CEFR A1 (Beginner) English Test.

 

Here is a complete, ready-to-use CEFR A1 (Beginner) English Test.

At the A1 level, testing focuses on very basic real-life tasks: introducing yourself, asking simple questions, using common verbs (like to be and to have), and understanding everyday vocabulary (family, time, food, routines).

Part 1: Grammar & Vocabulary (Multiple Choice)

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.

Examples

• Example A: I ______ a student.

  • a) is

  • b) am (Correct answer)

  • c) are

• Example B: She lives ______ London.

  • a) at

  • b) on

  • c) in (Correct answer)

Test Questions

1. Where ______ you from?

   • a) is

   • b) am

   • c) are

2. He ______ a red car.

   • a) have

   • b) has

   • c) is have

3. They ______ like milk.

   • a) don't

   • b) doesn't

   • c) no

4. Look at ______ flowers over there by the window.

   • a) this

   • b) these

   • c) those

5. What time do you wake up ______ the morning?

   • a) on

   • b) in

   • c) at

Part 2: Reading Comprehension

Read the short text and answer the questions with True or False.

Text:

Hello! My name is Marco. I am 24 years old and I am from Italy. I live in Rome with my brother, Lucas. I work in a small cafe from Monday to Friday. On Saturdays, I play football with my friends. I don't work on Sundays.

Examples

• Example A: Marco is 24 years old. → True

• Example B: Marco lives in Spain. → False (He lives in Italy)

Test Questions

6. Marco lives alone. → ______

7. Marco works on Wednesdays. → ______

8. Marco plays football on the weekend. → ______

Part 3: Everyday Communication (Matching)

Match the question on the left with the correct response on the right.

Example

• Question: "How are you?"

  • Answer: "I'm fine, thank you."

Test Questions

Question	Possible Answers
9. "What do you do?"	A) "It's five o'clock."
10. "Can I have a black coffee, please?"	B) "I am a teacher."
11. "Excuse me, what time is it?"	C) "Yes, of course. That's $3.50."

Part 4: Basic Writing

Complete the task below using full sentences.

Example

Task: Write three sentences about your favorite food.

• Example Answer: My favorite food is pizza. I eat it every Friday night. I like it with cheese and tomatoes.

Test Task

12. Write a short paragraph (30–40 words) introducing yourself. Include your name, age, where you are from, and what you like to do in your free time.

Answer Key & Grading

Part 1 & 2 Answers

1. c) are (Verb 'to be' matching you)

2. b) has (Third-person singular He)

3. a) don't (Negative present simple for They)

4. c) those (Plural and far away—"over there")

5. b) in (Time preposition "in the morning")

6. False (He lives with his brother, Lucas)

7. True (He works Monday to Friday, which includes Wednesday)

8. True (He plays on Saturdays, which is the weekend)

Part 3 Answers

• 9 – B ("What do you do?" asks about your job/profession)

• 10 – C (Ordering food/drink response)

• 11 – A (Telling the time)

Score Guide

• 10–12 points: Pass (A1 Level Achieved) — Excellent baseline understanding of basic English structure.

• 7–9 points: Borderline Pass — Understands standard phrases, but needs to practice verb agreements.

• 0–6 points: Beginner Focus Area — Focus on learning essential vocabulary and fundamental present tense structures.https://youtube.com/shorts/3aZFaK-CI4Y?si=iwovbLvMxZUOu8-X