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Summary

In this educational video, Kate conducts an English proficiency test to determine viewers' language levels. The test is segmented into beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, each with questions that viewers must answer within a five-second timeframe. After each question, Kate explains grammar and vocabulary, clarifying why certain answers are incorrect. The test covers various English concepts, including verb tenses, articles, prepositions, and phrasal verbs. Viewers are encouraged to count their correct answers to gauge their English proficiency.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video is an English level test designed to categorize English proficiency into beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.
• 🕒 Participants are given five seconds to answer each question, with the option to pause the video for more time.
• 📝 The test includes questions on grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure, with explanations for each answer.
• 🏡 For the beginner level, correct usage of articles and verb conjugation is tested, such as 'Sara has a very big house'.
• 🚖 Questions about transportation modes and the correct use of prepositions, like 'by taxi', are covered.
• 🏊‍♂️ Modal verbs like 'can' are explained, emphasizing not to use 'not' before them, as in 'He can’t swim'.
• 🗓️ The difference between past simple and present perfect tenses is highlighted, with examples like 'I didn’t see Mary last night'.
• 🌐 The script clarifies the use of 'been to' versus 'gone to', explaining the former implies returning from a place.
• 📚 Collocations like 'make mistakes' are emphasized over incorrect forms like 'do mistakes'.
• 🔁 Conditional sentences are explained, distinguishing between first conditional (realistic) and second conditional (imaginary) scenarios.
• 📉 Phrasal verbs like 'called off' are tested, with clarification on their meanings and correct usage.

Q & A

What is the correct form of the verb to use with 'he,' 'she,' and 'it' in present simple tense?

In the present simple tense, 'has' is used for 'he,' 'she,' and 'it,' while 'have' is used for 'I,' 'you,' 'we,' and 'they.'

Why do we use the article 'a' before 'house' in the sentence 'Sara has a very big house'?

We use the article 'a' before singular, countable nouns like 'house.' It indicates that we are referring to one house.

What is the negative form of the present simple tense for 'I,' 'you,' 'we,' and 'they'?

In the negative form of the present simple tense, we use 'don't' for 'I,' 'you,' 'we,' and 'they' (e.g., 'I don't like cheese').

What preposition is used when talking about means of transport such as 'taxi,' 'bus,' or 'train'?

We use the preposition 'by' when referring to means of transport (e.g., 'by taxi,' 'by bus').

In present simple tense, what happens to the verb when the subject is 'he,' 'she,' or 'it'?

The verb takes an 's' when the subject is 'he,' 'she,' or 'it' (e.g., 'she lives in France').

Why is 'he can’t swim' the correct sentence rather than 'he doesn’t can swim'?

The verb 'can' is a modal verb, so we don't need an auxiliary verb like 'doesn’t.' The correct form is 'he can’t swim.'

How do we form a future plan question using 'be going to'?

We form future plan questions using 'be going to' with the correct form of 'be' (e.g., 'Are you going to London next week?').

How do we form a past simple question?

We form past simple questions using 'did' followed by the base form of the verb (e.g., 'Did you work yesterday?').

How is a question structured in English using 'how' and an auxiliary verb?

A question in English is structured with a question word, an auxiliary verb, a subject, and the main verb (e.g., 'How does she make an apple cake?').

When do we use 'some' with uncountable nouns?

We use 'some' with uncountable nouns like 'water' when referring to an indefinite quantity (e.g., 'There is some water in the glass').