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Choose the correct conditional: "If I ___ more time, I would learn another language."

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Key Facts: EGE English Exam

EGE English has 42 tasks (38 written + 4 speaking) over 190 minutes plus a 17-minute oral part; the maximum primary score is 82, converting to a 100-point scale.

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1Choose the correct form: "By the time the bell rang, the students ___ their exam papers."

A.have finished

B.had finished

C.finished

D.were finishing

Explanation: The past perfect 'had finished' is used because the action was completed before another past action ('the bell rang'). EGE Grammar & Vocabulary tasks 25-29 frequently test sequence of past tenses.

2Word formation (EGE task 19-24 style): "Scientists made an important ___ about the climate." Form the correct word from DISCOVER.

A.discovered

B.discovering

C.discovery

D.discoverable

Explanation: The noun 'discovery' is needed after the adjective 'important' and to act as the object of 'made'. EGE word-formation tasks require turning the root word into the grammatically correct part of speech for the gap.

3Choose the correct conditional: "If I ___ more time, I would learn another language."

A.have

B.will have

C.would have

D.had

Explanation: This is a second conditional (unreal present), which uses the past simple 'had' in the if-clause and 'would' in the main clause. It describes a hypothetical, not a real, situation.

4Choose the correct article: "She is ___ honest person who always tells ___ truth."

A.an / the

B.a / the

C.an / a

D.the / a

Explanation: 'Honest' begins with a silent 'h', so the vowel sound takes 'an'. 'The truth' uses the definite article because it refers to a unique, known concept.

5Choose the correct preposition: "I have been interested ___ astronomy since childhood."

A.on

B.at

C.in

D.for

Explanation: The fixed adjective-preposition collocation is 'interested in'. EGE lexical tasks (30-36) and grammar tasks test such dependent prepositions frequently.

6Choose the correct modal: "You ___ smoke here; it is strictly forbidden in the hospital."

A.needn't

B.mustn't

C.don't have to

D.shouldn't

Explanation: 'Mustn't' expresses prohibition, matching 'strictly forbidden'. It tells someone an action is not allowed.

7Choose the correct form: "I really enjoy ___ to classical music in the evening."

A.to listen

B.listen

C.listened

D.listening

Explanation: The verb 'enjoy' is always followed by a gerund (-ing form), so 'listening' is correct. Verbs of liking/disliking such as enjoy, mind, and avoid take gerunds.

8Choose the correct passive form: "The new bridge ___ next year."

A.will be completed

B.will complete

C.is completing

D.completes

Explanation: The bridge receives the action, so the passive 'will be completed' (will be + past participle) is required for a future passive.

9Reported speech: "She said, 'I will call you tomorrow.'" Choose the correct reported version.

A.She said she will call me tomorrow.

B.She said she would call me the next day.

C.She said she would call me tomorrow.

D.She told she would call me the next day.

Explanation: In reported speech, 'will' becomes 'would', 'you' becomes 'me', and 'tomorrow' shifts to 'the next day'. All three back-shifts are required.

10Word formation: "Despite her ___, she decided to try the new sport." Form the correct word from ANXIOUS.

A.anxiously

B.anxiousness

C.anxieties

D.anxiety

Explanation: The singular abstract noun 'anxiety' fits after the possessive 'her' and the preposition 'Despite'. 'Anxious' becomes the noun 'anxiety' through an irregular noun-forming change.

About the EGE English Exam

The EGE in English Language is an elective foreign-language exam of Russia's Unified State Exam, administered by Rosobrnadzor with materials from FIPI. It comprises 42 tasks across five sections: Listening (9 tasks), Reading (9 tasks), Grammar & Vocabulary (18 tasks), Writing (2 tasks) and Speaking (4 tasks). The written part lasts 190 minutes; the oral part runs 17 minutes on a separate day. Tasks span CEFR levels A2 (base) to B1-B2 (high). In 2026 the maximum primary score is 82, which converts to 100 test points used by universities for admission.

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

Written part 190 minutes; oral part 17 minutes on a separate day

Passing Score

100-point scale; minimum threshold 22 test points for university entry; maximum primary score 82 converts to 100 test points in 2026

Exam Fee

Free for state school-leavers; English is an elective foreign-language subject. (Rosobrnadzor (content by FIPI, the Federal Institute of Pedagogical Measurements))

EGE English Exam Content Outline

22%

Grammar & Vocabulary (Use of English)

Word formation from a root (19-24), grammar transformation/open cloze (25-29), and lexical choice (30-36).

24%

Writing

Personal email reply (task 37) and opinion essay based on a table or graph (task 38).

24%

Speaking

Reading aloud, asking questions, dialogue, and a comparative monologue, recorded separately.

15%

Listening

Matching statements to speakers, true/false/not stated, and multiple-choice comprehension.

15%

Reading

Matching headings to paragraphs, sentence insertion, and detailed multiple-choice comprehension.

How to Pass the EGE English Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 100-point scale; minimum threshold 22 test points for university entry; maximum primary score 82 converts to 100 test points in 2026
Exam length: 100 questions
Time limit: Written part 190 minutes; oral part 17 minutes on a separate day
Exam fee: Free for state school-leavers; English is an elective foreign-language subject.

Keys to Passing

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EGE English Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master word formation: practise turning a root word (e.g. DISCOVER, RESPONSIBLE) into the correct noun, adjective, adverb or negative form for tasks 19-24.

2Drill the make/do/take and dependent-preposition collocations that dominate the lexical-choice tasks 30-36.

3Learn the difference between -ed and -ing adjectives (bored vs boring), a recurring word-formation trap.

4Practise reading for gist by matching headings to paragraphs and identifying each paragraph's main idea.

5Time yourself: aim for about 30 minutes each on Listening and Reading, 40 on Grammar & Vocabulary, and 90 on Writing.

6Review high-level grammar such as inversion after 'Hardly/Not only', the third conditional, and 'I wish/If only' clauses.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tasks are on the EGE English exam in 2026?

There are 42 tasks in total: 38 in the written part (Listening 9, Reading 9, Grammar & Vocabulary 18, Writing 2) and 4 in the oral (Speaking) part. 36 tasks require short answers and 6 require extended responses.

How long is the EGE English exam?

The written part lasts 190 minutes (3 hours 10 minutes). The oral part is 17 minutes, including preparation time, and is taken on a separate day.

What is the maximum score on EGE English?

The maximum primary score in 2026 is 82 points (reduced from 86), which is converted to 100 test points on the scale universities use for admission.

What CEFR level is the EGE English exam?

Base-level tasks test around CEFR A2, while high-level tasks assess B1 to B2. Students aiming for high scores generally need solid upper-intermediate English.

Who administers the EGE in English?

The exam is administered by Rosobrnadzor, the Russian federal education watchdog, using control measurement materials (KIM) developed by FIPI, the Federal Institute of Pedagogical Measurements.

Is English compulsory in the EGE?

No. English is an elective foreign-language subject. Students choose it when a university programme requires a foreign-language result for admission.