Vocabulary Understanding Quiz

1. The bananas are finally ripe and ready to be picked. What does "ripe" mean?

• Rotten

• Raw

• Fully developed or ready to use

• Underripe

2. In many developing countries, rice is considered a basic commodity. What is a "commodity"?

• A rare object

• A luxury item

• A product that can be bought or sold

• A form of entertainment

3. After the announcement of the new tax policy, housing prices began to soar. What does "soar" mean in this sentence?

• Increase dramatically

• Decrease slightly

• Remain stable

• Collapse

4. The plague in the 14th century killed millions of people in Europe. What is "plague"?

• A natural disaster

• A widespread disease

• A war

• A celebration

5. The company has a monopoly over producing electric cars in the region. What does "a monopoly over" mean?

• Exclusive control

• Limited influence

• No competition

• Shared ownership

6. Small businesses often struggle, but this one has managed to thrive in a competitive market. What does "thrive" mean?

• Survive

• Grow successfully

• Fail slowly

• Stay stagnant

7. With the new changes in technology, big changes are on the horizon for the job market. What does "on the horizon" mean?

• Likely to happen soon

• Already happening

• Unlikely to occur

• Happening in the distant future

8. The region has been fighting for greater autonomy from the central government. What does "autonomy" mean in this context?

• Dependence

• Independence or self-governance

• Wealth

• Political instability

9. The project seems viable despite the challenges. What does "viable" mean in this sentence?

• Impossible

• Capable of working successfully

• Difficult to complete

• Unnecessary

10. Rising oil prices have prompted companies to invest in renewable energy. What does "prompted" mean here?

• Prevented

• Encouraged or caused

• Ignored

• Allowed