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Free Placement Test

The Placement Test is designed to give you an indication of your current level of English.
You must complete the test on your own.

1. Submit your answers to the Test.
2. You will receive an email, within 48 hours, indicating your score and suggested course.

Placement Test
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1. Robert ___ from Australia. *

Choose the correct answer.

2. Where do you work? *

Select the correct answer.

3. My friend _________ in Sheffield. *

4. Where __________? *

5. Berlin is __________ city I've ever lived in. *

6. Complete the sentence: Jack ______ the piano at the moment. *

If you do not know the answer, enter 'I do not know'.

7. I like pizza ___ I do not like ham. *

8. Describe the weather today. *

9. A vegetarian is someone _____ does not eat meat. *

whose which what who Any of the above.

10. It's my birthday ___ Saturday. *

in on at over I do not know.

11. How many ________ of trousers have you got? *

items pairs sets times None of the above.

12. The weather has been awful. We've had very ________ sunshine this summer. *

little few a little a few All of the above.

13. If I ____ him, I would have spoken to him, wouldn't I? *

saw had seen have seen would see I do not know.

14. Don't forget to _______ the light when you leave the room. *

turn up turn off turn over turn Any

15. She was in ______ when she heard the tragic news. *

upset tearful tears crying I do not know.

16. Could you __________ me that book for a couple of days, please? *

owe lend borrow rent I do not know.

17. I regret _______ harder in school. *

not studied not have studied study not studying I do not know.

18. I can't find my purse anywhere, I __________ have left it at home. *

should had must have been I do not know.

19. My friend ______ her new job for three weeks now. *

I do not know. has had have had has had

20. You should not have a pet if you are not _______ to look after it. *

decided sure prepared convinced I do not know.

21. I always ______ honey in my tea. *

have drink make mix I do not know.

22. Before you enter the competition, please bear in _______ that you are not as fit as you used to be. *

hand mind thought question I do not know.

23. Choose the incorrect sentence from the list. *

Eva needed to go on holiday. Eva needed to going on holiday. Eva went on a long-needed holiday. I do not know.

24. The meeting was ________ and not particularly interesting. *

time-consuming time-using out of time time-stretching I do not know.

25. Library Notice: 'Weekdays: 9.00-6.00 Sunday-closed. When closed- use drop box for returns. Renewals via website.' This notice tells you that: *

you may borrow books 7 days a week you can return books at any time you must renew books online I do not know

26. Write the question form of the sentence: She went to the market last Saturday. *

If you do not know the answer to the question, enter 'I do not know'.

27. Write a sentence using the words: yesterday, and, work, busy *

28. Select the relative clause in the sentence: 'We interview the university student who has won the lottery.' *

29. Join the two sentences in to one using a relative pronoun. 'The Prime Minister is in Paris. World leaders are meeting to discuss the oil prices.' *

If you do not know how to answer this question, enter 'I do not know.'

30. Select the sentence in passive voice. *

UK companies selling electronic equipment seem to be having problems that cannot be identified. The company spokesman promised us that they will give us redundancy pay next week. Chief executive of the company: 'We shall not tolerate offensive language and abusive behaviour! I do not know.

Write a few sentences explaining why you want to learn English. *

Your answer should include any personal, educational or professional goals. Please, state if you are looking to prepare for an exam, gain qualification, improve communication skills etc.

Please, state your highest academic qualification. *

example: Entry level 2, GCSE, overseas degree etc.

*Self-assessment: Reading skills *

I can read and understand a range of texts I can read and understand most texts. Not sure I can read and understand some notes, emails and short instructions. I can read and understand short texts only.

Please, indicate which statement applies to you.

Self-assessment: Writing skills *

I am a confident writer and can produce a wide range of texts. I can write short texts, emails and notes. I am not a confident writer. I can write very short sentences. Not sure.

Please, select the option that applies you.

Self-assessment: Listening and Speaking *

I can talk about familiar topics and situations. I can participate effectively in most conversations. My listening skills are better than my speaking skills. I find it difficult to follow and engage in a group conversation. I am a confident speaker. I am not a confident speaker.

Self-assessment: Grammar and Vocabulary *

I know the past, present and future tenses. I know the perfect tenses. I know the conditional forms. I do not know any of the above. I have limited vocabulary. I have a good vocabulary range. I have an excellent vocabulary range.

Please, select all that apply to you. Multiple choice.

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