Free Printable Vocabulary building

1.

Choose the best answer according to the context

Supporters of Darwin's theories ..... that human life evolved gradually over millions of years.

a)

argumentation

b)

belief

c)

believe

d)

argue

2.

Choose the best answer according to the context

Supporters of Darwin's theories about human life over millions of years. This ... that human life evolved gradually over is strongly opposed by creationists.

a)

belief

b)

believe

c)

argue

d)

argumentation

3.

Choose the best answer according to the context

The secretary ……the registration process in some detail.

a)

explain

b)

explanation

c)

difficult

d)

difficulty

4.

Choose the best answer according to the context

The detail …. was rather complicated and several people failed to understand.

a)

explain

b)

explanation

c)

difficult

d)

difficulty

5.

Choose the best answer according to the context

People react in …. ways to dangerous situations.

a)

difference

b)

different

c)

differ

d)

differenciation

6.

Choose the best answer according to the context

The…. cannot simply be attributed to psychological factors

Different-difference

a)

different

b)

difference

c)

differ

d)

differenciation

7.

Choose the best answer according to the context

There is a strong…. that there is a link between violent computer games and violent behaviour

a)

argue

b)

difficult

c)

weak

d)

argumentation

8.

Choose the best answer according to the context

Some elderly people find pre-packaged foods….. to open.

a)

argumentation

b)

difficult

c)

difficulty

d)

argue

9.

Choose the best answer according to the context

The main …. is that some of the materials used in packaging are quite tough

a)

difficulty

b)

optional

c)

new

d)

difficult

10.

Choose the best answer according to the context

Many studies have recorded how young children's language skills …. .

a)

develop

b)

agree

c)

development

d)

agreement

11.

The antonym of 'dominant' is...

a)

minor

b)

leading

c)

main

d)

central

12.

Find the underlined definition

The whole point of the new law is to protect the rights of individuals.

a)

an idea or opinion that forms part of an argument or discussion

b)

the aim of or reason for something

c)

a precise moment in time or in the development of something

d)

a reaction of someone to something suddenly

13.

Find the underlined definition

Investing in Amazon should provide an excellent return

a)

go back to one place from another place

b)

profit on money invested

c)

something which is hidden

d)

restarting an activity after not doing it for some time

14.

Many countries ... smoking in public places such as bars and restaurants.

a)

allow

b)

inhabit

c)

obey

d)

broaden

15.

The university should... more facilities for disable students.

a)

throw

b)

supply

c)

propose

d)

ignore

16.

Find the underlined word class and definition

The article addresses the issue of overfishing in the North Sea

a)

noun: where someone lives

b)

adverb: the manner to explain the verb

c)

verb: to begin trying to solve a problem

d)

adjective: the referent of object

17.

Find the underlined word class and definition

Experts believe the current instability in world stock markets will not last long

a)

Noun: never end

b)

adjective: coming after all the others

c)

verb: continue or endure for a particular length of time

d)

adverb: explaining the verb

18.

The company director is a powerful leader and people rarely question his decisions.

a)

verb: to express doubts about something

b)

noun: a phrase you ask when you want information

c)

adverb: explain the subject as a referent

d)

adverb: to be a complement

19.

The key issue in the next election will almost certainly be the economy.

a)

adjective: most important

b)

verb: to solve the problem

c)

noun: a metal instrument used for opening or locking a door

d)

adverb: to be careful

20.

Supporters of Darwin's theories ..... that human life evolved gradually over millions of years.

a)

believe

b)

argumentation

c)

argue

d)

belief

21.

Many studies have recorded how young children's language skills …. .

a)

develop

b)

agree

c)

agreement

d)

development

22.

The final decision on the company's merger is usually made by the board.

a)

adverb: referent to the board

b)

noun: a group of people who manage a company.

c)

verb: to get on a plane, train, ship, etc.

d)

adjective: so strong

23.

many people feel less... as result of the sharp rise in crime

a)

motivation

b)

spiritual

c)

conscious

d)

better

24.

The article addresses the issue of overfishing in the North Sea

a)

noun: where someone lives

b)

verb: to begin trying to solve a problem

c)

adjective: knowing so much

d)

adverb: familiarly

25.

a person or thing that is thought of as representing a bigger idea

a)

substitute

b)

symbol

c)

fundamental

d)

welfare

26.

The state of staying balanced and not altering

a)

substitute

b)

symbol

c)

stability

d)

fundamental

27.

