English language test to prepare for IELTS

Grammar: Choose the sentence which is grammatically correct from the options below:

A. He has worked for 5 companies by the year 2004.

B. He had worked for 5 companies by the year 2004.

C. He worked for 5 companies by the year 2004.

Grammar: Choose the sentence which is grammatically correct from the options below:

A. The situation wasn’t been the same since 2008.

B. The situation hasn’t been the same since 2008.

C. The situation wasn’t the same since 2008.

Grammar: Choose the sentence which is grammatically correct from the options below:

A. This is a very old book. I had it since I was a child.

B. This is a very old book. I have been having had it since I was a child.

C. This is a very old book. I have had it since I was a child.

Grammar: Choose the sentence which is grammatically correct from the options below:

A. People watched in amazement as he managed to make a perfect landing.

B. People were watching in amazement as he managed to make a perfect landing.

C. People have watched in amazement as he managed to make a perfect landing.

Grammar: Choose the sentence which is grammatically correct from the options below:

A. While the temperature rose the authorities were trying to find solutions to the problem.

B. While the temperature rise the authorities were trying to find solutions to the problem.

C. While the temperature was rising the authorities were trying to find solutions to the problem.

Grammar: Choose the sentence which is grammatically correct from the options below:

A. Nowadays, you can to find internet facilities in most hotels.

B. Nowadays, you can find internet facilities in most hotels.

Grammar: Choose the sentence which is grammatically correct from the options below:

A. The team didn’t perform good at the match.

B. The team didn’t perform well at the match.

Grammar: Choose the sentence which is grammatically correct from the options below:

A. Mayor is visiting the city today.

B. A mayor is visiting the city today.

C. The mayor is visiting the city today.

Grammar: Choose the sentence which is grammatically correct from the options below:

A. I’m meeting John on Monday.

B. I’m meeting John in Monday.

C. I’m meeting John at Monday.

Grammar: Choose the sentence which is grammatically correct from the options below:

A. The government should invest more money on education.

B. The government should invest more money in education.

C. The government should invest more money at education.

Vocabulary: Choose the most appropriate word or phrase from the options to replace the bracketed words and phrases in the sentence.

I (respect) my father a lot.

A. Look after

B. Look up to

C. Look over

Vocabulary: Choose the most appropriate word or phrase from the options to replace the bracketed words and phrases in the sentence.

They want to find ways to (solve the problem).

A. Look into the matter

B. Take over the challenge

C. Overcome the challenge

Vocabulary: Choose the most appropriate word or phrase from the options to replace the bracketed words and phrases in the sentence.

It is (important) to follow a (healthy) diet

A. Great, low-fat

B. Vital, healthy

C. Vital, wholesome

Vocabulary: Choose the most appropriate word or phrase from the options to replace the bracketed words and phrases in the sentence.

We must (save) the environment

A. Prepare

B. Cultivate

C. Preserve

Vocabulary: Choose the most appropriate word or phrase from the options to replace the bracketed words and phrases in the sentence.

John is (well known) for his contribution towards school education.

A. Significant

B. Widely acclaimed

C. Crucial

Choose the correct definition from the options for the bracketed word or phrases in the sentence.

When my son was born, I became the sole (breadwinner) of the family.

A. Breadwinner means the person who buys bread for the family.

B. Breadwinner means the person who supports their family with the money they earn.

C. Breadwinner means the person who wins most of the things in a family.

Choose the correct definition from the options for the bracketed word or phrases in the sentence.

The building looks a bit (run-down), although it was built two year ago

A. Run down means in good condition.

B. Run down means falling down.

C. Run down means in poor condition

Choose the correct definition from the options for the bracketed word or phrases in the sentence.

Since I’m the head of the department, I need to (pick up the pieces) when things don’t go according to the plan.

A. To pick up the pieces means taking responsibility.

B. To pick up the pieces means gathering everybody together.

C. To pick up the pieces means solving the problem.

Choose the correct definition from the options for the bracketed word or phrases in the sentence.

Sarah is like a great (shoulder to cry on) because whenever Im down she is always there to listen to me.

A. A shoulder to cry on means someone who is ready to let you cry on his shoulder.

B. A shoulder to cry on means someone who is ready to listen to your problems and gives you sympathy.

C. A shoulder to cry on means someone who is ready to solve your problems.

Choose the correct definition from the options for the bracketed word or phrases in the sentence.

My phone is still (in mint condition), although I have used it for five years.

A. In mint condition means in poor condition.

B. In mint condition means in average condition.

C. In mint condition means in perfect condition.