English Level Test
32 questions across tenses, articles, prepositions and more. Find your CEFR level in about 7 minutes.
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I ___ from Spain — Madrid, originally.
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am
'Be' for nationality/origin — 'I am from Spain'.
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She ___ two children — a boy and a girl.
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has
'Have' for possession — third person singular 'has'.
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They ___ got a beautiful new flat in the centre.
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've
'Have got' = have. Contracted form 'they've got'.
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I ___ a terrible headache — I need to lie down.
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have
'Have' for a physical state — 'I have a headache'.
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We ___ for the bus for nearly twenty minutes.
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waited
Past simple for a completed past action — 'waited'.
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She ___ to Paris for the first time last summer.
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went
'Go' is irregular — past simple is 'went'.
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There ___ a lot of people at the meeting yesterday.
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were
'People' is plural, so use 'were' — 'there were'.
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She ___ the film at all.
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didn't enjoy
After 'didn't', use the base form — 'didn't enjoy'.
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She gave me some good ___ about my CV.
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advice
'Advice' is uncountable — never 'advices' or 'an advice'. Say: some advice, a piece of advice.
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The news ___ shocking.
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is
'News' looks plural but is singular: 'The news is good.' Never 'the news are'.
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I like your new jeans. ___ expensive?
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Were they
'Jeans' is always plural. Use 'they/were': 'Were they expensive?' Same for trousers, glasses, scissors.
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The police ___ searching for the suspect.
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are
'Police' is always plural: 'The police are...' For one officer, say 'a police officer'.
How the Test Works
This test draws four questions each from eight grammar areas already covered in Satori's exercise bank: present and past tenses, present perfect, articles, prepositions, possessives and quantifiers, adjectives and adverbs, and future forms. Each question is tagged with the CEFR level (A2, B1 or B2) it targets, so accuracy across the set gives a rough placement rather than a single pass/fail line.
What CEFR Levels Mean
The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) describes proficiency on a six-point scale from A1 (beginner) to C2 (mastery). This test covers the A2–B2 range, where most of the grammar mistakes that mark a learner as non-native cluster: article use, tense choice, and preposition selection.
- A2 (Elementary): basic tenses, common articles, everyday prepositions.
- B1 (Intermediate): present perfect, more complex preposition patterns, possessives and quantifiers.
- B2 (Upper-Intermediate): adjective/adverb distinctions, future forms beyond 'will', nuanced article choices.
After the Test
The test itself needs no sign-up — your score appears immediately when you finish the last question. Leaving an email at the end adds you to Satori's list for grammar tips and updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the English level test take?
About 7 minutes for 32 questions. There is no timer — answer at your own pace.
What does the test measure?
Eight grammar areas that separate CEFR levels A2 through B2: present and past tenses, present perfect, articles, prepositions, possessives, quantifiers, adjectives/adverbs and future forms — four questions each, drawn from Satori's exercise bank.
Do I need to sign up to take the test?
No. The test itself is free and open with no account, and your score appears immediately when you finish. An email is only needed if you want grammar tips and updates from Satori.
Is this an official CEFR certification?
No. It is a free self-assessment that estimates your level from grammar accuracy alone — useful for choosing where to start, not a substitute for a certified exam like Cambridge or IELTS.
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