English Language Quiz

What does "active voice" mean?

• The subject performs the action

• The subject receives the action

• The action is unclear

• The action happens in the future

Which word means to make something better or improve it?

• Amity

• Ameliorate

• Bombast

• Harangue

What is the meaning of "amity"?

• Hostility

• Friendship

• Conflict

• Indifference

Which term refers to extravagant language used to impress?

• Lucid

• Bombast

• Garish

• Harangue

What does "concession" mean in a debate?

• Giving up entirely

• Acknowledging a point made by the opposing side

• Refusing to cooperate

• Ignoring the argument

Which word describes something that is unclear or mysterious?

• Cryptic

• Lucid

• Immutable

• Ubiquitous

What does "deduction" refer to in reasoning?

• Generalizing from specific instances

• Drawing a conclusion from premises

• Creating new hypotheses

• Making assumptions without evidence

Which term means native to a particular area?

• Endemic

• Ubiquitous

• Ephemeral

• Immutable

What does "ephemeral" mean?

• Lasting a very short time

• Everlasting

• Extremely rare

• Constant

What is the meaning of "enmity"?

• Friendship

• Hostility or hatred

• Mutual respect

• Peaceful coexistence