ELTiS 2.0 Exam — Questions and Answers

Question 1: Listen to the math teacher: 'For this problem, first calculate the total cost of five notebooks that are $2.50 each. Then, determine the cost of three pens at $1.25 each. Finally, you need to find the difference between the cost of the notebooks and the cost of the pens.' What is the final step required to solve this problem?

Add the cost of the notebooks and pens together.
Calculate the average cost of one item.
Subtract the total cost of the pens from the total cost of the notebooks. (Correct answer)
Multiply the number of notebooks by the number of pens.

Correct answer: Subtract the total cost of the pens from the total cost of the notebooks.

The teacher's final instruction is to 'find the difference between the cost of the notebooks and the cost of the pens.' The word 'difference' in mathematics indicates subtraction. Therefore, the last step is to subtract the smaller amount (cost of pens) from the larger amount (cost of notebooks).

Question 2: A teacher says: 'For the book report, you may choose any fiction book that is at least 200 pages long. Graphic novels and comic books do not count. Your report should include a summary, your opinion, and a recommendation.' What types of books are NOT allowed?

Nonfiction books.
Fiction books.
Graphic novels and comic books. (Correct answer)
Mystery books.

Correct answer: Graphic novels and comic books.

The teacher specifies: 'Graphic novels and comic books do not count.' While these are valid forms of literature, the assignment requires a traditional fiction book of at least 200 pages. This ensures students engage with longer-form reading and develop sustained reading comprehension skills.

Question 3: You hear the announcement: 'Attention students in grades 9 and 10. Your gym class scheduled for period 3 today will be held in the auditorium instead of the gymnasium. The gymnasium is being used for testing.' Where should 9th and 10th grade students go for gym class today?

The auditorium (Correct answer)
The gymnasium
The cafeteria
The library

Correct answer: The auditorium

The announcement says gym class for grades 9 and 10 will be held in the auditorium today because the gymnasium is being used for testing.

Question 4: You hear the announcement: 'Parents and guardians, please note that pickup today will be at the side entrance on Oak Street, not the main entrance. The main entrance is blocked due to a delivery truck. Thank you for your patience.' Where should parents pick up students today?

The side entrance on Oak Street (Correct answer)
The main entrance, as usual
The back door near the parking lot
The front office

Correct answer: The side entrance on Oak Street

The announcement clearly states that pickup has moved to the side entrance on Oak Street because the main entrance is blocked by a delivery truck.

Question 5: In a science text, the word 'hypothesis' is best defined as:

A testable prediction or educated guess based on observations (Correct answer)
A proven scientific law
A type of laboratory equipment
The final conclusion of an experiment

Correct answer: A testable prediction or educated guess based on observations

A hypothesis is a testable prediction based on limited evidence, used as a starting point for investigation.

Question 6: When a teacher 'takes attendance,' what are they doing?

Explaining the rules of behavior in class
Recording which students are present or absent (Correct answer)
Distributing the schedule for upcoming exams
Grading student assignments from the previous day

Correct answer: Recording which students are present or absent

Taking attendance means checking and recording whether each student is present or absent. It is a common routine at the start of a class.

Question 7: Read the passage: 'The United States Capitol is located in Washington, D.C. It is the meeting place for Congress, which is made up of two parts: the Senate and the House of Representatives. Members of Congress are elected by the people to represent them.' What is Congress made up of?

The Senate and the House of Representatives (Correct answer)
The President and Vice President
The Governor and the Mayor
The Supreme Court and the Cabinet

Correct answer: The Senate and the House of Representatives

The passage directly states that Congress 'is made up of two parts: the Senate and the House of Representatives.'

Question 8: A passage states that a scholarship requires 'a minimum GPA of 3.5.' A student with a GPA of 3.2 wants to apply. According to the passage, the student:

Does not meet the minimum GPA requirement. (Correct answer)
Automatically receives a waiver for the GPA requirement.
Should apply and explain the low GPA.
Qualifies because 3.2 is close to 3.5.

Correct answer: Does not meet the minimum GPA requirement.

The passage states the minimum GPA is 3.5; since 3.2 is below that threshold, the student does not meet the requirement.

Question 9: Choose the correct form: 'I _____ my homework when my friend called.'

have done
was doing (Correct answer)
did
do

Correct answer: was doing

The past continuous ('was doing') describes an action that was in progress when another action interrupted it ('called'). This combination — past continuous for the longer action and simple past for the interrupting action — is a key English grammar structure for describing simultaneous past events.

