Complete thefollowing 50 multiple-choice questions to estimate your vocabulary size. Choose one of 4 choices that's most appropriate for the wordunderlined in the sentence.
1 Many of the questions raised pertaining to cultural issues are new.
a) matters
b) insurance
c) trouble
d) publication
2 To help meet this need, we have compiled an annotated bibliography of models for evaluating open learning approaches and associated technologies.
a) associating
b) related
c) advanced
d) new
3 He had an edge on the competition.
a) border
b) a slight advantage
c) a slight margin
d) success
4 The applicants of the Proposal Competition are invited to provide the Frontier Science Research City Project with visions for creating a 21st century-style city.
a) performance
b) plan
c) business
d) communication
5 The dollar fell against the Euro for the fourth time in five days and dropped against the yen on concern a recovery in the US economy is faltering.
a) evidence
b) interest
c) worry
d) relief
6 I wonder if that factor is going to have an impact on XYZ Corp.
a) element
b) person
c) event
d) action
7 Specifically, we are disappointed with the new emphasis on so-called high stakes testing as an instrument to assess and rank schools.
a) a device
b) a test
c) a system
d) a method
8 It is almost impossible to get it done today.
a) implicit
b) trivial
c) insignificant
d) totally unlikely
9 The closest the world has come to a nuclear war was the Cuban Missile Crisis in October 1962.
a) mission
b) atomic bomb
c) election
d) a rocket-propelled vehicle
10 The Complete and Utter Idiot's Guide to Ordering Pizza
a) new
b) absolute
c) practical
d) short
11 Would you prefer to rotate meeting locations or have a consistent meeting place?
a) alternate
b) set up
c) rent
d) inspect
12 The students will perform activities to learn how estimation and measurement is important in the construction industry.
a) surveying
b) dimension
c) development
d) budget
13 He has a unique talent to inspire and compel each person to recognize his or her own personal uniqueness and value.
a) force
b) cheer
c) command
d) lead
14 Survey shows that the silence majority agree with me and not you.
a) minority
b) major
c) senior
d) bulk
15 The lowering of the threat level is not a signal to the government, law enforcement or citizens that the danger of a terrorist attack has passed.
a) throat
b) thread
c) territory
d) terror
16 That person can help you decide whether you do need to lose weight and, if so, the best way to achieve and maintain a weight that is healthy for you.
a) reduce
b) increase
c) alter
d) hold
17 This is a short report on our trip to Colorado.
a) strip
b) journey
c) mission
d) research
18 The estimates above could therefore represent an under-estimate of the total consumerdetriment in the economy.
a) population
b) confidence
c) damage
d) behavior
19 Ooops, I meant to say shouldn't deny love.
a) refuse
b) addict to
c) hurt
d) confuse
20 Nobody asked me to prove it.
a) show evidence of
b) test
c) demonstrate
d) investigate
21 Scripture does not forbid anything which God has given us for our use.
a) support
b) encourage
c) describe
d) prevent
22 The destination is over the hill.
a) hip
b) natural elevation
c) mountain
d) pond
23 We're seeking to strengthen intellectual property protection.
a) increase
b) fortify
c) improve
d) change
24 In this sample chapter, you'll learn how to compose a message and send it.
a) write
b) compile
c) complain
d) conduct
25 He was at the scene of the crime.
a) scenario
b) picture
c) site
d) guide
26 The risk of loss or damage is transferred to the buyer.
a) replaced
b) minimized
c) shifted
d) diminished
27 Great Lakes signal a major shift in seasonal changes.
a) translation
b) shaft
c) switch
d) example
28 The holes should be a little larger than the coin or washer.
a) penny
b) metal
c) pipe
d) corn
29 So, your focus is not inward on your own processes, but outward on supply chain processes.
a) based
b) dependent
c) inside
d) inbound
30 Ours is a field increasingly driven by both rapidly evolving solutions to existing problems and by new interpretations of the nature of the problems we face.
a) results
b) mixture
c) lotion
d) problem
31 How did she keep it secret for nine years?
a) secretary
b) mystery
c) hidden
d) information
32 The new program will integrate social and employment services with treatment for drug addicted persons and their families.
