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Academic vocab Ex. 2

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

After working overtime for several weeks, Maria's ............... increased significantly.

a)
  • individual

b)
  • income

c)
  • indicate

d)

money

2.

The rising cost of fuel .................. a potential economic downturn.

a)
  • interpretation

b)
  • individual

c)
  • indicates

d)

explains

3.

The interpretation of the data was challenged by several researchers. What does "interpretation" mean in this sentence?

a)

The collection of data

b)

The analysis of data

c)

The explanation of the data's meaning

d)

The publication of data

4.

Dr. Lee was ............. in a groundbreaking medical study.

a)

began

b)

ended

c)

predicted

d)

involved

5.

The company announced a new ............... on employee leave.

a)

policy

b)

exception

c)

guideline

d)

law

6.

The ................. of fairness is essential in a just society

a)

example

b)

belief

c)

principle

d)

rule

7.

The hospital follows a strict .................... for handling hazardous waste.

a)

procedure

b)

location

c)

process

d)

equipment

8.

The ............... of learning a new language takes time and dedication.

a)

result

b)

process

c)

journey

d)

difficulty

9.

All students are .................. to submit their assignments on time.

a)

asked

b)

permitted

c)

required

d)

allowed

10.

There has been a significant increase in sales this quarter. What does "significant" mean?

a)

Temporary

b)

Small

c)

Noticeable

d)

Unimportant

11.

The agricultural .................... of the economy has been affected by the drought.

a)

region

b)

population

c)

government

d)

sector

12.

The teacher plays a crucial ................ in students' development.

a)

position

b)

part

c)

role

d)

important

13.

The two proposals are similar in many respects. Another word for similar is:

a)

conflicting

b)

comparable

c)

different

d)

identical

14.

The storm ................. during the night.

a)

occurred

b)

was placed

c)

happened

d)

was predicted

15.

The project was completed over a period of three months. Another word for "period" is ?

a)

Goal

b)

Duration

c)

Deadline

d)

Phase

16.

The company issued ............. to the allegations.

a)

a question

b)

a denial

c)

an apology

d)

a response

17.

The instructions were very specific about the format of the report. Another word for "specific" is:

a)

Detailed

b)

Brief

c)

To the point

d)

Vague

18.

The structure of the essay was well-organized. Another word for structure is:

a)

Content

b)

Layout

c)

Organization

d)

Conclusion

19.

Einstein's ................ of relativity revolutionized physics.

a)

experiment

b)

explanation

c)

theory / hypothesis

20.

The experiment examined the effects of different variables on plant growth. What does "variables" mean?

a)

Types of plants

b)

Changing Growth conditions

c)

Measurement tools

d)

Scientific theories

21.

The major cause of the accident was driver error. Another word for major is :

a)

Possible

b)

Insignificant

c)

Primary

d)

Only

22.

New legislation was passed to protect endangered species. What does "legislation" mean?

a)

Laws

b)

Funding

c)

Research

d)

Public opinion

23.

The factory employs a large labour force. What does "labour" refer to?

a)

Raw materials

b)

Management

c)

Workers

d)

Machinery

24.

The contract was reviewed by the company's legal team. What does "legal" mean?

a)

Financial

b)

Ethical

c)

Lawful

d)

Technical