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English Comprehension Test

The English Comprehension test evaluates a candidate’s ability to comprehend business-level English, understand textual information, deduce information from presented facts and express ideas clearly in English. This test is used by recruiters for pre-employment screening of candidates for roles that require a good command over the English language.

Covered skills:

  • Drawing conclusions
  • Inferencing
  • Attention To Detail
  • Grammar
  • Vocabulary
  • Reading comprehension
  • Vocabulary
  • Sentence structure
  • Writing skills
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About the English Comprehension Assessment Test


The English Comprehension Test helps recruiters and hiring managers identify qualified candidates from a pool of resumes, and helps in taking objective hiring decisions. It reduces the administrative overhead of interviewing too many candidates and saves time by filtering out unqualified candidates at the first step of the hiring process.

The test screens for the following skills that hiring managers look for in candidates:

  • Drawing conclusions from given information
  • Inferencing skills to derive meaning from context
  • Attention to detail for identifying subtle nuances
  • Grammar proficiency for accurate language usage
  • Vocabulary comprehension for understanding word meanings
  • Reading comprehension to grasp passage content
  • Sentence structure understanding
  • Writing skills for effective communication

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Medium

French Test
Question and Response
Solve
Listen to the following audio:

You will hear a question or a statement. After you hear a question or a statement, choose the best response:

Medium

Tokyo flight
Short Talk
Solve
Listen to the following audio:

You will hear a short talk. After the talk, you will hear a question about the talk. Read the choices and choose the best answer to the question you have heard.

Medium

Binary Logic
Binary Logic
Logical Reasoning
Pattern Recognition
Critical Thinking
Solve
At DreamTeam conference, all participants answer any questions with two sentences, one of which is always true and the other is a lie.

I asked Andrew, Sid and Drew, "What is your favourite startup?" and got the following replies:

Andrew: Our favourite startup is SpeckX. We do not like playing baseball.
Sid: Our favourite startup is Cuber. We love playing baseball.
Drew: Our favourite startup is Drab. We love playing baseball.

1: The favourite startup of the participants of DreamTeam is SpeckX.
2: DreamTeam participants like playing baseball.
3: DreamTeam participants do not like playing baseball.
4: The favourite startup of the participants of DreamTeam is Cuber.
5: The favourite startup of the participants of DreamTeam is Drab.
Which of the following options is/are correct?

Medium

Homeopathy
Critical Thinking
Scientific Literacy
Solve
Two main axioms constitute the core principles of homeopathy. The "like cures like" principle holds that, if a substance causes a symptom (e.g. onion makes my nose run), then that substance can cure a disease that is characterised by a runny nose (e.g. hayfever or a common cold). The second principle assumes that the serial dilution process used for homeopathic remedies renders them not less but more potent (hence homeopaths call this process "potentiation").

Both of these axioms fly in the face of science. If they were true, much of what we learned in physics and chemistry would be wrong. If anyone shows the concepts of homeopathy to be correct, he or she becomes a serious contender for one or two Nobel prizes. Homeopaths often say that we simply have not yet discovered how homeopathy works. The truth is that we know there is no conceivable scientific explanation that could possibly explain it.

Which of the following options is not a possible conclusion based on the above passage?

Easy

Passage about Solar Energy
Short Text Analysis
Identifying Specific Information
Extracting Details
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Read the following passage and answer the question below:

Solar energy is a promising renewable energy source that harnesses the power of the sun to generate electricity. Photovoltaic panels convert sunlight directly into electricity, while solar thermal systems use the sun's heat to warm water or air. As solar technology continues to improve and become more affordable, it is increasingly being adopted worldwide to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and combat climate change. However, the intermittent nature of solar energy remains a challenge, requiring effective storage solutions and grid integration strategies.

According to the passage, what is one challenge associated with solar energy?
A: High cost of solar technology
B: Intermittent nature of solar energy
C: Limited worldwide adoption
D: Dependence on fossil fuels

Easy

Overseas office
Inferential Reasoning
Reading Comprehension
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Your company recently opened a second office overseas. Some of the people from the original office will be relocating. All the people hired in the last six months will continue working in the original location where they were hired. Which of the following statements can be true regarding employees relocating?

Medium

China manufacturing
Economic reasoning
Cost analysis
Inference
Analysis
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The cost of manufacturing phones in China is twenty percent lesser than the cost of manufacturing phones in Vietnam. Even after adding shipping fees and import taxes, it is cheaper to import phones from China to Vietnam than to manufacture phones in Vietnam. Which of the following statements is best supported by the given information. 
A: The shipping fee from China to Vietnam is more than 20% of the cost of manufacturing a phone in China.
B: The import taxes on a phone imported from China to Vietnam is less than 20% of the cost of manufacturing the phone in China. 
C: Importing phones in Vietnam will cut 20% of the manufacturing jobs in Vietnam.
D: It takes 20% more time to manufacture a phone in Vietnam than it does in China.
E: Labour costs in Vietnam are 20% higher than in China.

