Free Printable General Vocabulary Quiz

1.

What is another term for general vocabulary?

a)

Academic vocabulary

b)

Technical vocabulary

c)

Low-frequency vocabulary

d)

High-frequency vocabulary

2.

What percentage of words in writing and speaking do the 10 most frequent words account for?

a)

10%

b)

25%

c)

50%

d)

70%

3.

According to Nation (2001), how many word families are typically considered as general vocabulary?

a)

1000

b)

2000

c)

2801

d)

3000

4.

What is the range of general vocabulary according to Schmitt and Schmitt (2014)?

a)

3001 to 9000

b)

9001 and lower

c)

2000 to 3000

d)

8000-9000

5.

What is the level of vocabulary required for comfortable English listening comprehension?

a)

General Vocabulary of 2000 word families

b)

General Vocabulary of 3000 word families

c)

General Vocabulary of 4000-5000 word families

d)

General Vocabulary of 8000-9000 word families

6.

What percentage of words in a text is required for independent reading?

a)

95%

b)

98%

c)

80%

d)

90%

7.

What percentage of vocabulary in reading texts does General Vocabulary comprise?

a)

80%

b)

10%

c)

5%

d)

15%

8.

What is the most commonly used list of general vocabulary words?

a)

General Service List (GSL)

b)

New-GSL

c)

NGSL

d)

Academic Word List (AWL)

9.

What is the minimum level of understanding required for comfortable English listening?

a)

95%

b)

90%

c)

80%

d)

85%

10.

What is the range of general vocabulary and low-frequency vocabulary according to the first categorization?

a)

5% each

b)

10% each

c)

15% each

d)

20% each

11.

What is the meaning of the word 'abundant'?

a)

Having an average quantity of something.

b)

Having a small quantity or not enough of something.

c)

Having a moderate quantity or just enough of something.

d)

Having a large quantity or more than enough of something.

12.

Choose the synonym for the word 'exquisite'.

a)

beautiful

b)

gorgeous

c)

stunning

d)

ugly

13.

What is the opposite of the word 'vulnerable'?

a)

invulnerable

b)

resilient

c)

protected

d)

secure

14.

Convert the given question to use General Vocabulary in the problem statement while retaining the core concept without changing the language. The problem should be converted to a real-life scenario if it already isn't.

a)

satisfactory

b)

mediocre

c)

poor

d)

excellent

15.

What is the meaning of the word 'eloquent'?

a)

having or showing the ability to use language fluently and persuasively

b)

inarticulate

c)

incoherent

d)

rambling

16.

Choose the correct spelling: a) Accommodate b) Accommodate c) Accommodate d) Accommodate

a)

d) Accommodate

b)

b) Accommodate

c)

c) Accommodate

d)

a) Accommodate

17.

What is another word for 'conundrum'?

a)

puzzle

b)

mystery

c)

riddle

d)

enigma

18.

What is the meaning of the word 'transient'?

a)

Enduring for a long time or long-lasting.

b)

Lasting for a very short time or short-lived.

c)

Permanent and unchanging.

d)

Continuing indefinitely or everlasting.

19.

Fill in the blank: The investigator resolved the ________ enigma.

a)

unsolved

b)

puzzling

c)

insoluble

d)

insoluble

20.

Choose the antonym for the word 'courageous'.

a)

weak

b)

timid

c)

cowardly

d)

fearful

21.

Which word means to give authority?

a)

empowered

b)

acquire

c)

inflict

d)

excruciating

22.

expressing or showing regret for something; being sorry

a)

apologetic

b)

swagger

c)

indignant

23.

1. referring to an enemy
2. unfriendly; showing hate or dislike

a)

scurry

b)

hostile

c)

jostle

d)

majestic

24.

Disposed to submit or comply silently

a)

Didactic

b)

Acquiescent

c)

Despondent

d)

Laudatory

25.

Convert the given question to use General Vocabulary in the problem statement while retaining the core concept without changing the language. The problem should be converted to a real-life scenario if it already isn't.

a)

Malicious

b)

Pernicious

c)

Vow

d)

Ambiguous

26.

feeling or showing regret

a)

regretful

b)

occurrence

c)

committed

d)

deterred

27.

Convert the given question to use General Vocabulary in the problem statement while retaining the core concept without changing the language. The problem should be converted to a real-life scenario if it already isn't.

a)

predominantly

b)

aptly

c)

aspect

d)

credit

28.

one part or piece

a)

aspect

b)

credit

c)

innovation

d)

aptly

29.

always ready to argue or fight

a)

auspicious

b)

benign

c)

erratic

d)

contentious

30.

