ELTIS Study Guide 2026

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📋 ELTIS Exam Format at a Glance

50
Questions
80 min
Time Limit
70%
Passing Score

📚 ELTIS Topics to Study (75)

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✍️ Sample ELTIS Questions & Answers

1. In a history lecture, the professor says, 'In summary, the Industrial Revolution transformed society in four key ways.' What part of the lecture is this?
The conclusion or review

'In summary' signals the conclusion or review portion of a lecture where main points are restated.

2. What does 'class participation' mean?
Actively engaging in class discussions, activities, and answering questions.

Class participation refers to a student's active involvement in class through answering questions, contributing to discussions, asking questions, and engaging in activities. Many American teachers include participation as part of the grade. International students are encouraged to participate even if they feel unsure about their English.

3. A teacher says: 'Open your textbooks to chapter 5, page 87. Read the first two paragraphs silently. When you finish, raise your hand.' After reading, what should you do?
Raise your hand.

The teacher gives three sequential instructions: open to page 87, read two paragraphs silently, and raise your hand when finished. The action to take after completing the reading is to raise your hand. This signals to the teacher that you are ready to move on.

4. What is a 'backpack' used for in school?
Carrying books, supplies, and personal items to and from school.

A backpack is a bag worn on the back that students use to carry their textbooks, notebooks, supplies, lunch, and personal items to and from school. It is one of the most essential school items for American students. Many schools have rules about backpack size and where they can be stored during class.

5. The teacher says, 'Please take out your syllabus.' What is a syllabus?
A document outlining the course plan, assignments, and expectations

A syllabus is a document provided by a teacher at the beginning of a course that outlines topics, assignments, grading policies, and class expectations.

6. What does 'implications' mean in 'The implications of this discovery are far-reaching'?
Possible effects or consequences

Implications are the possible effects or consequences that something may have in the future.

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