ECL Practice Test 1

The phrase 'not only ... but also' means two things are true together. So Mr. Swint is intelligent and wealthy at the same time. Choice (a) says both things clearly, so it is correct.

'Spoils me' means she treats me very well and gives me comfort. It does not mean fighting or ignoring. So she makes his life easy and comfortable.

'Blamed' means people say it is his fault. They think he caused the accident. So he is accused of causing it.

'Attracted to' means he likes something or feels interested in it. The most logical reason is that he likes how sports cars look. The other answers do not match this idea.

'Consideration' means thinking carefully about something. The speaker is asking: will you think about my idea? Only (b) shows that you will think about it.

'Accustomed to' means they are used to doing something regularly. So the children normally share their lunches. (a) gives the same meaning.

'Should have' is used for something that was the right thing to do in the past, but did not happen. So Steve was supposed to save money, but he didn't. That is why (a) is correct.

The question asks if boys go to the school. The correct answer says no, only females go there. So boys do not attend.

The question is about ingredients for a sandwich. Mustard, cheese, and mayonnaise are normal sandwich toppings. The other choices include foods that do not fit a sandwich.

'If I were you' is used to give advice. The speaker is saying it is better to listen to the chief. So (b) shows the same meaning.

'Lacks' means does not have something. So he does not have enough money to buy a car. That is why (c) is correct.

"could have" means it was possible in the past, but it did not happen. So Sally had the chance, but she did not go. That matches (a).

"drop you off" means to take someone somewhere and leave them there. So he will take you and leave you at the BX. That is (b).

"eager" means very excited and ready to do something. So he really wants to join and is happy about it. That is (b).

"I wish I had..." means he is sorry about something in the past. He is saying he wishes he went to college instead. So in reality, he got married. That is (b).

"handed in" means to give something to a teacher or authority. So they gave their homework to the teacher. That is (b).

"in a rush" means in a hurry. So he is always moving quickly and does not have time. That matches (c).

Chips are usually sold in bags. So asking for "two more bags" makes sense. That is why (c) is correct.

"regret" means you feel sorry about something. So he feels bad that he quit the class. That is (b).

"sufficient" means enough. So they have enough information to finish the report. That is (a).

"account for" means explain the reason. The question asks: why was attendance low? Option (c) gives a clear reason: people are sick.

"preventable" means something can be stopped before it happens. So accidents can be avoided. That matches (c).

"as well as" means also / in addition. So the mission needed knowledge and skill together. That is exactly (b).

A promotion is usually given for hard work. "earned it" means you got it because you worked for it. So (c) is correct.

The question asks for a number. "Around 2,000" means approximately 2,000, which is a correct answer. The other options are not correct ways to answer.

"marriage ended" means they are no longer married. That happens when people divorce. So (c) is correct.

"large quantity" means a lot of something. "A great deal of oil" means the same thing. So (a) matches the sentence.

"authorized" means gave permission. So CPT Ryan allowed LT Smith to take leave. That is (c).

"get upset easily" means get angry quickly. "Tolerant" means calm and patient. So he does not get upset easily -> (a).

"put off" means delay or postpone. Because it is raining, they should play later. So (b) is correct.

"ought to be eliminated" means should be removed. So the books should be taken out of the course. That is the same as "get rid of them."

"takes after" means looks like or is similar to someone in the family. So Cheryl is like her father in looks or behavior.

"recent" means new or not old. So you need a current photo, not an old one.

"drained" means removed all the liquid. So the fuel tank became empty.

"return" means give something back. "dropped it off" means you gave it back to him.

"spread the news" means tell people. So you should inform others about the meeting.

"insists" means strongly wants something to happen. So he really wants all officers to attend.

"more rapidly" means faster. So John speaks faster than the others.

If something can be bent easily, it is flexible. It is not hard or stiff.

"seal" means close something tightly. So the correct answer is that it is tightly closed.

"request an extension" means ask for more time. So if you requested it, you are saying you need more time.

"prohibited" means not allowed. So smoking is not allowed in that place.

The question asks if the car was expensive. "reasonable cost" means not expensive. So the answer is that it was not expensive.