Question 10: A classmate says, 'I'm swamped with assignments this week.' What does 'swamped' mean in this context?

Finished with all the work
Confused about the assignments
Very organized and prepared
Extremely busy or overwhelmed (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Extremely busy or overwhelmed

'Swamped' is an informal idiom meaning to have so much to do that you can barely manage — like being flooded or submerged. It is commonly used in everyday English to express being overwhelmed with tasks.

Question 11: A text states: 'As the wolf population decreased, the deer population increased dramatically, leading to overgrazing.' This illustrates which concept?

Food chain or predator-prey relationships (Correct answer)
Symbiosis
Photosynthesis
Cell division

Correct answer: Food chain or predator-prey relationships

The inverse relationship between wolves (predators) and deer (prey) and its effect on vegetation illustrates the food chain.

Question 12: Which sentence uses the correct verb form after the main verb?

We decided going on a trip.
He suggested to go to the park.
They finished completing the assignment. (Correct answer)
She enjoys to read mystery novels.

Correct answer: They finished completing the assignment.

'Finish' must be followed by a gerund (-ing form). 'Suggest' and 'enjoy' also require gerunds, while 'decide' requires an infinitive — making the other three sentences incorrect.

Question 13: A teacher says: 'The final exam will cover everything we've learned this semester. However, I've identified five key topics that make up about 70% of the exam. I've listed them on the board. Focus your studying on those five topics.' What should students focus their studying on?

Only what they missed on quizzes.
Everything equally.
The five key topics listed on the board. (Correct answer)
Only the last chapter.

Correct answer: The five key topics listed on the board.

The teacher says to 'focus your studying on those five topics' that are listed on the board and make up about 70% of the exam. While the exam covers everything, strategically focusing on the highest-value topics is efficient studying. This is helpful test preparation advice.

Question 14: The professor says, 'This is a common misconception, but actually...' What is the professor about to do?

Agree with the misconception
Change the topic entirely
Correct a wrong belief with accurate information (Correct answer)
Ask students a question

Correct answer: Correct a wrong belief with accurate information

The phrase 'common misconception, but actually' signals the professor is about to correct a false belief.

Question 15: What is 'spring break'?

A break for spring sports.
A spring cleaning event.
A vacation period in the spring, usually lasting one week. (Correct answer)
A broken spring in the school.

Correct answer: A vacation period in the spring, usually lasting one week.

Spring break is a school vacation that occurs in March or April, typically lasting one week. It gives students and teachers a break during the spring semester. Families often travel or students relax at home during spring break. It is one of several scheduled breaks in the American school calendar.

Question 16: In scientific writing, 'the findings suggest' indicates that:

The experiment failed
Results point toward a conclusion but may need more research (Correct answer)
Scientists disagree with their results
Results are absolutely certain

Correct answer: Results point toward a conclusion but may need more research

'Suggest' means evidence points toward a conclusion but is not definitive proof.

Question 17: A speaker discusses how social media has changed the way people get news, share opinions, and participate in politics. What is the main idea?

Social media has significantly transformed how people engage with information and civic life (Correct answer)
People no longer read newspapers
Social media is bad for society
Only young people use social media for news

Correct answer: Social media has significantly transformed how people engage with information and civic life

The main idea captures how social media has changed multiple aspects of public engagement.

Question 18: Read the passage: 'The American Revolution began in 1775 when the thirteen colonies fought for independence from Britain. On July 4, 1776, colonial leaders signed the Declaration of Independence, announcing that the colonies were a free and independent nation. This date is now celebrated as Independence Day.' What happened on July 4, 1776?

The first US president was elected
The Constitution was written and approved
Colonial leaders signed the Declaration of Independence (Correct answer)
The American Revolution ended with a peace treaty

Correct answer: Colonial leaders signed the Declaration of Independence

The passage states that 'on July 4, 1776, colonial leaders signed the Declaration of Independence, announcing that the colonies were a free and independent nation.'

Question 19: In a passage about school rules, the phrase 'Students are prohibited from using mobile phones during class' means:

Students are encouraged to use phones for learning.
Students may use phones only for emergencies.
Students are not allowed to use phones in class. (Correct answer)
Phone use is optional during class.

