Vocabulary Quiz: Types Of People

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    He’s a real nuisance. I can’t stand him. He’s a ____________________ - ProProfs

    He’s a real nuisance. I can’t stand him. He’s a ____________________

    • Pain in the neck.
    • Golden boy.
    • Rolling stone.
    • Battle-axe.
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Welcome to this another yet cool vocabulary quiz. It will ask you eight solid questions on types of people, and you have to choose the correct world for the given type. We will be easy on you; now, let's see if you can pull it off or not.

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    He’s always got his head in the clouds, always fantasizing.  He’s a ___________________ - ProProfs

    He’s always got his head in the clouds, always fantasizing.  He’s a ___________________

    • Tomboy.

    • Golden boy.

    • Day-dreamer.

    • Crank.

    Correct Answer
    A. Day-dreamer.
    Explanation
    The phrase "always got his head in the clouds, always fantasizing" suggests that the person being described is often lost in their own thoughts and imaginations. This aligns with the definition of a day-dreamer, someone who frequently indulges in daydreams and fantasies.

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    She’s a girl who likes to play rough, boy’s games. She’s a __________________ - ProProfs

    She’s a girl who likes to play rough, boy’s games. She’s a __________________

    • Slow coach.

    • Tomboy.

    • Lone wolf.

    • Crank.

    Correct Answer
    A. Tomboy.
    Explanation
    The given description suggests that the girl enjoys playing rough and engaging in activities traditionally associated with boys. This aligns with the term "tomboy," which refers to a girl who prefers activities typically associated with boys.

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    He likes to do things on his own. He’s a _____________________ - ProProfs

    He likes to do things on his own. He’s a _____________________

    • Rolling stone.

    • Lone wolf.

    • Battle-axe.

    • Tomboy.

    Correct Answer
    A. Lone wolf.
    Explanation
    The phrase "likes to do things on his own" suggests that the person prefers solitude and independence. A "lone wolf" is a term commonly used to describe someone who prefers to work or act alone, rather than being part of a group. Therefore, the correct answer is "lone wolf."

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    He loves taking dangerous risks. He’s a ______________________ - ProProfs

    He loves taking dangerous risks. He’s a ______________________

    • Sponger.

    • Day-dreamer.

    • Busybody.

    • Daredevil.

    Correct Answer
    A. Daredevil.
    Explanation
    'He loves taking dangerous risks. He’s a daredevil.' Daredevil é a pessoa que gosta de fazer coisas perigosas, atividades que outras pessoas achariam loucura. Há um super-herói chamado Daredevil, mas em português seu nome foi traduzido como Demolidor. O nome original é Daredevil, pois o personagem mesmo sendo cego faz coisas que desafiam a morte.

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    He’s always borrowing money and living off other people. He’s a _____________________ - ProProfs

    He’s always borrowing money and living off other people. He’s a _____________________

    • Daredevil.

    • Golden boy.

    • Busybody.

    • Sponger.

    Correct Answer
    A. Sponger.
    Explanation
    'He’s always borrowing money and living off other people. He’s a sponger.' Sponger é aquele tipo de pessoa que usa o dinheiro e come a comida de outras pessoas e não oferece nada em retorno. Em português o termo 'chupim' é geralmente usado para descrever isso tipo de pessoa. Sponge além de significar esponja pode ser usado como verbo: 'sponge off' - He spent his life sponging off his parents. Ele passou a vida toda vivendo às custas dos seus pais.

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    He can’t settle down. He goes from job to job, place to place. He’s a _____________________ - ProProfs

    He can’t settle down. He goes from job to job, place to place. He’s a _____________________

    • Rolling stone.

    • Day-dreamer.

    • Busybody.

    • Sponger.

    Correct Answer
    A. Rolling stone.
    Explanation
    The phrase "rolling stone" is commonly used to describe someone who is constantly moving or changing, both in terms of jobs and physical locations. This person is always on the go and cannot stay in one place or stick to one job for long. The term "rolling stone" implies a lack of stability or commitment, suggesting that this individual is restless and always seeking new experiences.

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    She’s very inquisitive about my private life. She’s an interfering  ______________________ - ProProfs

    She’s very inquisitive about my private life. She’s an interfering  ______________________

    • Busybody.

    • Daredevil.

    • Day-dreamer.

    • Slow coach.

    Correct Answer
    A. Busybody.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "busybody." This is because someone who is inquisitive about someone else's private life and interferes in it can be described as a busybody. A busybody is someone who meddles in the affairs of others and is overly curious about their personal matters.

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