Questions and Simple Replies
About this practice test
Practise A1 Use of English through phrase and meaning matching. Build accuracy with question words and short replies.
What you’ll practice
Grammar and vocabulary
Choose forms and words that work together.
Meaning in context
Follow meaning across sentences and texts.
Accurate expression
Use natural phrases and sentence patterns.
What to expect:
7 tasks worth 21 marks. Each cloze gap and matching pair earns one mark. Correct parts still earn marks when another part is wrong. Review your answers and explanations after submission.
Study the questions and tasks
Work through the material below, or start the interactive practice above to complete an attempt. Try the exercises before opening any answer or transcript sections, then use them to review your work.
- Practice level
- A1. Try this level if you can follow the instructions and understand most of the language; choose an earlier level if you need more support.
- Question formats
- Matching
How to approach this practice
Read the complete context. Check both the meaning and the grammar, including word forms, collocations and links between sentences.
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Question 1 · Matching
Match each item to the correct choice.
Match each beginning to its only suitable ending. Talking about school.
Answer choices
- Ms Bell.
- At ten o'clock.
- On the first floor.
Items
- When does class begin?
- Where is the classroom?
- Who is your teacher?
Check answers and explanations
- 1. When does class begin?
- At ten o'clock.
- 2. Where is the classroom?
- On the first floor.
- 3. Who is your teacher?
- Ms Bell.
When asks for time, where for place and who for a person.
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Question 2 · Matching
Match each item to the correct choice.
Match each beginning to its only suitable ending. Looking at a family photo.
Answer choices
- It's mine.
- The woman in blue.
- There are six.
Items
- How many people are there?
- Which person is your aunt?
- Whose photo is this?
Check answers and explanations
- 1. How many people are there?
- There are six.
- 2. Which person is your aunt?
- The woman in blue.
- 3. Whose photo is this?
- It's mine.
A number, an identified person and an owner answer the three questions.
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Question 3 · Matching
Match each item to the correct choice.
Match each beginning to its only suitable ending. In a clothes shop.
Answer choices
- Green.
- Thirty pounds.
- Medium.
Items
- How much is this coat?
- What size do you need?
- What colour do you want?
Check answers and explanations
- 1. How much is this coat?
- Thirty pounds.
- 2. What size do you need?
- Medium.
- 3. What colour do you want?
- Green.
Price, size and colour are different kinds of information.
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Question 4 · Matching
Match each item to the correct choice.
Match each beginning to its only suitable ending. Choosing lunch.
Answer choices
- Two, please.
- A cheese sandwich.
- To take away.
Items
- What would you like?
- How many sandwiches?
- Is that for here or to take away?
Check answers and explanations
- 1. What would you like?
- A cheese sandwich.
- 2. How many sandwiches?
- Two, please.
- 3. Is that for here or to take away?
- To take away.
The replies identify food, quantity and where it will be eaten.
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Question 5 · Matching
Match each item to the correct choice.
Match each beginning to its only suitable ending. Making weekend plans.
Answer choices
- Yes, he can come.
- Sunday.
- Half past twelve.
Items
- What day is the picnic?
- What time is it?
- Can I bring my brother?
Check answers and explanations
- 1. What day is the picnic?
- Sunday.
- 2. What time is it?
- Half past twelve.
- 3. Can I bring my brother?
- Yes, he can come.
The questions ask for a day, a time and permission.
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Question 6 · Matching
Match each item to the correct choice.
Match each beginning to its only suitable ending. Meeting a new classmate.
Answer choices
- Leila.
- Nineteen.
- Yes, I am.
Items
- What's your first name?
- Are you a student?
- How old are you?
Check answers and explanations
- 1. What's your first name?
- Leila.
- 2. Are you a student?
- Yes, I am.
- 3. How old are you?
- Nineteen.
A first name, yes/no answer and age fit the separate questions.
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Question 7 · Matching
Match each item to the correct choice.
Match each beginning to its only suitable ending. At home after school.
Answer choices
- Because it's hot inside.
- No, it's empty.
- Under your bag.
Items
- Where are my keys?
- Why is the door open?
- Is anyone in the kitchen?
Check answers and explanations
- 1. Where are my keys?
- Under your bag.
- 2. Why is the door open?
- Because it's hot inside.
- 3. Is anyone in the kitchen?
- No, it's empty.
Location, reason and presence require distinct responses.
What to review next
Explain why each answer fits the meaning and structure. Record useful phrases and write a new example using each pattern you found difficult.
A focused practice result shows how you did on these tasks. Use several activities across skills to decide what to study next; one practice score does not certify an overall CEFR level.