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English Placement Exam - Vocabulary

Total questions: 76

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The president addressed the nation on live television to explain the new reforms.

a)

Ignored

b)

Spoke to

c)

Avoided

d)

Watched

2.

The leader delivered his speech at the United Nations General Assembly.

a)

Local market

b)

City hall

c)

UN meeting of all members

d)

Village council

3.

Scores of delegates attended the climate change conference.

a)

Dozens

b)

None

c)

One or two

d)

A pair

4.

Believing the earth is flat is considered sheer madness.

a)

Complete foolishness

b)

Great wisdom

c)

Careful planning

d)

Scientific fact

5.

The protesters marched through the streets, vowing never to give up.

a)

Whispering

b)

Promising strongly

c)

Forgetting

d)

Sleeping

6.

The company plans to establish a new branch in Europe.

a)

Destroy

b)

Close

c)

Found / set up

d)

Delay

7.

Powerful countries often use proxies to fight wars indirectly.

a)

Representatives

b)

Direct attacks

c)

Secret maps

d)

Food supplies

8.

The government announced its decision to annex the West Bank.

a)

To separate

b)

To join/claim as territory

c)

To sell

d)

To ignore

9.

The minister is wrapping up his visit to Africa tomorrow.

a)

Beginning

b)

Ending

c)

Planning

d)

Ignoring

10.

The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) regulates broadcasting in the U.S.

a)

Police

b)

Communications agency

c)

Hospital

d)

Factory

11.

The new law caused major controversy in parliament.

a)

Agreement

b)

Dispute / debate

c)

Celebration

d)

Vacation

12.

He co-founded the company with his college friend.

a)

Closed

b)

Started together

c)

Sold

d)

Destroyed

13.

Many say corruption in politics is not rocket science to understand.

a)

Very difficult

b)

Very simple

c)

Impossible

d)

Scientific

14.

She felt under the weather and decided not to go to work.

a)

Excited

b)

Slightly ill

c)

Angry

d)

Relaxed

15.

The company spokesperson released a statement to the press.

a)

Cleaner

b)

Official representative

c)

Singer

d)

Judge

16.

The two nations became strong allies during the war.

a)

Enemies

b)

Friends in conflict

c)

Supportive partners

d)

Neutrals

17.

Both sides agreed to a ceasefire after weeks of fighting.

a)

Peace agreement to stop shooting

b)

Plan to continue war

c)

Secret weapon

d)

Political party

18.

The company offers a guarantee that the product will last for two years.

a)

Risk

b)

Promise of quality

c)

Argument

d)

Loss

19.

The UN imposed strict sanctions on the country.

a)

Celebrations

b)

Punishments/restrictions

c)

Investments

d)

Invitations

20.

World leaders attended the peace summit.

a)

Battle

b)

High-level meeting

c)

Mountain

d)

Sports match

21.

The Attorney General announced new legal reforms.

a)

Doctor

b)

Chief legal officer

c)

Farmer

d)

Teacher

22.

The company filed a lawsuit against its competitor.

a)

Legal case

b)

Football match

c)

Marriage contract

d)

Scientific report

23.

The discovery of a cure would be truly unprecedented.

a)

Normal

b)

Without previous example

c)

Boring

d)

Expected

24.

She is actively advocating for women's rights.

a)

Fighting against

b)

Supporting publicly

c)

Hiding

d)

Ignoring

25.

The movement demands official statehood for the region.

a)

Status of being a state

b)

Childhood

c)

Neighborhood

d)

Brotherhood

26.

The city is divided into several districts.

a)

Continents

b)

Neighborhood zones

c)

Oceans

d)

Countries

27.

The National Guard was deployed to restore order.

a)

Police dogs

b)

Military reserve force

c)

Firemen

d)

Farmers

28.

The government vowed to crack down on illegal trade.

a)

Allow

b)

Ignore

c)

Enforce law strictly

d)

Celebrate

29.

The pandemic disrupted schools worldwide.

a)

Local event

b)

Worldwide disease outbreak

c)

Celebration

d)

Festival

30.

The government passed a violent crime law to protect citizens.

a)

Regulation about serious offenses

b)

New holiday

c)

Education program

d)

Farming rule

31.

The president signed an executive order on immigration.

a)

Legal directive from head of state

b)

Wedding announcement

c)

Military parade

d)

Music concert

32.

The company changed its organizational structure last year.

a)

Building design

b)

Internal system of roles

c)

Holiday plan

d)

Party setup

33.

Sometimes you just have to bite the bullet and face difficulties.

a)

Avoid problems

b)

Face something unpleasant bravely

c)

Run away

d)

Celebrate

34.

She had to burn the midnight oil to finish the project.

a)

Sleep early

b)

Work late at night

c)

Waste time

d)

Play games

35.

The audience was stunned by the unexpected announcement.

a)

Surprised / shocked

b)

Happy

c)

Angry

d)

Sleepy

36.

He fought alongside his brothers in battle.

a)

Against

b)

Next to / together with

c)

Opposite of

d)

Separate from

37.

