How Strong Is Your Vocabulary? The Vocabulary Quiz
This is a basic English proficiency test about vocabulary, also known as a wordstock or word-stock, is a set of familiar words within a person's language. A vocabulary, usually developed with age, serves as a useful and fundamental tool for communication and acquiring knowledge
How strong is your vocabulary? Take this Vocabulary Quiz and find out!
Questions and Answers
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English Grammar. Select the best answer. Katerin___________ in the library this morning.
- A.
Is study
- B.
Studying
- C.
Is studying
- D.
Are studying
Correct Answer
C. Is studyingExplanation
The correct answer is "is studying" because the sentence is in the present tense and the subject "Katerin" is singular. Therefore, the verb "study" needs to be conjugated with the helping verb "is" to match the subject.Rate this question:
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English Grammar. Select the best answer. Alecx, __________ the windows please. It's too hot in here.
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Opens
- B.
Open
- C.
Opened
- D.
Will opened
Correct Answer
B. OpenExplanation
In this sentence, the speaker is giving a command or instruction to Alecx to open the windows. Since the subject "Alecx" is singular and the verb needs to agree with it, the correct form of the verb is "open." The other options are either in the wrong tense (opened) or use incorrect grammar (will opened). Therefore, the correct answer is "open."Rate this question:
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English Grammar. Select the best answer. The movie was __________ the book.
- A.
As
- B.
As good
- C.
Good as
- D.
As good as
Correct Answer
D. As good asExplanation
The correct answer is "as good as". This is because the phrase "as good as" is commonly used to compare two things and indicate that they are of equal quality or level. In this case, the sentence is comparing the movie to the book and stating that they are of equal quality.Rate this question:
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English Grammar. Select the best answer. My hobbies include jogging, swimming, and __________.
- A.
To climb mountains
- B.
Climb mountains
- C.
To climb
- D.
Climbing mountains
Correct Answer
D. Climbing mountainsExplanation
The correct answer is "climbing mountains" because it is the most appropriate choice to complete the sentence grammatically. The sentence structure requires a gerund (a verb form ending in -ing) to follow the word "and" in order to list additional hobbies. "Climbing mountains" functions as a gerund phrase and correctly completes the sentence. The other options (to climb mountains, climb mountains, and to climb) do not form a gerund phrase and are therefore grammatically incorrect in this context.Rate this question:
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English Grammar. Select the best answer. Mr. Collins requests that someone _________ the data by fax immediately.
- A.
Sent
- B.
Sends
- C.
Send
- D.
To send
Correct Answer
C. SendExplanation
The correct answer is "send" because the sentence is in the subjunctive mood, indicating a request or suggestion. In this case, Mr. Collins is requesting that someone perform the action of sending the data by fax immediately. Therefore, the verb "send" should be used in the base form without any inflection.Rate this question:
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English Grammar. Select the best answer. Who is ____________ , Marina or Michiko?
- A.
Tallest
- B.
Tall
- C.
Taller
- D.
The tallest
Correct Answer
C. TallerExplanation
The question is asking to compare the height between Marina and Michiko. The word "taller" is used to compare the height of two people, indicating that one person is taller than the other. Therefore, "taller" is the best answer to complete the sentence.Rate this question:
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English Grammar. Select the best answer. The presentation will begin ________ fifteen minutes.
- A.
In
- B.
On
- C.
With
- D.
About
Correct Answer
A. InExplanation
The correct answer is "in" because it is used to indicate a specific point or period of time, such as "in fifteen minutes."Rate this question:
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- 8.
English Grammar. Select the best answer. I have only a ________ Christmas cards left to write.
- A.
Few
- B.
Fewer
- C.
Less
- D.
Little
Correct Answer
A. FewExplanation
The correct answer is "few" because "few" is used with countable nouns, like "Christmas cards." It indicates a small number or quantity, implying that the speaker has only a small number of cards left to write.Rate this question:
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English Grammar. Select the best answer. Each of the Olympic athletes ____________ for months, even years.
- A.
Have been training
- B.
Were training
- C.
Has been training
- D.
Been training
Correct Answer
C. Has been trainingExplanation
The correct answer is "has been training." This is because the phrase "each of the Olympic athletes" is singular, so it requires a singular verb form. "Has been training" is the correct singular present perfect continuous verb form. It indicates that the athletes have been training continuously for a period of time leading up to the present moment.Rate this question:
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English Grammar. Select the best answer. Jenny __________ never late for work.
- A.
Am
- B.
Are
- C.
Were
- D.
