CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 0:18 Section 1 (A1 grammar) 2:12 Section 2 (A2 grammar) 4:02 Section 3 (B1 grammar) 6:12 Section 4 (B2 grammar) 8:32 Section 5 (B2-C1 grammar) 10:53 Section 6 (B2-C1 grammar) Note: The score ranges are only a guideline. This is not meant to be a comprehensive grammar test. Let your score help you understand what you need to study.
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A strong understanding of verb tenses and verb forms allows you to communicate confidently and effectively in English.
Take a test and find out what you know. I'll make it fun and interesting.
There will be a total of 32 questions. Ready?
Section 1 will have five questions on the simple present, simple past, and the future with will.
Choose the verbs that best complete the statements.
1. My daughter and I enjoy road trips.
2. Last month we drove to New Hampshire.
3. It took two and a half hours to get to our hotel.
4. It's a very lovely hotel. Maybe we will go back next year.
5. We wanted to see a beautiful lake there.
How many mistakes did you make? Here's a guide.
Zero mistakes? Level A2 or higher?
One to five mistakes? Your level is A1. Please watch my Basic English playlist.
If your level is A1, you can continue to watch this video. You can see what you need to learn.
Section 2 will have five questions that will introduce progressive forms.
Choose the verbs that best complete the statements.
1. Every room in the small hotel was warm and beautiful.
2. I was sitting next to a fireplace when my daughter took this picture.
3. I often drink tea while I read.
4 and 5. We will have lunch first. Then we are going to hike one of the trails.
How many mistakes did you make? Here's a guide.
Zero to one mistakes? Your level is B1 or higher.
Two to five mistakes? Your level is A2. You can review with my Basic English playlist.
If your level is A2, you can continue to watch this lesson. You can see what you still need to learn.
Section 3 will have five questions that will introduce the present perfect and conditionals.
You'll also be tested on infinitives and gerunds. Choose the verbs that best complete the statements.
1. The front windows of the hotel give a view of the mountains.
2. I remember sitting on the dock. There was a gentle breeze.
3. Would you choose to have lunch on a fence like I did?
4. If we have the chance to return to Squam Lake, we'll definitely stay at the same hotel.
5. Do you sometimes explore new towns? Have you ever visited an old cemetery?
How many mistakes did you make? Here's a guide.
Zero to one mistakes? Your level is B2 or higher.
Two to five mistakes? Your level is B1.
Please watch my playlist on verb tenses in English and my lessons on infinitives and gerunds.
If your level is B1, please continue to watch. You can see what you still need to learn.
The rest of the test will be more difficult.
Section 4 will have five questions that will test your understanding of word order,
as well as passive verbs and perfect modals, like MIGHT HAVE DONE.
Use the words in parentheses to form questions or statements.
Breakfast at the hotel was fabulous. It could not have been any better.
Or it couldn't have been any better.
5. I love when food is presented attractively.
How many mistakes did you make? Here's a guide.
Zero to one mistakes? Your level may be C1 or C2.
Two to five mistakes? You're probably level B2.
You can review passive verbs and perfect modals with lessons in my grammar playlist.
If your level is B2, please continue to watch the video. You'll see what you still need to learn.
Section 5 will have five questions that require knowledge of the past perfect and the state of passive.
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
Add any necessary words for clarity.
I see three possible answers here.
We had planned. We were planning. We planned.
We caught a pair of loons swimming not far from our boat.
New England is known for its covered bridges, like this one, which was built by a father and son.
The charcuterie board they served us was made up of high-quality cheeses, meats, fruits, jam, olives, and crackers.
How many mistakes did you make? Here's a guide.
Zero mistakes? Your level is C1 or C2.
One to two mistakes? Your level is likely C1.
Three to five mistakes? Your level is B2 or lower.
Everyone can continue on to the next section for more practice.
Section 6 will have seven questions that will test your knowledge of conditionals and inversion, as well as irregular verbs.
Use the words in parentheses to form questions or statements. Be sure to use the correct verb forms.
No sooner had we left the Squam Lakes region when it began to rain lightly.
How many mistakes did you make? Here's a guide.
Zero mistakes? Your grammar is strong. Your likely level is C2.
One to two mistakes? I'd say your level is C1, but even native speakers might not get all of these questions right.
Three to five mistakes? Your level is B2 or lower.
Keep in mind this is a short test. It's meant to help you understand where you are in your study of verb tenses and verb forms in English.
Please continue to study and practice with me. You can use my grammar playlists on YouTube.
If your level is B2 or higher, you can join me on Patreon for group classes.
We often study and practice grammar together.
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As always, thanks for watching and happy studies!
