CELPIP Practice Questions — All Questions

I need to ___ an appointment with my dentist for next week. Which word best fits?

• a.do
• b.put
• c.book✓
• d.get up

In everyday Canadian English you 'book an appointment', meaning to arrange one. 'Do' and 'put' are not used with 'appointment' this way.

The weather is going to be ___ today, so bundle up before you head out. Which word best fits?

• a.chilly✓
• b.cozy
• c.spacious
• d.punctual

'Chilly' means uncomfortably cold, which matches the advice to bundle up. 'Cozy' means warm and comfortable, the opposite here.

Could you ___ me a favour and water my plants while I'm away? Which word best fits?

• a.make
• b.give
• c.take
• d.do✓

The fixed expression is 'do someone a favour'. 'Make', 'give', and 'take' are not used with 'a favour' in standard English.

The store is having a big sale, so prices are quite ___ right now. Which word best fits?

• a.expensive
• b.affordable✓
• c.crowded
• d.distant

A sale makes prices lower, so 'affordable' (reasonably priced) fits. 'Expensive' would contradict the idea of a sale.

My coworker is very ___; she always arrives right on time. Which word best fits?

• a.punctual✓
• b.generous
• c.curious
• d.cautious

'Punctual' means arriving on time, which matches the second half of the sentence. The other adjectives describe unrelated qualities.