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The first part assesses your knowledge of English grammar. The second part assesses your knowledge of English vocabulary.  \nPart Description  \n\n| Grammar\u003Cbr>Part 1 | In this part of the test, you will answer 25 questions.\u003Cbr>Most of the questions test formal written English. A small number of questions test spoken English, such as knowing the appropriate grammar to use in a particular situation (formal or informal situations, for example) .\u003Cbr>All 25 questions are multiple choice with three options.\u003Cbr>Complete a sentence by choosing the correct word.\u003Cbr>Preparation tips:\u003Cbr>To know which parts of grammar are tested, see the British Council / EAQUALS core inventory. This is free and available online at: [https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk](https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/)[/](https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/)[ ](https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/)[article/british-council-eaquals-core-inventory-general-english](article/british-council-eaquals-core-inventory-general-english)\u003Cbr>One great way to prepare for the grammar test is to use the British Council’s LearnEnglish website: [https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/grammar](https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/grammar) |\n| --- | --- |\n| Vocabulary There are 25 questions in this part of the test. 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