Intermediate English Skills Assessment

Read the following passage and answer the question: What is the main idea of the text?

• The passage focuses on personal anecdotes and experiences.

• The main idea of the text is to summarize the key point or theme presented in the passage.

• The text provides a detailed analysis of historical events.

• The main idea is to entertain the reader with fictional stories.

Identify the correct verb form: She (go) to the store every Saturday.

• go

• goed

• goes

• going

Choose the correct word: The weather is (more/most) pleasant in spring.

• more

• moreer

• less

• least

What does the word 'elaborate' mean in this context?

• To summarize briefly.

• To explain in detail.

• To provide a vague overview.

• To confuse the reader.

Fill in the blank with the correct preposition: She is interested ___ learning new languages.

• at

• about

• for

• in

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

• Quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

• The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

• The quick brown fox jump over the lazy dog.

• The quick brown fox jumps over lazy dog.

Read the sentence: 'Despite the rain, we went for a walk.' What does 'despite' mean?

• 'Despite' means after the rain.

• 'Despite' means during the rain.

• 'Despite' means in spite of or regardless of.

• 'Despite' means because of.

Choose the correct synonym for 'happy':

• joyful

• sad

• bored

• angry

Identify the error in this sentence: He don't like to play soccer.

• He doesn't like to play soccer.

• He doesn't like soccer to play.

• He doesn't plays soccer.

• He don't plays soccer.

What is the antonym of 'difficult'?

• complex

• arduous

• easy

• challenging