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Thinking and learning vocabulary quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Don't be so…........... Everything's going to be fine, you'll see!
a)
optimistic
b)
pessimistic
2.
Most newspapers are usually …................towards a certain political outlook
a)
biased
b)
prejudiced
3.
I am slightly …...............about whether Sean's idea is going to work.
a)
dubious
b)
cynical
4.
To suggest that it is possible to create a society without crime is a little ….................. , isn't it?<br />
a)
naïve
b)
sceptical
5.
The only …......................explanation I can think of is that Jenna got the dates wrong
a)
ingenious
b)
plausible
6.
Please don't …...........me with loads of technical terminology. Use simple, plain English!
a)
baffle
b)
discriminate
7.
It is not always easy to ….................someone's suitability for a job just by talking to them in a short interview.
a)
assess
b)
assume
8.
How can the government …........... spending so much on the armed forces?
a)
justify
b)
speculate
9.
Looking at the damage I would …...........that the painting will cost at least 2,000 euros to restore.
a)
deduce
b)
estimate
10.
I don't think you should …...........that most people are going to help you with this project.
a)
reflect
b)
presume