ETS Language Proficiency Tests

Question 1

Choose the correct sentence:

Accepted Answer

She has been working here for five years.

Answer

She has been working here since five years.

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She is working here since five years.

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She is working here for five years.

Question 2

What does the woman mean when she says, "I’ll pencil you in for 3 PM tomorrow"?

Accepted Answer

She will temporarily schedule the meeting at 3 PM tomorrow.

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She will finalize the meeting at 3 PM tomorrow.

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She will cancel the meeting scheduled for 3 PM tomorrow.

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She will confirm the meeting time later in the week.

Question 3

In the sentence, "The archaeologists uncovered a plethora of artifacts during the excavation," what does the word plethora most likely mean?

Accepted Answer

A large amount

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A small number

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An unknown quantity

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A rare item

Question 4

Complete the sentence:
"Although the deadline was extended, the team __________ submit the report by Friday."

Accepted Answer

must

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should

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has to

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might

Question 5

Which of the following sentences best connects these two ideas?

The company invested heavily in renewable energy.
It saw a significant reduction in operating costs.

Accepted Answer

As a result of the investment, operating costs decreased significantly.

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Renewable energy can sometimes be costly to implement.

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Operating costs are one of the main expenses for many companies.

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The company’s profits have also grown steadily.