OOPT Exam — Questions and Answers

Question 1: A recorded message says: 'Press one for billing, press two for technical support, press three to speak to a supervisor, and press four to repeat these options.' A customer with a payment issue should press which number?

2
4
1 (Correct answer)
3

Correct answer: 1

Billing issues correspond to option one according to the recorded message.

Question 2: This coffee is _______ hot to drink.

too (Correct answer)
so
very
enough

Correct answer: too

'Too + adjective + to-infinitive' means the degree is excessive and prevents an action. 'Too hot to drink' = it cannot be drunk because it is so hot. 'Enough' follows an adjective ('hot enough') but means sufficiently, not excessively. 'Very' and 'so' do not connect to 'to drink' without additional structure.

Question 3: Choose the correct conjunction: '___ he was tired, he continued working.'

So
Because
Although (Correct answer)
And

Correct answer: Although

'Although' introduces a concession, showing contrast between being tired and continuing to work.

Question 4: Which of the following correctly completes the sentence? 'By the time she finished medical school, she had developed _____ understanding of rare autoimmune conditions that impressed even senior consultants.'

so thorough an
such a thorough (Correct answer)
such thorough
a such thorough

Correct answer: such a thorough

'Such a thorough' is correct. The standard order with 'such' is: such + a/an + adjective + noun. 'So thorough an' is grammatically valid but is a formal/literary construction less common in standard usage, and in this context 'such a thorough' is the expected correct answer. 'A such thorough' violates word order rules, and 'such thorough' omits the article required before a singular countable noun.

Question 5: Which sentence uses 'get over' correctly?

It took her months to get over the breakup.
She finally got over her fear of flying.
He got over the fence easily.
All of the above are correct. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: All of the above are correct.

'Get over' can mean to recover from something or to physically cross an obstacle.

Question 6: The prefix 'mis-' in the word 'misunderstand' adds what meaning?

again
before
wrongly or badly (Correct answer)
too much

Correct answer: wrongly or badly

The prefix 'mis-' means wrongly or badly, so 'misunderstand' means to understand incorrectly.

Question 7: Listen to a conversation between two people. Man: 'I can't believe how much work we have to do before the product launch next week. The marketing presentation isn't finished, and we still need to finalize the press release.' Woman: 'I know, it's a lot. I've been working on the presentation slides all morning. How about we divide the tasks? I'll finish the slides, and you can focus on writing the press release.' Man: 'That sounds like a good plan. Let's check in with each other this afternoon to see how we're progressing.' What is the main purpose of their conversation?

To schedule a meeting for the afternoon
To discuss the product launch date
To organize a plan to complete their tasks (Correct answer)
To complain about their workload

Correct answer: To organize a plan to complete their tasks

The speakers acknowledge their heavy workload but immediately move on to creating a strategy to manage it. The woman suggests dividing the tasks, and the man agrees to the plan, making the organization of their work the central point of the conversation.

Question 8: Choose the correct modal: 'You ___ wear a seatbelt — it's the law.'

could
might
would
must (Correct answer)

Correct answer: must

'Must' expresses a strong obligation or legal requirement.

Question 9: Which sentence shows a second conditional used for advice?

If I had been you, I would have apologized.
If I were you, I will apologize immediately.
If I were you, I would apologize immediately. (Correct answer)
If I am you, I will apologize immediately.

Correct answer: If I were you, I would apologize immediately.

'If I were you, I would...' is a standard second conditional pattern used to give advice.

Question 10: A speaker mentions: 'The survey had 2,450 respondents in total — 1,200 women, 1,150 men, and 100 who preferred not to specify their gender.' How many men took part?

1,200
2,450
100
1,150 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 1,150

1,150 men took part. 1,200 is the number of women, and 2,450 is the total.

Question 11: Which phrasal verb means 'to tolerate or endure something unpleasant'?

put up with (Correct answer)
put off
put down
put out

Correct answer: put up with

'Put up with' means to accept or tolerate something difficult without complaining.

Question 12: Complete: 'The manager ___ the new intern to the rest of the team.' (introduced formally)

brought in (Correct answer)
brought up
brought off
brought about

Correct answer: brought in

'Brought in' means introduced or presented someone new to a group.

