English Proficiency Test for Undergraduate Students: Fill-in-the-Blanks and Multiple Choice

Essay Prompt:

1. It is easy to 'forget' important things when we have so many distractions in our lives.
2. Businesses must 'comply' with regulations to avoid penalties.
3. The company 'lacked' the necessary resources to complete the project.
4. The constant demands of work can 'drain' our energy.
5. The faucet was left on and caused a 'leak' in the pipe.
6. She worked hard to 'accomplish' her goals and achieve success.
7. The organization was 'found' to help those in need.
8. The engineers will 'erect' a new building in the downtown area.
9. The team captain will 'lead' the players through the game.
10. The students have made great 'progress' in their studies this semester.
11. The store must 'supply' enough products to meet the demand.
12. We hope you will 'join' our club and become a member.
13. The teacher will 'forbid' the use of cell phones during class.
14. The city plans to 'pave' the road to make it safer for drivers.
15. She carefully 'folded' the scarf and placed it in a box.
16. The binder was used to 'bind' the papers together.
17. The printer will 'print' copies of the report for everyone.
18. He carefully 'packed' the shirt and placed it in his suitcase.
19. The package was 'wrapped' tightly with tape to ensure it would not open.
20. The book was 'placed' and placed on the shelf.

Multiple-Choice Questions:

1. What is the meaning of 'comply'? a) forget b) drain c) accomplish d) follow
2. What does 'lack' mean? a) need b) found c) lead d) join
3. What is the synonym of 'drain'? a) implement b) fold c) supply d) empty
4. What is the meaning of 'erect'? a) build b) wrap c) bind d) print
5. What does 'forbid' mean? a) allow b) comply c) join d) progress
6. What is the synonym of 'progress'? a) accomplish b) pave c) lead d) advance
7. What is the meaning of 'join'? a) comply b) forbid c) connect d) pack
8. What does 'leak' mean? a) forget b) drain c) wrap d) seep
9. What is the synonym of 'supply'? a) implement b) fold c) provide d) bind
10. What is the meaning of 'pave'? a) wrap b) print c) fold d) make smooth
11. What does 'accomplish' mean? a) forget b) lead c) comply d) achieve
12. What is the synonym of 'print'? a) implement b) supply c) reproduce d) pack
13. What is the meaning of 'fold'? a) wrap b) connect c) seep d) bend
14. What does 'pack' mean? a) connect b) provide c) wrap d) empty
15. What is the synonym of 'wrap'? a) bind b) seep c) fold d) cover
16. What is the meaning of 'bind'? a) build b) connect c) drain d) seep
17. What does 'found' mean? a) establish b) forbid c) comply d) lead
18. What is the synonym of 'implement'? a) provide b) follow c) carry out d) join
19. What is the meaning of 'supply'? a) provide b) print c) wrap d) pave
20. What does 'forget' mean? a) remember b) pack c) accomplish d) progress

Answers:

1. d
2. a
3. d
4. a
5. a
6. d
7. c
8. d
9. c
10. d
11. d
12. c
13. d
14. c
15. d
16. b
17. a
18. c
19. a
20. a