ESL Test: Present Continuous | A1 ESL Level Test | ESL Grammar Test

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The grammar section of this ESL test will assess your understanding of using the present continuous tense with a variety of engaging activities.

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What are you doing right now?

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What is she doing?

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Is it raining?

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What are you going to do this weekend?

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Is this sentence correct or incorrect?

We are watching a movie right now.

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Is this sentence correct or incorrect?

I am go to school now.

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Is this sentence correct or incorrect?

They is playing football in the park.

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Is this sentence correct or incorrect?

Jack is studying English at the moment.

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Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.

Sarah is an email to a customer.

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The children are sleeping in their bedrooms.

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I listening to music on the bus.

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Kim and Sven having lunch now.

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Reading

The reading section of this ESL test will check your ability to understand short texts and answer questions based on what you have read.

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Hi, my name is Jack! I am sitting in my garden. The sun is shining, and birds are singing. My dog is running around. My sister is playing with her toys. My parents are cooking lunch. I am drinking orange juice and listening to music. Everyone is smiling. We are enjoying this warm and happy afternoon together.

The dog is playing with her toys.

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Hi, my name is Jack! I am sitting in my garden. The sun is shining, and birds are singing. My dog is running around. My sister is playing with her toys. My parents are cooking lunch. I am drinking orange juice and listening to music. Everyone is smiling. We are enjoying this warm and happy afternoon together.

Jack’s sister is drinking orange juice.

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Hi, my name is Tony! I’m working from home today. My colleague is calling me now. We are talking about a new project. I’m taking notes and checking my emails. My wife is cooking lunch in the kitchen. Our children are studying in their rooms. It’s a busy day, but we are getting things done.

Where is Tony working today?

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Hi, my name is Tony! I’m working from home today. My colleague is calling me now. We are talking about a new project. I’m taking notes and checking my emails. My wife is cooking lunch in the kitchen. Our children are studying in their rooms. It’s a busy day, but we are getting things done.

What is Tony’s wife doing?

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Hi, my name is Jim! I’m staying in a hotel this week. I’m traveling for work. Right now, I’m sitting in the lobby and ____________ for a meeting. Some people are talking quietly. A man is reading a newspaper. The staff are helping a guest. I’m drinking coffee and ____________ my schedule on my phone.

Right now, I’m sitting in the lobby and ____________ for a meeting.

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Hi, my name is Jim! I’m staying in a hotel this week. I’m traveling for work. Right now, I’m sitting in the lobby and ____________ for a meeting. Some people are talking quietly. A man is reading a newspaper. The staff are helping a guest. I’m drinking coffee and ____________ my schedule on my phone.

I’m drinking coffee and ____________ my schedule on my phone.

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Emma is 16 years old. She is studying for her exams today. Her friends are texting her, but she is focused on her books. Her brother is playing soccer outside. Her mom is making lunch in the kitchen, and her dad is working in the office. Emma is feeling a little tired but she is motivated to finish her work.

From the text, find a word with the same meaning as "determined".

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Emma is 16 years old. She is studying for her exams today. Her friends are texting her, but she is focused on her books. Her brother is playing soccer outside. Her mom is making lunch in the kitchen, and her dad is working in the office. Emma is feeling a little tired but she is motivated to finish her work.

From the text, find a word with the opposite meaning to "distracted"

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Anna is 70 years old. She is reading a book in her living room. Her cat is sleeping next to her. She is drinking tea and soft music is playing on the radio. Her son is visiting her later today. Anna is looking forward to spending time with him. She is feeling happy and relaxed this afternoon.

Anna is feeling stressed this afternoon.

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Anna is 70 years old. She is reading a book in her living room. Her cat is sleeping next to her. She is drinking tea and soft music is playing on the radio. Her son is visiting her later today. Anna is looking forward to spending time with him. She is feeling happy and relaxed this afternoon.

Anna is drinking coffee and playing music.

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Listening

The listening section of this ESL test will assess your ability to understand spoken English through a range of clear and simple activities.

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Maria is an architect

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Maria is working in the office tomorrow.

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What does Maria have?

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What is Maria doing right now?

She is answering reports and checking emails. She is answering emails and checking reports. She are answering emails and check reports. She is answering calls and checking documents.

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My boss is talking to ________ about a new project.

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It is super ________!

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Jack is speaking with a customer by email.

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The customer is asking for help with an order.

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How is Maria feeling?

Maria is feeling quite blessed. Maria is feeling quite impressed. Maria is feeling quite stressed. Maria is feeling quite depressed.

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Why is she feeling happy right now?

She is happy because she enjoys her work. She is happy because she doesn't enjoy her work. She is happy because she enjoys her hobbies. She is happy because she enjoys her commute.

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Speaking

The speaking section of this ESL test will evaluate your ability to communicate in English through simple conversations and responses to everyday questions.

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Speak clearly and share your thoughts.

Talk about what you are doing today. Take time to think before you answer. Try to speak for 30 seconds.

What are you doing today?
What time are you starting your activities today?
How are you feeling?
Are you meeting anyone later today?

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0 Points: Many pauses, unclear pronunciation,
basic vocabulary, and short answers. 1 Point: Clear speech with some pauses, good vocabulary, and mostly accurate answers. 2 Points: Fluent speech, clear pronunciation, wide vocabulary, and detailed answers.

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Talk about the weather today. Take time to think before you answer. Try to speak for 30 seconds.

What is the weather like today?
Are you enjoying the weather today?
What are you doing because of the weather (e.g. wearing a coat)?

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0 Points: Many pauses, unclear pronunciation,
basic vocabulary, and short answers. 1 Point: Clear speech with some pauses, good vocabulary, and mostly accurate answers. 2 Points: Fluent speech, clear pronunciation, wide vocabulary, and detailed answers.

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Talk about your family or friends. Take time to think before you answer. Try to speak for 30 seconds.

What is your best friend doing now?
Where is a family member doing now?
Is anyone in your family working or studying today?

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0 Points: Many pauses, unclear pronunciation,
basic vocabulary, and short answers. 1 Point: Clear speech with some pauses, good vocabulary, and mostly accurate answers. 2 Points: Fluent speech, clear pronunciation, wide vocabulary, and detailed answers.

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Use the questions below to talk about the picture. Take time to think before you answer. Try to speak for 30 seconds.

What is happening in the picture?
What do you think they are talking about?
How do you think they are feeling?

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0 Points: Many pauses, unclear pronunciation,
basic vocabulary, and short answers. 1 Point: Clear speech with some pauses, good vocabulary, and mostly accurate answers. 2 Points: Fluent speech, clear pronunciation, wide vocabulary, and detailed answers.

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Use the questions below to talk about the picture. Take time to think before you answer. Try to speak for 30 seconds.

What is happening in the picture?
Why do you think they are upset?
How do you think they are feeling?

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0 Points: Many pauses, unclear pronunciation,
basic vocabulary, and short answers. 1 Point: Clear speech with some pauses, good vocabulary, and mostly accurate answers. 2 Points: Fluent speech, clear pronunciation, wide vocabulary, and detailed answers.

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Use the questions below to talk about the picture. Take time to think before you answer. Try to speak for 30 seconds.

What is happening in the picture?
Where do you think he is going?
How do you think he is feeling?

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0 Points: Many pauses, unclear pronunciation,
basic vocabulary, and short answers. 1 Point: Clear speech with some pauses, good vocabulary, and mostly accurate answers. 2 Points: Fluent speech, clear pronunciation, wide vocabulary, and detailed answers.

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