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Question 1Estonian grammar and language awareness

Complete the sentence with the correct object form: "Ma lugesin selle raamat___ läbi." ("I read that book all the way through.")

  1. raamat
  2. raamatu Correct answer.
  3. raamatut
  4. raamatuid

Explanation

"Läbi" (through/completely) signals a bounded, completed action on a definite singular object, which Estonian marks with the total object - here the genitive singular "raamatu". This total-vs-partial object contrast is central to the keele struktuur section.

Question 2Estonian grammar and language awareness

Complete the sentence with the correct object form: "Ma ei ostnud seda raamat___." ("I did not buy that book.")

  1. raamat
  2. raamatu
  3. raamatut Correct answer.
  4. raamatuid

Explanation

Negation is one of the conditions that always forces the partial object (partitive case) in Estonian, regardless of whether the underlying action would otherwise be bounded. "Raamatut" is therefore the only grammatical choice in a negated clause.

Question 3Estonian grammar and language awareness

Complete the sentence with the correct object form: "Ta kirjutas terve õhtu artikl___, kuid ei jõudnud seda lõpetada." ("He wrote an article all evening, but didn't manage to finish it.")

  1. artikkel
  2. artikli
  3. artiklit Correct answer.
  4. artikleid

Explanation

"Ei jõudnud lõpetada" (didn't manage to finish) explicitly marks the action as incomplete, so the object must take the partial (partitive) form "artiklit", not the total object form.

Question 4Estonian grammar and language awareness

Which case marks a plural total object in a completed, affirmative Estonian sentence, as in "Ta sõi ära kõik õunad" ("He ate up all the apples")?

  1. Nominative plural Correct answer.
  2. Partitive plural
  3. Genitive plural
  4. Illative plural

Explanation

In Estonian grammatical tradition there is no separate "accusative" case: the total object coincides with the genitive in the singular but with the nominative in the plural. So a bounded, completed action on a definite plural object, like "kõik õunad", uses the nominative plural form.

Question 5Estonian grammar and language awareness

Which sentence describes a car repair that has been completed in full, using a bounded total object?

  1. Ta parandas autot terve päeva.
  2. Ta parandas auto ära. Correct answer.
  3. Ta parandas autosid.
  4. Ta parandab autot homme.

Explanation

"Ta parandas auto ära" pairs the total object form "auto" (genitive, identical here to the nominative) with the completive particle "ära", together signaling a fully finished repair.

Question 6Estonian reading and supported inference

Read the short passage: "Mari kolis eelmisel aastal Tartust Tallinnasse, sest ta sai seal parema töökoha. Praegu elab ta kesklinnas ja käib tööle trammiga." What can you determine from this passage?

  1. Mari moved to Tallinn because of a better job Correct answer.
  2. Mari moved to Tartu because of a better job
  3. Mari has always lived in Tallinn
  4. Mari walks to work every day

Explanation

The passage states directly that Mari moved from Tartu to Tallinn ("kolis... Tartust Tallinnasse") because she got a better job there ("sest ta sai seal parema töökoha"). Locating this stated cause-and-effect is a literal-comprehension task typical of the Lugemine section.

Question 7Estonian reading and supported inference

Read the short passage: "Kuigi ilm oli vihmane, otsustasid nad matkale minna, sest nädalaid varem tehtud broneering oli tühistamatu." Why did the group go hiking despite the rain?

  1. They enjoy hiking in the rain
  2. Their booking could not be cancelled Correct answer.
  3. The weather forecast promised sunshine later
  4. They had no other free days that month

Explanation

The clause "sest nädalaid varem tehtud broneering oli tühistamatu" (because the booking made weeks earlier was non-cancellable) directly states the reason. "Kuigi" (although) signals a contrast between the rainy weather and their decision to go anyway, but the actual cause given is the non-refundable booking.

