English Vocabulary, Idioms And Grammar Test! Trivia Quiz

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    Which word fits best in the blank?  benefits, retirement, care, allowance, expense, paidchild ________________

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When it comes to being a pro when it comes to the English language, you need to be conversant with English vocabulary, idioms, and grammar. The text below is a perfect example of one of the ways you can perfect your skills. Why don’t you give it a shot and see which areas you need to work more on as you continue improving your ability to be efficient in English?

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  • 2. 

    Which word fits best in the blank?  benefits, retirement, care, allowance, expense, paid A good job is one that has a travel ___________________ that helps to pay for your expenses while commuting or travelling..

  • 3. 

    Fill in the blank with the correct form of the word.  You may need to use more than one word.When the weather (be) _____________ nice, I enjoy sitting in the park.

  • 4. 

    Which word fits best in the blank?  benefits, retirement, care, allowance, expense, paidA good job is one that has a___________________ plan which pays well after the worker is too old to work..

  • 5. 

    Which word fits best in the blank?  benefits, retirement, care, allowance, expense, paidA good job is one that has a___________________ vacation that lets you earn while on vacation.

  • 6. 

    Which profession belongs to the Health Care field?

    • Photographer

    • Accountant

    • Paramedic

    • TV presenter

    Correct Answer
    A. Paramedic
  • 7. 

     Choose the definition that best fits the idiom: a jack-of-all-trades

    • Annoying and irritating

    • Someone who can do many different things

    • Self-confident and ambitious

    • Boring and unenthusiastic

    Correct Answer
    A. Someone who can do many different things
  • 8. 

    Choose the most likely response for the statement.What would you do if you were shipwrecked on an island all by yourself?

    • What I want to know is where the trip started from.

    • You mean like Robinson Crusoe? That's a tough question.

    • I don't have enough money to take a cruise.

    Correct Answer
    A. You mean like Robinson Crusoe? That's a tough question.
  • 9. 

    Chose the word which best matches the definition:shy, quiet and thoughtful

    • Extrovert

    • Introvert

    • Moody

    • Quick-tempered

    • Sensitive

    Correct Answer
    A. Introvert
  • 10. 

    Which country is a member of the Scandinavian region?

    • Morocco

    • Jordan

    • Sweden

    • Malaysia

    • Argentina

    Correct Answer
    A. Sweden
  • 11. 

    Chose the word which best matches the definition:gets angry easily

    • Extrovert

    • Introvert

    • Moody

    • Quick-tempered

    • Sensitive

    Correct Answer
    A. Quick-tempered
  • 12. 

    Chose the word which best matches the definition:outgoing talkative and sociable

    • Extrovert

    • Introvert

    • Moody

    • Quick-tempered

    • Sensitive

    Correct Answer
    A. Extrovert
  • 13. 

    Chose the word which best matches the definition:-changes a lot from happy to sad.

    • Extrovert

    • Introvert

    • Moody

    • Quick-tempered

    • Sensitive

    Correct Answer
    A. Moody
  • 14. 

    What is the meaning of the following idiom?to think out of the box

    • Is a creative thinker and problem solver

    • Understands things quickly

    • Understands what's really important

    • Is god at working with different kinds of people

    Correct Answer
    A. Is a creative thinker and problem solver
  • 15. 

    Which is the best way to report this speech?Steve said to me "How old are you?"

    • Steve asked how old he is.

    • Steve said how old he is.

    • Steve said how old are you.

    • Steve asked how old I am.

    • Steve asked how old is he?

    Correct Answer
    A. Steve asked how old I am.
  • 16. 

    Which nation belongs to the South East Asia region?

    • Morocco

    • Sweden

    • Jordan

    • Malaysia

    • Argentina

    Correct Answer
    A. Malaysia
  • 17. 

    Fill in the blank with the correct form of the word.  You may need to use more than one word."Working overseas?  I guess I (not like)_____________________ that.

