ESOL Test Preparation 3

Question 1

Which reading strategy involves quickly scanning a passage to find a specific fact or date?

Accepted Answer

Scanning

Answer

Scanning means moving your eyes quickly over text to locate a specific piece of information without reading every word.

Question 2

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

Accepted Answer

To introduce the main idea of the paragraph

Answer

A topic sentence states the main idea of a paragraph and tells the reader what the paragraph will be about.

Question 3

Which word correctly completes this sentence: 'He is ____ the homework right now.'

Accepted Answer

doing

Answer

The present continuous tense requires 'is/am/are + verb-ing' to describe an action happening at this moment.

Question 4

On an ESOL writing test, what should your first draft focus on?

Accepted Answer

Getting your ideas down clearly

Answer

A first draft should capture your main ideas and structure; editing for mechanics comes in later revision stages.

Question 5

What does an 'inference' question on a reading test ask you to do?

Accepted Answer

Draw a conclusion that is suggested but not directly stated

Answer

Inference questions require you to use evidence and reasoning to understand what the author implies without stating directly.

(ESOL) English to Speakers of Other Languages Practice Test