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Which word matches the definition: 'feeling that you want to sleep'?

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Key Facts: Aptis for Teens Exam

Aptis ESOL for Teens is the British Council's modular English test for 13-17 year-olds, with a Core grammar and vocabulary test plus Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking; each skill is scored 0-50 and mapped to CEFR levels A1 to C.

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1My sister ___ her homework every evening before dinner.

A.do

B.does

C.doing

D.done

Explanation: The third-person singular subject 'My sister' in the present simple takes the '-s' form of the verb, so 'does' is correct. The present simple is used for habits and routines like doing homework every evening.

2There aren't ___ students in the classroom today because it is a holiday.

A.some

B.any

C.much

D.a

Explanation: In negative sentences with plural countable nouns we use 'any', so 'aren't any students' is correct. 'Any' is the usual choice after a negative verb form.

3We ___ to the cinema last Saturday and watched a great film.

A.go

B.gone

C.went

D.going

Explanation: The time expression 'last Saturday' shows a finished past action, so the past simple 'went' is correct. 'Went' is the irregular past form of 'go'.

4This is the ___ phone I have ever owned; the screen is huge.

A.big

B.bigger

C.biggest

D.more big

Explanation: After 'the' and with the phrase 'I have ever owned', a superlative is needed, so 'biggest' is correct. Short adjectives form the superlative by adding '-est'.

5If it rains tomorrow, we ___ stay at home and play video games.

A.would

B.are

C.were

D.will

Explanation: In a first conditional, the main clause uses 'will' + base verb, so 'we will stay' is correct. The 'if' clause uses the present simple to talk about a real future possibility.

6Look at those dark clouds! I think it ___ rain very soon.

A.goes to

B.went to

C.is going to

D.has gone to

Explanation: 'Be going to' is used for predictions based on present evidence, like dark clouds, so 'is going to rain' is correct. The clouds are clear evidence the speaker can see.

7She has lived in this town ___ she was a small child.

A.for

B.since

C.during

D.while

Explanation: 'Since' is used with a point in time when something started, so 'since she was a small child' is correct. It works with the present perfect to show a period continuing to now.

8My friends and I enjoy ___ football in the park at the weekend.

A.play

B.to play

C.playing

D.played

Explanation: The verb 'enjoy' is always followed by the -ing form, so 'enjoy playing' is correct. Certain verbs like enjoy, finish and avoid take a gerund.

9You ___ wear a helmet when you ride your bike; it is the law.

A.might

B.could

C.may

D.must

Explanation: 'Must' expresses a strong obligation or rule, so 'You must wear a helmet' is correct because it is required by law. Modal verbs of obligation are used for rules.

10This is the teacher ___ helped me improve my English so much.

A.which

B.who

C.whose

D.where

Explanation: 'Who' is the relative pronoun used for people, so 'the teacher who helped me' is correct. It introduces a relative clause giving more information about a person.

About the Aptis for Teens Exam

Aptis ESOL for Teens is a flexible, computer-based English test from the British Council designed for learners aged 13 to 17. It has five components: the mandatory Core test (Grammar and Vocabulary), Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking. Schools and teachers choose which skills each student takes, so a candidate might sit only the core plus one skill or all four skills. The content uses age-appropriate, everyday themes such as school life, friends, hobbies, social media and technology so that teenagers can show their true language ability. Results are reported as a 0-50 scaled score and a CEFR level (A1 to C) for each skill, with an overall CEFR level when all four skills are taken. This practice set focuses on the multiple-choice components: Core grammar and vocabulary, Reading and Listening.

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

Core about 25 minutes, Reading about 30 minutes and Listening about 55 minutes; with Writing (about 50 minutes) and Speaking (about 15 minutes) the full four-skill test takes roughly 2 hours 40 minutes.

Passing Score

No fixed pass mark; each skill is scored 0-50 and given a CEFR level (A1-C). The Grammar and Vocabulary core is reported only as a 0-50 score and is used to confirm borderline CEFR levels in the skills.

Exam Fee

Set locally by British Council offices and partner institutions; Aptis ESOL fees commonly fall between about 90 and 135 EUR or the local equivalent, and schools often arrange group testing. (British Council)

Aptis for Teens Exam Content Outline

30%

Core: Grammar

Twenty-five three-option multiple-choice questions on tenses, modals, conditionals, quantifiers, comparatives, relative clauses and natural spoken-English grammar in teen contexts.

20%

Core: Vocabulary

Twenty-five items: word matching (synonyms), word definitions, meaning in context and collocation matching, using topics such as school, food, sport and technology.

25%

Reading

Sentence comprehension, text cohesion (ordering sentences), opinion matching across four short texts, and long-text comprehension matching headings and ideas to paragraphs.

25%

Listening

Three-option multiple-choice across information recognition, information matching, opinion or recommendation matching, and longer monologue comprehension.

How to Pass the Aptis for Teens Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: No fixed pass mark; each skill is scored 0-50 and given a CEFR level (A1-C). The Grammar and Vocabulary core is reported only as a 0-50 score and is used to confirm borderline CEFR levels in the skills.
Exam length: 100 questions
Time limit: Core about 25 minutes, Reading about 30 minutes and Listening about 55 minutes; with Writing (about 50 minutes) and Speaking (about 15 minutes) the full four-skill test takes roughly 2 hours 40 minutes.
Exam fee: Set locally by British Council offices and partner institutions; Aptis ESOL fees commonly fall between about 90 and 135 EUR or the local equivalent, and schools often arrange group testing.

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Aptis for Teens Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master core grammar such as tenses, modals, conditionals and quantifiers, since the 25 grammar questions reward accurate, automatic knowledge.

2Build everyday teen vocabulary about school, hobbies, food, sport and technology, and learn common synonyms and collocations.

3Practise the four reading task types separately: completing sentences, ordering sentences, matching opinions and matching headings to paragraphs.

4Train your listening for specific details like times, dates, places and phone numbers, and use the option to listen twice wisely.

5Read every option carefully before answering, then reread the sentence to check your choice, as distractors are often close in meaning.

6Use free British Council LearnEnglish Teens activities and timed mock tests so you can work quickly and confidently on test day.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aptis ESOL for Teens?

Aptis ESOL for Teens is a computer-based English proficiency test from the British Council for learners aged 13 to 17. It uses age-appropriate topics and assesses grammar, vocabulary, reading, listening, writing and speaking.

How is Aptis for Teens scored?

Each skill is reported as a 0-50 scaled score and a CEFR level from A1 to C. The Grammar and Vocabulary core is reported only as a 0-50 score, and an overall CEFR level is given when all four skills are completed.

Is there a pass or fail in Aptis for Teens?

There is no single pass mark. Aptis for Teens reports a candidate's level rather than a pass or fail, so schools and institutions decide which CEFR level they require for their own purposes.

Which parts of Aptis for Teens are multiple-choice?

The Core (Grammar and Vocabulary), Reading and Listening components use selected-response and multiple-choice tasks. Writing and Speaking are productive skills marked by examiners and are not multiple-choice.

How long does Aptis for Teens take?

Timings are roughly 25 minutes for the Core, 30 minutes for Reading, 55 minutes for Listening, 50 minutes for Writing and 15 minutes for Speaking, so the full four-skill test takes about 2 hours 40 minutes.

What CEFR levels does Aptis for Teens cover?

Aptis for Teens measures English from CEFR A1 (basic user) up to C, with tasks in each skill that start easy and gradually become more difficult to place learners at the right level.