SIA11 Level Test Practice

The new theory is _______. All of the arguments are coherent and based on evidence.

• sound

• nonsense

• idle

• sophisticated

Answer explanation

When used as an adjective, 'sound' can mean coherent, evidence-based, reliable, valid. It is used to talk about theories, arguments, advice, judgement, science. It could also mean strong, not damaged, or in good condition.

I _______ the coach on Wednesday after the class. We’re having an individual session.

• am seeing

• will have seen

• will be seen

• will see

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'am seeing' because it indicates a planned action in the future. We can use the present continuous to talk about a short-term or long-term plan, such as having an appointment or meeting friends.

Noah: How much ________ are we allowed to take? Tanner: I’m not sure what the baggage regulations are.

• carry-on

• luggage

• suitcases

• bags

• table cloths

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'luggage' because 'How much' requires a non-countable noun. All other options are countable, and require 'How many'. Moreover, the correct term is 'carry-on bags'.

By the end of the month, you ______ this process 20 times.

• are doing

• will do

• will be doing

• will have done

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'will have done' because it indicates that the action will be completed before a specific point in the future (in this case, before the end of the month).

Mom: These bags are heavy. Daughter: Hold on! I _______ them for you.

• ‘ll carry

• ‘ll have carried

• ‘ll be opening

• ‘m opening

Answer explanation

The correct choice is '‘ll carry' because the daughter is offering to carry the heavy bags for her mom in the future. The future with 'will' is usually used for future actions like offerings, promises, or instant decisions.

When I was a teenager, I ______ to Green Day for hours and hours.

• would listen

• should listen

• could have listened

• was listening

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'would listen' because it indicates a habitual action in the past. Just like 'used to', this modal can be used to talk about things we used to do in the past. It is the past form of 'will'.

By this time next Thursday, we _______ our thesis presentation. I’m so anxious that I dream about it!

• will deliver

• are delivering

• will be delivering

• will have delivered

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'will be delivering' because it indicates a future action that will be in progress at a specific time in the future. In this case, 'by this time' gives us the clue that the action will be in progress on that specific date.

I’m a little _______. I am going to _______ on the couch for a bit.

• drowsy / lie

• asleep / lay

• awake / rest

• tiring / nap

Answer explanation

First, the correct choice is 'drowsy' because it indicates feeling sleepy, while 'asleep' indicates you are already sleeping, and 'awake' is the opposite. The form 'tired' would be more appropriate. Then, although 'rest' and 'nap' could be correct, 'lie' is the correct verb to use when resting or reclining somewhere, because 'lay' means to place or put something somewhere.

Josh: Look at this photo of us playing with Lucky. I _______ him the ball and play catch for hours!

• will throw

• will have thrown

• should throw

• would throw

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'would throw' because it indicates a habitual action in the past. Just like 'used to', this modal can be used to talk about things we used to do in the past. It is the past form of 'will'.

Adding soy sauce truly ______ the flavor of the dish. Thank you so much for the tip!

• enhanced

• made better

• upgraded

• updated

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'enhanced' because it means to improve or intensify something, such as the taste or flavor, a photo, the quality, or an experience. The verb 'upgrade' means to make something current (the latest version), while 'upgrade' means to improve in a technical way. For 'make better' to be correct, it must be separated (Adding soy sauce truly made the flavor better).