Is
Correct Answer
D. IsExplanation
The correct answer is "is". In this sentence, "Jenny" is the subject and "is" is the appropriate form of the verb "to be" to use with a singular subject. The sentence is stating that Jenny is never late for work.Rate this question:
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English Grammar. Select the best answer. The university will upgrade _________ computer information systems next month.
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There
- B.
Their
- C.
It's
- D.
Its
Correct Answer
B. TheirExplanation
The correct answer is "their" because it is used to show possession. In this sentence, the university will upgrade the computer information systems that belong to them.Rate this question:
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English Grammar. Select the best answer. Alexis likes apples, _________ she does not like oranges.
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So
- B.
For
- C.
But
- D.
Or
Correct Answer
A. SoExplanation
The correct answer is "so" because it is used to show a cause and effect relationship or to indicate a result. In this sentence, "so" is used to connect the idea that Alexis likes apples with the contrasting idea that she does not like oranges.Rate this question:
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English Grammar. Select the best answer. You were ____________ the New York office before 2 p.m.
- A.
Suppose call
- B.
Supposed to call
- C.
Supposed calling
- D.
Supposed call
Correct Answer
B. Supposed to callExplanation
The correct answer is "supposed to call." This phrase is used to indicate an obligation or expectation to perform a specific action. In this context, it suggests that there was a requirement or expectation for the person to make a phone call to the New York office before 2 p.m.Rate this question:
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- 14.
English Grammar. Select the best answer. When I graduate from college next June, I _____________ a student here for five years.
- A.
Will have been
- B.
Have been
- C.
Has been
- D.
Will have
Correct Answer
A. Will have beenExplanation
When I graduate from college next June, the correct answer is "will have been." This is because the sentence is talking about a future event (graduating from college) and the duration of being a student (for five years) leading up to that event. The future perfect tense "will have been" is used to express an action that will be completed in the future (graduating) and the duration of that action (being a student for five years).Rate this question:
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English Grammar. Select the best answer. Ms. Ruth _________ rather not invest that money in the stock market.
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Has to
- B.
Could
- C.
Would
- D.
Must
Correct Answer
C. WouldExplanation
The correct answer is "would" because it indicates a preference or desire. Ms. Ruth is expressing that she would prefer not to invest the money in the stock market. The other options do not convey the same meaning. "Has to" implies an obligation, "could" suggests possibility, and "must" indicates a requirement.Rate this question:
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English Grammar. Select the one underlined word or phrase that is incorrect. The majority to the news is about violence or scandal.
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The
- B.
To
- C.
News
- D.
Violence
Correct Answer
B. ToExplanation
In this sentence, the word "to" is incorrect. It should be replaced with "of" to make the sentence grammatically correct. The correct sentence would be "The majority of the news is about violence or scandal."Rate this question:
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English Grammar. Select the one underlined word or phrase that is incorrect.Takeshi swimmed one hundred laps in the pool yesterday.
- A.
Swimmed
- B.
Hundred
- C.
In
- D.
Yesterday
Correct Answer
A. SwimmedExplanation
The word "swimmed" is incorrect in this sentence. The correct past tense form of the verb "swim" is "swam." Therefore, the correct sentence should be "Takeshi swam one hundred laps in the pool yesterday."Rate this question:
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English Grammar. Select the one underlined word or phrase that is incorrect.When our vacation, we plan to spend three days scuba diving.
- A.
When
- B.
Plan
- C.
Days
- D.
Diving
Correct Answer
A. WhenExplanation
The word "When" is incorrect in this sentence. It should be "While" instead, as it is used to indicate a contrast or simultaneous action. "When" is used to indicate a specific time or condition.Rate this question:
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English Grammar. Select the one underlined word or phrase that is incorrect.Mr. Fonacer does not take critical of his work very well.
- A.
Does
- B.
Critical
- C.
His
- D.
Well
Correct Answer
B. CriticalExplanation
The word "critical" is used incorrectly in this sentence. It should be "criticism" instead, as it is the noun form that is needed to convey the intended meaning.Rate this question:
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English Grammar. Select the one underlined word or phrase that is incorrect.Yvette and Rinaldo send e-mail messages to other often.
- A.
And
- B.
Send
- C.
Other
- D.
Often
Correct Answer
C. OtherExplanation
The word "other" is incorrect in this sentence. It should be "each other" instead, to indicate that Yvette and Rinaldo send e-mail messages to each other, not to other people.Rate this question:
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English Grammar. Select the one underlined word or phrase that is incorrect.Mr. Olsen is telephoning a American Red Cross for help.
