English Practice Set 1996

10 English questions in 8 minutes (+1 per correct, −0.25 per wrong). Free, no account needed. Everyone who opens this set gets the same 10 questions, so the percentile at the end is a real comparison.

Pick an answer for each question below, then press Submit. The 8-minute timer starts when you choose your first answer. Tap a chosen option again to clear it. Solutions and your percentile unlock after you submit.

  1. Q1 · English · Cloze Test
    Choose the pair of words that correctly fills both blanks: "These adaptive reuse projects are often funded by _____ former patrons rather than the state. ... These _____ reuse projects are often funded by nostalgic former patrons rather than the state."
  2. Q2 · English · Fill in the Blanks
    He said that he had not ____a more enjoyable movie.
  3. Q3 · English · English Language
    Select the correctly spelt word.
  4. Q4 · English · English Language
    Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb. If I ________ enough time, I would learn to swim.
  5. Q5 · English · Fill in the Blanks
    Choose the option that best completes the sentence: Despite repeated warnings, the company continued its _____ practices.
  6. Q6 · English · Cloze Test
    Choose the pair of words that correctly fills both blanks: "Small towns with well-maintained training facilities often produce _____ numbers of athletes. ... This narrow focus, however, overlooks a much larger story about _____ sport."
  7. Q7 · English · English Language
    Fill in the blank with the correct article, if any. She was admitted to ______ hospital nearest to her house.
  8. Q8 · English · English Language
    Fill in the blank with the appropriate phrasal verb. The officers refused to ______ to the threats of the smugglers.
  9. Q9 · English · Fill in the Blanks
    Choose the most suitable option to fill in the blank. Military kids are often disciplined and______.
  10. Q10 · English · English Language
    Select the incorrectly spelt word in the sentence: "The enviroment ministry announced new guidelines for industrial waste management."
08:000/10 answered+1.00 correct · −0.25 wrong