CEL Aptitude Test – Trial – Department of Examinations of ELSL

CEL APTITUDE TEST – TRIAL

Time: 10 minutes.

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- Answer all questions.
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INDEX

Select the appropriate form of the verb given within brackets.

Anne _____ a teacher of English. (to be)

has

works

teaches

None

John and Mary ____ for the same company. (to work)

works

work

is working

has worked

None

I still remember the day you got your exam results. I _____ when you rushed in and told us. (to eat)

eat

am eating

ate

was eating

None

Mary _____ the book under the table (to find)

found

find

is finding

recovered

None

A solar eclipse happens when the moon _____ in front of the sun (to pass)

Pass

passed

will pass

passes

None

For each of the sentences below, substitute the words in bold for an appropriate take phrasal verb. The phrasal verbs you need to choose from appear below.

taken in – take it out of me – take up- takes after – take on- taken aback – take up- take in - take it out on me – take them up on it

I know working a twelve-hour shift without a break is really going to make me feel tired – but I need the money

The doctor told him to go on a diet and start (playing) squash.

How can I have been so stupid? I was completely deceived by him.

We couldn’t cope with all the extra work we had, so we had to employ another secretary.

How you manage to understand and remember all that information, I just don’t know.

Each sentence below has a mistake. Correct them and re-type the correct sentences in the provided spaces.

My mother and me go to the market.

John work in a public bank.

She said that "she was angry that day."

Working at a school and take care of my own children are difficult tasks.

Let's eat grandma.

Fill in the Blanks.

Last year, my friend and I (travel) to Europe for our summer vacation. We (decide) to visit multiple countries, so we (plan) our itinerary carefully. Our first stop (be) Paris, where we (spend) a week exploring the beautiful landmarks and trying delicious pastries. After that, we (take) a train to Italy, where we (visit) Rome, Venice, and Florence. The architecture and art we (see) there (leave) us in awe. Overall, it (be) an unforgettable trip that we (cherish) forever.

Write a short paragraph on one of the below topics. Attach your answer as a PDF.

Importance of English Literature
Using Artificial Intelligence for education
My worst phobia

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CEL Aptitude Test - Trial

2025