Pre-employment English Online Test

The pre-employment English test evaluates a candidate’s ability to understand and communicate in business-level English. It focuses on Grammar, Verbal Reasoning, Vocabulary, and Reading Comprehension to help recruiters identify candidates who have a strong command over the English language before an interview.

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Test duration: 20 mins

Difficulty level: Moderate

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Questions:

15 English MCQs

Covered skills:

Vocabulary

Grammar

Reading Comprehension

Listening Skills

Writing Skills

Business English

Idioms and Phrases

Punctuation

Sentence Structure

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The Pre-employment English Online 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:

Demonstrate a strong command of vocabulary
Apply proper grammar rules in written communication
Comprehend and analyze written passages effectively
Listen attentively and comprehend spoken language
Write clear and coherent responses
Use appropriate English terminology for business communication
Understand and use idiomatic expressions in context
Apply correct punctuation rules in written sentences
Construct grammatically correct and cohesive sentences

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🧐 Question
Medium Airline Operators	Solve
Four airline operators A, B, C and D operate on a popular route between 2 cities, Rome and Venice in Italy. Airline A wanted to increase the number of seats sold, so they reduced their fares for this route. Airlines B, C, D imitated this move immediately. The general belief is that the volume of air travel between Rome and Venice would increase as a result of this. Which of the following statements, if true, would add trust to the general belief? A: All 4 airlines see increased profits. B: Airlines start slashing rates for other routes as well. C: A study shows that around 80% of air travel in Italy is company sponsored. D: A study shows that air travellers in Italy are price sensitive.
Medium Call Gurj Clooners	Solve
Folks should call Gurj Clooners if they want to:
Medium Cigarette taxation regime	Solve
Cigarettes account for only 23% of tobacco consumption, and only 16% of 250 million tobacco consumers use cigarettes. However these 16% contribute 85% of the tax revenues to the Exchequer from the tobacco sector. The punitive cigarette taxation regime has kept the tax base narrow, and lowering taxes will expand this base. Which of these best bolsters the conclusion that lowering duties will expand the tax base? A: The cigarette manufacturers’ association has decided to indulge in aggressive promotion. B: Cigarette manufacturers are lobbying for a reduction on duties. C: There is a likelihood that tobacco consumers will shift to cigarette smoking if cigarette prices reduce. D: An increase in duties on non-cigarette tobacco may lead to a shift in favor of cigarette smoking. E: There is a likelihood that tobacco consumers will shift to cigarettes if cigarette prices reduce. F: A decrease in duties on non-cigarette tobacco may lead to more tobacco consumers shifting to cigarettes. G: Cigarette smokers are becoming increasing aware of associated health risks. H: Increased health warnings could reduce the tax base.
Easy Reading Comprehension	Solve
This note informs Savannah that: A: she can purchase new toys at a discounted rate. B: the toy store has a new collection that she can purchase from now. C: she can sell her used toys to the store. D: she can get used and new toys in the ongoing sale at the store.

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	Medium Airline Operators	2 mins English	Solve
Four airline operators A, B, C and D operate on a popular route between 2 cities, Rome and Venice in Italy. Airline A wanted to increase the number of seats sold, so they reduced their fares for this route. Airlines B, C, D imitated this move immediately. The general belief is that the volume of air travel between Rome and Venice would increase as a result of this. Which of the following statements, if true, would add trust to the general belief? A: All 4 airlines see increased profits. B: Airlines start slashing rates for other routes as well. C: A study shows that around 80% of air travel in Italy is company sponsored. D: A study shows that air travellers in Italy are price sensitive.
	Medium Call Gurj Clooners	2 mins English	Solve
Folks should call Gurj Clooners if they want to:
	Medium Cigarette taxation regime	2 mins English	Solve
Cigarettes account for only 23% of tobacco consumption, and only 16% of 250 million tobacco consumers use cigarettes. However these 16% contribute 85% of the tax revenues to the Exchequer from the tobacco sector. The punitive cigarette taxation regime has kept the tax base narrow, and lowering taxes will expand this base. Which of these best bolsters the conclusion that lowering duties will expand the tax base? A: The cigarette manufacturers’ association has decided to indulge in aggressive promotion. B: Cigarette manufacturers are lobbying for a reduction on duties. C: There is a likelihood that tobacco consumers will shift to cigarette smoking if cigarette prices reduce. D: An increase in duties on non-cigarette tobacco may lead to a shift in favor of cigarette smoking. E: There is a likelihood that tobacco consumers will shift to cigarettes if cigarette prices reduce. F: A decrease in duties on non-cigarette tobacco may lead to more tobacco consumers shifting to cigarettes. G: Cigarette smokers are becoming increasing aware of associated health risks. H: Increased health warnings could reduce the tax base.
	Easy Reading Comprehension	2 mins English	Solve
This note informs Savannah that: A: she can purchase new toys at a discounted rate. B: the toy store has a new collection that she can purchase from now. C: she can sell her used toys to the store. D: she can get used and new toys in the ongoing sale at the store.