- A.
Is
- B.
A
- C.
Red
- D.
For
Correct Answer
B. AExplanation
The word "a" is incorrect because it should be "an" before a word that starts with a vowel sound. In this case, "American" starts with a vowel sound, so it should be "an American Red Cross" instead of "a American Red Cross".Rate this question:
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English Grammar. Select the one underlined word or phrase that is incorrect.I had a enjoyable time at the party last night.
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A
- B.
Time
- C.
At
- D.
Last
Correct Answer
A. AExplanation
The underlined word "a" is incorrect in this sentence. The correct article to use before the word "enjoyable" is "an" instead of "a". This is because "enjoyable" starts with a vowel sound, so it should be preceded by the article "an" instead of "a".Rate this question:
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English Grammar. Select the one underlined word or phrase that is incorrect.The doctor him visited the patient's parents.
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The
- B.
Him
- C.
Visited
- D.
Patient's
Correct Answer
B. HimExplanation
The word "him" is incorrect in this sentence. It should be replaced with "he" to indicate that the doctor is the subject of the sentence, not the object. The correct sentence would be "The doctor he visited the patient's parents."Rate this question:
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English Grammar. Select the one underlined word or phrase that is incorrect.Angela intends to starting her own software business in a few years.
- A.
Intends
- B.
Starting
- C.
Software
- D.
Few
Correct Answer
B. StartingExplanation
The correct answer is "starting". In this sentence, the verb "intends" should be followed by the base form of the verb, which is "start". The word "starting" is the present participle form of the verb, which is not correct in this context.Rate this question:
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English Grammar. Select the one underlined word or phrase that is incorrect.Each day after school, Jerome run five miles.
- A.
Each
- B.
After
- C.
Run
- D.
Miles
Correct Answer
C. RunExplanation
The underlined word "run" is incorrect because it should be in the past tense form, "ran," to agree with the subject "Jerome" and indicate that the action already occurred in the past.Rate this question:
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English Grammar. Select the one underlined word or phrase that is incorrect.He goes never to the company softball games.
- A.
Never
- B.
The
- C.
Softball
- D.
Games
Correct Answer
A. NeverExplanation
The adverb "never" is incorrectly placed in the sentence. In English grammar, the correct word order for adverbs of frequency is before the main verb, after the auxiliary verb, or at the beginning or end of a sentence. Therefore, the correct sentence should be "He never goes to the company softball games."Rate this question:
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English Grammar. Select the one underlined word or phrase that is incorrect.Do you know the student who books were stolen?
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Do
- B.
Know
- C.
Who
- D.
Were
Correct Answer
C. WhoExplanation
The correct answer is "who" because it should be "whose" instead. "Whose" is used to indicate possession, while "who" is used as a subject pronoun. Therefore, the correct sentence should be "Do you know the student whose books were stolen?"Rate this question:
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English Grammar. Select the one underlined word or phrase that is incorrect.John will spend his vacation either in Singapore nor the Philippines.
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Will
- B.
His
- C.
Nor
- D.
Philippines
Correct Answer
C. NorExplanation
The word "nor" is incorrect in this sentence. The correct word to use would be "or." "Nor" is used to indicate a negative choice between two options, while "or" is used to indicate a choice between two options. Therefore, the correct sentence should be "John will spend his vacation either in Singapore or the Philippines."Rate this question:
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English Grammar. Select the one underlined word or phrase that is incorrect.I told the salesman that I was not interesting in buying the latest model.
- A.
Told
- B.
That
- C.
Interesting
- D.
Buying
Correct Answer
C. InterestingExplanation
The word "interesting" is incorrect in this sentence. The correct word should be "interested." "Interesting" is an adjective, while "interested" is the correct form of the verb "interest" in this context. Therefore, the correct sentence should be "I told the salesman that I was not interested in buying the latest model."Rate this question:
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English Grammar. Select the one underlined word or phrase that is incorrect.Luna used work for a multinational corporation when she lived in Malaysia.
- A.
Used work
- B.
Multinational
- C.
When
- D.
Lived in
Correct Answer
A. Used workExplanation
The correct answer is "used work." In this sentence, the verb "used" should be in the past tense form "used to." The correct sentence should be "Luna used to work for a multinational corporation when she lived in Malaysia." This is the correct usage to indicate a past habit or regular action.Rate this question:
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English Vocabulary. Select the best answer. The rate of ___________ has been fluctuating wildly this week.
- A.
Money
- B.
Bills
- C.
