ELTIS Everyday English Conversations Practice Test 10 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Your teacher says: 'You're on the right track.' What does this mean?
- You are on a running track.
- You are making good progress and going in the right direction. (Correct answer)
- You should go to the track field.
- You need to change your answer.
Correct answer: You are making good progress and going in the right direction.
'On the right track' is an expression meaning someone is making good progress or heading in the correct direction with their work or thinking. Teachers use this to encourage students who are approaching the correct answer or method. It is not about a physical track.
Question 2: Someone at school says: 'I got held up in traffic.' What does 'held up' mean?
- Someone robbed them.
- They were delayed. (Correct answer)
- They were lifted up.
- They held something up high.
Correct answer: They were delayed.
'Held up' in this context means delayed or stuck. When someone says they were 'held up in traffic,' they mean traffic caused them to be late. While 'held up' can mean robbed in other contexts, here it clearly refers to a delay caused by traffic congestion.
Question 3: A classmate says: 'I'm going to crash after school.' What does 'crash' mean here?
- Have a car accident.
- Rest or sleep because they are very tired. (Correct answer)
- Break something.
- Fall down.
Correct answer: Rest or sleep because they are very tired.
In casual English, 'crash' can mean to rest or sleep heavily, usually because someone is very tired. When a student says they're going to 'crash after school,' they plan to go home and sleep or rest. It does not mean an accident in this informal context.
Question 4: A friend asks: 'Do you mind if I sit here?' If you don't mind, the best response is:
- Yes, I mind.
- No, go ahead! (Correct answer)
- I don't know.
- Why do you want to sit here?
Correct answer: No, go ahead!
When someone asks 'Do you mind...?' a negative answer ('No') means you do NOT mind — it's okay. 'No, go ahead!' is welcoming and gives permission. This can be confusing for language learners because saying 'yes' would actually mean you DO mind and don't want them to sit there.
Question 5: Someone says: 'Let me sleep on it.' What does this expression mean?
- They want to sleep on a specific object.
- They need more time to think about it before deciding. (Correct answer)
- They are falling asleep.
- They will dream about the answer.
Correct answer: They need more time to think about it before deciding.
'Sleep on it' means to take more time before making a decision, usually overnight. The idea is that after resting and sleeping, a person can think more clearly about a choice. It is a common expression used when someone needs time to consider options carefully.
Question 6: Your friend says: 'You nailed it!' after your presentation. What does 'nailed it' mean?
- You used nails in your project.
- You did an excellent job. (Correct answer)
- You made a mistake.
- You hammered something.
Correct answer: You did an excellent job.
'Nailed it' is an informal expression meaning you did something perfectly or very well. When a friend says this after your presentation, they are complimenting your excellent performance. It has nothing to do with actual nails or hammering.
ELTIS Everyday English Conversations Practice Test 10
Your teacher says: 'You're on the right track.' What does this mean?