    Correct Answer
    wouldn't like
    would not like
  • 18. 

    Argentina is a member of which region?

    • North Africa

    • The Middle East

    • Scandinavia

    • South East Asia

    • Latin America

    Correct Answer
    A. Latin America
  • 19. 

    What is the meaning of the following idiom?flight of fancy

    • Get very angry about something

    • A project or idea that isn't practical and has no chance of success.

    • Start a project or new activity with immediate success

    Correct Answer
    A. A project or idea that isn't practical and has no chance of success.
  • 20. 

    Which profession belongs to the Media field?

    • Paramedic

    • Pharmacist

    • Choreographer

    • Editor

    • Stockbrocker

    Correct Answer
    A. Editor
  • 21. 

    Choose the most likely response for the statement.A. "Does she want me to call her back?"B. ...

    • I'll have to ask her when I see her next.

    • She didn't say, but I suggest you do that.

    • Oh, I almost forgot. I'll do it now.

    Correct Answer
    A. She didn't say, but I suggest you do that.
  • 22. 

    What does this idiom mean?Get off to a flying start...

    • Get very angry about something

    • A project or idea that isn't practical and has no chance of success.

    • Start a project or new activity with immediate success.

    Correct Answer
    A. Start a project or new activity with immediate success.
  • 23. 

    What is the meaning of the following idiom?to be a people person

    • Is a creative thinker and problem solver

    • Understands things quickly

    • Understands what's really important

    • Is good at working with different kinds of people

    Correct Answer
    A. Is good at working with different kinds of people
  • 24. 

    Choose the most likely response for the statement.  What are you doing tonight?

    • No, I'm doing something else.

    • If I hadn't overslept, I could have been finished already.

    • It depends. What did you have in mind.

    Correct Answer
    A. It depends. What did you have in mind.
  • 25. 

    What is the meaning of the following idiom?to be quick on the uptake

    • Is a creative thinker and problem solver

    • Understands things quickly

    • Understands what's really important

    • Is good at working with different kinds of people

    Correct Answer
    A. Understands things quickly
  • 26. 

    What is the meaning of the following idiom? to see the bottom line

    • Is a creative thinker and problem solver

    • Understands things quickly

    • Understands what's really important

    • Is good at working with different kinds of people

    Correct Answer
    A. Understands what's really important
  • 27. 

     Choose the definition that best fits the idiom: a pain in the neck

    • Annoying and irritating

    • Someone who can do many different things

    • Self-confident and ambitious

    • Boring and unenthusiastic

    Correct Answer
    A. Annoying and irritating
  • 28. 

    Which profession belongs to the field of The Arts?

    • Stenographer

    • Choreographer

    • Journalist

    • TV presenter

    Correct Answer
    A. Choreographer
  • 29. 

    Do you know how to book a flight on the Internet?

    • Of course not! It isn't safe to e-mail your credit card number.

    • You can get a better guidebook from a bookstore.

    • Here, let me show you. Where do you want to go?

    Correct Answer
    A. Here, let me show you. Where do you want to go?
  • 30. 

    Choose the answer that matches the meaning of each conversation.A: If I hadn't married John, I'd be rich by now.B:  And lonely!A: That doesn't matter.  Money is more important than anything.

    • A married John, so she has lots of money.

    • A didn't marry John, so she has lots of money.

    • A married John, so she hasn't got lots of money.

    • A didn't marry John, so she has lots of money but is unhappy.

    Correct Answer
    A. A married John, so she hasn't got lots of money.
  • 31. 

    Chose the word which best matches the definition:- cares a lot about others' feelings

    • Extrovert

    • Introvert

    • Moody

    • Quick-tempered

    • Sensitive

    Correct Answer
    A. Sensitive
  • 32. 

