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Master the Pre-Employment English Proficiency Test

Sharpen Your English Skills for Employment Success

Difficulty: Moderate
Questions: 20
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Ready to ace your pre-employment English proficiency test? Joanna Weib invites job seekers and educators to explore this dynamic quiz, designed to sharpen grammar and vocabulary skills essential for workplace success. This practice test is fully customizable - add or modify questions in our editor to suit your needs. Enhance your preparation with resources like English Proficiency Practice Quiz or improve grammar foundations at the English Grammar Proficiency Quiz. Don't forget to explore more quizzes for comprehensive test readiness.

Each employee ____ responsible for submitting the report on time.
are
be
is
were
Subject "Each employee" is singular, so it requires the singular verb "is." The other options do not agree in number.
What does the word "deadline" most likely mean in a workplace context?
A suggested timeline for optional tasks
The date by which a task must be completed
A meeting scheduled with a client
The initial draft of a report
In professional settings, "deadline" refers to the date by which a task must be finished. The other options describe unrelated concepts.
Which greeting is most appropriate to start a formal email to a client?
Dear Mr. Smith,
Yo Smith,
Hi John,
Hope you are well,
"Dear Mr. Smith," is the standard formal greeting in business emails. The other options are too informal or colloquial.
Which punctuation correctly ends this sentence in a business email: "Please let me know if you have any questions__"
,
:
?
.
This is a direct statement, so it requires a period at the end. Other punctuation marks would change the meaning or be incorrect.
A memo states: "As of June 1, the new dress code policy will be enforced. Casual Fridays are no longer permitted." When does the new policy begin?
July 1
Immediately
June 1
Next Monday
The phrase "As of June 1" clearly indicates that the enforcement date is June 1. The other dates do not match the memo.
What is the main purpose of this email: "I am writing to confirm our meeting next Tuesday at 2 PM in conference room B. Please let me know if you need to reschedule."
Apply for leave
Schedule training
Confirm a meeting time
Request information
The sender explicitly states they are writing to confirm a meeting. The other choices do not reflect the content of the email.
The sentence "I would appreciate it if you could send the report by the end of the day." best conveys which tone?
Polite request
Casual
Urgent
Demanding
The phrasing "I would appreciate it if…" softens the request and makes it polite. It is neither demanding nor overly urgent.
Which sentence correctly uses the passive voice?
The report approved by the manager.
The report was approved by the manager.
The manager was approving the report.
The manager approved the report.
Option B places focus on the report and uses the passive construction correctly. The others are either active voice or grammatically incorrect.
In the phrase "Let's touch base next week to discuss progress," what does "touch base" mean?
Gather supplies
Set a baseball base
Contact briefly
Play baseball
In business idioms, "touch base" means to make a brief contact or check in. The other options are literal and unrelated.
From the statement "I noticed the Q3 figures are lower than expected," what can you infer about the speaker's attitude?
Indifference
Disappointment
Confusion
Satisfaction
Describing the figures as "lower than expected" conveys disappointment. It does not suggest satisfaction or indifference.
Which is the most concise rewrite of "Due to the fact that sales increased, we will hire more staff."?
Because sales increased, we will hire more staff.
Sales increased; therefore, we will want to hire more staff.
Since sales have increased, more staff will be hired.
Given the increase in sales, hiring more staff is our plan.
Option A replaces the wordy phrase with "Because" and retains the original meaning in a concise way. The others are longer or alter the structure.
Which sentence correctly uses "fewer"?
There was fewer applicants than last year.
There were fewer applicants than last year.
There were less applicants than last year.
There was less applicants than last year.
"Applicants" is countable, so it requires "fewer." The incorrect options misuse "less" or have subject-verb agreement errors.
In a meeting, James said: "I need the final draft by tomorrow morning so we can review it before the presentation." What is James's priority?
Completing the draft
Scheduling the presentation
Ignoring the presentation
Reviewing the draft
James explicitly states he needs the final draft by tomorrow morning, showing that completing the draft is his priority.
If you need to find a specific date in a lengthy report quickly, which reading strategy is most effective?
Detailed reading
Skimming
Paraphrasing
Scanning
Scanning involves looking for specific terms or details, like dates. Skimming is for general understanding and detailed reading is too time-consuming for pinpointing one item.
What does it mean if "the proposal was greenlit by the board"?
Postponed
Reviewed
Approved
Rejected
"Greenlit" is an idiom meaning officially approved or given permission to proceed. The other options do not match the idiomatic meaning.
Which sentence corrects the dangling modifier in "After reviewing the documents, the summary was written."?
After reviewing the documents, I wrote the summary.
The documents were reviewed by me, and the summary was written.
After reviewing the documents, the summary was written.
After the documents had been reviewed, the summary was written.
Option A assigns the action of reviewing to the correct subject "I," eliminating the dangling modifier. The others either preserve ambiguity or retain the modifier error.
You need to request a two-day extension politely. Which sentence is most appropriate?
Could we possibly extend the deadline by two days?
Deadline extension required.
Please give me two more days for the report.
I need a two-day extension.
Option C uses polite language ("Could we possibly") to frame the request courteously. The other options are too direct or informal.
What does the idiom "we're on the same page" mean in a team meeting?
In agreement about the situation
Reading the same document
Meeting at the same time
At the same cost
In workplace usage, "on the same page" means sharing understanding or agreement. The literal interpretations do not convey the intended idiomatic meaning.
Which sentence best summarizes the paragraph: "The marketing department increased its online campaigns by 20% in Q2, resulting in a 15% rise in engagement. The team plans to allocate more budget to social media ads in Q3."?
The marketing team plans more Q3 ads.
Social media ads are costly for Q3.
Increased Q2 campaigns led to higher engagement, so the team will boost Q3 social media budget.
Engagement rose by 15% in Q2.
Option B captures both the cause-and-effect of Q2 results and the plan for Q3. The others omit key details or misrepresent the paragraph.
Which sentence best expresses polite obligation in a business email?
You must submit the report by Monday.
You will submit the report by Monday.
You should submit the report by Monday.
You may submit the report by Monday.
"You should submit" conveys an expectation politely. "Must" is too forceful, "may" indicates permission, and "will" states a future action without obligation.
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Learning Outcomes

