

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36. Which of the following words is spelled correctly?

a) acknoledge

b) separate

c) recieve

d) embarass

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37. "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) hobby

b) liking

c) profession

d) dislike

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

a) tired

b) somber

c) angry

d) pleased

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39. John needs to __________ for his exams.

a) retrieve

b) revise

c) recognize

d) redeem

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40. Which sentence is in the past tense?

a) She walks to the store every day.

b) She is walking to the store right now.

c) She will walk to the store tomorrow.

d) She walked to the store yesterday.

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