Question 8Estonian reading and supported inference

Read the short passage: "Direktor koputas mitu korda sõrmedega lauale ja vaatas kella, enne kui koosolek lõpuks algas." What does the director's behavior most likely suggest?

  1. The director is bored by the topic of the meeting
  2. The director is impatient about the meeting's late start Correct answer.
  3. The director is nervous about giving a presentation
  4. The director wants to end the meeting early

Explanation

Tapping fingers on the table and repeatedly checking the clock while waiting for a meeting to finally begin are classic signals of impatience with a delay, not boredom with content that has not yet been discussed. This kind of behavioral inference mirrors the Lugemine section's inference tasks.

Question 9Estonian reading and supported inference

Read the short passage: "Uus raamatukogu pakub lisaks laenutusele ka vaikseid õppimisruume, tasuta Wi-Fit ning iganädalasi loenguid kohalikelt kirjanikelt." What kind of text is this passage most likely taken from?

  1. A weather forecast
  2. A promotional description of a facility Correct answer.
  3. A private diary entry
  4. A restaurant menu

Explanation

The passage lists the amenities and services of a new library (borrowing, quiet study rooms, free Wi-Fi, weekly author lectures) in a positive, informative tone typical of promotional or informational facility descriptions - a text-type recognition skill tested in Lugemine.

Question 10Estonian reading and supported inference

Read the short opinion excerpt: "Minu meelest ülehinnatakse sotsiaalmeedia mõju noorte vaimsele tervisele; palju suurem probleem on unepuudus ja liigne koolikoormus." What is the writer's main claim?

  1. Social media has no effect on young people at all
  2. Sleep deprivation and school workload are bigger problems than social media Correct answer.
  3. Schools should ban social media completely
  4. Young people need more social media, not less

Explanation

The writer states that social media's impact is "ülehinnatakse" (overestimated) and explicitly names sleep deprivation and excessive school workload as the bigger problems - a direct comparative claim typical of opinion-text comprehension.

Question 11Estonian writing, register and argument

When writing a formal email to an official you do not know personally, which form of address is appropriate?

  1. teie (polite/formal "you") Correct answer.
  2. sina (informal "you")
  3. sa (casual short form)
  4. Using no pronoun and only first names

Explanation

"Teie" is the formal/polite second-person form used with strangers, officials and in formal writing, and is conventionally capitalized as "Teie" within the letter itself.

Question 12Estonian writing, register and argument

Which linking word best connects these two clauses to show a logical result: "Buss jäi hiljaks, ___ ma pidin taksot kutsuma." ("The bus was late, ___ I had to call a taxi.")

  1. seetõttu Correct answer.
  2. kuigi
  3. näiteks
  4. teisisõnu

Explanation

"Seetõttu" (therefore/as a result) signals a cause-effect relationship, correctly linking the late bus to the need to call a taxi.

Question 13Estonian writing, register and argument

Which word best fits to add a further supporting point: "Programm on korralikult koostatud. ___, seda juhendab kogenud spetsialist." ("The program is well designed. ___, it's guided by an experienced specialist.")

  1. Lisaks Correct answer.
  2. Vastupidi
  3. Kuid
  4. Selle asemel

Explanation

"Lisaks" (In addition/Furthermore) adds a supporting point, fitting the additive relationship between the two sentences, which both praise the program.

Question 14Estonian writing, register and argument

Which opening sentence is appropriate for a formal written complaint to a company?

  1. Pöördun Teie poole seoses ... probleemiga. Correct answer.
  2. Kuulge, teie firma on jama!
  3. Tere vend, kuula mida ma sulle räägin.
  4. Aitäh kõige eest, kõik on suurepärane!

Explanation

"Pöördun Teie poole seoses ..." (I am writing to you regarding...) is a standard, neutral, formal opening for a written complaint, using the capitalized formal "Teie".

Question 15Estonian reading and supported inference

Read the short passage: "Kuigi ettevõtte käive kasvas eelmisel aastal 12%, langes kasum siiski 5%, kuna toorainehinnad tõusid järsult." What happened to the company's profit, and why?