Harsh conditions made life difficult in the desert.

a)

Circumstances

b)

Celebrations

c)

Holidays

d)

Rules of a game

38.

The workers kept insisting on better pay.

a)

Giving up

b)

Demanding firmly

c)

Sleeping

d)

Forgetting

39.

The territory was annexed after the war.

a)

Given away

b)

Joined forcibly

c)

Sold cheaply

d)

Ignored

40.

This is a very reliable source of information.

a)

Trustworthy

b)

Dangerous

c)

Weak

d)

Fake

41.

The minister reiterated his promise to improve healthcare.

a)

Repeated

b)

Denied

c)

Canceled

d)

Whispered

42.

The lawyer presented the witness's deposition in court.

a)

Statement under oath

b)

Vacation plan

c)

Bank account

d)

Police badge

43.

The witness was subpoenaed to appear in court.

a)

Invited politely

b)

Legally ordered

c)

Ignored

d)

Rewarded

44.

The man will testify against the suspect tomorrow.

a)

Sleep

b)

Give evidence

c)

Argue

d)

Refuse

45.

The chairman opened the meeting with a short speech.

a)

Leader of a board

b)

Teacher

c)

Farmer

d)

Pilot

46.

They are compiling a report on climate change.

a)

Destroying

b)

Collecting together

c)

Forgetting

d)

Hiding

47.

The assassin was arrested after the attack on the president.

a)

Killer of a political figure

b)

Soldier

c)

Farmer

d)

Writer

48.

Police are on the track of the escaped prisoner.

a)

Running race

b)

Following path to catch

c)

Music record

d)

Highway

49.

Police are on the track of the escaped prisoner.

a)

Running race

b)

Following path to catch

c)

Music record

d)

Highway

50.

The suspect was hiding in a wooded area.

a)

Forest

b)

Desert

c)

Lake

d)

Mountain

51.

She submitted her application before the deadline.

a)

Sent in formally

b)

Threw away

c)

Hid

d)

Burned

52.

The FBI is investigating the case.

a)

Federal Bureau of Investigation

b)

Fire Brigade International

c)

Football Institute

d)

Food Bank

53.

The police arrested a suspect in the robbery.

a)

Person believed guilty

b)

Judge

c)

Witness

d)

Neighbor

54.

The building is under constant surveillance.

a)

Observation

b)

Destruction

c)

Ignorance

d)

Relaxation

55.

The administration announced new education reforms.

a)

Government / leadership

b)

Farmer's union

c)

Sports team

d)

Family group

56.

The police seized large amounts of drugs.

a)

Illegal substances

b)

Food

c)

Books

d)

Clothes

57.

The cartels control much of the drug trade.

a)

Criminal groups

b)

Farmers

c)

Teachers

d)

Companies

58.

The company expects an increase in sales next year.

a)

Reduction

b)

Growth

c)

Loss

d)

End

59.

The earthquake affected the whole region.

a)

Local area

b)

Book

c)

Song

d)

Machine

60.

The army carried out a strike on enemy positions.

a)

Attack

b)

Song

c)

Play

d)

Mistake

61.

The suspect was alleged to have stolen the money.

a)

Accused without proof

b)

Praised

c)

Rewarded

d)

Invited

62.

The army called the enemy action provocative.

a)

Offensive / instigating

b)

Friendly

c)

Weak

d)

Helpful

63.

The new president promised stricter immigration laws.

a)

Movement of people into a country

b)

Farming

c)

Cooking

d)

Banking

64.

The new phone was dubbed 'the future of technology.'

a)

Nicknamed / called

b)

Ignored

c)

Broken

d)

Hidden

65.

The reforms completely transformed the education system.

a)

Changed totally

b)

Destroyed

c)

Hid

d)

Ignored

66.

He was one of the most influential leaders of his time.

a)

Powerful

b)

Weak

c)

Ignored

d)

Unknown

67.

The president was assassinated in 1963.

a)

Murdered for political reasons

b)

Married

c)

Praised

d)

Elected

68.

The judge set the bail at $10,000.

a)

Money to release a prisoner

b)

Food

c)

Book

d)

Uniform

69.

The prosecutors presented strong evidence in court.

a)

Legal officials in a trial

b)

Doctors

c)

Soldiers

d)

Teachers

70.

The country still has the death penalty for serious crimes.

a)

Execution punishment

b)

Fine

c)

Prison break

d)

Celebration

71.

The nation declared its independence in 1945.

a)

Freedom from control

b)

New friendship

c)

Celebration

d)

Farming system

72.

The athlete was stunned by the size of the cheering crowd.

a)

Shocked

b)

Relaxed

c)

Angry

d)

Sleepy

73.

The soldiers fought bravely alongside their allies.

a)

Against

b)

Together with

c)

Opposite

d)

Away from

74.

Harsh weather conditions delayed the flight.

a)

Celebrations

b)

Circumstances

c)

Holidays

d)

Rules

75.

The workers kept insisting on fair wages.

a)

Forgetting

b)

Demanding firmly

c)

Salary

d)

Running

76.

The island was forcibly annexed by its neighbor.

a)

by force

b)

Joined/added

c)

Ignored

d)

Lost