English Proficiency Test

English Proficiency Test
Transparent Language has provided this English test as a way for English language learners to evaluate their
English proficiency. We have based this test on the standard English vocabulary and English grammar that you
would find in any English language learning material, so that this proficiency test can measure your command
of the English language regardless of your English language learning background. So if you've been learning
English, see how well you do!
Transparent Language offers this English language test for self-evaluation purposes only. You may find that
your score on this English test is not consistent with other tests you have taken. Transparent Language is
solely responsible for the test content.
Practice Makes Perfect
English Proficiency Test
You scored 98 points out of 150.

You are at the Beginner level.
If you are enrolled or thinking about enrolling in the Transparent Connect online classes, click here to
send your test results to your instructor.
Your score = 65%
Part I: English Grammar
Select the best answer.
You scored 62% on this section.
1. Juan___________ in the library this morning.
You gave an incorrect answer. You answered: A. is study
The correct answer is: C. is studying
2. Alicia, __________ the windows please. It's too hot in here.

You gave the correct answer. You answered: B. open
3.The movie was __________ the book.

You gave an incorrect answer. You answered: B. as good
The correct answer is: D. as good as
4. Eli's hobbies include jogging, swimming, and __________.

You gave the correct answer. You answered: D. climbing mountains
5. Mr. Hawkins requests that someone _________ the data by fax immediately.
You gave the correct answer. You answered: C. send
6. Who is ____________ , Marina or Sachiko?

You gave an incorrect answer. You answered: D. the tallest
The correct answer is: C. taller
7. The concert will begin ________ fifteen minutes.

You gave an incorrect answer. You answered: B. on
The correct answer is: A. in
8. I have only a ________ Christmas cards left to write.

You gave the correct answer. You answered: A. few
9. Each of the Olympic athletes ____________ for months, even years.

You gave an incorrect answer. You answered: A. have been training
The correct answer is: C. has been training
10. Maria __________ never late for work.

You gave the correct answer. You answered: D. is
11. The company will upgrade _________ computer information systems next month.
You gave an incorrect answer. You answered: C. it's
The correct answer is: D. its
12. Cheryl likes apples, _________ she does not like oranges.
You gave the correct answer. You answered: C. but
13. You were ____________ the New York office before 2 p.m.
You gave the correct answer. You answered: B. supposed to call
14. When I graduate from college next June, I _____________ a student here for five years.
You gave an incorrect answer. You answered: B. have been
The correct answer is: A. will have been
15. Ms. Guth _________ rather not invest that money in the stock market.
You gave the correct answer. You answered: C. would
Part II: English Grammar

Select the one underlined word or phrase that is incorrect.
1. The majority to the news is about violence or scandal.
You gave an incorrect answer. You answered: A. The
The correct answer is: B. to
2. Takeshi swimmed one hundred laps in the pool yesterday.

You gave the correct answer. You answered: A. swimmed
3. When our vacation, we plan to spend three days scuba diving.
You gave an incorrect answer. You answered: D. diving
The correct answer is: A. When
4. Mr. Feinauer does not take critical of his work very well.
You gave the correct answer. You answered: B. critical
5. Yvette and Rinaldo send e-mail messages to other often.

You gave an incorrect answer. You answered: B. send
The correct answer is: C. other
6. Mr. Olsen is telephoning a American Red Cross for help.

You gave the correct answer. You answered: B. a
7. I had a enjoyable time at the party last night.

You gave the correct answer. You answered: A. a
8. The doctor him visited the patient's parents.

You gave the correct answer. You answered: B. him
9. Petra intends to starting her own software business in a few years.

You gave an incorrect answer. You answered: C. software
The correct answer is: B. starting
10. Each day after school, Jerome run five miles.

You gave the correct answer. You answered: C. run
11. He goes never to the company softball games.

You gave the correct answer. You answered: A. never
12. Do you know the student who books were stolen?