	🧐 Question	🔧 Skill	💪 Difficulty	⌛ Time
	Airline Operators	English	Medium	2 mins	Solve
Four airline operators A, B, C and D operate on a popular route between 2 cities, Rome and Venice in Italy. Airline A wanted to increase the number of seats sold, so they reduced their fares for this route. Airlines B, C, D imitated this move immediately. The general belief is that the volume of air travel between Rome and Venice would increase as a result of this. Which of the following statements, if true, would add trust to the general belief? A: All 4 airlines see increased profits. B: Airlines start slashing rates for other routes as well. C: A study shows that around 80% of air travel in Italy is company sponsored. D: A study shows that air travellers in Italy are price sensitive.
	Call Gurj Clooners	English	Medium	2 mins	Solve
Folks should call Gurj Clooners if they want to:
	Cigarette taxation regime	English	Medium	2 mins	Solve
Cigarettes account for only 23% of tobacco consumption, and only 16% of 250 million tobacco consumers use cigarettes. However these 16% contribute 85% of the tax revenues to the Exchequer from the tobacco sector. The punitive cigarette taxation regime has kept the tax base narrow, and lowering taxes will expand this base. Which of these best bolsters the conclusion that lowering duties will expand the tax base? A: The cigarette manufacturers’ association has decided to indulge in aggressive promotion. B: Cigarette manufacturers are lobbying for a reduction on duties. C: There is a likelihood that tobacco consumers will shift to cigarette smoking if cigarette prices reduce. D: An increase in duties on non-cigarette tobacco may lead to a shift in favor of cigarette smoking. E: There is a likelihood that tobacco consumers will shift to cigarettes if cigarette prices reduce. F: A decrease in duties on non-cigarette tobacco may lead to more tobacco consumers shifting to cigarettes. G: Cigarette smokers are becoming increasing aware of associated health risks. H: Increased health warnings could reduce the tax base.
	Reading Comprehension	English	Easy	2 mins	Solve
This note informs Savannah that: A: she can purchase new toys at a discounted rate. B: the toy store has a new collection that she can purchase from now. C: she can sell her used toys to the store. D: she can get used and new toys in the ongoing sale at the store.

Test candidates on core Pre-employment English Hiring Test topics

Vocabulary: Vocabulary refers to a person's knowledge and understanding of words and their meanings in a language. It is an important skill to measure in this test as it provides insight into a candidate's ability to understand and use a wide range of words, enhancing their communication and comprehension skills.

Grammar: Grammar encompasses the rules and structure that govern a language. Assessing grammar skills in this test allows recruiters to evaluate a candidate's proficiency in using correct sentence structure, verb tenses, and the arrangement of words to ensure effective communication.

Reading Comprehension: Reading comprehension is the ability to understand and interpret written texts. Measuring this skill in the test enables recruiters to gauge a candidate's ability to extract information, comprehend ideas, and draw valid conclusions from written passages, which is crucial for professional communication and understanding business-related texts.

Listening Skills: Listening skills are essential for effective communication and understanding spoken language. Evaluating this skill in the test allows recruiters to assess a candidate's ability to comprehend and process information accurately from verbal communication, helping to ensure effective collaboration and interaction in the workplace.

Writing Skills: Writing skills refer to the ability to convey ideas, thoughts, and information in a clear, organized, and coherent manner using written language. Measuring this skill in the test helps recruiters evaluate a candidate's proficiency in producing accurate and well-structured written communication, which is vital for professional correspondence and documentation.

Business English: Business English refers to the specific vocabulary, phrases, and communication styles commonly used in the context of the business world. Assessing this skill in the test allows recruiters to determine a candidate's familiarity with the language and conventions of professional environments, which is essential for effective communication and integration within a business setting.

Idioms and Phrases: Idioms and phrases are expressions that have figurative meanings different from the literal interpretation of their individual words. Incorporating this skill in the test helps recruiters grasp a candidate's understanding and ability to use idiomatic expressions, improving their communication skills and overall fluency in English.

Punctuation: Punctuation refers to the use of marks or symbols to enhance clarity and meaning in written language. Evaluating this skill in the test enables recruiters to gauge a candidate's proficiency in applying correct punctuation techniques, ensuring their written communication is clear, organized, and grammatically correct.

Sentence Structure: Sentence structure refers to the arrangement and combination of words to form grammatically correct and meaningful sentences. Measuring this skill in the test allows recruiters to assess a candidate's ability to construct coherent and well-structured sentences, which is essential for effective written communication in both personal and professional contexts.

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