Test anglais niveau B1 BBC Learning english

Which of these sentences containing adverbs is correct?

• I worked hardly

• He ran quickly

• I arrived lately at the meeting

Answer explanation

Well done! This sentence is correct. ‘Quickly’ is used correctly as an adverb

Which present perfect sentence is correct?

• We lived in the UK since 2010.

• We’ve lived in the UK for 10 years.

• We’ve lived in the UK since 10 years.

Answer explanation

Well done! Present perfect sentences use ‘for’ to show how long a certain action has continued from the past into the present.

Which sentence means the speaker finds the temperature uncomfortable?

• It's too hot today.

• It's very hot today.

• It's really hot today.

Answer explanation

Great job! This sentence uses ‘too’ correctly to say the heat is uncomfortable.

Complete this sentence: I love the autumn because…

• …the trees are too beautiful!

• …the trees are such beautiful!

• …the trees are so beautiful!

Answer explanation

Well done! Correct. Use so + adjective to mean ‘very’.

Which of these sentences is correct?

• Do we have coffee enough?

• Some students don’t sleep enough.

• Some students don’t sleep enough.

Answer explanation

That’s right! This sentence is OK. Use 'enough' after a verb to show you do what you need to.

Which word best fits in the space if you want to make a strong recommendation? We_________ visit Aunt Mary soon. We haven’t seen her in years!

• could

• must

• shouldn't

Answer explanation

Well done! ‘Must’ is used to give a strong recommendation.

Choose the correct form of the verb ‘have’ to complete the sentence: If I ________ enough money, I would buy a new car!

• have

• would have

• had

Answer explanation

Good job! Second conditional is used to talk about imaginary situations. The ‘if-clause’ is formed: if + subject + past simple

Which sentence means that something isn't necessary?

• You don’t have to get a taxi – the underground is really fast.

• You haven’t to get a taxi – the underground is really fast.

• You mustn’t get a taxi – the underground is really fast.

Answer explanation

Good job! ‘Don’t have to’ shows that something is not necessary. Use ‘don’t/doesn’t’ + ‘have to’ to form the negative.

Which sentence uses a preposition of place correctly?

• I saw Helen on the supermarket today.

• I saw Helen in the supermarket today.

• I saw Helen with the supermarket today.

Answer explanation

Well done! This sentence is correct. Use the prepositions ‘at’ or ‘in’ with buildings.

Which sentence uses ‘at’ correctly?

• We’re leaving at 3 o’clock.

• Let’s meet at tomorrow.

• My birthday’s at July.

Answer explanation

Great job! This sentence is OK. Use the preposition ‘at’ (or ‘by’/‘before’/’after’) with o’clock times.