English Placement Test

Choose the best word or phrase to complete the sentence.

1. The baby boy saw ... in the mirror and started to cry. a. itself b. herself c. himself

2. A lot of trains ... late today due to the heavy storms. a. run b. are running c. running

3. ... was a strong wind last night. a. There b. Here c. This

4. Firstly, I want to congratulate you all. Secondly, I would like to wish you good luck and ... I hope you have enjoyed the course. a. in the end b. at last c. finally

5. You ... clean your teeth twice a day to avoid having problems. a. can b. should c. will

6. The children thought they were ... when they saw the bull. a. in a danger b. in danger c. in the danger

7. Jack: I think it’s going to rain. Jill: I ... , the clouds are clearing. Jack: We’ll soon see. a. disagree b. complain c. argue

8. I really don’t like this meal. ... money in the world wouldn’t get me to eat it a. Whatever b. Enough c. All the

9. Last year, Joanna bought two ... coats in New York. a. long, black, leather b. black, long, leather c. leather, black, long

10.That’s very good of you but you ... have paid me back until tomorrow. a. needn't b. wouldn't

c. couldn't

11.I ... intending to stop smoking even before I got this bad cough. a. would have been b. had been c. have been

12.Anne: Oh! I watched the new TV show last night. Jo: Was it any good? Anne: Yes, ... the TV set is so old I could see very little. a. mind you b. still c. by the way

13.Please don’t forget to ring me when you ……… home. a. get b. are going to get c. will get d. are getting

14.Fiona is very angry ……… her boss’s decision to sack several members of staff. a about b for c against d by

15.Soldiers have been sent in to try to restore ……… in the area. a organisation b harmony c order d regulation

16.The police are ……… an investigation into the robbery. a working out b searching out c making out d carrying out

17.How _______ get back home if you lost your ticket? a have you b would you c might I d had you to

18.I really don't like _______ invited to formal receptions. a being b to have been c if I am d having been

19.I really didn't think there _______ any food left. a has been

b will have been c would be d is

20.In spite of my protests, he wouldn't _______ for the meal. a let me to have paid b let me pay c let me paying d have me to pay

21.It has been claimed that _______ red wine is good for your heart. a. drink b. to have been drinking c. drinking d. a drink

22.The teacher told the small boy _______ so rude. a. to be b. not to be c. was he d. don't be

23.I wish we _______ met under happier circumstances. a. were able to b. could have c. might not have

d. shouldn’t have