Question 13: You hear: 'The flight departs at 14:45, not 14:15 as shown on the board. Passengers should be at Gate 7 by 14:20.' When should passengers be at the gate?

14:30
14:20 (Correct answer)
14:45
14:15

Correct answer: 14:20

Passengers should be at Gate 7 by 14:20. The departure time (14:45) and the board time (14:15) are separate details.

Question 14: At this time tomorrow, I ______ on a beach in the Caribbean.

relaxed
will relax
will be relaxing (Correct answer)
am relaxing

Correct answer: will be relaxing

The future continuous tense ('will be relaxing') is used to describe an ongoing action at a specific point in the future. 'At this time tomorrow' is a specific future time.

Question 15: Listen to a university announcement about a change to a lecture schedule. The speaker says: 'Attention students in the Introduction to Psychology course. This morning's 10:00 AM lecture, originally scheduled for Lecture Theatre 4B, has been moved due to a technical issue with the projector. The lecture will now take place at 11:00 AM in Seminar Room 3C on the third floor. We apologize for any inconvenience.' Where will the lecture now take place?

In Seminar Room 4B
In Lecture Theatre 4B
In Seminar Room 3C (Correct answer)
In Lecture Theatre 3C

Correct answer: In Seminar Room 3C

The correct answer is 'In Seminar Room 3C'. The announcement explicitly states that the original location was Lecture Theatre 4B, but the new location is Seminar Room 3C.

Question 16: Listen to a weather forecast on the radio. The forecaster says: 'Good morning. Looking at the weather for today, the morning will be mostly cloudy with a small chance of rain. However, the clouds will clear, leading to some lovely sunny spells this afternoon, with temperatures expected to reach a high of 18 degrees Celsius. Later in the evening, skies will be clear, but it will feel much colder as the temperature drops to around 9 degrees.' What is the highest temperature expected during the afternoon?

It is not mentioned
18 degrees (Correct answer)
A small chance of rain
9 degrees

Correct answer: 18 degrees

The correct answer is '18 degrees'. The forecaster explicitly states that during the sunny spells in the afternoon, temperatures are 'expected to reach a high of 18 degrees Celsius'. 9 degrees is the evening temperature.

Question 17: Choose the word that best completes this sentence: 'The new policy will _____ effect from January 1st.'

make
take (Correct answer)
bring
come

Correct answer: take

'Take effect' is the correct collocation meaning to become operative.

Question 18: Which sentence uses an embedded question with correct word order?

Can you tell me where the station does?
Can you tell me where does the station is?
Can you tell me where is the station?
Can you tell me where the station is? (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Can you tell me where the station is?

Embedded questions use statement word order (subject before verb), so 'where the station is' is correct.

Question 19: Your boss reviews a report you submitted and asks, 'Are you sure these are the final figures?' What is the boss most likely implying?

They are simply confirming the status of the report.
They have found a mistake or think the figures are incorrect. (Correct answer)
They are impressed with how quickly you finished the report.
They want you to submit the report to a different department.

Correct answer: They have found a mistake or think the figures are incorrect.

This type of question is often an indirect way to point out a potential problem. Instead of stating 'These numbers are wrong,' the question prompts the writer to double-check their work, implying that an error has been spotted.

Question 20: Which word is correctly formed? 'The film received _______ reviews from critics.'

enthusiastic (Correct answer)
enthusiasm
enthusiast
enthuse

Correct answer: enthusiastic

'Enthusiastic' is the adjective that correctly modifies the noun 'reviews'.

Question 21: Which sentence correctly inverts subject and verb for emphasis?

Such courage never I have seen.
Never have I seen such courage. (Correct answer)
Never seen have I such courage.
Never I have seen such courage.

Correct answer: Never have I seen such courage.

When a negative adverb like 'never' begins a sentence, the auxiliary verb inverts before the subject.

Question 22: A news bulletin opening: 'Thousands of commuters faced significant delays this morning after a signalling failure brought services to a halt across the northern rail network.' What does the bulletin mainly report?

Major rail disruption caused by a technical fault (Correct answer)
A planned engineering works closure
A minor delay on one train line
A strike by railway workers

Correct answer: Major rail disruption caused by a technical fault

The bulletin reports major disruption (thousands of commuters, significant delays) caused by a signalling failure (technical fault).

