ELTIS Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield ELTIS facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. During a lecture, the professor says, 'Let me illustrate this point with an example.' What should you expect next? → A specific case that clarifies the concept
2. A student reads: 'The cafeteria serves lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on weekdays only.' Which detail is specifically stated in this sentence? → Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on weekdays.
3. What does 'morning announcements' mean? → Information broadcast to the school at the start of the day.
4. A teacher instructs: 'Read the passage silently, underline the main idea, and circle unfamiliar vocabulary.' How many tasks? → Three
5. Someone at school says: 'I got held up in traffic.' What does 'held up' mean? → They were delayed.
6. A classmate says: 'I'll save you a seat.' What does this mean? → They will keep an empty seat for you so you can sit there later.
7. A text reads: 'The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14. Below 7 is acidic, above 7 is basic, and exactly 7 is neutral.' What pH is neutral? → 7
8. Which of the following words is spelled correctly? → necessary
9. Which option is the base verb form related to the noun 'decision'? → decide
10. When a reading question asks 'According to the passage,' you should: → Find the answer stated directly in the passage.
11. What does the prefix 'pre-' mean in the word 'preview'? → before
12. What is the main purpose of listening to the passage? → To understand the main idea
13. A friend asks: 'Do you mind if I sit here?' If you don't mind, the best response is: → No, go ahead!
14. Two students are talking in the hallway. One says: 'Hey, do you know where the library is?' What is the best response? → Sure, it's down the hall on the left.
15. Choose the correct form: 'I wish I _____ taller.' → were
16. How should you structure the body paragraphs in an essay? → Each paragraph should address a separate point that supports the thesis
17. A student hears: 'The assembly has been pushed back to 2:00 PM.' What does 'pushed back' mean? → Moved to a later time
18. A passage reads: 'Students must register by March 15 to receive the early discount.' A student who registers on March 20 will: → Not receive the early discount.
19. A teacher instructs: 'Work in pairs to discuss the question, then write an individual response.' How many parts does this instruction have? → Two
20. Which sentence uses the correct reflexive pronoun? → She made the cake by herself.
21. A science text explains: 'The water cycle includes evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.' Which directly leads to cloud formation? → Condensation
22. Choose the correct word: 'I need _____ more time to finish.' → a little
23. A classmate asks, 'Can I borrow your notes from yesterday?' What does 'borrow' mean in this context? → Use temporarily and then return
24. Your teacher says: 'You're on the right track.' What does this mean? → You are making good progress and going in the right direction.
25. A student says: 'I have butterflies in my stomach.' What does this mean? → They feel nervous or anxious about something.
26. Fill in the blank: 'He suggested _____ to the park.' → going
27. A passage states: 'Maria checked her watch repeatedly and tapped her foot as she waited outside the principal's office.' What can you infer about Maria? → She is nervous or impatient
28. What is 'spring break'? → A vacation period in the spring, usually lasting one week.
29. What does 'mitigate' mean in 'The government implemented policies to mitigate the effects of pollution'? → Make less severe
30. Someone says: 'Let me sleep on it.' What does this expression mean? → They need more time to think about it before deciding.