Grammar Quiz 27

Grammar Quiz 27 — Basic Vocabulary: 15 Essential Words

Test your vocabulary knowledge with this quiz focusing on synonyms, antonyms, and word meanings.

About This Vocabulary Quiz

Welcome to Grammar Quiz 27, a vocabulary assessment featuring 15 carefully crafted multiple-choice questions designed to test your knowledge of essential English words, including synonyms, antonyms, and definitions.

Whether you're preparing for language exams, expanding your vocabulary for professional communication, or simply strengthening your English skills, this quiz provides valuable practice with immediate feedback.

After completing the quiz, you'll receive instant scoring along with detailed explanations for each question. These explanations not only identify the correct answers but also clarify why other options are incorrect, helping you learn from any mistakes and deepen your understanding of word relationships.

QUIZ FEATURES

• 15 vocabulary questions
• Instant scoring system
• Detailed explanations
• Focus on word relationships

Take your time, think carefully about word meanings, and use the explanations to enhance your vocabulary.

Explanations

Q1. What is the opposite of 'expensive'?

Correct answer: cheap

costly - incorrect because 'costly' is a synonym of 'expensive', not an opposite.

valuable - incorrect because 'valuable' means having great worth, which is similar to expensive.

priceless - incorrect because 'priceless' means so valuable that a price cannot be set.

cheap - correct: 'Cheap' means low in price, which is the opposite of 'expensive'.

Q2. Which word means 'to say something will happen in the future'?

Correct answer: predict

pretend - incorrect; 'pretend' means to behave as if something is true when it is not.

prevent - incorrect; 'prevent' means to stop something from happening.

prepare - incorrect; 'prepare' means to make ready for use or consideration.

predict - correct: 'Predict' means to say or estimate that something will happen in the future.

Q3. What is the synonym of 'happy'?

Correct answer: joyful

angry - incorrect; 'angry' is an antonym of 'happy'.

sad - incorrect; 'sad' is an antonym of 'happy'.

tired - incorrect; 'tired' means needing rest, unrelated to happiness.

joyful - correct: 'Joyful' is a synonym of 'happy', meaning feeling or showing pleasure.

Q4. Which word describes someone who tells the truth?

Correct answer: honest

dishonest - incorrect; 'dishonest' is the opposite of truthful.

shy - incorrect; 'shy' means nervous or timid around others.

rude - incorrect; 'rude' means impolite or offensive.

honest - correct: 'Honest' describes someone who is truthful and not deceitful.

Q5. What is the opposite of 'arrive'?

Correct answer: depart

appear - incorrect; 'appear' means to become visible, similar to arriving.

enter - incorrect; 'enter' means to go into, similar to arriving.

reach - incorrect; 'reach' means to arrive at a destination.

depart - correct: 'Depart' means to leave, which is the opposite of 'arrive'.

Q6. Which word means 'extremely good'?

Correct answer: excellent

average - incorrect; 'average' means typical or ordinary, not extremely good.

poor - incorrect; 'poor' means low quality, the opposite of extremely good.

normal - incorrect; 'normal' means standard or usual.

excellent - correct: 'Excellent' means extremely good or outstanding.

Q7. What is the synonym of 'quick'?

Correct answer: fast

slow - incorrect; 'slow' is an antonym of 'quick'.

long - incorrect; 'long' refers to length or duration.

short - incorrect; 'short' refers to brief length or small stature.

fast - correct: 'Fast' is a synonym of 'quick', meaning moving or capable of moving at high speed.

Q8. Which word describes a person who is not afraid?

Correct answer: brave

scared - incorrect; 'scared' means frightened or afraid.

fearful - incorrect; 'fearful' means feeling or showing fear.

nervous - incorrect; 'nervous' means anxious or apprehensive.

brave - correct: 'Brave' describes someone ready to face danger or pain without fear.

Q9. What is the opposite of 'remember'?

Correct answer: forget

recall - incorrect; 'recall' is a synonym of 'remember'.

remind - incorrect; 'remind' means to cause someone to remember.

repeat - incorrect; 'repeat' means to do or say again.

forget - correct: 'Forget' means to fail to remember, which is the opposite of 'remember'.

Q10. Which word means 'to make something better'?

Correct answer: improve

worsen - incorrect; 'worsen' means to make something worse.

damage - incorrect; 'damage' means to harm or impair.

break - incorrect; 'break' means to separate into pieces or stop working.

improve - correct: 'Improve' means to make or become better.

Q11. What is the opposite of 'begin'?

Correct answer: finish

start - incorrect; 'start' is a synonym of 'begin'.

continue - incorrect; 'continue' means to keep going, not to end.

pause - incorrect; 'pause' means to temporarily stop.

finish - correct: 'Finish' means to bring to an end, which is the opposite of 'begin'.

Q12. Which word means 'to look at something carefully'?

Correct answer: examine

ignore - incorrect; 'ignore' means to refuse to acknowledge.

glance - incorrect; 'glance' means to take a quick look.

overlook - incorrect; 'overlook' means to fail to notice.

examine - correct: 'Examine' means to inspect or scrutinize carefully.

Q13. What is the synonym of 'beautiful'?

Correct answer: attractive

ugly - incorrect; 'ugly' is an antonym of 'beautiful'.

plain - incorrect; 'plain' means ordinary or unattractive.

simple - incorrect; 'simple' means easy or basic.

attractive - correct: 'Attractive' is a synonym of 'beautiful', meaning pleasing to look at.

Q14. Which word describes something that happens often?

Correct answer: frequent

rare - incorrect; 'rare' means not occurring often.

occasional - incorrect; 'occasional' means happening now and then.

unique - incorrect; 'unique' means one of a kind.

frequent - correct: 'Frequent' means happening or occurring often.

Q15. What is the opposite of 'difficult'?

Correct answer: easy

hard - incorrect; 'hard' is a synonym of 'difficult'.

challenging - incorrect; 'challenging' is similar to difficult.

complex - incorrect; 'complex' means complicated.

easy - correct: 'Easy' means not difficult, requiring little effort.

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