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English proficiency diagnostic

A 40-question multiple-choice diagnostic from elementary to advanced, plus spoken prompts for oral evaluation.

A 40-question multiple-choice diagnostic that moves from elementary (A1/A2) to advanced (C1/C2) concepts — plus spoken prompts for fluency, vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.

Part 1: Foundational Grammar & Tenses (A1–B1)

Focus: Basic verb forms, subject-verb agreement, and time markers.

  • 1. Every Monday, my supervisor ________ a team meeting to discuss our weekly goals.

  • 2. While I ________ to my client on the phone, the power suddenly went out.

  • 3. We ________ three major projects for this client since last January.

  • 4. I moved to New York in 2018. Before that, I ________ in Chicago for five years.

  • 5. The marketing team ________ ready to present the new campaign tomorrow morning.

  • 6. Could you tell me where ________?

  • 7. This smartphone is ________ superior to the older model we reviewed yesterday.

  • 8. We need to finish this report ________ Friday at the absolute latest.

  • 9. The consultant ________ we hired last month has already saved us thousands of dollars.

  • 10. You ________ submit the draft today; the deadline has been extended to next week.

Part 2: Advanced Grammar & Syntactic Variety (B2–C1)

Focus: Conditionals, passive voice, modal deduction, gerunds, and advanced structures.

  • 11. If we had invested in that software last year, we ________ so much manual labor now.

  • 12. The new policy guidelines ________ to all staff members by the end of this afternoon.

  • 13. The manager denied ________ any knowledge of the security breach prior to the audit.

  • 14. He didn't answer his phone. He ________ in a client meeting.

  • 15. Rarely ________ such an enthusiastic response to a product launch.

  • 16. I would rather we ________ the contract renegotiation until our lawyer arrives.

  • 17. Having ________ the training module, she was immediately assigned to the core team.

  • 18. The company's profits have dropped significantly, ________ has caused some panic among shareholders.

  • 19. I wish I ________ to my mentor's advice before signing that deal.

  • 20. The executive board is committed to ________ our carbon footprint over the next decade.

Part 3: Spoken English, Phrasal Verbs & Collocations (B2–C2)

Focus: Natural idioms, phrasal verbs, particles, and conversational discourse markers.

  • 21. The project was proving too costly, so we decided to ________.

  • 22. I'm afraid I can't attend. I am completely ________ with work today.

  • 23. We need to ________ a creative solution to bypass this technical bottleneck.

  • 24. His explanation didn't really ________; there are too many inconsistencies in his story.

  • 25. You've been working on this slide deck for six hours. Why don't you ________?

  • 26. She is highly qualified ________ managing international cross-functional teams.

  • 27. I don't think we should change our strategy now, ________?

  • 28. To be perfectly ________, I don't think this budget is realistic.

  • 29. He finally managed to ________ the courage to pitch his idea to the venture capitalists.

  • 30. Could you please ________ me updated on any changes made to the schedule?

Part 4: Common Error Detection & Corrections

Focus: Choose the grammatically correct and natural sentence.

  • 31. Which sentence correctly fixes: "I have been living in this city since five years."?

  • 32. Which sentence correctly fixes: "He explained me how the software works."?

  • 33. Which sentence correctly fixes: "I look forward to meet you at the networking event next week."?

  • 34. Which sentence correctly fixes: "If I will see him tomorrow, I will give him your business card."?

  • 35. Which sentence correctly fixes: "She has less problems with her new manager than her old one."?

  • 36. Which sentence correctly fixes: "Although it was raining, but we decided to host the corporate lunch outdoors."?

  • 37. Which sentence correctly fixes: "I am having a lot of experience in project management."?

  • 38. Which sentence correctly fixes: "The client suggested to postpone the meeting until Thursday."?

  • 39. Which sentence correctly fixes: "I am working as a consultant since I graduated."?

  • 40. Which sentence correctly fixes: "There are many informations available on the company portal."?

Part 5: Diagnostic Spoken Prompts

Answer these verbally. Record and grade Fluency, Vocabulary, Grammar, and Pronunciation.

  • Prompt 1 · A2/B1 · Routine & Familiar

    Describe your current job or field of study. What do you enjoy most about your day-to-day routine?

    Look for: Simple present tense, basic work-related vocabulary, smooth transitions.

  • Prompt 2 · B1/B2 · Narrative & Past

    Tell me about a major challenge you faced during a project or at work, and how you managed to resolve it.

    Look for: Shift from past simple to past continuous/perfect, logical narrative progression, problem-solving vocabulary.

  • Prompt 3 · B2/C1 · Hypothetical & Speculative

    If you were given an unlimited budget to start any business or project of your choice, what would you do and why?

    Look for: Correct use of the second conditional, persuasive speaking, creative vocabulary.

  • Prompt 4 · C1/C2 · Abstract Analysis & Argument

    Some people argue that rapid technological advancements are making traditional career paths obsolete. To what extent do you agree with this view?

    Look for: Complex sentence structures, advanced discourse markers, abstract vocabulary, formal phrasing.