Medium

Commerical Premises
Reading comprehension
Reading Comprehension
Pattern Recognition
Inference
Solve
A large real estate company conducted a recent study of their customers. The study was designed to uncover insights regarding the main criteria for choosing to invest in a residential property. A majority of the customers surveyed stated the 'returns profile' was their main priority, followed by 'development potential' and 'stability of income'. 'Portfolio legacy' ranked at the bottom in the list of factors. It was interesting to note that respondents were less likely to have residential holdings that formed part of mixed-use assets i.e. as an add on to commercial investment. One might assume that more investors are proactively investing in residential real estate rather than having incidental exposure via business investments. 
Based on the given passage, what can we say about the following statement?

Business owners having commercial premises often have a residential property as part of their portfolio.
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Medium

French Test
Question and Response

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Listening Comprehension
Solve

Medium

Tokyo flight
Short Talk

2 mins

Listening Comprehension
Solve

Medium

Binary Logic
Binary Logic
Logical Reasoning
Pattern Recognition
Critical Thinking

2 mins

Reading Comprehension
Solve

Medium

Homeopathy
Critical Thinking
Scientific Literacy

2 mins

Reading Comprehension
Solve

Easy

Passage about Solar Energy
Short Text Analysis
Identifying Specific Information
Extracting Details

2 mins

Reading Comprehension
Solve

Easy

Overseas office
Inferential Reasoning
Reading Comprehension

2 mins

Verbal Reasoning
Solve

Medium

China manufacturing
Economic reasoning
Cost analysis
Inference
Analysis

2 mins

Verbal Reasoning
Solve

Medium

Commerical Premises
Reading comprehension
Reading Comprehension
Pattern Recognition
Inference

2 mins

Verbal Reasoning
Solve
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French Test
Question and Response
Listening Comprehension
Medium2 mins
Solve
Tokyo flight
Short Talk
Listening Comprehension
Medium2 mins
Solve
Binary Logic
Binary Logic
Logical Reasoning
Pattern Recognition
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Medium2 mins
Solve
Homeopathy
Critical Thinking
Scientific Literacy
Reading Comprehension
Medium2 mins
Solve
Passage about Solar Energy
Short Text Analysis
Identifying Specific Information
Extracting Details
Reading Comprehension
Easy2 mins
Solve
Overseas office
Inferential Reasoning
Reading Comprehension
Verbal Reasoning
Easy2 mins
Solve
China manufacturing
Economic reasoning
Cost analysis
Inference
Analysis
Verbal Reasoning
Medium2 mins
Solve
Commerical Premises
Reading comprehension
Reading Comprehension
Pattern Recognition
Inference
Verbal Reasoning
Medium2 mins
Solve
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Why you should use Pre-employment English Comprehension Test?

The English Reading Comprehension Test makes use of scenario-based questions to test for on-the-job skills as opposed to theoretical knowledge, ensuring that candidates who do well on this screening test have the relavant skills. The questions are designed to covered following on-the-job aspects:

  • Drawing conclusions from written passages
  • Inferencing from given information
  • Attention to detail in grammar and sentence structure
  • Vocabulary skills for effective communication
  • Reading comprehension to understand and analyze written content
  • Sentence structure for clarity and coherence
  • Writing skills for effective written communication
  • Identifying main ideas and supporting details
  • Understanding implicit and explicit information
  • Identifying the author's purpose and tone

Once the test is sent to a candidate, the candidate receives a link in email to take the test. For each candidate, you will receive a detailed report with skills breakdown and benchmarks to shortlist the top candidates from your pool.

What topics are covered in the English Comprehension Test?

Drawing Conclusions: Drawing conclusions refers to the ability to make logical inferences based on information provided. This skill is important to measure in this test as it assesses the candidate's ability to analyze and synthesize information and make reasoned judgments.

Inferencing: Inferencing involves using evidence and reasoning to make educated guesses and predictions. Assessing this skill helps recruiters evaluate the candidate's ability to think critically and draw logical conclusions from given information.

Attention To Detail: Attention to detail measures the candidate's ability to spot and accurately identify small but significant details in written text. This skill is important in the test as it reflects the candidate's aptitude for accuracy and thoroughness in processing information.

Grammar: The grammar skill evaluates the candidate's understanding and application of correct sentence structure, verb tenses, pronouns, and other grammatical rules. Assessing this skill is important as it reflects the candidate's competence in written communication and language proficiency.

Vocabulary: Vocabulary assessment measures the candidate's knowledge and understanding of word meanings, synonyms, antonyms, and context usage. This skill is crucial as it indicates the candidate's language proficiency, as well as their ability to comprehend and express ideas precisely.

Reading Comprehension: Reading comprehension assesses the candidate's ability to understand and interpret written content. It helps recruiters evaluate the candidate's reading comprehension skills, information retention, and their capacity to understand and analyze complex texts.

Sentence Structure: Assessing sentence structure evaluates the candidate's ability to construct grammatically correct and coherent sentences. This skill is important as it demonstrates the candidate's command over language and their proficiency in conveying ideas effectively.

