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Key Facts: iTEP Academic-Core Exam

iTEP Academic-Core is a 60-minute internet-based English test with three equally weighted multiple-choice sections: Grammar, Listening and Reading. It is intended for internal assessment, placement and progress tracking; iTEP directs institutions to Academic-Plus for official admissions.

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1By the time the lecture ended, most of the students _____ their notes.

A.finishing

B.had finished

C.have finished

D.will finish

Explanation: The past perfect "had finished" describes an action completed before another past event (the lecture ending). The phrase "by the time" with a past clause signals that one action was already complete before the other.

2The professor explained the theory _____ clearly that everyone understood it.

A.very

B.too

C.so

D.such

Explanation: "So" modifies the adverb "clearly" in the "so + adverb + that" construction expressing result. The pattern "so clearly that" links the manner to its consequence.

3Neither the students nor the teacher _____ ready for the unexpected announcement.

A.were

B.have been

C.are being

D.was

Explanation: With "neither...nor," the verb agrees with the nearer subject, which is the singular "the teacher," so "was" is correct. Proximity governs agreement in correlative subjects.

4She asked me _____ I had finished reading the assigned chapter.

A.whether

B.that

C.what

D.which

Explanation: "Whether" introduces an indirect yes/no question, which is what the sentence reports. It signals an embedded question without a question mark.

5If I _____ more time, I would have revised the entire essay.

A.would have

B.had

C.had had

D.have had

Explanation: The third conditional uses "if + past perfect" in the if-clause, so "had had" is correct with the "would have revised" result. It describes an unreal situation in the past.

6The new library, _____ opened last month, has quickly become popular with students.

A.who

B.where

C.whom

D.which

Explanation: "Which" is the relative pronoun for a non-human subject (the library) in a non-defining clause. It correctly introduces extra information set off by commas.

7Students are expected to submit their reports _____ Friday afternoon.

A.during

B.by

C.until

D.since

Explanation: "By" indicates a deadline meaning "no later than" Friday afternoon. It marks the latest acceptable point for completing the action.

8The committee has not yet decided _____ to hold the conference in spring or autumn.

A.whether

B.if

C.that

D.unless

Explanation: "Whether" is required before a "to + infinitive" alternative and pairs with "or" to present two choices. "If" cannot precede an infinitive in this structure.

9_____ the heavy rain, the field trip continued as planned.

A.Although

B.However

C.Because of

D.Despite

Explanation: "Despite" is a preposition followed by the noun phrase "the heavy rain" and shows contrast with the result. It concedes an obstacle without changing the outcome.

10This is the most interesting research paper _____ I have ever read.

A.whom

B.that

C.what

D.which one

Explanation: After a superlative like "the most interesting," "that" is the preferred relative pronoun introducing the defining clause. It refers back to "research paper."

About the iTEP Academic-Core Exam

The iTEP Academic-Core is the multiple-choice version of the International Test of English Proficiency, intended for internal assessment, placement and progress measurement; iTEP says institutions should use Academic-Plus for official admissions. Core is a 60-minute internet-based test including about 10 minutes of pre-test preparation. It measures Grammar, Listening and Reading through four-option multiple-choice questions: 25 Grammar items, 14 Listening items and 10 Reading items. Each section is weighted equally, and there is no penalty for guessing. Overall scores are reported from 0.0 to 6.0 to one decimal point with CEFR alignment; Academic-Plus adds writing and speaking.

Questions

49 scored questions

Time Limit

60 minutes total, including about 10 minutes of pre-test preparation; Grammar 10 minutes, Listening 20 minutes, Reading 20 minutes.

Passing Score

Scored 0.0 to 6.0 to one decimal point overall, with individual skill scores and CEFR alignment; there is no universal pass mark, and institutions set their own target.

Exam Fee

No standard public Academic-Core fee is published; pricing varies by institution and delivery arrangement. (iTEP International, LLC)

iTEP Academic-Core Exam Content Outline

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Grammar (Structure)

Fill-in-the-blank sentence completion and error-identification multiple-choice items on tenses, agreement, conditionals, relative clauses, comparatives, the subjunctive and parallel structure.

33%

Listening

Multiple-choice comprehension of four short conversations, one 2-3 minute conversation and one 4-minute academic lecture, testing main idea, detail and inference.

33%

Reading

Multiple-choice comprehension of one ~250-word and one ~450-word academic passage, testing main idea, detail, vocabulary in context, inference and author's purpose.

How to Pass the iTEP Academic-Core Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Scored 0.0 to 6.0 to one decimal point overall, with individual skill scores and CEFR alignment; there is no universal pass mark, and institutions set their own target.
Exam length: 49 questions
Time limit: 60 minutes total, including about 10 minutes of pre-test preparation; Grammar 10 minutes, Listening 20 minutes, Reading 20 minutes.
Exam fee: No standard public Academic-Core fee is published; pricing varies by institution and delivery arrangement.

Keys to Passing

Work through all 108 available questions
Review every answer and explanation
Track weak areas and revisit them
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iTEP Academic-Core Study Tips from Top Performers

1Review core academic grammar, focusing on verb tenses, subject-verb agreement, conditionals, relative clauses and the subjunctive used after verbs like suggest and insist.

2Practice both iTEP grammar question types: choosing the word that correctly completes a sentence and identifying the one incorrect word or phrase in a sentence.

3Train your listening by taking notes on short conversations and academic lectures, since the listening audio plays only once and cannot be replayed.

4Read academic passages on science, history and social topics, and practice finding the main idea, specific details, vocabulary in context and the author's purpose.

5Work under timed conditions: Grammar allows 10 minutes, and Listening and Reading allow 20 minutes each, so build speed alongside accuracy.

6Answer every question because there is no penalty for guessing, and use elimination to improve your odds on harder upper-level items.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the iTEP Academic-Core?

The iTEP Academic-Core is a 60-minute internet-based test of grammar, listening and reading for internal assessment, placement and progress measurement. iTEP says institutions should use Academic-Plus for official admissions.

How is the iTEP Academic-Core different from the Academic-Plus?

The Academic-Core tests only grammar, listening and reading through multiple-choice questions: 50 minutes of scored section time plus about 10 minutes of preparation. Academic-Plus adds writing and speaking samples and takes about 90 minutes, with those productive sections graded by trained human raters.

How is the iTEP Academic-Core scored?

Each of the three sections is scored automatically and weighted equally. Overall results are reported from 0.0 (Beginner) to 6.0 (Mastery) to one decimal point, alongside skill scores and CEFR alignment.

How many questions are on the iTEP Academic-Core?

It has 49 multiple-choice questions: 25 grammar items, 14 listening items (short conversations, a conversation and a lecture) and 10 reading items across two passages, each with four answer choices.

Is there a penalty for wrong answers on the iTEP?

No. Each question is worth the same, and there is no penalty for guessing or incorrect answers on the multiple-choice sections, so test takers should attempt every question.

How much does the iTEP Academic-Core cost?

iTEP does not publish one standard public Academic-Core fee. Pricing depends on the institution, test center and delivery arrangement, so confirm the current total with the organization administering your Core test.