Placement Test

1. Manager: Where’s Mr Davidson?
Assistant: Oh, he’s ____ London today

2. Amirah: Do you like cats?
Chris: No, but there _____ lots of other animals I like.

3. Andrew: Where ____ Alicia come from?
Martin: I think she’s from the United States

4. Teacher: Tell me something about your parents, Lucas.
Student: My mother and father ___ both very tall.

5. Ayla: That’s a nice table, Sophie! Is it new?
Sophie: Oh no, it’s my _____ old dining table

6. Emma: What do you do after school?
Chloe: I see my friends. Do you visit people, too?
Emma: No, I ____ go out.

7. Katie: Is Charlotte at school today?
Laura: No, she ____ . She’s not well today

8. Alex: I’d like to make a cake. ____ eggs have we got?
Andrea: Three, I think. Let me check.

9. Ifrah: Which bus goes to the hospital?
Antonia: ____ the 236. It stops outside

10. Father: Are we ready to go?
Daughter: No, Mum can’t find ____ hat.

11. Shop Assistant: Can I help you?
Customer: Yes, I’d like to buy _____ trousers

12. Mother: Where’s that fish I bought? It was on the table.
Daughter: Oh no! The cat ____ it.

13. Amanda: I like your new sofa.
Fahima: Thanks. It’s _____ comfortable than the other one we had.

14. Alicia: I’m going to the supermarket. Do you want anything?
Peter: Could you get ____ milk, please?

15. Karina: When do you want to play football?
Aniqa: I _____ to play tomorrow, because I don’t need to go to work.

16. Alex: Where is your sister? Ben: She’s in her room. She ______ for her exams.

17. Manager: Can I help you, sir? Customer: Yes, I ______ a reservation for a table for two last night.

18. Sarah: This bag is so heavy! Tom: Give it to me. I ______ it for you.

19. Teacher: Have you finished the assignment? Student: Not yet. I ______ it tomorrow morning.

20. Maria: I really enjoy ______ to the park on weekends. Leo: Me too. It’s so relaxing.

21. Father: Why are you home so late? Son: My meeting was ______ than I expected.

22. Guide: We are now in front of ______ building in the city. Tourist: It’s magnificent!

23. Chris: Is there ______ coffee left in the pot? Diana: No, I’m afraid it’s all gone.

24. Lisa: What time does the meeting start? John: It starts ______ 2 PM, so we should leave soon.

25. Daniel: ______ you ever been to Japan? Chloe: No, but I would love to go one day.

26. Mother: You ______ forget to lock the door when you leave. Daughter: I won’t, I promise.

27. Emily: What were you doing when I called? Frank: I ______ a shower, so I didn’t hear the phone.

28. Receptionist: Excuse me, could you please ______ this form? Guest: Of course, where do I sign?

29. David: I can’t find my keys anywhere. Anna: If I find them, I ______ you know.

30. Wife: You’re late. The movie started twenty minutes ago. Husband: Sorry, there was so ______ traffic.

31. Liam: If you ______ one million dollars, what would you do first? Sophie: I would buy a house for my parents.

32. Manager: The presentation was a great success. Employee: Thanks. I’m so relieved. I was worried it ______ well.

33. Sarah: I didn’t see Tom at the party last night. Ben: Oh, he ______ a different event. I remember him mentioning it.

34. You: What did the officer ask you? Driver: He asked me if I ______ my seatbelt on.

35. David: The concert was amazing. I regret not buying the front-row seats. Anna: I know! I wish we ______ them when we had the chance.

36. Customer: Is my car ready to be picked up? Mechanic: Not yet. It ______ right now.

37. Paul: I can’t believe how much you’ve accomplished. Jane: If I hadn’t had your support, I ______ it.

38. Teacher: Your final project is due next Friday. Student: So, by this time next week, I ______ my presentation.

39. Boss: We need to finish this report urgently. Colleague: I suggest ______ the tasks between us.

40. Amelia: That’s the man ______ dog is always barking at night. Noah: You should probably talk to him about it.

41. Doctor: You look exhausted. Patient: I know. I ______ so hard lately.

42. Chris: Do you have any plans for this evening? Maria: I’m not sure, but I ______ out with some friends.

43. Olivia: My phone screen is cracked again. Leo: You should get it ______ with a stronger type of glass.

44. Sam: It was ______ an interesting book that I finished it in one day. Chloe: Really? I have to read it then!

45. Son: I really don’t feel like cooking tonight. Father: I know what you mean. I wish we ______ pizza instead of planning to cook.

46. Critic: The film was a masterpiece, not just for its plot, but also for its stunning cinematography, ______ was done by a newcomer.

47. Manager: His proposal was poorly researched. ______, it was submitted after the deadline. Assistant: So it’s a clear rejection, then.

48. Interviewer: So, you’ve been working here for a while. Candidate: Yes, by the end of this month, I ______ in this role for three years.

49. Anna: I can’t believe the company is closing down. Ben: I know. We’ll all have to start ______ new jobs soon.

50. Captain: If the storm hadn’t hit, we ______ our destination by now. Sailor: I agree. We would be on schedule.

51. Client: I’m not happy with the first draft of the logo. Designer: No problem. It would be a simple matter ______ a few adjustments.

52. Eva: I’m exhausted. I ran the marathon this morning. Jake: You what? You ______ completely worn out!

53. Police: You admit to seeing the suspect? Witness: Yes, but ______ had I seen him before he vanished into the crowd.

54. Student A: I’m really struggling with this essay. Student B: Have you tried ______ your main points before you start writing?

55. Liam: I heard that the CEO herself is attending our presentation. Olivia: That’s correct. ______, we need to be perfectly prepared.

56. Alex: What a terrible mistake! I should have double-checked the numbers. Brenda: There’s no use ______ over spilled milk. Let’s just fix it.

57. Doctor: ______ you feel any dizziness, press this button immediately. Patient: Understood, thank you.

58. Historian: The treaty was significant. It resulted in the two nations ______ their long-standing conflict.

59. Ben: I can’t believe it’s snowing in May! Chris: I know. Rarely ______ weather like this so late in the season.

60. Agent: If you had accepted our offer, you ______ in a beachfront villa right now, not a hotel. Client: I know, I regret my decision.

61. Liam: The investigative report is finally finished. Chloe: It’s about time! It ______ for months.

62. Father: You’re home very late. Daughter: I’m sorry. I would have called, but my phone battery ______.

63. Sarah: Your presentation was good, but it could have been more engaging. Tom: I agree. ______ more visuals, it would have been better received.

64. Student: I don’t understand this historical event. Professor: ______ the recommended book, you might have a better grasp of the context.

65. Anna: Did you manage to get concert tickets? Mike: No, ______ did I get to the website than it crashed.

66. David: I feel like I’ve made no progress. Trainer: On the contrary, your stamina ______ improved since you started training.

67. Boss: So the client was unhappy? Employee: Yes. He demanded ______ to the head of the department immediately.

68. Amelia: I completely forgot it was your birthday. Grace: Don’t worry, but I ______ it if you’d remembered.

69. Reporter: The building is in ruins. Was anyone hurt? Firefighter: No, the residents ______ just moments before the collapse.

70. Wife: Why didn’t you buy the car? Husband: The salesman was so persuasive that I came very close ______ it on the spot.