Question 23: Which determiner best completes the sentence? '___ of my colleagues speaks French.'

Each (Correct answer)
None
Most
Several

Correct answer: Each

'Each of my colleagues speaks French' is correct with a singular verb because 'each' treats members individually.

Question 24: Choose the correct modal: 'The lights are on. She ___ be home.'

should
must (Correct answer)
shall
would

Correct answer: must

'Must' expresses logical deduction — the lights being on is evidence she is probably home.

Question 25: You hear a job applicant say: 'I'm not just looking for a higher salary — I want a place where I can grow, learn new things, and feel like my work actually matters.' What is the applicant primarily expressing?

The applicant values development and purpose over pay alone (Correct answer)
The applicant is unhappy with their current workload
The applicant is unsure whether to accept the job
The applicant only cares about earning more money

Correct answer: The applicant values development and purpose over pay alone

The applicant explicitly says salary is not the only priority and emphasizes growth and meaningful work.

Question 26: The company had to ______ its new product launch because of unexpected production delays.

look after
run out of
set up
put off (Correct answer)

Correct answer: put off

To 'put off' something means to delay or postpone it. Due to production delays, the company had to postpone the launch. 'Set up' means to arrange or establish, 'look after' means to take care of, and 'run out of' means to exhaust the supply of something.

Question 27: A radio presenter says: 'Temperatures will drop to minus three overnight, but by midday tomorrow we should see a high of twelve degrees.' What will the midday temperature be?

12 degrees (Correct answer)
15 degrees
3 degrees
-3 degrees

Correct answer: 12 degrees

The midday high will be twelve degrees. Minus three is the overnight low.

Question 28: Form the correct adjective from 'care': 'She gave a ___ answer.'

careless
cared
caring
careful (Correct answer)

Correct answer: careful

'Careful' = giving attention and thought. 'Careless' means inattentive. In context, 'careful' suits a thoughtful answer.

Question 29: A news report states: 'Scientists have identified a new species of deep-sea fish. The discovery challenges previous assumptions about life at extreme depths.' What is the main point of the report?

The fish species is endangered
Scientists disagree about how to classify the fish
Deep-sea exploration has become too expensive
A new finding is changing scientific understanding (Correct answer)

Correct answer: A new finding is changing scientific understanding

The report highlights that the discovery is significant because it updates existing scientific beliefs.

Question 30: The scientist was asked to ______ a talk on her recent discoveries at the international conference.

make
do
tell
give (Correct answer)

Correct answer: give

The correct and most common collocation is 'to give a talk'. This is also used for 'give a speech' or 'give a presentation'.

Question 31: He denied _____ the money from the office.

having taken
take
taking (Correct answer)
to take

Correct answer: taking

'Deny' is followed by a gerund (-ing form), not an infinitive.

Question 32: A speaker at a conference concludes their talk by saying, 'I won't take up any more of your time.' What is the implied meaning of this phrase?

The speaker is being considerate of the audience's time and is ready to finish. (Correct answer)
The speaker has forgotten the rest of their presentation.
The speaker is bored and wants to leave immediately.
The speaker believes the audience is not paying attention.

Correct answer: The speaker is being considerate of the audience's time and is ready to finish.

This is a conventional and polite phrase used to signal the end of a speech or presentation. It implies that the speaker recognizes the value of the audience's time and is concluding their remarks.

Question 33: A podcast host says: 'Our guest today turned a small online craft shop into a multi-million pound business using only social media marketing.' What is the episode mainly about?

The difficulties of running an online shop
General advice about craft businesses
A social media platform's features
A remarkable business growth story (Correct answer)

Correct answer: A remarkable business growth story

The episode is about an impressive entrepreneurial success story — a small shop growing into a major business.

Question 34: Which option correctly uses an appositive phrase?

My brother, who is a doctor he works long hours.
My brother a doctor works long hours.
My brother works long hours, a doctor.
My brother, a doctor, works long hours. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: My brother, a doctor, works long hours.

An appositive phrase is set off by commas and placed directly after the noun it renames.

Question 35: Which sentence correctly uses a fronted adverbial?

Quietly entered she the room.
Quietly, she entered the room. (Correct answer)
She entered quietly, the room.
She quietly the room entered.

