Free Mandarin Chinese Grammar Test
Your command of the grammar system: verb forms, agreement, word order, connectors and advanced structures. Every question is mapped to a specific grammar topic, so the test measures consistent competence level by level.
50 items
From A1 up to C1
~10–15 minutes
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What this mandarin chinese grammar test measures
Your command of the grammar system: verb forms, agreement, word order, connectors and advanced structures. Every question is mapped to a specific grammar topic, so the test measures consistent competence level by level.
Test format
- 10 questions per CEFR level (A1–C1), 50 in total
- Fill-in-the-blank and sentence-completion multiple choice
- Each question tied to one grammar topic (tenses, agreement, mood, syntax…)
- Instant feedback with a short explanation after every answer
This Mandarin Chinese test: 50 items — 10 at A1 · 10 at A2 · 10 at B1 · 10 at B2 · 10 at C1.
Sample questions from the mandarin chinese test
Real items from the test bank — one per level band. The full test adapts from A1 to C1.
选(xuǎn)[選] 出(chū)[出] 正确(zhèngquè)[正確] 的(de)[的] 词(cí)[詞] ： 他(tā)[他] ___ 我(wǒ)[我] 的(de)[的] 老师(lǎoshī)[老師] 。
- 1是(shì)[是]
- 2有(yǒu)[有]
- 3在(zài)[在]
- 4很(hěn)[很]
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Correct: 是(shì)[是]
The copula 是 links two nouns in an "X 是 Y" identity sentence: 他是我的老师 = "He is my teacher." 有 marks possession/existence, 在 marks location, and 很 introduces an adjective — none can equate two noun phrases.
这(zhè)[這] 里(lǐ)[裡] 强调(qiángdiào)[強調] 过去(guòqù)[過去] 的(de)[的] 经历(jīnglì)[經歷] 。 填(tián)[填] 一(yí)[一] 个(gè)[個] 字(zì)[字] ： 我(wǒ)[我] 以前(yǐqián)[以前] 学(xué)[學] ___ 三(sān)[三] 年(nián)[年] 法语(fǎyǔ)[法語] ， 可惜(kěxī)[可惜] 都(dōu)[都] 忘(wàng)[忘] 了(le)[了] 。
- 1过(guo)[過]
- 2了(le)[了]
- 3着(zhe)[著]
- 4完(wán)[完]
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Correct: 过(guo)[過]
Because the follow-up "可惜都忘了" (unfortunately I forgot it all) frames it as a bygone experience with no lasting result, the experiential 过 is required: 学过三年法语 = "have studied French for three years (at some point)." The perfective 了 would imply the studying reached completion with a continuing result, contradicting "forgot it all". The answer is a single unambiguous character; acceptedAnswers lists the simplified 过 and its traditional form 過.
这(zhè)[這] 里(lǐ)[裡] 追加(zhuījiā)[追加] 一(yì)[一] 层(céng)[層] 更(gèng)[更] 有力(yǒulì)[有力] 的(de)[的] 理由(lǐyóu)[理由] ， 意思(yìsi)[意思] 是(shì)[是] “ 再说(zàishuō)[再說] / 而且(érqiě)[而且] ” 。 填(tián)[填] 两(liǎng)[兩] 个(gè)[個] 字(zì)[字] ： 这(zhè)[這] 个(gè)[個] 方案(fāng'àn)[方案] 成本(chéngběn)[成本] 太(tài)[太] 高(gāo)[高] ， ___ 时间(shíjiān)[時間] 上(shàng)[上] 也(yě)[也] 来不及(láibují)[來不及] 了(le)[了] 。
- 1因为(yīnwèi)[因為]
- 2否则(fǒuzé)[否則]
- 3幸亏(xìngkuī)[幸虧]
- 4况且(kuàngqiě)[況且]
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Correct: 况且(kuàngqiě)[況且]
况且 adds a further, reinforcing reason on the same side of the argument ("besides / what's more"): 成本太高，况且时间上也来不及了 = "The cost is too high; besides, there's no time either." 因为 opens a cause (not an add-on), 否则 means "otherwise", and 幸亏 means "fortunately" — only 况且 stacks a second supporting reason. Two-character connector; acceptedAnswers = simplified 况且 and traditional 況且.
The CEFR levels this test grades
Beginner
Understands and uses familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases.
Elementary
Communicates in simple, routine tasks on familiar topics and activities.
Intermediate
Deals with most situations while travelling; describes experiences, events and opinions.
Upper Intermediate
Interacts with native speakers fluently; understands complex texts on concrete and abstract topics.
Advanced
Uses language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes.
Methodology
This Mandarin Chinese grammar test contains 50 items (10 at A1, 10 at A2, 10 at B1, 10 at B2, 10 at C1), ordered from A1 to C1 and drawn from the same item bank used inside the Lenguia study-plan product.
Scoring uses a pass-threshold model: each CEFR level is "passed" when you earn roughly two-thirds of its available points, and your result is the highest level you pass consecutively starting from A1. This rewards consistent competence rather than lucky guesses. Results range from A1 to C1 (the test does not grade C2).
The items are informed by the competency descriptors of the Council of Europe CEFR framework. This is a free self-assessment: results are a reliable orientation, not a certified proficiency measurement.
The competency descriptors follow the Council of Europe CEFR framework.
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Frequently asked questions
How accurate is this Mandarin Chinese grammar test?
It uses the same item bank and pass-threshold scoring as the placement engine inside Lenguia's study-plan product, so the CEFR estimate is consistent and repeatable. Like any online self-assessment it is an orientation, not an official certificate.
Is it really free? Do I need an account?
Yes — the full test, the result and the shareable certificate are free, with no signup. If you create an account afterwards, your result can be used to build a personalized study plan.
What levels can I get?
A1, A2, B1, B2 or C1. A level counts as reached when you earn roughly two-thirds of its points and have passed every level below it. C2 is not graded.
Can I retake the test?
Yes, as often as you like. Questions within each level are shuffled, and your latest result replaces the previous one on this device.
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