Placement Test

Business English Assessment

Find Your Business English Level

Think your English is ready for the workplace? Let’s find out.

This test is designed to challenge your ability to communicate in real business situations—not just basic grammar. Through 30 carefully selected questions, you’ll discover how well you can handle emails, meetings, and professional conversations.

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1. Choose the correct sentence.

A. I have been working here since two years.

B. I have worked here since two years.

C. I have been working here for two years.

D. I am working here for two years.

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2. Choose the best option.

As a business, we want to __ our market reach

A. extend

B. expand

C. increase

D. grow

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3. Choose the correct option.

By the time the meeting starts, we ___ the report.

A. will finish

B. will have finished

C. finished

D. are finishing

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4. Choose the most appropriate sentence.

A. Fix this issue now.

B. You must fix this immediately.

C. Could you please look into this issue as soon as possible?

D. Why didn’t you fix this?

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5. Choose the correct option.

If the company ___ earlier, it would be in a better position now.

A. reacted

B. reacts

C. had reacted

D. has reacted

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6. Choose the correct option.

We were about to sign the contract when they suddenly ___ the terms.

A. change

B. changed

C. have changed

D. had changed

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7. Choose the best word.

The new policy will have a significant ___ on employee performance.

A. effect

B. affect

C. result

D. impacting

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8. Choose the correct sentence.

A. Not only the company lost money, but also its reputation.

B. Not only did the company lose money, but it also lost its reputation.

C. Not only the company has lost money, but also its reputation.

D. Not only did lose the company money, but also its reputation.

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9. Reading Question

Read the text:

The company had been experiencing steady growth for three years. However, after expanding too quickly into new markets, it began to face operational challenges. As a result, profits declined despite increased sales.

Question:
What is the main reason profits declined?

A. Sales decreased

B. The company reduced prices

C. The company expanded too quickly

D. Employees left the company

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10. Choose the most appropriate option.

We recommend that the proposal ___ revised before submission.

A. is

B. was

C. be

D. will be

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11. Subtle Meaning / Tone

Choose the best option:

We expected the project to be completed last week. It is now significantly overdue.

A. The project is slightly late.

B. The project is on time.

C. The project is much later than expected.

D. The project was completed early.

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12. Which is the most appropriate sentence?

A. Send me the file now.

B. I want the file immediately.

C. Could you please send me the file at your earliest convenience?

D. You didn’t send the file.

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13. Choose the most appropriate sentence.

A. We are waiting your reply.

B. We are waiting for your reply.

C. We are waiting your answer.

D. We wait for your reply now.

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14. Reading Question

Read the text:

The manager acknowledged that the initial strategy was ineffective. Nevertheless, instead of changing direction immediately, the team decided to analyze the data further to avoid making another mistake.

Question:
Why did the team delay changing the strategy?

A. They were unsure about the problem

B. They wanted to collect more information

C. They disagreed with the manager

D. They had already solved the issue

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15. Listening Question

What are the two main changes mentioned in the call?

A. The meeting was canceled and moved to another day

B. The meeting time and location were changed

C. The meeting agenda and participants were changed

D. The meeting was shortened and moved online

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16. Choose the correct option.

The report is not only inaccurate ___ misleading.

A. but also

B. and also

C. but

D. also

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17. Choose the best option.

We need someone who is capable ___ handling high-pressure situations.

A. for

B. of

C. to

D. with

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18. Choose the correct sentence.

A. The more you practice, the better you will become.

B. The more you practice, the more you will become better.

C. The more you will practice, the better you become.

D. The more you practice, the better you become it.

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19. Reading Question

Read the text:

Despite a significant increase in revenue, the company’s net profit remained stable. This was mainly due to rising operational costs and increased investment in infrastructure.

Question:
What can be inferred from the text?

A. The company is losing money

B. Revenue and profit increased equally

C. Higher costs offset the increase in revenue

D. The company reduced its investments

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20. Choose the most appropriate option.

It’s essential that every employee ___ aware of the new regulations.

A. is

B. are

C. be

D. being

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21. Choose the correct option.

No sooner ___ the meeting started than the client raised a major concern.

A. did

B. had

C. has

D. was

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22. Choose the best word.

The CEO emphasized the importance of maintaining a competitive ___ in the market.

A. benefit

B. edge

C. side

D. advantage

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23. Choose the most appropriate sentence.

A. We look forward to meet you next week.

B. We are looking forward to meet you next week.

C. We look forward to meeting you next week.

D. We are looking forward meeting you next week.

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24. Reading Question

Read the text:

The company decided to outsource part of its operations to reduce costs. While this improved short-term profitability, it also led to concerns about quality control and long-term sustainability.

Question:
What is the main implication of this decision?

A. It solved all operational problems

B. It improved quality significantly

C. It created potential risks despite financial benefits

D. It had no real impact on the company

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25. Choose the correct option.

If the proposal ___ approved, we would have proceeded with the project.

A. is

B. was

C. had been

D. has been

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26. Choose the correct option.

Scarcely ___ when the system crashed.

A. had the presentation begun

B. the presentation had begun

C. did the presentation begin

D. the presentation began

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27. Choose the best word.

The company needs to ___ its strategy to remain competitive.

A. review

B. revise

C. reconsider

D. All are correct

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28. Choose the most appropriate option.

His explanation was clear, but it didn’t fully ___ the concerns raised by the client.

A. answer

B. solve

C. address

D. reply

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29. Reading Question

Read the text:

Although the new system was designed to improve efficiency, employees found it difficult to use at first. Over time, however, proper training led to increased productivity and fewer errors.

Question:
What can be concluded from the text?

A. The system failed completely

B. Employees refused to use the system

C. Initial difficulties were overcome with training

D. Productivity decreased over time

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