  1. Profit rose 12% because of higher raw material prices
  2. Profit fell 5% despite rising revenue, because raw material prices rose sharply Correct answer.
  3. Profit fell 12% because revenue fell
  4. Profit and revenue both fell by 5%

Explanation

The passage states revenue ("käive") grew 12%, but profit ("kasum") still fell 5%, and gives the reason as a sharp rise in raw material prices ("toorainehinnad tõusid järsult"). Distinguishing revenue from profit and tracking a contrastive "kuigi... siiski" (although... still) structure is a common B2 reading task.

Question 16Estonian reading and supported inference

A B2-level reading strategy for multiple-matching tasks (matching several short texts or paragraph summaries to headings) is to:

  1. Read every word of every text carefully before looking at the headings
  2. Skim each text first for its main idea, then match against the headings using key words Correct answer.
  3. Choose headings in alphabetical order to save time
  4. Only read the first sentence of each text and ignore the rest

Explanation

Multiple-matching tasks reward skimming for gist first (identifying each text's main idea), then scanning for key words that connect to candidate headings, rather than close reading every word or guessing from a single sentence.

Question 17Estonian reading and supported inference

Read the short passage: "Noor teadlane sai stipendiumi, mis võimaldab tal jätkata uuringuid ülikoolis veel kaks aastat, selle asemel et töökohta erasektoris otsida." What did the scholarship allow the researcher to do?

  1. Move to a private-sector job immediately
  2. Continue university research for two more years instead of seeking private-sector work Correct answer.
  3. Study abroad for two years
  4. Retire early from academic work

Explanation

The passage states the scholarship lets the researcher continue research at the university for two more years "selle asemel et" (instead of) looking for private-sector work - a comparison structure that must be read carefully, since it names the option the researcher is NOT taking.

Question 18Estonian reading and supported inference

Read the short narrative excerpt: "Ta seisis ukse ees, käsi juba lingil, kuid ei suutnud end sisenema sundida." What does this sentence suggest about the character's emotional state?

  1. The character is confident and eager to enter
  2. The character is hesitant or afraid to enter Correct answer.
  3. The character has already entered the room
  4. The character is locked out and cannot enter

Explanation

Standing at the door with a hand already on the handle but being unable to force oneself to go in ("ei suutnud end sisenema sundida") is a classic literary signal of hesitation or fear, a common inference task in narrative reading passages.

Question 19Estonian reading and supported inference

Read the short passage: "Linnavalitsus teatas, et uus tramminliin avatakse alles järgmisel aastal, kuna ehitustööd on hilinenud pooleteise kuu võrra." By roughly how much has construction been delayed?

  1. One week
  2. Half a month
  3. About six weeks Correct answer.
  4. One full year

Explanation

"Pooleteise kuu võrra" means "by one and a half months," which is approximately six weeks - a precise-detail extraction task requiring correct interpretation of the Estonian expression for one and a half units.

Question 20Estonian reading and supported inference

Read the short passage: "Poed on avatud igapäev peale pühapäeva, mil nad suletakse juba kell viis." On which day and until what time do the shops close early?

  1. Saturday, 5 PM
  2. Sunday, 5 PM Correct answer.
  3. Sunday, 5 AM
  4. Every day, 5 PM

Explanation

"Pühapäev" means Sunday, and "suletakse juba kell viis" means "they are already closed by 5 o'clock," i.e., closing early at 5 PM on that one day, while other days follow normal hours.

Question 21Estonian reading and supported inference

Read the short passage: "Kriitikud kiidavad filmi visuaalset poolt, kuid leiavad, et stsenaarium jääb liiga pinnapealseks." What is the critics' overall assessment of the film?