    Which is the correct order for these things?A. Accept or turn down the jobB. request an application form online, or by phone, leter, email or in person.C. get a job offerD. Read the job adsE.Send in an application form with resume and referencesF. Have an interview

    • BCADEF

    • DBCAFE

    • DABEFC

    • DBEFCA

    Correct Answer
    A. DBEFCA
  • 33. 

    Morocco is a member of which region?

    • North Africa

    • The Middle East

    • Scandinavia

    • South East Asia

    • Latin America

    Correct Answer
    A. North Africa
  • 34. 

    What is the meaning of the following idiom?fly off the handle

    • Get very angry about something

    • A project or idea that isn't practical and has no chance of success

    • Start a project or new activity with immediate success.

    Correct Answer
    A. Get very angry about something
  • 35. 

    Jordan is a member of which region?

    • North Africa

    • The Middle East

    • Scandinavia

    • South East Asia

    • Latin America

    Correct Answer
    A. The Middle East
  • 36. 

    Choose the answer that matches the meaning of each conversation.A:  Can I get a direct flight?B: You'll have one stopover.A: In both directions?B: I'm afraid so....

    • A can get a direct flight both ways

    • A will just have one stopover for the whole trip.

    • A will have a stopover both ways.

    • A will have two stopovers in both directions.

    Correct Answer
    A. A will have a stopover both ways.
  • 37. 

     Choose the definition that best fits the idiom:a tough cookie

    • Annoying and irritating

    • Someone who can do many different things

    • Self-confident and ambitious

    • Boring and unenthusiastic

    Correct Answer
    A. Self-confident and ambitious
  • 38. 

    What is the right way to pronounce these words?photographer, stenographer

    • PHOtographer, STENographer

    • PhoTOgrapher, STENographer

    • PhoTOgrapher, stenOgrapher

    • PhotoGRAPHer, stenoGRAPHer

    • PhotographER, stenographER

    Correct Answer
    A. PhoTOgrapher, stenOgrapher
  • 39. 

     Choose the definition that best fits the idiom:a wet blanket

    • Annoying and irritating

    • Someone who can do many different things

    • Self-confident and ambitious

    • Boring and unenthusiastic

    Correct Answer
    A. Boring and unenthusiastic
  • 40. 

    Choose the most likely response for the statement. "...And you're required to get a vaccination for yellow fever."

    • So let me check I've understood everything. First....

    • I wonder if I have to do that.

    • Do they come in any other colors? I don't like yellow.

    Correct Answer
    A. So let me check I've understood everything. First....
  • 41. 

    Choose the most appropriate thing to say in each situation:You're thinking of taking a train trip across Russia and want to get some advice.  You say to your friend:

    • If I go to Russia, I'll get a visa. Right?

    • Why don't I ask you for some advice about Russian visas?

    • Have you ever gotten a Russian visa? Is it difficult?

    Correct Answer
    A. Have you ever gotten a Russian visa? Is it difficult?
  • 42. 

    Listen to the following track.Choose the option which is TRUE for this story:

    • Pete was living with his parents in his final year at school.

    • He got to see the Northern Lights and hug a polar bear.

    • He can speak several languages including spanish.

    • He is happy in his new job.

    • He quit his travel agent job after only six months.

    Correct Answer
    A. He quit his travel agent job after only six months.
  • 43. 

    Choose the most appropriate thing to say in each situation:Your mother is complaining because you never come home for dinner.  You say:

    • If I had less overtime work, I'd get home earlier.

    • How come you want to eat with me today?

    • Don't talk to me that way! You know I'm not hungry!

    Correct Answer
    A. How come you want to eat with me today?
  • 44. 

    Which verb is best for this situation?You _______________ get your visa at the Russian embassy before traveling to Russia. There is no way to get a visa at the airport or a land border.

    • Should

    • Need to

    • Have to

    • Might

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Need to
    A. Have to
    Explanation
    this situation is strong enough that have to and need to are the best answers. Should is more of a polite suggestion, and might is a possibility, better in situations where there is some choice.

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