Coins
- D.
Exchange
Correct Answer
D. ExchangeExplanation
The correct answer is "exchange" because the sentence is referring to the rate of exchange, which means the rate at which one currency can be exchanged for another. The use of the word "fluctuating" indicates that the rate is changing frequently and unpredictably. The other options (money, bills, coins) do not accurately convey the meaning of the sentence.Rate this question:
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English Vocabulary. Select the best answer. The bus ___________ arrives late during bad weather.
- A.
Every week
- B.
Later
- C.
Yesterday
- D.
Always
Correct Answer
D. AlwaysExplanation
The word "always" is the correct answer because it indicates that the bus consistently arrives late during bad weather. This implies that regardless of the specific circumstances or time frame, the bus is consistently delayed during bad weather conditions.Rate this question:
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English Vocabulary. Select the best answer. Do you ____________ where the nearest grocery store is?
- A.
Know
- B.
No
- C.
Now
- D.
Not
Correct Answer
A. KnowExplanation
The correct answer is "know" because the question is asking if the person has knowledge or awareness of the location of the nearest grocery store.Rate this question:
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English Vocabulary. Select the best answer. Dolphy, the popular Filipino comedian, has his audiences ___________.
- A.
Putting too many irons in the fire
- B.
Keeping their noses out of someone's business
- C.
Rolling in the aisles
- D.
Going to bat for someone
Correct Answer
C. Rolling in the aislesExplanation
Dolphy, the popular Filipino comedian, has his audiences "rolling in the aisles." This phrase is commonly used to describe when someone or something is extremely funny and causes people to laugh uncontrollably. It implies that Dolphy's comedic performances are so entertaining that his audiences are laughing hysterically, to the point where they are physically rolling in the aisles of the theater or venue.Rate this question:
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English Vocabulary. Select the best answer. The chairperson will ____________ members to the subcommittee.
- A.
Appoint
- B.
Disappoint
- C.
Appointment
- D.
Disappointed
Correct Answer
A. AppointExplanation
The correct answer is "appoint." In this sentence, the chairperson is expected to choose or designate members for the subcommittee. "Appoint" means to officially assign or delegate a position or task to someone. The other options, "disappoint," "appointment," and "disappointed," do not fit the context of the sentence and do not convey the action of selecting or designating members.Rate this question:
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English Vocabulary. Select the best answer. The critics had to admit that the ballet ______________ was superb.
- A.
Procrastinate
- B.
Performance
- C.
Pathology
- D.
Psychosomatic
Correct Answer
B. PerformanceExplanation
The word "performance" is the most suitable answer for this question because it is the only option that can be used to describe the quality of a ballet. The sentence suggests that the critics had to acknowledge and accept that the ballet's performance was excellent. "Procrastinate," "pathology," and "psychosomatic" do not make sense in the given context and cannot be used to describe the quality of a ballet.Rate this question:
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English Vocabulary. Select the best answer. Peter says he can't ___________ our invitation to dinner tonight.
- A.
Angel
- B.
Across
- C.
Accept
- D.
Almost
Correct Answer
C. AcceptExplanation
Peter says he can't accept our invitation to dinner tonight. This means that Peter is declining or refusing the invitation to dinner.Rate this question:
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English Vocabulary. Select the best answer. We were __________ friends in that strange but magical country.
- A.
Upon
- B.
Among
- C.
Toward
- D.
In addition to
Correct Answer
B. AmongExplanation
The word "among" is the most appropriate choice in this sentence because it implies a sense of being in the midst of a group or community. It suggests that the speaker and their friends were part of a larger group of friends in the strange and magical country. The other options do not convey the same sense of being part of a group or community.Rate this question:
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English Vocabulary. Select the best answer. The hurricane caused ____________ damage to the city.
- A.
Extend
- B.
Extended
- C.
Extensive
- D.
Extension
Correct Answer
C. ExtensiveExplanation
The word "extensive" is the correct answer because it means widespread or large in scope. In the context of the sentence, it suggests that the hurricane caused a significant amount of damage to the city. The other options, "extend," "extended," and "extension," do not convey the same level of severity or magnitude as "extensive."Rate this question:
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English Vocabulary. Select the best answer. Many cultures have special ceremonies to celebrate a person's _________ of passage into adulthood.
- A.
Right
- B.
Rite
- C.
Writ
- D.
