Lesson T3.2.1
T3.2.1 Using new vocabulary consciously in writing and speech Quiz: KS3 English, Unit 3
20 questions
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The 20 questions
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Which word means present, appearing or found everywhere?
- Obscure
- Transient
- Remote
- Ubiquitous
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What does the adjective 'meticulous' mean?
- Anxious
- Extremely careful
- Careless
- Speedy
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Which word is a common synonym for 'reluctant'?
- Confident
- Hesitant
- Eager
- Decisive
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What does the word 'benevolent' mean?
- Kind and generous
- Quiet and shy
- Strict and harsh
- Clever and wise
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Which verb means to make a problem or pain less severe?
- Exacerbate
- Alleviate
- Prolong
- Aggravate
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What is the primary definition of the word 'precarious'?
- abundant
- unstable
- cheerful
- permanent
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What does the adjective 'conspicuous' mean?
- hidden
- silent
- mysterious
- easily noticed
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Which vocabulary word means clear and open to only one interpretation?
- unambiguous
- ambiguous
- vague
- complex
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What does the term 'eloquent' mean when describing a speaker?
- fluent and persuasive
- shy and quiet
- harsh and loud
- confused and slow
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Which word is an antonym of 'diligent'?
- hard-working
- active
- lazy
- careful
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What does the word 'transient' mean?
- temporary
- valuable
- distant
- eternal
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Which word is closest in meaning to 'candid'?
- formal
- honest
- polite
- secretive
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What does the word 'verbose' mean?
- precise
- silent
- wordy
- concise
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Which word describes evidence that is powerfully convincing?
- dubious
- compelling
- irrelevant
- weak
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What does the word 'profound' mean in a literary context?
- deep and lasting
- surface-level
- trivial
- brief
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Which word is a direct synonym for 'hostile'?
- unfriendly
- gentle
- passive
- welcoming
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What does it mean if someone is 'sceptical' about a claim?
- ignorant
- convinced
- excited
- doubtful
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What does the word 'gregarious' mean?
- sociable
- solitary
- hostile
- fearful
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Which verb means to suggest something without stating it openly?
- refuse
- imply
- state
- demand
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Which word describes a feeling of deep and uneasy worry?
- joyful
- anxious
- confident
- serene
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