Correct answer: Students are not allowed to use phones in class.

'Prohibited' means not allowed; the sentence explicitly bans mobile phone use during class.

Question 20: A teacher says: 'If you divide 156 equally among 12 students, how many does each get?'

14
13 (Correct answer)
12
15

Correct answer: 13

156 / 12 = 13.

Question 21: Which sentence is written in the correct passive voice?

The letter were written by Maria.
The letter was written by Maria. (Correct answer)
The letter written by Maria.
The letter was wrote by Maria.

Correct answer: The letter was written by Maria.

Passive voice requires 'was/were' plus the past participle. 'Written' is the correct past participle of 'write,' and 'was' agrees with the singular subject 'the letter.'

Question 22: Which word means 'happening every year'?

Monthly
Weekly
Annual (Correct answer)
Daily

Correct answer: Annual

Annual means occurring once every year.

Question 23: What does 'mitigate' mean in 'The government implemented policies to mitigate the effects of pollution'?

Increase
Measure
Ignore
Make less severe (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Make less severe

Mitigate means to make something less severe, less serious, or less painful.

Question 24: The school secretary tells you, 'You need to fill out this form.' What does 'fill out' mean?

Fold the form into a smaller shape
Throw the form in the trash
Read the form aloud
Complete the form by writing the required information (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Complete the form by writing the required information

'Fill out' is a phrasal verb meaning to complete a form by providing all the requested information in the blank spaces.

Question 25: What is the best strategy for understanding a complex sentence in a passage?

Try to memorize the sentence
Focus on the technical terms
Skip it and move on to the next part of the text
Break it down into smaller, more manageable parts (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Break it down into smaller, more manageable parts

For complex sentences, the most effective strategy is to break them down into their constituent clauses and phrases. Analyzing each part individually helps clarify the relationships between ideas and makes the overall meaning of the intricate sentence much easier to understand.

Question 26: Choose the correct relative pronoun: 'The student _____ won the spelling bee is from Brazil.'

which
whom
whose
who (Correct answer)

Correct answer: who

'Who' is the correct relative pronoun for a person acting as the subject of the relative clause. The student performed the action of winning.

Question 27: A student writes: 'In conclusion, this essay has showed that climate change is real.' What error does this sentence contain?

A subject-verb agreement error.
An incorrect verb form (showed instead of shown). (Correct answer)
Incorrect use of a transition phrase.
Improper use of a definite article.

Correct answer: An incorrect verb form (showed instead of shown).

'Has showed' is grammatically incorrect; the correct past participle form is 'has shown.'

Question 28: A teacher says: 'For the science fair, your project must include a hypothesis, an experiment, data collection, and a conclusion. Display boards must be set up by 8 AM on the day of the fair. Late set-ups will not be allowed.' What time must display boards be ready?

By noon.
By 7 AM.
By 9 AM.
By 8 AM. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: By 8 AM.

The teacher states: 'Display boards must be set up by 8 AM on the day of the fair.' This is a firm deadline with 'no late set-ups allowed.' Students need to arrive early enough to have everything arranged and ready before the 8 AM cutoff time.

Question 29: A school counselor explains the college application process: choosing schools, writing personal essays, and meeting deadlines. What is the main idea?

Deadlines are not important
The college application process involves several important steps that students must complete (Correct answer)
Personal essays are the most important part
Students should only apply to one college

Correct answer: The college application process involves several important steps that students must complete

The counselor outlined multiple steps in the application process.

Question 30: A teacher says: 'Each group member should have a role: recorder, presenter, and timekeeper.' What does the recorder do?

Choose the topic
Write down the group's ideas and answers (Correct answer)
Present to the class
Track remaining time

Correct answer: Write down the group's ideas and answers

The recorder writes down the group's ideas, answers, and discussion points.

Question 31: A geology lecture begins with the following sentence: 'Today, we're going to shift our focus from the slow, gradual changes that shape our planet to the sudden, violent events that can alter landscapes in an instant.' Which of the following topics is most likely to be discussed in the lecture?

The formation of mountains over millions of years
The causes and effects of earthquakes and volcanoes (Correct answer)
The life cycle of rocks and the rock cycle
The process of soil erosion by wind and water

Correct answer: The causes and effects of earthquakes and volcanoes

The lecturer contrasts 'slow, gradual changes' with 'sudden, violent events.' Earthquakes and volcanoes are classic examples of sudden geological events that can change a landscape very quickly, fitting the description perfectly. The other options describe slow, gradual processes.

