Gateway Placement Test

I ……………. got a computer but I’ve got a tablet.

• don’t

• ’ve

• haven’t

Answer explanation

have/has got for possession

Sue: I love Rita Ora! ……………. her?

Mike: No. I prefer Ed Sheeran.

• Do you like

• Are you like

• Does you like

Answer explanation

present simple

Marie: ……………. play a musical instrument, John?

John: Yes. I play the piano.

• Can you

• Do you can

• Are you

Answer explanation

can for abilities

That’s Jana. She’s ……………. to her friend.

• talks

• talk

• talking

Answer explanation

present continuous

Amy: Where ……………. you yesterday?

Jill: I was at my grandmother’s house.

• were

• did

• are

Answer explanation

past simple

Angel: Messi’s the ……………. footballer in the world.

Ricardo: No, he isn’t. Ronaldo is!

• most good

• best

• better

Answer explanation

superlatives

I ……………. to the radio every day.

• read

• watch

• listen

Answer explanation

everyday activities

Dad: Where are you going?

Mum: To the …………….. I need to buy some boots.

• chemist’s

• newsagent’s

• shoe shop

Answer explanation

places in a town

Mary is very …………….. . She always helps me when I have a problem.

• hard-working

• kind

• creative

Answer explanation

personal qualities

You ……………. tell anyone – it’s a secret.

• don’t have to

• must

• mustn’t

Answer explanation

modals of obligation/lack of obligation/prohibition