Study Calendar | Initial Orientation
Mini English Diagnostic Test
Short placement test · No translator · 10–15 minutes
SECTION 1 – Grammar
1. She ___ to work every day at 7 a.m.
- A) go
- B) goes
- C) going
- D) gone
2. We ___ studying English for two years.
- A) are
- B) have been
- C) were
- D) will
3. If it ___ tomorrow, we will stay home.
- A) rains
- B) rained
- C) will rain
- D) is raining
4. He didn’t have ___ time to finish the exam.
- A) many
- B) few
- C) enough
- D) too
5. The patient ___ by the nurse every 4 hours.
- A) checks
- B) is checked
- C) was checking
- D) has checked
SECTION 2 – Vocabulary
6. The word “improve” is closest in meaning to:
- A) make worse
- B) stay the same
- C) get better
- D) remove
7. The nurse gave the patient clear ___ about the medication.
- A) directions
- B) directionses
- C) directing
- D) directs
8. She felt very ___ before the exam.
- A) confident
- B) confidence
- C) confidently
- D) confidant
SECTION 3 – Reading
Maria is studying English because she wants to work as a nurse in the United States.
She practices every day by listening to podcasts and speaking with classmates.
Although it is challenging, she feels more confident each week.
9. Why is Maria studying English?
- A) To travel
- B) To become a teacher
- C) To work as a nurse in the U.S.
- D) To pass time
10. How does Maria feel now?
- A) Frustrated
- B) More confident
- C) Angry
- D) Tired
SECTION 4 – Writing
Write 3–4 sentences about yourself. Include your job or studies and why you want to improve your English.
SECTION 5 – Speaking (Optional)
Answer orally or in writing:
Tell me about your daily routine.
Score Guide (Teacher Use)
0–3: A1 Beginner
4–6: A2 Elementary
7–8: B1 Intermediate
9–10: B2 Upper-Intermediate
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