The key issue in the next election will almost certainly be the economy.

a)

adjective: most important

b)

adverb: a metal instrument used for opening or locking a door

c)

noun: importance

d)

verb: to use for opening or locking a door

28.

to allow something to happen in an easier way

a)

enfrce

b)

substitute

c)

facilitate

d)

trend

29.

something that is used instead of the thing that you normally use, because the usual thing is not available

a)

welfare

b)

substitute

c)

modify

d)

symbol

30.

Read the text. Categorize the underlined word according to its word class.

Study after study ranks schoolchildren in Japan and other developed Asian countries among the best in the world, particularly on standardized tests of Mathematics and Science American high school students, meanwhile, have slipped somewhere below those in Greece, Lithuania, Taiwan and Singapore in advanced Mathematics and Science However classes in Asia are large, forty students for one leacher would be normal in most of the region. In contrast, elementary school class sizes in the United States average about 24, according to the US Department of Education

a)

Noun

b)

adjective

c)

verb

d)

adverb

31.

choose one verb from the box that fits best with the nouns. ___________outcome, the future, the weather, rain, growth

a)

commit

b)

predict

c)

promote

d)

retain

32.

The synonym of the word 'abide'

a)

cannot stand

b)

accept

c)

reject

d)

eliminate

33.

Read the text. Categorize the underlined word according to its word class.

Study after study ranks schoolchildren in Japan and other developed Asian countries among the best in the world, particularly on standardized tests of Mathematics and Science American high school students, meanwhile, have slipped somewhere below those in Greece, Lithuania, Taiwan and Singapore in advanced Mathematics and Science However classes in Asia are large, forty students for one leacher would be normal in most of the region. In contrast, elementary school class sizes in the United States average about 24, according to the US Department of Education

a)

verb

b)

noun

c)

adverb

d)

adjective

34.

The most essential and simple part of something

a)

ratio

b)

fundamental

c)

revenue

d)

symbol

35.

to ensure someone abides by something

a)

symbol

b)

revenue

c)

modify

d)

enforce

36.

Change the word class, example:

Change (v) Change (n)

Restrict (v) ….. (n)

a)

restriction

b)

restrictize

c)

restricty

d)

restrictition

37.

Change the word class, example:

Change (v) Change (n)

Lengthen (v) …. (n)

a)

length

b)

long

c)

lengtheny

d)

lengthent

38.

Change the word class, example:

Change (v) Change (n)

Develop (v) … (n)

a)

develops

b)

development

c)

developing

d)

developure

39.

Change the word class, example:

Change (v) Change (n)

Parental (adj) … (n)

a)

parent

b)

parentince

c)

parentice

d)

prentice

40.

complete the blank with prefixes in same meaning; re-, bi-, inter-, anti-, geo-, post-, micro-, semi-, sub-, thermo-

again, back

(a)

41.

complete the blank with prefixes in same meaning; re-, bi-, inter-, anti-, geo-, post-, micro-, semi-, sub-, thermo-

after, later

(a)

42.

complete the blank with prefixes in same meaning; re-, bi-, inter-, anti-, geo-, post-, micro-, semi-, sub-, thermo-

exactly, half

(a)

43.

complete the blank with prefixes in same meaning; re-, bi-, inter-, anti-, geo-, post-, micro-, semi-, sub-, thermo-

connected with heat

(a)

44.

complete the blank with prefixes in same meaning; re-, bi-, inter-, anti-, geo-, post-, micro-, semi-, sub-, thermo-

extremely small

(a)

45.

complete the blank with prefixes in same meaning; re-, bi-, inter-, anti-, geo-, post-, micro-, semi-, sub-, thermo-

between

(a)

46.

complete the blank with prefixes in same meaning; re-, bi-, inter-, anti-, geo-, post-, micro-, semi-, sub-, thermo-

against, oposite to

(a)

47.

complete the blank with prefixes in same meaning; re-, bi-, inter-, anti-, geo-, post-, micro-, semi-, sub-, thermo-

two, twice

(a)

48.

complete the blank with prefixes in same meaning; re-, bi-, inter-, anti-, geo-, post-, micro-, semi-, sub-, thermo-

one, singular

(a)

49.

decide if the underlined verbs are being transitively (VT) or intransitively (VI).

Extra staff are being hired to spread the workload.

(a)

50.

The antonym of the word 'revenue'

a)

benefit

b)

income

c)

revenue

d)

expenditure

Vocabulary building

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 36mins

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