The mother thanked the restaurant for being so accommodating to her daughter in the wheelchair and making her feel so comfortable.

a)

tempestuous

b)

accommmodating

c)

customary

d)

inevitable

31.

What is the meaning of the word 'abundant'?

a)

Having an average quantity of something.

b)

Having a small quantity or not enough of something.

c)

Having a moderate quantity or just enough of something.

d)

Having a large quantity or more than enough of something.

32.

Choose the synonym for the word 'exquisite'.

a)

beautiful

b)

gorgeous

c)

stunning

d)

ugly

33.

What is the opposite of the word 'vulnerable'?

a)

invulnerable

b)

resilient

c)

protected

d)

secure

34.

Fill in the blank: The teacher praised the student for his __________ performance.

a)

satisfactory

b)

mediocre

c)

poor

d)

excellent

35.

What is the meaning of the word 'eloquent'?

a)

having or showing the ability to use language fluently and persuasively

b)

inarticulate

c)

incoherent

d)

rambling

36.

Choose the correct spelling: a) Accomodate b) Accommodate c) Acommodate d) Acomodate

a)

d) Acomodate

b)

b) Accommodate

c)

c) Acommodate

d)

a) Accomodate

37.

What is the synonym for the word 'conundrum'?

a)

puzzle

b)

mystery

c)

riddle

d)

enigma

38.

What is the meaning of the word 'ephemeral'?

a)

Enduring for a long time or long-lasting.

b)

Lasting for a very short time or short-lived.

c)

Permanent and unchanging.

d)

Continuing indefinitely or everlasting.

39.

Fill in the blank: The detective solved the ________ mystery.

a)

unsolved

b)

mysterious

c)

unsolvable

d)

unsolvable

40.

Choose the antonym for the word 'courageous'.

a)

weak

b)

timid

c)

cowardly

d)

fearful

41.

People say my brother’s …………………He likes giving gifts to his friends.

a)

Brave

b)

Modest

c)

Generous

d)

Optimistic

42.

Write the correct form of the word in brackets.

After numerous warnings by his mother, Samuel was punished for his (a) . (behave)

43.

I have always been quite ………………… I want to make a success of my life.

a)

Depressing

b)

Amusing

c)

Considerate

d)

Ambitious

44.

Emily is really …………………She seems to think she is better than everyone.

a)

Loving

b)

Arrogant

c)

Sensitive

d)

Caring

45.

Many………………… children want to learn something about their real parents.

a)

Adopted

b)

Divorced

c)

Selfish

d)

Only

46.

We should be…………………about the future. Things are getting better all the time.

a)

Amusing

b)

Optimistic

c)

Shy

d)

Pessimistic

47.

Write the correct form of the word in brackets.

Even though the family lived in (a) and had few material things, they loved one another and made the best of their modest lives. (poor)

48.

The cruise was wonderful. And our………………… was really confortable.

a)

Cabin

b)

Pedal

c)

Terminal

d)

Fare

49.

Did you knowthat a train came off the ………………… yesterday?

a)

Vehicles

b)

Carts

c)

Bars

d)

Tracks

50.

Let’s take the ………………… to an island and spend some time on the beach.

a)

Ferry

b)

Underground

c)

Fare

d)

Coach

51.

Write the correct form of the word in brackets.

A serious (a) between the two friends caused them to stop speaking. (agree)

52.

My dad is really looking forward to his business ………………… to

Amsterdam.

a)

Trip

b)

Journey

c)

Travel

d)

Excursion

53.

This new company pays me a better ___ than my old company.

a)

salary

b)

tax

c)

mortgage

d)

reputation

54.

If you understand what I'm saying, just ___ your head.

a)

smile

b)

nod

c)

point

d)

blow

55.

Sarah has a lot of ___ , but she still can't find a job.

a)

training courses

b)

salaries

c)

qualifications

d)

obligations

56.

I loved the ___ when he jumped off the balcony into the sea!

a)

script

b)

plot

c)

scene

d)

scenery

57.

explore = ?

a)

read

b)

discover

c)

create

d)

agree

58.

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the word in brackets.

Although many women think that wearing too much make-up helps their appearance, in reality, it makes them (a) . (attract)

59.

issue = ?

a)

problem

b)

problematic

c)

triggered

d)

annoy

60.

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the word in brackets.

Some people say that (a) are just friends you

haven’t met yet. (strange)

General Vocabulary Quiz

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 38mins

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