Correct answer: Quietly, she entered the room.

A fronted adverbial is placed at the start of a sentence and is followed by a comma before the subject.

Question 36: This exam is _______ I expected.

more difficult than (Correct answer)
the most difficult than
more difficult as
more difficulter than

Correct answer: more difficult than

Comparative adjectives use 'than' for comparison. 'More difficult than' is the correct two-word comparative form for a three-syllable adjective. 'As' is used in 'as…as' equality structures. 'Most' is a superlative, not comparative. 'Difficulter' is a non-standard double comparative.

Question 37: He left early _____ he could catch the last bus.

whereas
although
so that (Correct answer)
despite

Correct answer: so that

'So that' introduces a purpose clause explaining why the action was taken.

Question 38: Which option uses the correct verb form? 'They decided to _______ their services to the community.'

volunteer (Correct answer)
voluntarily
voluntary
volunteerism

Correct answer: volunteer

'Volunteer' is the base verb that correctly follows the infinitive marker 'to'.

Question 39: Hardly _____ the office when it started to rain.

had I left (Correct answer)
did I leave
I left
I had left

Correct answer: had I left

'Hardly' at the start of a clause requires subject-auxiliary inversion with the past perfect.

Question 40: Choose the correct option: 'He earns ___ good salary at his new job.'

the
a (Correct answer)
an
—

Correct answer: a

'A' is used with 'salary' because it is a singular countable noun and 'good' begins with a consonant sound.

Question 41: Which prefix creates the antonym of 'patient'?

in-
im- (Correct answer)
un-
dis-

Correct answer: im-

'Impatient' is the antonym of 'patient'. The prefix 'im-' is used before words beginning with 'p' or 'b'.

Question 42: Which sentence expresses the idea that something in the present would have been different if a past event had occurred differently — using the most grammatically precise form?

Had she accepted that job offer, she might have been living in Paris today.
Had she accepted that job offer, she might be living in Paris today. (Correct answer)
If she accepted that job offer, she would be living in Paris today.
If she would have accepted that job offer, she might live in Paris today.

Correct answer: Had she accepted that job offer, she might be living in Paris today.

This is a mixed conditional: 'Had she accepted' (inverted third conditional if-clause, referring to the past) + 'she might be living in Paris today' (present result clause using a modal + continuous). Option C uses 'might have been living' which places the result in the past, not the present. Option D uses simple past in the if-clause, making it a second conditional about a hypothetical present.

Question 43: Form the correct word: 'The scientist made a major ___.' (noun form of 'discover')

discoverer
discovered
discover
discovery (Correct answer)

Correct answer: discovery

'Discovery' is the noun form of 'discover', meaning something found or revealed through research.

Question 44: He promised to ___ the money he had borrowed by Friday.

pay out
pay back (Correct answer)
pay in
pay off

Correct answer: pay back

'Pay back' means to return money that was borrowed from someone.

Question 45: You hear a radio advert: 'Are you tired of slow broadband? Switch to UltraNet and enjoy speeds up to ten times faster, with no contract and prices starting from just 20 pounds a month.' What is the advert mainly promoting?

A faster broadband service (Correct answer)
A lower cost internet plan
A new phone contract
A television service

Correct answer: A faster broadband service

The main message is that UltraNet offers faster broadband. Speed is the primary selling point.

Question 46: A shop assistant says: 'This jacket is normally $120, but it's on sale for twenty-five percent off today only. With your loyalty card you get an extra ten dollars off the sale price.' What is the final price with the loyalty card?

$95
$90
$80 (Correct answer)
$100

Correct answer: $80

25% off $120 = $90, then minus $10 loyalty discount = $80.

Question 47: The film, _______ I had already seen twice, won three awards.

that
whose
which (Correct answer)
who

Correct answer: which

The commas indicate a non-defining clause. 'That' cannot be used in non-defining relative clauses. 'Who' and 'whose' refer to people, not films. 'Which' correctly refers to a thing (the film) in a non-defining clause.

Question 48: Choose the sentence that uses fronting with correct inversion:

I never have seen such a beautiful sunset.
Never I have seen such a beautiful sunset.
Such a beautiful sunset I never saw it.
Never have I seen such a beautiful sunset. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Never have I seen such a beautiful sunset.

