Intermediate Placement Test

He’s not good at geography. He_____ where Washington is.

• don’t know

• knows

• doesn’t know

Answer explanation

The sentence states he’s not good at geography, indicating a lack of knowledge. Therefore, the correct choice is 'doesn’t know' to complete the thought that he lacks awareness of Washington's location.

The course starts____ Monday.

• in

• on

• at

Answer explanation

The correct preposition is 'on' when referring to days of the week. Therefore, the sentence should read, 'The course starts on Monday.' 'In' and 'at' are not appropriate for this context.

I____ go to concerts. I hate loud music.

• often

• never

• sometimes

Answer explanation

The sentence states a dislike for loud music, which implies that the speaker does not attend concerts. Therefore, 'never' is the correct choice, as it accurately reflects the speaker's feelings about concerts.

Nick and Joe _______near the school.

• don’t live

• doesn’t live

• not live

Answer explanation

The correct choice is "don’t live" because it matches the plural subject "Nick and Joe". The phrase requires a plural verb form, making "don’t live" the appropriate option, while the others are incorrect.

At the present, the transit operator_______ in different cities around the country.

• worked

• working

• is working

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'is working' because it uses the present continuous tense, indicating an ongoing action. The sentence refers to the current activity of the transit operator in different cities.

I’m sorry, but I can’t go with you. I _________for my exam.

• study

• studying

• am studying

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'am studying' because it indicates an ongoing action in the present. The phrase 'I can’t go with you' suggests that the speaker is currently engaged in studying for the exam.

He’s very busy. He________ his dad fix the roof.

• is helping

• helped

• helps

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'is helping' because it indicates an ongoing action. The sentence suggests he is currently assisting his dad with the roof, which aligns with the present continuous tense.

Where are they? _____the movie theater, waiting for you!

• On

• In

• At

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'In' because we say someone is 'in' a movie theater when they are inside it. 'On' and 'At' do not convey the same meaning in this context.

He loves_____ jeans, a T-shirt and sneakers.

• wear

• wearing

• wears

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'wearing' because it fits the structure of the sentence, indicating an ongoing action. 'He loves wearing jeans, a T-shirt and sneakers' correctly conveys his preference for that outfit.

This is _______ computer I’ve ever bought.

• the more expensive

• most expensive

• the most expensive

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'the most expensive' because it indicates the highest degree of expense among all computers the speaker has purchased. 'Most expensive' lacks the definite article, and 'the more expensive' is grammatically incorrect in this context.