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Vocabulary and Language Quiz

Total questions: 39

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does “to live through smth” mean?

a)

To avoid something

b)

To experience and survive something

c)

To forget something

d)

To create something

2.

“A mass extinction” refers to:

a)

A large number of people moving to a new place

b)

The complete disappearance of many species

c)

A huge explosion

d)

A group of people protesting

3.

What does “to bring something on” mean?

a)

To prevent something

b)

To cause something to happen

c)

To take something away

d)

To fix something

4.

“A species” is:

a)

A group of animals or plants with similar characteristics

b)

A type of language

c)

A scientific tool

d)

A small island

5.

“Tweet” means:

a)

A type of bird

b)

A message on Twitter

c)

A secret code

d)

A type of music

6.

“Cultural heritage” refers to:

a)

A country’s geography

b)

The traditions and history of a culture

c)

A political system

d)

A type of currency

7.

If something “is linked to” another thing, it means:

a)

It is completely different from it

b)

It is related to it

c)

It replaces it

d)

It is a new version of it

8.

“Endangered languages” are:

a)

Languages that many people speak

b)

Languages that are disappearing

c)

A type of coding language

d)

Languages created for movies

9.

If something “is down to the internet,” it means:

a)

It is caused by the internet

b)

It is a new internet trend

c)

It is being removed from the internet

d)

It has nothing to do with the internet

10.

“Linguistic diversity” refers to:

a)

The use of slang in different regions

b)

The variety of languages in a certain area

c)

A new way of learning languages

d)

A language with many dialects

11.

“A mother tongue” is:

a)

The first language a person learns

b)

A language spoken only by mothers

c)

A formal language used in literature

d)

A language created for fun

12.

“To die out” means:

a)

To become more common

b)

To disappear completely

c)

To be forgotten temporarily

d)

To change into something new

13.

If a language “is used occasionally,” it means:

a)

It is spoken all the time

b)

It is used rarely or from time to time

c)

It is no longer spoken

d)

It has become the main language in an area

14.

“A minority language” is:

a)

A language spoken by a small group of people

b)

A language that is disappearing

c)

A language spoken by all people in a country

d)

A language that is newly created

15.

“A handful of languages” means:

a)

A small number of languages

b)

A group of difficult languages

c)

A collection of ancient languages

d)

A new language trend

16.

“A startup company” is:

a)

A well-established business

b)

A new business that is just beginning

c)

A company that sells technology

d)

A government-owned company

17.

“Pick up new skills” means:

a)

Forget skills you already know

b)

Learn new abilities

c)

Use skills in a different way

d)

Share skills with others

18.

“Take the plunge” means:

a)

Make a risky decision

b)

Fail at something

c)

Travel to a new place

d)

Save money

19.

“Qualified” means:

a)

Having the necessary skills or training

b)

Being unsure about something

c)

Wanting to change careers

d)

Working in a different country

20.

“Set you free” means:

a)

To liberate you

b)

To confuse you

c)

To limit your choices

d)

To give you a task

21.

“With that in mind” means:

a)

Forgetting about the situation

b)

Considering this information

c)

Avoiding something

d)

Changing a topic

22.

“To your heart’s content” means:

a)

Until you are satisfied

b)

With some restrictions

c)

In a forced way

d)

Without enjoyment

23.

“Straight away” means:

a)

Immediately

b)

Eventually

c)

With hesitation

d)

Slowly

24.

“A commitment” refers to:

a)

An obligation or promise

b)

A temporary decision

c)

A mistake

d)

A personal hobby

25.

“Come across” means:

a)

To meet or find something unexpectedly

b)

To look for something

c)

To throw something away

d)

To solve a problem

26.

“Absorb” means:

a)

To take in or soak up

b)

To avoid

c)

To destroy

d)

To separate

27.

“Start at the bottom” means:

a)

To begin from the lowest level

b)

To succeed immediately

c)

To take a break

d)

To finish quickly

28.

“Keep up with” means:

a)

To stay at the same level

b)

To ignore

c)

To give up

d)

To slow down

29.

“Stand out” means:

a)

To be different or noticeable

b)

To stay quiet

c)

To hide from others

d)

To blend in

30.

“Go-getter” refers to:

a)

An ambitious person

b)

A lazy person

c)

A shy person

d)

A follower

31.

“Lifelong learning” is:

a)

Continuous education throughout life

b)

Studying only in school

c)

Learning for a short period

d)

Avoiding education

32.

“Better oneself” means:

a)

To improve oneself

b)

To stay the same

c)

To compete with others

d)

To compare oneself to others

33.

“Entrepreneurial” describes:

a)

Having a business mindset

b)

Being uninterested in business

c)

Avoiding risks

d)

Following orders

34.

“Obsessed with my job” means:

a)

Being extremely focused on work

b)

Hating your job

c)

Looking for a new job

d)

Avoiding responsibilities

35.

“A thrill” refers to:

a)

A feeling of excitement or strong emotions

b)

A type of business strategy

c)

A method of learning new skills

d)

A long-term goal

36.

“Realised” means:

a)

Understood or became aware of something

b)

Ignored an issue

c)

Created a new business

d)

Took control of a situation

37.

“Promote” means:

a)

To advertise or advance something

b)

To replace something

c)

To stop a project

d)

To misunderstand

38.

“Confidence” refers to:

a)

Belief in one’s abilities

b)

A complicated problem

c)

A career change

d)

A temporary mistake

39.

“Job hoppers” are:

a)

People who frequently change jobs

b)

Workers who refuse promotions

c)

Employees who retire early

d)

Individuals who stay in one job for a lifetime