  1. They dislike everything about the film
  2. They praise the visuals but criticize the shallow screenplay Correct answer.
  3. They praise the screenplay but criticize the visuals
  4. They have no opinion about the film

Explanation

The sentence structure "kiidavad... kuid leiavad" (praise... but find) signals a mixed assessment: the visuals are praised, while the screenplay is criticized as too shallow ("pinnapealseks").

Question 22Estonian reading and supported inference

Read the short passage: "Vanaisa rääkis alati pika kaarega, alustades ajaloost, enne kui jõudis punktini, mida ta tegelikult öelda tahtis." What does this sentence suggest about the grandfather's storytelling style?

  1. He speaks briefly and directly
  2. He takes a long, roundabout path before reaching his real point Correct answer.
  3. He never explains anything historical
  4. He refuses to speak about the past

Explanation

"Rääkis alati pika kaarega" (always spoke in a long arc) and "enne kui jõudis punktini, mida ta tegelikult öelda tahtis" (before reaching the point he actually wanted to make) together describe a roundabout, digressive storytelling style, an inference about manner of speech.

Question 23Estonian reading and supported inference

Read the short passage: "Uuringu kohaselt eelistab enamik vastanuid kaugtööd vähemalt kolmel päeval nädalas, samas kui vaid viiendik soovib töötada täielikult kontoris." According to the survey, what proportion of respondents prefer to work fully in the office?

  1. About half
  2. About a fifth Correct answer.
  3. About three-quarters
  4. Almost none

Explanation

"Viiendik" means "a fifth" (one-fifth, roughly 20%), which the passage says is the share preferring to work entirely in the office, contrasted with the majority who prefer remote work at least three days a week.

Question 24Estonian reading and supported inference

When answering a Lugemine (reading) task that asks for the writer's attitude toward a topic rather than a directly stated fact, which strategy is most appropriate?

  1. Look only for adjectives that describe the topic literally
  2. Consider word choice, tone and contrastive connectors (e.g. kuigi, kuid, samas) to infer the writer's stance Correct answer.
  3. Assume the writer is always neutral unless told otherwise
  4. Pick the answer option that uses the most words from the passage

Explanation

Attitude and opinion questions require reading beyond literal statements - noticing word choice, tone, and contrastive connectors like "kuigi" (although), "kuid" (but) and "samas" (at the same time) that signal how a writer feels about competing ideas.

Question 25Estonian reading and supported inference

In a short spoken exchange, Person A says: "Kas sa oled kindel, et see on hea mõte?" in a slow, hesitant tone. What is Person A most likely expressing?

  1. Enthusiastic agreement
  2. Polite doubt or concern Correct answer.
  3. A direct order
  4. Complete indifference

Explanation

"Kas sa oled kindel, et see on hea mõte?" (Are you sure that's a good idea?) delivered slowly and hesitantly signals polite doubt or concern rather than a straightforward question, mirroring the Kuulamine section's tests of speaker attitude.

Question 26Estonian reading and supported inference

In a short dialogue, one speaker says: "No, kui sa nii ütled..." with a shrug and a flat tone, after being told the plan will not change. What does this response most likely convey?

  1. Genuine excitement about the plan
  2. Reluctant, resigned acceptance Correct answer.
  3. Total agreement without any doubt
  4. A firm refusal to accept the plan

Explanation

"No, kui sa nii ütled..." (Well, if you say so...) combined with a shrug and flat tone is a classic marker of reluctant, resigned acceptance - going along with something without genuine enthusiasm, a nuance the Kuulamine section often tests through tone rather than words alone.

Question 27Estonian reading and supported inference

A speaker says: "Muidugi, kuidas ma poleks tulnud!" in an ironic tone, after being asked whether they would attend a boring meeting. What does this response most likely mean?

  1. The speaker is genuinely thrilled to attend
  2. The speaker sarcastically implies they did not really want to come Correct answer.
  3. The speaker refuses to attend at all
  4. The speaker did not understand the question

Explanation

"Muidugi, kuidas ma poleks tulnud!" (Of course, how could I not have come!) said ironically about a boring meeting signals sarcasm - the literal words suggest enthusiasm, but the ironic tone reverses the meaning to imply reluctant or unenthusiastic attendance.