"veteran" means someone who was in the Army before. So he is not in the Army now, but he was before.

"hesitated" means he stopped for a short time. So he paused before going into the room.

"make a bet" means you choose a team and hope it wins. So he hopes his team will win.

The question asks about a cooking method. "fry" is a way to cook food, so it is correct.

A shovel is used to move snow. The other tools are not used for snow.

"fainted" means he lost consciousness. This happened because the heat was very strong.

"critical injuries" means very serious injuries. It does not always mean death, but very serious harm.

"own land" means you have land or property. "properties" means pieces of land or houses. So (a) matches the question.

"population" means number of people. 120,000 is a number of people, so it is correct.

"rely on" means trust someone. "dependable" means you can trust them. So (a) is correct.

To get a job, you need qualifications. She did not have what was needed, so she didn't get the job.

"promoted" means she got a better job or position. When someone is promoted, you congratulate them.

"define" means explain the meaning of a word. So if you don't know it, you can't define it.

"rapid" means fast. So "very quick" has the same meaning.

An athlete is someone who plays sports. So loving sports means she is an athlete.

"describe" means talk about how someone looks. Option (a) gives clear details about her appearance.

If they arrived on time, they did not miss the plane. So (b) answers the question correctly.

"compulsory" means something you must do. "have got to observe the rules" means they must follow the rules. So (b) is correct.

A serious person does not laugh much. "rarely laughs" shows he is serious.

"antique" means old and valuable. So liking old things matches the meaning.

The question asks about time. "One or two hours" is a clear time answer.

"performing" means acting or being in a show. "In the play" means she is performing.

A coach helps and encourages the team. "motivate" means to push and support them to do better.

"news" looks plural, but it is always singular in English. So we use "is," not "are."

"right now" means at this moment. We use present continuous: "are + verb + ing."

"every afternoon" shows a habit. With "I," we use the base form: "like."

"At this moment" means now. So we use present continuous: "is examining."

"by the time" (future) means something will finish before that time. We use future perfect: "will have taken."

"a long time ago" = past. So we use past simple: "graduated."

"since" means from past until now. We use present perfect: "have been."

"have never visited" is the correct present perfect form. It means you did not go there before now.

"while I was driving" = past continuous. So the second action should also be continuous: "was thinking."

One action happened before another in the past. So we use past perfect: 'had already burned down.'

'Last night' shows past time. So we must use past simple -> 'rained.'

'Eight o'clock' usually refers to a show or event time. 'Performance' means a show, so it fits the sentence.

'Physics' is singular (one subject). So we use 'keeps,' not 'keep.'

'If I were you' is used to give advice. We use 'would + verb' -> 'would study.'

He finished all training, so he is ready to work. 'Qualified' means he is trained and ready.

This is about a past situation that did not happen. We use 'could have + past participle' -> 'could have taken.'

'If I were you / if I were...' -> unreal situation. We use 'were' for all subjects in this case.

When we describe something, we use: number + singular noun. So: 'six-page letter' (not 'pages').

'Contribute' means give or help with something. So you give your time or money to help others.

This is a past question. We use: 'did + subject + base verb' -> 'did you get up.'

Past question -> 'did + subject + base verb.' So: 'did you buy' (not 'bought').

This is a question about the future. We use 'are you + verb + ing' for planned future. So: 'When are you graduating?'

'Japan' is singular. So we use 'makes,' not 'make.'

The first idea and second idea are opposite. He hates shopping, but he still went. 'Nevertheless' shows contrast.

This is a past action. So we use past simple: 'destroyed.'

This is future passive. We use: 'will be + past participle' -> 'will be given.'

'Is able to' = 'can.' Both mean he has the ability.

'Ought to' means it is a good idea. This is the same as 'should.'

'Developed' means created something new. So he created a new treatment.

'Each' is singular. So we use 'has,' not 'have.'

'Must' means it is necessary. With 'she,' we use 'has to.'

'Have a difficult time' + verb + ing. 'Adjusting to' means getting used to something.

'Avoid' is followed by verb + ing. So: 'avoid going.'

'Since' is used with a starting point in time. 1990 is a point in time, so we use 'since.'