iTEP Au Pair 2

Question 1

Choose the sentence that uses the correct verb tense: The family ______ to Paris next summer if they save enough money.

Accepted Answer

will travel

Answer

'Will travel' is the correct future simple tense to describe a planned future conditional event.

Question 2

An au pair is describing her duties. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Accepted Answer

I take care of the children every morning.

Answer

'I take care' uses the correct first-person present simple form without adding -s, which is only added for third-person singular subjects.

Question 3

Read the passage: 'The children were exhausted after their long journey, so they fell asleep immediately.' What does 'exhausted' mean in this context?

Accepted Answer

Extremely tired

Answer

'Exhausted' means extremely tired, which explains why the children fell asleep immediately after their journey.

Question 4

Which word correctly completes the sentence? 'The au pair was responsible ______ preparing the children's meals each evening.'

Accepted Answer

for

Answer

The adjective 'responsible' collocates with the preposition 'for' when describing duties or obligations.

Question 5

An au pair writes: 'I have been living with the host family since six months.' What is the error?

Accepted Answer

'since' should be 'for'

Answer

'Since' is used with a specific point in time, while 'for' is used with a duration of time such as 'six months'.

iTEP - International Test of English Proficiency Practice Test

iTEP - International Test of English Proficiency Practice Test

iTEP Au Pair 2