Question 28Estonian reading and supported inference

In a short announcement, a voice says: "Palun ärge jätke oma pakke valveta, sest need võidakse eemaldada turvakaalutlustel." What is the speaker warning listeners about?

  1. Leaving unattended bags may lead to them being removed for safety reasons Correct answer.
  2. Bags left in the room will be given to lost and found
  3. Passengers should carry extra bags for safety
  4. Unattended areas of the building are being renovated

Explanation

"Palun ärge jätke oma pakke valveta, sest need võidakse eemaldada turvakaalutlustel" (Please do not leave your bags unattended, as they may be removed for security reasons) warns that unattended bags/packages risk removal for safety, a standard public-announcement register tested in listening tasks.

Question 29Estonian reading and supported inference

In a phone conversation, a speaker says: "Vabandust, kas te saaksite korrata? Ühendus on natuke kehv." What is the speaker asking the other person to do?

  1. End the call immediately
  2. Repeat what they just said, because the connection is poor Correct answer.
  3. Call back at a different time
  4. Speak more quietly

Explanation

"Kas te saaksite korrata?" (Could you repeat that?) combined with "Ühendus on natuke kehv" (the connection is a bit poor) is a standard functional-language request to repeat information due to a technical problem, a common Kuulamine-style functional-intent item.

Question 30Estonian reading and supported inference

A colleague says, sighing heavily: "Jälle see sama probleem... Kui mitu korda me peame seda arutama?" What emotion does this utterance most likely express?

  1. Excitement about a new challenge
  2. Frustration at a recurring problem Correct answer.
  3. Curiosity about an unfamiliar topic
  4. Pride in a completed task

Explanation

A heavy sigh combined with "Jälle see sama probleem" (This same problem again) and a rhetorical question about how many times it must be discussed are strong markers of frustration with something recurring and unresolved.

Question 31Estonian reading and supported inference

In a short radio interview, the guest says: "See on muidugi ainult minu isiklik arvamus, aga ma arvan, et..." before giving a claim. What function does this opening phrase serve?

  1. It signals that a fact, not an opinion, is about to follow
  2. It hedges the upcoming statement as a personal opinion rather than an established fact Correct answer.
  3. It signals the end of the interview
  4. It introduces a direct quotation from another person

Explanation

"See on muidugi ainult minu isiklik arvamus" (This is of course only my personal opinion) is a hedging device that frames what follows as subjective, softening the claim and distancing the speaker from stating it as established fact.

Question 32Estonian reading and supported inference

A speaker responds to bad news with a flat, quiet: "Selge..." and a long pause. What does this most likely indicate about the speaker's reaction?

  1. Cheerful acceptance
  2. A subdued, possibly disappointed reaction that is being processed quietly Correct answer.
  3. Total lack of understanding of the news
  4. Immediate anger expressed loudly

Explanation

A flat, quiet "Selge" (Understood/Clear) followed by a long pause after bad news typically signals a subdued, restrained reaction - the listener has absorbed the information but is processing disappointment quietly rather than reacting loudly.

Question 33Estonian reading and supported inference

In a short exchange, Person B replies to a suggestion with: "See võiks toimida, aga mind teeb murelikuks ajakava." What is Person B doing?

  1. Rejecting the suggestion outright
  2. Partially agreeing while raising a specific concern about timing Correct answer.
  3. Ignoring the suggestion completely
  4. Enthusiastically agreeing without reservation

Explanation

"See võiks toimida" (This could work) shows partial agreement, while "aga mind teeb murelikuks ajakava" (but the schedule worries me) raises a specific concern - a hedged, qualified response rather than outright acceptance or rejection.

Question 34Estonian reading and supported inference

A speaker on a podcast says: "Ausalt öeldes ei oska ma sellele küsimusele vastata." What is the speaker communicating?