Question 32: A note is on a classroom whiteboard: 'To my Period 3 class: I have been called to an unexpected meeting and will be about 15 minutes late today. Please use the time to quietly begin reading the next chapter, which starts on page 84. I will be taking note of your behavior when I return.' What does the teacher's note imply?

The reading assignment is the most important one of the year.
The teacher trusts the students to work independently. (Correct answer)
Another teacher will be supervising the students.
The teacher is often late for this class.

Correct answer: The teacher trusts the students to work independently.

The teacher gives the students a specific academic task to complete and a clear expectation for their conduct ('quietly'). The final sentence about noting their behavior upon return shows that the teacher expects them to manage themselves responsibly without direct supervision, indicating a level of trust.

Question 33: While listening to a long academic lecture, what is the MOST effective strategy for a student to use?

Try to write down every word the professor says.
Only listen for vocabulary words that you don't know.
Focus on understanding the main ideas and key supporting details. (Correct answer)
Translate the lecture into your native language in your head.

Correct answer: Focus on understanding the main ideas and key supporting details.

The primary goal when listening to an academic lecture is comprehension. Focusing on the main ideas and the most important details that support them allows the listener to grasp the overall message and structure of the lecture, which is more effective than trying to capture every single word and potentially missing the core concepts.

Question 34: What is a 'prerequisite' for a course?

An optional study session offered before an exam
An assignment submitted before the final deadline
A course or requirement that must be completed before enrolling in a more advanced class (Correct answer)
A required textbook that must be purchased before class begins

Correct answer: A course or requirement that must be completed before enrolling in a more advanced class

A prerequisite is a condition — usually a prior course — that students must satisfy before they are allowed to register for a higher-level class. For example, Algebra 1 may be a prerequisite for Geometry.

Question 35: A passage states: 'Fossil fuels are nonrenewable because they take millions of years to form.' What does 'nonrenewable' mean?

Not useful for energy
Easily replaced
Found everywhere on Earth
Cannot be replenished within a human lifetime (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Cannot be replenished within a human lifetime

Nonrenewable means the resource cannot be replaced in any reasonable time frame relative to human use.

Question 36: Which sentence is grammatically correct?

She not like vegetables.
She doesn't like vegetables. (Correct answer)
She doesn't likes vegetables.
She don't like vegetables.

Correct answer: She doesn't like vegetables.

With third-person singular subjects (she, he, it), the negative form uses 'does not' (doesn't) followed by the base form of the verb — 'like', not 'likes'.

Question 37: Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Each of the students has his or her own textbook. (Correct answer)
Each of the students were having textbooks.
Each of the students are having their own textbook.
Each of the students have their own textbook.

Correct answer: Each of the students has his or her own textbook.

'Each' is a singular indefinite pronoun and requires a singular verb 'has' and singular pronouns.

Question 38: By the time the professor arrived, the students _____ waiting for over an hour.

have been
were
are being
had been (Correct answer)

Correct answer: had been

The past perfect continuous 'had been waiting' is correct because it describes an action that was ongoing up to a specific point in the past ('by the time the professor arrived'). The past perfect continuous emphasizes duration before another past event.

Question 39: How can you infer the meaning of an unfamiliar word in a passage?

Look up the word in a dictionary immediately
Use context clues from the surrounding sentences (Correct answer)
Guess randomly
Skip the word and move on

Correct answer: Use context clues from the surrounding sentences

When encountering an unfamiliar word, the best approach is to use context clues provided by the surrounding sentences and paragraph. Often, the words and ideas around the unknown term will offer hints or definitions that allow you to infer its meaning without needing a dictionary.

Question 40: A speaker describes how dolphins communicate using clicks, whistles, and body language, and how researchers are studying these signals. What is the main idea?

Dolphins are the smartest marine animals
Researchers study only dolphin clicks
Body language is the primary way dolphins communicate
Dolphins have complex communication methods that scientists are actively researching (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Dolphins have complex communication methods that scientists are actively researching

The main idea encompasses both the complexity of dolphin communication and the research being done on it.

Question 41: A teacher says: 'I'm going to read a passage out loud. As I read, follow along in your books. When I stop, the person I call on will continue reading from where I left off. Pay attention to where we are.' What should students be prepared to do?

