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1Choose the sentence that uses the correct homophone in the context of a parent communication.
A.Please ensure your child brings there gym shoes on Tuesday.
B.Please ensure your child brings their gym shoes on Tuesday.
C.Please ensure your child brings they're gym shoes on Tuesday.
D.Please ensure your child brings thier gym shoes on Tuesday.
Explanation: "Their" is the possessive pronoun showing ownership of the gym shoes. The EETC spelling section regularly tests the there/their/they're homophone set, which is a common source of error in professional writing.
2Which word is spelled correctly?
A.recieve
B.receive
C.receeve
D.receve
Explanation: The "i before e except after c" rule applies: because the letters follow the letter c, the spelling is "receive." The EETC spelling section frequently tests ie/ei words.
3Choose the correctly spelled form of the word meaning "happening once a year."
A.annualy
B.annualley
C.annually
D.anually
Explanation: "Annually" keeps the double n of "annual" and adds the suffix -ly, producing a double l where the base word's final l meets the suffix. Doubled-consonant suffix rules are a core EETC spelling topic.
4Which sentence uses the correct word: "affect" or "effect"?
A.The new policy will effect how we report absences.
B.The new policy will affect how we report absences.
C.The new policy will affect the change immediately.
D.The new policy had a great affect on attendance.
Explanation: "Affect" is normally the verb meaning to influence, so "will affect how we report" is correct. The EETC tests this commonly confused pair within professional writing contexts.
5What is the correct plural of "curriculum"?
A.curriculums or curricula
B.curriculae
C.curriculas
D.curriculii
Explanation: "Curriculum" is a Latin word; its classical plural is "curricula," while "curriculums" is the accepted Anglicized plural. Either is acceptable in standard English. The EETC tests irregular and Latin-derived plurals.
6Choose the correctly spelled word.
A.seperate
B.separate
C.seperete
D.separete
Explanation: "Separate" is spelled with an a in the middle (s-e-p-a-r-a-t-e). A useful memory aid is that there is "a rat" in sep-a-rat-e. This is one of the most frequently misspelled words tested on the EETC.
7Which spelling correctly adds the suffix to "begin"?
A.begining
B.beginning
C.beggining
D.beginnning
Explanation: When a word ends in a single consonant after a single stressed vowel, the final consonant doubles before -ing. "Begin" is stressed on the last syllable, so the n doubles: "beginning."
8Choose the sentence with the correct homophone.
A.The principle of the school sent a letter home.
B.The principal of the school sent a letter home.
C.The principel of the school sent a letter home.
D.The principale of the school sent a letter home.
Explanation: "Principal" means the head of a school (and ends in -pal, like a "pal"). "Principle" means a rule or belief. The principal/principle pair is a classic EETC homophone test, especially relevant in a school context.
9Which word correctly drops the final e before the suffix?
A.judgement (as the only acceptable form)
B.arguement
C.arguing
D.writeing
Explanation: When adding a suffix beginning with a vowel, a silent final e is usually dropped: argue + -ing becomes "arguing." The EETC tests the drop-the-e rule for -ing and -able endings.
10Choose the correctly spelled word meaning "a place where students learn."
A.accomodation
B.accommodation
C.acommodation
D.accommadation
Explanation: "Accommodation" contains a double c and a double m. It is among the most frequently misspelled words and is a typical EETC spelling item testing doubled consonants.

About the EETC English Exam Exam

The English Exam for Teacher Certification (EETC) is a written English-proficiency exam required for an English-language teaching licence in Quebec. It is coordinated and administered by the independent Centre for the English Exam for Teacher Certification (CEETC) on behalf of the Ministry of Education. The exam tests spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, proofreading, and the professional writing skills teachers need for parent letters and committee correspondence.

Assessment

A computer-based exam in two parts. Part One (Objective Language Tasks) consists of 10 multiple-choice questions and 20 short-answer questions covering pronouns, past participles, spelling, and sentence structure. Part Two (Professional Writing Tasks) requires candidates to write a 300-500 word letter and a 150-300 word email based on an authentic source document and a table of parental responses.

Time Limit

Computer-based sitting of roughly two hours; the Professional Writing section is allotted 90 minutes

Passing Score

At least 70% on the Objective Language Tasks plus a pass on both Professional Writing Tasks

Exam Fee

$70 registration fee for the initial writing of the EETC; confirm the current amount with the CEETC at registration (Centre for the English Exam for Teacher Certification (CEETC), on behalf of the Quebec Ministry of Education)

EETC English Exam Exam Content Outline

22%

Grammar

Subject-verb and pronoun agreement, verb tense and consistency, pronoun case, and subjunctive and conditional forms.

18%

Spelling and Spelling Rules

Homophones, doubled consonants, the ie/ei rule, plurals, suffix and silent-e rules, and commonly misspelled words.

16%

Sentence Structure and Usage

Fragments, run-ons, modifiers, parallelism, faulty comparisons, and precise diction.

16%

Professional Writing Conventions

Register and tone for parent letters and committee emails, audience, organization, and conciseness.

14%

Punctuation

Commas, semicolons, colons, apostrophes, quotation marks, hyphens, and capitalization.

14%

Mechanics and Proofreading

Locating errors, removing redundancy, fixing shifts, and improving clarity and conciseness.

How to Pass the EETC English Exam Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: At least 70% on the Objective Language Tasks plus a pass on both Professional Writing Tasks
  • Assessment: A computer-based exam in two parts. Part One (Objective Language Tasks) consists of 10 multiple-choice questions and 20 short-answer questions covering pronouns, past participles, spelling, and sentence structure. Part Two (Professional Writing Tasks) requires candidates to write a 300-500 word letter and a 150-300 word email based on an authentic source document and a table of parental responses.
  • Time limit: Computer-based sitting of roughly two hours; the Professional Writing section is allotted 90 minutes
  • Exam fee: $70 registration fee for the initial writing of the EETC; confirm the current amount with the CEETC at registration

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
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EETC English Exam Study Tips from Top Performers

1Drill the most commonly misspelled words and homophone sets (there/their/they're, principal/principle, affect/effect, accept/except), since the short-answer spelling questions reward quick error recognition.
2Review the core grammar rules tested in the 20 objective questions: subject-verb agreement with intervening phrases, pronoun case, verb-tense consistency, and modifier placement.
3Practise drafting concise, well-organized parent letters and committee emails in a formal register, and rehearse summarizing an authentic source document into plain language for the Professional Writing section.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who administers the EETC and why is it required?

The English Exam for Teacher Certification (EETC) is coordinated and administered by the independent Centre for the English Exam for Teacher Certification (CEETC) on behalf of the Quebec Ministry of Education. Passing it demonstrates the English-language proficiency required for an English-sector teaching licence in Quebec.

How is the EETC structured?

The EETC has two parts. Part One, Objective Language Tasks, consists of 10 multiple-choice questions and 20 short-answer questions covering pronouns, past participles, spelling, and sentence structure. Part Two, Professional Writing Tasks, requires candidates to write a 300-500 word letter and a 150-300 word email based on an authentic source document and a table of parental responses.

What score do I need to pass the EETC?

Candidates must achieve at least 70% on the Objective Language Tasks and pass both of the Professional Writing Tasks. The EETC is reported on a pass or fail basis, so strong performance is required on both the language tasks and the professional writing tasks.

How many attempts do candidates have to pass the EETC?

Attempt limits are set by individual teacher-education programs. At McGill, for example, students have several opportunities to pass before a key field experience, with additional attempts at the director's discretion. Candidates should confirm the policy with their program.