Writing Skills: Writing skills measure the candidate's aptitude to communicate in written form, including organizing ideas, presenting arguments, using appropriate language, and addressing the audience effectively. Evaluating this skill helps recruiters assess the candidate's written communication abilities and their potential for clear and concise expression.

Full list of covered topics

The actual topics of the questions in the final test will depend on your job description and requirements. However, here's a list of topics you can expect the questions for English Reading Comprehension Test to be based on.

Context clues
Author's tone
Character traits
Cause and effect
Making inferences
Identifying supporting details
Drawing conclusions
Point of view
Figurative language
Comparing and contrasting
Sequencing events
Summarizing information
Understanding vocabulary in context
Sentence types
Subject-verb agreement
Punctuation rules
Capitalization rules
Parts of speech
Commonly misspelled words
Antonyms
Synonyms
Denotation vs connotation
Word families
Prefixes and suffixes
Fiction vs non-fiction
Literal vs figurative language
Active and passive voice
Parallel structure
Transitions and connectors
Writing an effective thesis statement
Developing strong topic sentences
Creating logical paragraph structure
Using appropriate verb tense
Avoiding common grammar mistakes
Proofreading and editing skills
Improving sentence clarity
Organizing ideas in an essay
Evaluating the credibility of sources
Understanding the writing process
Taking notes effectively
Identifying bias in writing
Understanding rhetorical devices
Analyzing persuasive techniques
Identifying logical fallacies
Understanding literary devices
Interpreting graphs and charts
Analyzing data from tables
Drawing conclusions from statistical information
Understanding cause and effect relationships in graphs
Identifying trends in data
Inferencing from visual cues
Determining author's purpose
Identifying tone and mood in writing
Analyzing figurative language in poetry
Identifying elements of fiction
Understanding different text structures
Recognizing bias in media
Identifying logical inconsistencies

What roles can I use the English Comprehension Test for?

  • Entry Level Graduate
  • Fresh Graduates
  • Content writer
  • Editor
  • Proofreader
  • Journalist
  • Teacher
  • Translator
  • Copywriter
  • Communications specialist
  • Technical writer
  • Editorial assistant

How is the English Comprehension Test customized for senior candidates?

For intermediate/ experienced candidates, we customize the assessment questions to include advanced topics and increase the difficulty level of the questions. This might include adding questions on topics like

  • Making logical inferences and predictions
  • Analyzing and evaluating arguments
  • Recognizing figurative language and literary devices
  • Applying context clues to determine word meaning
  • Identifying grammatical errors and correcting them
  • Understanding word forms and usage
  • Recognizing and using appropriate punctuation
  • Understanding sentence types and structures
  • Editing sentences for clarity and conciseness
  • Applying proofreading techniques for error detection

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Have questions about the English Comprehension Hiring Test?

What is the English Reading Comprehension Test?

The English Reading Comprehension Test evaluates candidates on their understanding and interpretation of written English. It is used by recruiters to assess grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension skills.

Can I combine the English Reading Comprehension Test with Listening Comprehension questions?

Yes, you can request a custom test combining multiple skills. We have a Listening Comprehension Test to assess listening skills.

What types of questions are used to evaluate senior candidates in the English Reading Comprehension Test?

Senior roles are assessed on making logical inferences, evaluating arguments, recognizing figurative language, determining word meaning using context clues, and editing sentences for clarity.

How to use the English Reading Comprehension Test in my hiring process?

Use this test as a pre-screening tool. Add a link in your job post or invite candidates by email to streamline the recruitment process and identify the most skilled candidates early.

Can I test Reading Comprehension and Writing Skills together?

Yes, you can. We offer a Pre-employment English Test that combines various English language skills, including comprehension and writing.

Can I combine multiple skills into one custom assessment?

Yes, absolutely. Custom assessments are set up based on your job description, and will include questions on all must-have skills you specify. Here's a quick guide on how you can request a custom test.

Do you have any anti-cheating or proctoring features in place?

We have the following anti-cheating features in place:

  • Non-googleable questions
  • IP proctoring
  • Screen proctoring
  • Web proctoring
  • Webcam proctoring
  • Plagiarism detection
  • Secure browser
  • Copy paste protection

Read more about the proctoring features.

How do I interpret test scores?

The primary thing to keep in mind is that an assessment is an elimination tool, not a selection tool. A skills assessment is optimized to help you eliminate candidates who are not technically qualified for the role, it is not optimized to help you find the best candidate for the role. So the ideal way to use an assessment is to decide a threshold score (typically 55%, we help you benchmark) and invite all candidates who score above the threshold for the next rounds of interview.

What experience level can I use this test for?

Each Adaface assessment is customized to your job description/ ideal candidate persona (our subject matter experts will pick the right questions for your assessment from our library of 10000+ questions). This assessment can be customized for any experience level.

Does every candidate get the same questions?

Yes, it makes it much easier for you to compare candidates. Options for MCQ questions and the order of questions are randomized. We have anti-cheating/ proctoring features in place. In our enterprise plan, we also have the option to create multiple versions of the same assessment with questions of similar difficulty levels.

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No. Unfortunately, we do not support practice tests at the moment. However, you can use our sample questions for practice.

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