Functional Skills English — Level 1: Free Mock Test & Practice Questions

Functional Skills English — Level 1

Practice questions for the Functional Skills English — Level 1 assessment, built to the national Functional Skills subject content. Skills practice to build confidence — always check the exact format with your awarding body.

Pass mark 36/60 60 minutes Functional Skills (England) How many can I get wrong?

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Q1. Read the following text and answer the question. **Notice for Gym Members** To keep our gym a clean and safe place for everyone, please wipe down equipment after use with the provided spray and paper towels. Also, remember to return all weights to the racks. Your cooperation helps us all enjoy a better workout environment. Thank you.

A. To advertise new gym classes
B. To inform members about new opening hours
C. To ask members to help keep the gym tidy and safe
D. To complain about the cost of membership

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✓ Answer: C. To ask members to help keep the gym tidy and safe

The text's main point is a request for members to clean equipment and return weights, which is about keeping the gym tidy and safe.

Q2. Read the sentences below: 1. The new park is a wonderful place for families. 2. It has the best swings in the entire country. 3. The park officially opened on Saturday 1st June. 4. I think the café there is a bit too expensive. Which of the sentences is a FACT?

A. Sentence 1
B. Sentence 2
C. Sentence 3
D. Sentence 4

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✓ Answer: C. Sentence 3

Sentence 3 states a date which can be proven to be true or false. The other sentences are opinions based on personal feelings.

Q3. Read the sentence: 'We will definately be at the meeting on time.' Which word in the sentence is spelled incorrectly?

A. definately
B. meeting
C. receive
D. believe

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✓ Answer: A. definately

The correct spelling is 'definitely'. It contains the word 'finite' which can help you remember the spelling.

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Functional Skills English — Level 1 — common questions

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How many questions are in the Functional Skills English — Level 1?

The exam has 60 questions. Every Revision Robin mock uses the same 60-question format so your practice matches the real thing.

What is the pass mark for the Functional Skills English — Level 1?

You need 36 out of 60 correct to pass, which is about 60%. Our mocks mark you against this exact threshold.

How long do you get?

The test is timed at 60 minutes. Our full mock runs on the same clock so you can practise your pacing.

Are these the real exam questions?

No. Our questions are original and written to match the current syllabus, so they give realistic practice without copying the official paper. Every answer comes with a plain-English explanation. Always confirm current rules and content with Functional Skills (England).