Summarize what was read.
Continue reading aloud from where the teacher stopped. (Correct answer)
Write down what the teacher reads.
Answer questions about the passage.

Correct answer: Continue reading aloud from where the teacher stopped.

The teacher says 'the person I call on will continue reading from where I left off.' This means students must follow along carefully so they know exactly where the teacher stopped and can seamlessly continue. This is a common reading activity called 'round robin' or 'popcorn reading.'

Question 42: A school announcement says: 'Attention all students. Due to the weather advisory, after-school activities have been canceled. Buses will depart at 3:00 PM sharp.' What should students do?

Be ready to leave on the bus at 3:00 PM since activities are canceled (Correct answer)
Stay for after-school activities as planned
Call their parents to pick them up immediately
Wait for a second announcement before leaving

Correct answer: Be ready to leave on the bus at 3:00 PM since activities are canceled

The announcement clearly states activities are canceled and buses leave at 3:00 PM, so students should prepare to board buses at that time.

Question 43: Listen to the instruction: 'Your task is to measure the perimeter of the rectangular table in the back of the room. Remember, the formula for the perimeter of a rectangle is two times the length plus two times the width. Please record your final answer in centimeters.' What information is essential for completing the task but was NOT explicitly stated by the teacher?

The actual length and width of the table. (Correct answer)
The specific table to be measured.
The formula for the perimeter of a rectangle.
The units for the final answer.

Correct answer: The actual length and width of the table.

The teacher provides the formula, identifies the object to be measured, and specifies the required units (centimeters). However, the actual measurements of the table's length and width are not given. The students must perform the action of measuring to find this missing information before they can use the formula.

Question 44: A form asks a student to write down their 'GPA.' What does GPA stand for in an American school?

Graduation Plan Application
Government Performance Assessment
General Program of Attendance
Grade Point Average (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Grade Point Average

GPA stands for Grade Point Average. It is a number (usually on a 4.0 scale) that represents a student's overall academic performance across all their courses.

Question 45: After class, a teacher says, 'Don't forget to look over chapter five tonight.' What does 'look over' mean?

Ignore the chapter completely
Return the textbook to the library
Review or read through the material (Correct answer)
Physically look above the book

Correct answer: Review or read through the material

'Look over' means to review, examine, or read through something. The teacher wants students to review chapter five as homework.

Question 46: Read the passage: 'The United States Constitution was written in 1787. It is the highest law of the land and describes how the government is organized. The Constitution can be changed by adding amendments, and it has been amended 27 times.' What is the United States Constitution?

A treaty signed with Britain after the Revolution
A list of all the rights given only to citizens
A speech given by the first President
The highest law of the land that describes how the government is organized (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The highest law of the land that describes how the government is organized

The passage defines the Constitution as 'the highest law of the land' that 'describes how the government is organized.'

Question 47: A teacher explains: 'A car uses 5 liters of fuel for every 50 km. How many liters are needed for 200 km?'

15 liters
20 liters (Correct answer)
25 liters
10 liters

Correct answer: 20 liters

200 / 50 = 4 groups. 5 x 4 = 20 liters.

Question 48: In 'Economic factors are the primary drivers of immigration to urban areas,' what are 'primary drivers'?

People who drive trucks
Minor causes
The main forces or reasons that cause something (Correct answer)
Government policies stopping immigration

Correct answer: The main forces or reasons that cause something

'Primary drivers' means the most important causes or motivating factors.

Question 49: A text explains: 'Newton's Third Law states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.' Which example best demonstrates this?

Water boiling at 100 degrees
A ball rolling down a hill
A rocket launching as gases are pushed downward (Correct answer)
The Earth orbiting the Sun

Correct answer: A rocket launching as gases are pushed downward

A rocket pushes gases downward (action), and the gases push the rocket upward (equal and opposite reaction).

Question 50: A passage includes: 'Students who score below 70% on the placement test will be enrolled in the English support program.' A student scores 65%. According to the passage, this student will:

Need to retake the placement test.
Be placed in an advanced English class.
Be exempt from English requirements.
Be enrolled in the English support program. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Be enrolled in the English support program.

The passage states scores below 70% result in enrollment in the English support program, and 65% is below that threshold.

ELTiS 2.0 Exam

The English Language Test for International Students measures academic listening and reading proficiency for high school exchange students entering U.S. schools.

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