When a negative adverb is fronted for emphasis, the auxiliary verb and subject must be inverted.

Question 49: A notice reads: 'Access to the laboratory is restricted to authorized personnel only.' What does this mean?

The laboratory is permanently closed to all visitors
Anyone can enter the laboratory freely
Students must book an appointment to view the laboratory
Only certain approved people may enter the laboratory (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Only certain approved people may enter the laboratory

'Restricted to authorized personnel' means entry is limited to people with official permission.

Question 50: Choose the correct article: '___ apple a day keeps the doctor away.'

The
No article needed
A
An (Correct answer)

Correct answer: An

'An' is used before words starting with a vowel sound. 'Apple' starts with the vowel 'a'.

Question 51: The _______ he studied, the better his grades became.

much
most
more (Correct answer)
many

Correct answer: more

The 'the + comparative…the + comparative' structure expresses proportional change. 'The more…the better' is a fixed double comparative pattern. 'Most' is a superlative. 'Many' and 'much' are quantity words and do not fit this structure.

Question 52: Which sentence correctly uses 'dare' as a modal verb?

She dare not say anything. (Correct answer)
She dares not say anything.
She dare not to say anything.
She dares not to say anything.

Correct answer: She dare not say anything.

'Dare not' (modal use) takes the base form without 'to': 'She dare not say anything.'

Question 53: A sports commentator says: 'After three sets, it was anybody's game. But in the fourth, Johnson completely took control — dominating every rally and leaving her opponent with no answers.' What is the gist?

Johnson struggled throughout all four sets
Johnson turned a close match into a dominant performance (Correct answer)
The match ended in a tie after four sets
The opponent won the deciding fourth set

Correct answer: Johnson turned a close match into a dominant performance

The commentator describes how an evenly-matched contest shifted decisively in Johnson's favor.

Question 54: Read the sentence: 'Despite the heavy rain, the outdoor concert continued as planned.' What does 'despite' indicate?

The concert continued even though it was raining (Correct answer)
The rain stopped before the concert began
The rain caused the concert to be cancelled
The concert continued because of the rain

Correct answer: The concert continued even though it was raining

'Despite' is a preposition meaning 'in spite of,' showing contrast between two situations.

Question 55: Which sentence demonstrates correct use of ellipsis?

He can play guitar and she can too. (Correct answer)
He can play guitar and she also can play it too.
He can play guitar and she can play guitar too.
He can play guitar and she is playing guitar.

Correct answer: He can play guitar and she can too.

Ellipsis omits repeated elements that are already understood from context; 'she can too' ellipts 'play guitar'.

Question 56: The hotel _______ we stayed last summer has now closed.

that
who
where (Correct answer)
which

Correct answer: where

'Where' is used as a relative adverb referring to a place, replacing 'at/in which'. Using 'which' or 'that' here would require a preposition ('at which', 'in which') or sounds unnatural when referring to location. 'Who' refers to people.

Question 57: Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Neither of the students has finished. (Correct answer)
Neither of the students have finished.
Neither of the student has finished.
Neither student have finished.

Correct answer: Neither of the students has finished.

'Neither of the students has finished' is correct — 'neither' takes a singular verb in formal English.

Question 58: Choose the correct preposition: 'The meeting was postponed ___ next week.'

by
until (Correct answer)
to
for

Correct answer: until

'Postponed until' means the event will now happen at that future time.

Question 59: A neighbor leaves a note: 'Could you water my plants on Tuesday and Friday mornings? Give the indoor ones half a cup each and the outdoor ones a full cup.' How much water do the outdoor plants get per watering?

A quarter cup
Half a cup
Three-quarters of a cup
A full cup (Correct answer)

Correct answer: A full cup

The note specifies a full cup for the outdoor plants.

Question 60: Which word best completes: 'His speech was both _______ and moving.'

inspired
inspiring (Correct answer)
inspiration
inspire

Correct answer: inspiring

'Inspiring' is the adjective (participial adjective) that parallels 'moving' to describe his speech.

OOPT Exam

The Oxford Online Placement Test is an adaptive test measuring English language proficiency through listening and reading tasks, placing learners on the CEFR scale.

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