B1 English Language Assessment
English language skills assessment covering vocabulary, grammar, word forms, spelling, and reading comprehension at B1 level
Questions
Directions: Select the option which best expresses the meaning of the underlined part of the sentence below.
Nobody likes whiners. I think people should take responsibility for their lives and if they are not happy with their lives, they should go for something new.
- A habitual liar
- A habitual flatterer
- A habitual offender
- A habitual complainer
Directions: Select the option which best expresses the meaning of the underlined part of the sentence below.
It is the dynamic leadership of Bill Gates that made Microsoft Corporation the world's largest software maker.
- Energetic and enthusiastic
- Brave and outgoing
- Forceful and commanding
- Cooperative and understanding
Directions: Select the option which best expresses the meaning of the underlined part of the sentence below.
The opposition disliked the callous attitude of the government towards the sufferings of the earthquake victims.
- Sympathetic
- Insensitive
- Highly sensitive
- Extremely soft
Which form of the word: "obligate" will fit in sentence (i) given below?
It is (i)that we finish our work by 4 pm.
You are under no (ii)__to accept our proposal.
The higher authorities were not only entitled, but also(iii)_____, to take appropriate measures
- obligate
- obligatory
- obligated
- obligation
Directions: Select the option which best expresses the meaning of the underlined part of the sentence below.
Deepak Jain comes from an opulent family. He lives in a palatial house and drives around in an Audi.
- Business
- Middle - class
- Poor
- Wealthy
Which form of the word: "obligate" will fit in the sentence (ii) given below?
It is (i)that we finish our work by 4 pm.
You are under no (ii)__to accept our proposal.
The higher authorities were not only entitled, but also(iii)_____, to take appropriate measures
- obligate
- obligatory
- obligated
- obligation
Directions: Choose the one word that can fill all the given blanks.
The real estate agent showed us a beautiful _________ on the hill top.
Efforts are being made by the coalition government to _________ the people who are looking for protection.
The last show of the famous musical 'The Little Mermaid' received a farewell by a full _________ in the theatre.
- club
- place
- home
- house
Which form of the word: "obligate" will fit in the sentence (iii) given below?
It is (i)that we finish our work by 4 pm.
You are under no (ii)__to accept our proposal.
The higher authorities were not only entitled, but also(iii)_____, to take appropriate measures
- obligate
- obligatory
- obligated
- obligation
Directions: Read the given passage and fill blank (iii).
Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
Islands are bodies or pieces of land that are completely ______(i)_____ by water, and are cut off from larger bodies of land that are attached to a continent and are called mainland. Islands have been homes to different cultures throughout our history. Separated from mainland, and relatively isolated, some islands of the oceans still carry the older cultures and _____(ii)____ of humans. Islands also preserve animals and plants, in rather _______(iii)______ conditions. In fact, it was through his visit to the Galapagos Islands, and through observing the animals there, that Charles Darwin came to _____(iv)_____ the theory of evolution of man.
- hardy
- different
- unchanged
- movable
Directions: Read the given passage and fill blank (ii).
Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
Islands are bodies or pieces of land that are completely ______(i)_____ by water, and are cut off from larger bodies of land that are attached to a continent and are called mainland. Islands have been homes to different cultures throughout our history. Separated from mainland, and relatively isolated, some islands of the oceans still carry the older cultures and _____(ii)____ of humans. Islands also preserve animals and plants, in rather _______(iii)______ conditions. In fact, it was through his visit to the Galapagos Islands, and through observing the animals there, that Charles Darwin came to _____(iv)_____ the theory of evolution of man.
- traditions
- remains
- lifestyles
- practices
Directions: Read the given passage and fill blank (i).
Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
Islands are bodies or pieces of land that are completely ______(i)_____ by water, and are cut off from larger bodies of land that are attached to a continent and are called mainland. Islands have been homes to different cultures throughout our history. Separated from mainland, and relatively isolated, some islands of the oceans still carry the older cultures and _____(ii)____ of humans. Islands also preserve animals and plants, in rather _______(iii)______ conditions. In fact, it was through his visit to the Galapagos Islands, and through observing the animals there, that Charles Darwin came to _____(iv)_____ the theory of evolution of man.
- submerged
- created
- surrounded
- hidden
Directions: Read the given passage and fill blank (iv).
Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
Islands are bodies or pieces of land that are completely ______(i)_____ by water, and are cut off from larger bodies of land that are attached to a continent and are called mainland. Islands have been homes to different cultures throughout our history. Separated from mainland, and relatively isolated, some islands of the oceans still carry the older cultures and _____(ii)____ of humans. Islands also preserve animals and plants, in rather _______(iii)______ conditions. In fact, it was through his visit to the Galapagos Islands, and through observing the animals there, that Charles Darwin came to _____(iv)_____ the theory of evolution of man.
- diagnose
- propose
- discard
- highlight
Which of the following is the correct spelling of 'pureifys'?
Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.
The Hydrosphere is an imaginary (1) sphere. However, its importance is not imaginary. The hydrosphere contains all the water that is above, below, or upon the surface of the earth. It also includes (2) the water inside plants and animals. The larger part of the earth's hydrosphere is salt water. The water cycle pureifys (3) the atmosphere and surface water by removing (4) pollutants. It (5) supplies usable water to living things on land. It does so by purifying the saltwater of the oceans and by turning (6) it into fresh water. All life thus depends upon an "active hydrosphere." That means an intact or undamaged hydrosphere with a running (7) water cycle. Since all living things use water inside their bodies, an active hydrosphere and life travel hand in hand (8).