Write
Correct Answer
B. RiteExplanation
The sentence is discussing special ceremonies that celebrate a person's passage into adulthood. The word that fits best in this context is "rite," which refers to a religious or solemn ceremony or act. "Right" refers to correctness or direction, "writ" is a legal document, and "write" is the act of putting words on paper. Therefore, "rite" is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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Spelling. Select the correct answerword meaning: to stun, amaze, or dumbfound
- A.
Flabergast
- B.
Flabbergast
- C.
Flaberghast
- D.
Flabberghast
Correct Answer
B. FlabbergastExplanation
The correct answer is "flabbergast". This word means to stun, amaze, or dumbfound. The other options ("flabergast", "flaberghast", "flabberghast") are not correct spellings of the word.Rate this question:
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Spelling. Select the correct answer.word meaning: by mistake, unintentionally, inadvertently
- A.
Accidentally
- B.
Accidently
- C.
Accidentely
- D.
Accidentily
Correct Answer
A. AccidentallyExplanation
The word "accidentally" means by mistake or unintentionally. It is the correct answer because it accurately matches the given word meaning. The other options, "accidently," "accidentely," and "accidentily," are not valid spellings and do not convey the same meaning as "accidentally."Rate this question:
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Spelling. Select the correct answer.word meaning: Being, living
- A.
Existance
- B.
Excistance
- C.
Existence
- D.
Existanse
Correct Answer
C. ExistenceExplanation
The correct answer is "existence". It is the correct spelling for the word meaning "being, living". The other options, "existance", "excistance", and "existanse", are all incorrect spellings and do not correspond to the given word meaning.Rate this question:
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Spelling. Select the correct answer.word meaning: Right now, instantly
- A.
imediately
- B.
Immediataly
- C.
Immediatly
- D.
Immediately
Correct Answer
D. ImmediatelyExplanation
The correct answer is "immediately." This word means "right now" or "instantly." It is spelled correctly and is the most appropriate choice among the given options.Rate this question:
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Spelling. Select the correct answer.word meaning: Estimate, judge
- A.
Gage
- B.
Gauge
- C.
Gague
- D.
Gaige
Correct Answer
B. GaugeExplanation
The correct answer is "gauge" because it is the only option that matches the word meaning "estimate" or "judge". The other options, "gage", "gague", and "gaige", are not valid spellings and do not have the same meaning as "estimate" or "judge".Rate this question:
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Spelling. Select the correct answer.word meaning: Progress, continue, advance
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Proceed
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Procede
- C.
Predede
- D.
Preceed
Correct Answer
A. ProceedExplanation
The word "proceed" means to progress, continue, or advance. It is the correct answer because it is the only option that accurately represents the meaning of the given word. "Procede," "predede," and "preceed" are not valid spellings and do not have the same meaning as the word provided.Rate this question:
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Spelling. Select the correct answer.word meaning: Go before, herald
- A.
Procede
- B.
Precede
- C.
Preceed
- D.
Proceed
Correct Answer
B. PrecedeExplanation
The word "precede" means to go before or to herald something. It is the correct answer because it is spelled correctly and matches the given word meaning. "Procede" is not a word and is spelled incorrectly. "Preceed" is also spelled incorrectly. "Proceed" is a different word with a different meaning, so it is not the correct answer.Rate this question:
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Spelling. Select the correct answer.word meaning: Steal, lift, bootleg
- A.
Plagiarize
- B.
Plagarize
- C.
Plagiarise
- D.
Plagarise
Correct Answer
A. PlagiarizeExplanation
The correct answer is "plagiarize" because it is the correct spelling of the word that means to steal or copy someone else's work or ideas without giving them credit.Rate this question:
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Spelling. Select the correct answer.word meaning: Two-facedness, double standard
- A.
Hypocricy
- B.
Hypocrasy
- C.
Hypocracy
- D.
Hypocrisy
Correct Answer
D. HypocrisyExplanation
The correct answer is "hypocrisy". Hypocrisy refers to the act of pretending to have virtues, beliefs, or qualities that one does not actually possess. It is characterized by two-facedness or double standards. The other options, "hypocricy," "hypocrasy," and "hypocracy," are all misspelled variations of the correct word.Rate this question:
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Spelling. Select the correct answer.word meaning: Mastermind, whiz kid
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Genius
- B.
Genious
- C.
Geniuss
- D.
Genous
Correct Answer
A. GeniusExplanation
The correct answer is "genius" because it correctly matches the word meaning of "Mastermind, whiz kid." A genius refers to someone who is exceptionally intelligent or talented in a particular field. The other options, "genious," "geniuss," and "genous," are incorrect spellings and do not have the same meaning as "genius."Rate this question:
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