ELTIS Everyday English Conversations Practice Test

Question 1

Two students are talking in the hallway. One says: 'Hey, do you know where the library is?' What is the best response?

Accepted Answer

Sure, it's down the hall on the left.

Answer

When someone asks for directions, the most helpful response is to give clear directions. 'Sure, it's down the hall on the left' directly answers the question with specific location information. The other options either don't answer the question or provide irrelevant information.

Question 2

A new student says: 'Excuse me, could you tell me where Room 204 is?' The best reply is:

Accepted Answer

Go upstairs and turn right. It's the third door.

Answer

The student is asking for directions to a specific room. The best response provides step-by-step directions: go upstairs, turn right, third door. This gives the student clear, actionable guidance to find the room. The other options provide information about the room but not how to get there.

Question 3

At lunch, your friend says: 'I'm not feeling well today.' What is the most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Oh no, what's wrong? Do you need to see the nurse?

Answer

When someone tells you they don't feel well, showing concern and offering help is the most appropriate response. Asking what's wrong and suggesting the nurse shows empathy and practical support. 'That's nice' is inappropriate for bad news, and the other options ignore the person's concern entirely.

Question 4

Your classmate asks: 'Can I borrow a pencil?' You have an extra one. What do you say?

Accepted Answer

Of course! Here you go.

Answer

Since you have an extra pencil, the polite and helpful response is to lend it. 'Of course! Here you go' is friendly and directly fulfills the request. The other responses either refuse despite having an extra, or provide irrelevant information about pencils.

Question 5

The teacher says: 'Please open your books to page 45.' What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Open your book to page 45.

Answer

The teacher gave a clear, direct instruction to open books to a specific page. Following the instruction means opening your book to page 45. Closing the book or putting it away is the opposite of what was asked, and asking a friend is unnecessary since the teacher already stated the page number clearly.

ELTIS - English Language Test for International Students Practice Test

ELTIS - English Language Test for International Students Practice Test

ELTIS Everyday English Conversations Practice Test