  1. Analyse essential grammar rules for professional writing
  2. Apply reading strategies to interpret workplace documents
  3. Identify key vocabulary and idioms used in job settings
  4. Demonstrate listening comprehension in workplace scenarios
  5. Master clear and concise business communication

Cheat Sheet

  1. Master Subject-Verb Agreement - Keep your sentences on point by matching your verbs and subjects in number - singular with singular, plural with plural - which helps your writing stay clear and precise. Mix it up by creating your own examples like "The squad excels" vs. "The squads excel" to solidify this rule. CliffsNotes study guide on Subject-Verb Agreement
  2. Utilize Active Voice for Clarity - Active voice boosts your writing's energy, making your ideas stand out by showing who's doing what. Instead of hiding the actor ("The cake was baked"), spotlight them ("Sarah baked the cake") and watch your sentences pop. Instructional Solutions on Active vs. Passive Voice
  3. Apply Proper Punctuation - Treat punctuation marks as traffic signals that control the flow of your sentences - commas pause, semicolons link related thoughts, and periods end the ride. Experiment with lists like "games, gadgets, and giggles" to see how commas keep items clear. Basic Grammar Rules by Become A Writer Today
  4. Understand Common Homophones - Tackle tricky word twins such as "their," "there," and "they're" to prevent embarrassing mix-ups in your essays or emails. A quick self-quiz - writing each in a sentence - can turn these homophones from foes into friends. Toxigon on Homophones and Grammar
  5. Use Parallel Structure in Lists - Keep your list items marching in formation by using the same grammatical patterns, like "jogging, swimming, and cycling," for a champion lineup. This symmetry makes your reading smooth and stylish, worthy of a gold medal. LearnWithEnglish Guide to Parallel Structure
  6. Recognize and Use Business Idioms - Spice up your professional writing by mastering idioms like "think outside the box" or "hit the ground running" to sound like a workplace pro. Try weaving one idiom into a sentence each day and watch your vocabulary score skyrocket. CliffsNotes on Common Business Idioms
  7. Develop Skimming and Scanning Techniques - Speed through articles by skimming for main ideas and scanning for key details - a superpower when you're buried in research. Use highlighters to mark essentials, train your eyes to jump over fluff, and conquer your reading list in record time. ReadingStrategies.com on Skimming & Scanning
  8. Enhance Listening Skills - Become an active listener by nodding, taking quick notes, and summarizing key points right after conversations or lectures. This practice not only solidifies your understanding but also shows respect and sharpens your memory for future discussions. Active Listening Techniques
  9. Practice Clear and Concise Writing - Ditch the fluff and keep your sentences lean - think "just the facts" while cutting unnecessary words that weigh you down. Challenge yourself: rewrite a paragraph using 20% fewer words without losing meaning. Guide to Concise Writing
  10. Understand Tone and Formality - Adjust your word choice and sentence style to match professional contexts - formal for reports, conversational for emails - so you always hit the right note. Conduct a quick tone check by reading your draft aloud; if it sounds awkward, tweak it until it feels just right. Tone & Formality Guide
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