  1. A confident, well-prepared answer follows
  2. An honest admission that they do not know the answer Correct answer.
  3. A refusal to engage with the question at all
  4. A joke about the interviewer

Explanation

"Ausalt öeldes ei oska ma sellele küsimusele vastata" (Honestly, I don't know how to answer that question) is a direct, honest admission of uncertainty, signaled by the hedging opener "ausalt öeldes" (honestly speaking).

Question 35Estonian grammar and language awareness

Complete the sentence with the correct participle: "Ma olen selle filmi juba ___ (nägema - to see)."

  1. näinud Correct answer.
  2. nähtud
  3. nägev
  4. nähtav

Explanation

The perfect tense ("olen ... näinud") is built with the nud-partitsiip, the past active participle of "nägema". "Näinud" correctly expresses "have seen".

Question 36Estonian grammar and language awareness

Complete the sentence with the correct participle: "Poes müüdi ___ (valmistama - to prepare) toitu odavalt." ("Ready-made food was sold cheaply in the store.")

  1. valmistav
  2. valmistatud Correct answer.
  3. valmistanud
  4. valmistama

Explanation

The tud-partitsiip "valmistatud" functions here as an adjective meaning "prepared/ready-made", correctly describing food that has already undergone the action of being prepared.

Question 37Estonian grammar and language awareness

Complete the sentence with the correct participle: "Aknal istus ___ (laulma - to sing) lind." ("A singing bird sat on the window.")

  1. laulnud
  2. lauldud
  3. laulev Correct answer.
  4. laulmata

Explanation

"Laulev" is the v-kesksona (present active participle), used adjectivally to describe the bird as currently singing.

Question 38Estonian grammar and language awareness

What does the tav-kesksona in "See raamat on kergesti loetav" most precisely express?

  1. The book has already been read by someone
  2. The book is easy to read / readable Correct answer.
  3. The book is currently being read by someone
  4. The book was written very quickly

Explanation

The tav-kesksona ("loetav") expresses a general quality or potential - that the book is capable of being read easily - rather than describing a completed or ongoing single event of reading.

Question 39Estonian grammar and language awareness

Complete the sentence with the correct participle: "Õnnetuses ___ (vigastama - to injure) sõidukijuht viidi haiglasse." ("The driver injured in the accident was taken to the hospital.")

  1. vigastanud
  2. vigastatud Correct answer.
  3. vigastav
  4. vigastamata

Explanation

"Vigastatud" is the tud-partitsiip (passive past participle), correctly describing the driver as the one acted upon - injured - rather than the one doing the injuring.

Question 40Estonian grammar and language awareness

What does the des-vorm (converb) express in the sentence "Kõndides ta mõttes laulis" ("While walking, he sang to himself in his mind")?

  1. A completed action that happened before the main action
  2. An action happening at the same time as the main verb Correct answer.
  3. A future intention
  4. A negative condition

Explanation

The des-vorm expresses an action occurring simultaneously with, or as the manner of, the main verb - here, the walking and singing happen at the same time.

Question 41Estonian grammar and language awareness

Complete the sentence with the correct converb: "Ta lahkus koosolekult sõnagi ___ (ütlema - to say)." ("He left the meeting without saying a word.")

  1. ütlemata Correct answer.
  2. öeldes
  3. öelnud
  4. ütlev

Explanation

The mata-vorm "ütlemata" expresses an action that did NOT happen - here, leaving without having said a word.

Question 42Estonian grammar and language awareness

Which sentence correctly uses a converb to mean "She solved the problem without asking for help"?

  1. Ta lahendas probleemi abi küsides.
  2. Ta lahendas probleemi abi küsimata. Correct answer.
  3. Ta lahendas probleemi abi küsinud.
  4. Ta lahendas probleemi abi küsiv.

Explanation

"Küsimata" (mata-vorm) correctly expresses the absence of an action - solving the problem without asking for help.