You gave an incorrect answer. You answered: D. were
The correct answer is: C. who
13. Jean-Pierre will spend his vacation either in Singapore nor the Bahamas.
You gave an incorrect answer. You answered: A. will
The correct answer is: C. nor
14. I told the salesman that I was not interesting in buying the latest model.
You gave an incorrect answer. You answered: D. buying
The correct answer is: C. interesting
15. Frederick used work for a multinational corporation when he lived in Malaysia.
You gave the correct answer. You answered: A. used work
Part III. English Vocabulary

1. The rate of ___________ has been fluctuating wildly this week.
You gave the correct answer. You answered: D. exchange
2. The bus ___________ arrives late during bad weather.

You gave the correct answer. You answered: D. always
3. Do you ____________ where the nearest grocery store is?

You gave the correct answer. You answered: A. know
4. Jerry Seinfeld, the popular American comedian, has his audiences ___________.
You gave an incorrect answer. You answered: A. putting too many irons in the fire
The correct answer is: C. rolling in the aisles
5. The chairperson will ____________ members to the subcommittee.

You gave the correct answer. You answered: A. appoint
6. The critics had to admit that the ballet ______________ was superb.
You gave the correct answer. You answered: B. performance
7. Peter says he can't ___________ our invitation to dinner tonight.

You gave the correct answer. You answered: C. accept
8. We were __________ friends in that strange but magical country.

You gave the correct answer. You answered: B. among
9. The hurricane caused ____________ damage to the city.

You gave the correct answer. You answered: C. extensive
10. Many cultures have special ceremonies to celebrate a person's _________ of passage into
adulthood.
You gave an incorrect answer. You answered: A. right
The correct answer is: B. rite
Part IV. English Reading Comprehension
Congratulations! You had a perfect score!
1. What is Erik's address?
You gave the correct answer. You answered: D. 33 Maple Drive
2. Which is closest to Erik's house?

You gave the correct answer. You answered: A. the traffic lights
3. The main focus of the presentation will be ______________.

You gave the correct answer. You answered: C. monthly sales figures
4. Who will give the presentation?

You gave the correct answer. You answered: B. Megan Fallerman
5. Which of the following counties is not included in the tour?

You gave the correct answer. You answered: B. Cornwall
6. How many people can go on this tour?

You gave the correct answer. You answered: D. a limited number
7. What can we infer about this area of southern England?

You gave the correct answer. You answered: A. The region has lots of vegetation.
8. What is the purpose of this announcement?

You gave the correct answer. You answered: C. to recognize Ms. Szewcyzk's accomplishments
9. The expression "to become synonymous with" means

You gave the correct answer. You answered: A. to be the same as.
10. What was Ms. Szewczyk's first job in journalism?

You gave the correct answer. You answered: C. She was an editor for a newspaper in Missouri.

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English Proficiency Test

You scored 98 points out of 150.

2. Alicia, __________ the windows please. It's too hot in here.

3.The movie was __________ the book.

4. Eli's hobbies include jogging, swimming, and __________.

6. Who is ____________ , Marina or Sachiko?

7. The concert will begin ________ fifteen minutes.

8. I have only a ________ Christmas cards left to write.

9. Each of the Olympic athletes ____________ for months, even years.

10. Maria __________ never late for work.

Part II: English Grammar

2. Takeshi swimmed one hundred laps in the pool yesterday.

5. Yvette and Rinaldo send e-mail messages to other often.

6. Mr. Olsen is telephoning a American Red Cross for help.

7. I had a enjoyable time at the party last night.

8. The doctor him visited the patient's parents.

9. Petra intends to starting her own software business in a few years.

10. Each day after school, Jerome run five miles.

11. He goes never to the company softball games.

12. Do you know the student who books were stolen?

Part III. English Vocabulary

2. The bus ___________ arrives late during bad weather.

3. Do you ____________ where the nearest grocery store is?

5. The chairperson will ____________ members to the subcommittee.

7. Peter says he can't ___________ our invitation to dinner tonight.

8. We were __________ friends in that strange but magical country.

9. The hurricane caused ____________ damage to the city.

2. Which is closest to Erik's house?

3. The main focus of the presentation will be ______________.

4. Who will give the presentation?

5. Which of the following counties is not included in the tour?

6. How many people can go on this tour?

7. What can we infer about this area of southern England?

8. What is the purpose of this announcement?

9. The expression "to become synonymous with" means

10. What was Ms. Szewczyk's first job in journalism?

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