- purefies
- purifyies
- purifies
- puriefies
Which of the following could replace 'hand in hand' as used in the passage?
Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.
The Hydrosphere is an imaginary (1) sphere. However, its importance is not imaginary. The hydrosphere contains all the water that is above, below, or upon the surface of the earth. It also includes (2) the water inside plants and animals. The larger part of the earth's hydrosphere is salt water. The water cycle pureifys (3) the atmosphere and surface water by removing (4) pollutants. It (5) supplies usable water to living things on land. It does so by purifying the saltwater of the oceans and by turning (6) it into fresh water. All life thus depends upon an "active hydrosphere." That means an intact or undamaged hydrosphere with a running (7) water cycle. Since all living things use water inside their bodies, an active hydrosphere and life travel hand in hand (8).
- stay with
- together
- as friends
- immovably
Which of the following could replace 'it' as used in the passage?
Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.
The Hydrosphere is an imaginary (1) sphere. However, its importance is not imaginary. The hydrosphere contains all the water that is above, below, or upon the surface of the earth. It also includes (2) the water inside plants and animals. The larger part of the earth's hydrosphere is salt water. The water cycle pureifys (3) the atmosphere and surface water by removing (4) pollutants. It (5) supplies usable water to living things on land. It does so by purifying the saltwater of the oceans and by turning (6) it into fresh water. All life thus depends upon an "active hydrosphere." That means an intact or undamaged hydrosphere with a running (7) water cycle. Since all living things use water inside their bodies, an active hydrosphere and life travel hand in hand (8).
- hydrosphere
- earth's environment
- water cycle
- running water
Which of the following could replace 'includes', as used in the passage?
Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.
The Hydrosphere is an imaginary (1) sphere. However, its importance is not imaginary. The hydrosphere contains all the water that is above, below, or upon the surface of the earth. It also includes (2) the water inside plants and animals. The larger part of the earth's hydrosphere is salt water. The water cycle pureifys (3) the atmosphere and surface water by removing (4) pollutants. It (5) supplies usable water to living things on land. It does so by purifying the saltwater of the oceans and by turning (6) it into fresh water. All life thus depends upon an "active hydrosphere." That means an intact or undamaged hydrosphere with a running (7) water cycle. Since all living things use water inside their bodies, an active hydrosphere and life travel hand in hand (8).
- supplies to
- maintains
- traps in
- consists of
Which of the following could replace 'removing' as used in the passage?
Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.
The Hydrosphere is an imaginary (1) sphere. However, its importance is not imaginary. The hydrosphere contains all the water that is above, below, or upon the surface of the earth. It also includes (2) the water inside plants and animals. The larger part of the earth's hydrosphere is salt water. The water cycle pureifys (3) the atmosphere and surface water by removing (4) pollutants. It (5) supplies usable water to living things on land. It does so by purifying the saltwater of the oceans and by turning (6) it into fresh water. All life thus depends upon an "active hydrosphere." That means an intact or undamaged hydrosphere with a running (7) water cycle. Since all living things use water inside their bodies, an active hydrosphere and life travel hand in hand (8).
- adding on to
- pushing out
- cutting away
- getting rid of
Which of the following could replace ‘imaginary’ as used in the passage?
Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.
The Hydrosphere is an imaginary (1) sphere. However, its importance is not imaginary. The hydrosphere contains all the water that is above, below, or upon the surface of the earth. It also includes (2) the water inside plants and animals. The larger part of the earth's hydrosphere is salt water. The water cycle pureifys (3) the atmosphere and surface water by removing (4) pollutants. It (5) supplies usable water to living things on land. It does so by purifying the saltwater of the oceans and by turning (6) it into fresh water. All life thus depends upon an "active hydrosphere." That means an intact or undamaged hydrosphere with a running (7) water cycle. Since all living things use water inside their bodies, an active hydrosphere and life travel hand in hand (8).
- fantastic
- hypothetical
- real
- unusual
Which of the following could replace 'turning' as used in the passage?
Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.
The Hydrosphere is an imaginary (1) sphere. However, its importance is not imaginary. The hydrosphere contains all the water that is above, below, or upon the surface of the earth. It also includes (2) the water inside plants and animals. The larger part of the earth's hydrosphere is salt water. The water cycle pureifys (3) the atmosphere and surface water by removing (4) pollutants. It (5) supplies usable water to living things on land. It does so by purifying the saltwater of the oceans and by turning (6) it into fresh water. All life thus depends upon an "active hydrosphere." That means an intact or undamaged hydrosphere with a running (7) water cycle. Since all living things use water inside their bodies, an active hydrosphere and life travel hand in hand (8).
- fixing
- converting
- rotating
- leading
Which of the following could replace 'running' as used in the passage?
Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.
The Hydrosphere is an imaginary (1) sphere. However, its importance is not imaginary. The hydrosphere contains all the water that is above, below, or upon the surface of the earth. It also includes (2) the water inside plants and animals. The larger part of the earth's hydrosphere is salt water. The water cycle pureifys (3) the atmosphere and surface water by removing (4) pollutants. It (5) supplies usable water to living things on land. It does so by purifying the saltwater of the oceans and by turning (6) it into fresh water. All life thus depends upon an "active hydrosphere." That means an intact or undamaged hydrosphere with a running (7) water cycle. Since all living things use water inside their bodies, an active hydrosphere and life travel hand in hand (8).
- racing
- functional
- successful
- static