Question 43Estonian grammar and language awareness

Complete the sentence with the correct mood: "Kui mul oleks rohkem raha, ma ___ (ostma) uue auto." ("If I had more money, I would buy a new car.")

  1. ostan
  2. ostaksin Correct answer.
  3. ostsin
  4. ostku

Explanation

"Ostaksin" is the tingiv koneviis (conditional mood), formed with the -ksin ending for first person singular, correctly expressing a hypothetical result.

Question 44Estonian grammar and language awareness

Complete the sentence with the correct mood: "Kui ta oleks mulle varem helistanud, ma ___ (teadma) juba vastust." ("If he had called me earlier, I would already know the answer.")

  1. tean
  2. teaksin Correct answer.
  3. teadsin
  4. teadku

Explanation

"Teaksin" is the conditional mood used in the main clause of a counterfactual conditional sentence, matching the hypothetical "oleks ... helistanud" in the subordinate clause.

Question 45Estonian grammar and language awareness

What does the kaudne koneviis (quotative/oblique mood) verb form in "Ta olevat homme tulemas" most likely signal?

  1. The speaker is certain the person is coming tomorrow
  2. The speaker is reporting what someone else said, without vouching for its truth Correct answer.
  3. The speaker is giving a direct order
  4. The speaker is asking a question

Explanation

The kaudne koneviis (formed with the -vat ending) distances the speaker from full certainty; it reports secondhand information rather than asserting it as confirmed fact.

Question 46Estonian grammar and language awareness

Which sentence correctly uses the kaudne koneviis (quotative mood) to report secondhand information, matching the meaning "It's said that the new manager is very strict"?

  1. Uus juht on väga range.
  2. Uus juht olevat väga range. Correct answer.
  3. Uus juht oleks väga range.
  4. Uus juht olgu väga range.

Explanation

"Olevat" is the quotative form of "olema", correctly marking the strictness as something the speaker has heard reported rather than confirmed personally.

Question 47Estonian grammar and language awareness

Which sentence uses the umbisikuline tegumood (impersonal passive) to state a general rule without naming who is responsible, matching "Smoking is not done here"?

  1. Ma ei suitseta siin.
  2. Siin ei suitsetata. Correct answer.
  3. Nad ei suitseta siin.
  4. Siin ei taheta suitsetada.

Explanation

"Siin ei suitsetata" uses the impersonal (umbisikuline) negative present form, stating the rule without naming any specific subject - the standard Estonian phrasing for public "no smoking" notices.

Question 48Estonian grammar and language awareness

In the sentence "Eile ehitati siia uus sild üleöö" ("Yesterday a new bridge was built here overnight"), what grammatical feature does "ehitati" demonstrate?

  1. A first-person plural past tense verb ("we built")
  2. A past-tense impersonal passive form with no named agent Correct answer.
  3. A present-tense active verb
  4. A conditional mood verb

Explanation

"Ehitati" is the past-tense impersonal (umbisikuline) form: it reports that the building happened without specifying who did it, unlike a personal form such as "ehitasime" (we built).

Question 49Estonian grammar and language awareness

Which case does the verb "huvituma" (to be interested in) require for its object, as in "Ta huvitub ___ (muusika)."?

  1. Muusikat
  2. Muusikast Correct answer.
  3. Muusikale
  4. Muusikaga

Explanation

"Huvituma" governs the elative case (-st, "out of/from"), a fixed case-government (rektsioon) pattern rather than the general total/partial object alternation, giving "muusikast".

Question 50Estonian grammar and language awareness

Complete the sentence with the case that "sõltuma" (to depend on) requires: "Meie plaanid sõltuvad ilm___." ("Our plans depend on the weather.")

  1. ilm
  2. ilma
  3. ilmast Correct answer.
  4. ilmale

Explanation

"Sõltuma" governs the elative case (-st), so the correct form is "ilmast" - a fixed case-government pattern rather than the ordinary total/partial object alternation.