a) assistance
b) treat
c) care
d) discussion
33 Customers qualify for a Standard license if no Small Business Server software is currently licensed.
a) copy
b) permission
c) freedom
d) software
34 Each Christmas our family enjoys decorating the tree with our homemade ornaments.
a) made by yourself
b) trendy
c) sophisticated
d) made by hand
35 Wall Street bankers met behind closed doors (under the auspices of the New York Federal Reserve Bank) to put the finishing touches on the renegotiation of Korea's short-term debt.
a) roof
b) protection
c) power
d) guidance
36 We provide vacation & leisure travel for the employees of these top companies as well.
a) relaxation
b) freedom
c) fancy
d) discount
37 There are many things on the Net that are put there by one person or group that has a certain opinion.
a) credibility
b) idea
c) view
d) origination
38 Since his election to the Legislature in 1994, Sen. Kermit Brashear of Omaha has made a name for himself as a man who carefully considers what he believes in and then forcefully argues his point.
a) body of lawmakers
b) lecturer
c) congress
d) army
39 No wonder many companies are finding the difficulty to sustain the growth.
a) expand
b) subdue
c) maintain
d) reverse
40 They're supposed to be preparing us for the meeting.
a) scheduled
b) believed
c) forced
d) replaced
41 Particular attention is paid to the repertoire and quality of the performance presented on the audition.
a) originality
b) a collection of works
c) uniqueness
d) depth
42 Retail petrol price decreased in April.
a) gas
b) oil
c) computer
d) grain
43 Governor Bush and first lady proclaim September 23 Family Day in Florida.
a) claim
b) recognize
c) realize
d) declare formally
44 The Warden told him that I was his roommate before he died.
a) official in charge of army
b) official in charge of a company
c) official in charge of a prison
d) official in charge of a county
45 I like cauliflower.
a) flower
b) vegetable
c) fish
d) cat
46 Here it is paired with metallic twill, the latest trend in twill.
a) ornament
b) art work
c) shoe
d) cloth
47 These structural changes have also led to a palpable change in attitude towards foreign investment.
a) significant
b) dramatical
c) tangible
d) drastical
48 This paper is lighted in a way to accentuate the motley color distribution.
a) visible
b) fuzy
c) mixed
d) new
49 Plan to photograph stars along a swath running perpendicular to the Milky Way.
a) strip
b) vertical line
c) area
d) star
50 A new project is funded to investigate Estrogen's effects on the female body.
a) Yoga
b) vegetable
c) hormone
d) vitamin
1 Many of the questions raised pertaining to cultural issues are new.
Correct answer: a) matters
Your answer: None
2 To help meet this need, we have compiled an annotated bibliography of models for evaluating open learning approaches and associated technologies.
Correct answer: b) related
Your answer: None
3 He had an edge on the competition.
Correct answer: b) a slight advantage
Your answer: None
4 The applicants of the Proposal Competition are invited to provide the Frontier Science Research City Project with visions for creating a 21st century-style city.
Correct answer: b) plan
Your answer: None
5 The dollar fell against the Euro for the fourth time in five days and dropped against the yen on concern a recovery in the US economy is faltering.
Correct answer: c) worry
Your answer: None
6 I wonder if that factor is going to have an impact on XYZ Corp.
Correct answer: a) element
Your answer: None
7 Specifically, we are disappointed with the new emphasis on so-called high stakes testing as an instrument to assess and rank schools.
Correct answer: d) a method
Your answer: None
8 It is almost impossible to get it done today.
Correct answer: d) totally unlikely
Your answer: None
9 The closest the world has come to a nuclear war was the Cuban Missile Crisis in October 1962.
Correct answer: d) a rocket-propelled vehicle
Your answer: None
10 The Complete and Utter Idiot's Guide to Ordering Pizza
Correct answer: b) absolute
Your answer: None
11 Would you prefer to rotate meeting locations or have a consistent meeting place?
Correct answer: a) alternate
Your answer: None
12 The students will perform activities to learn how estimation and measurement is important in the construction industry.
Correct answer: b) dimension
Your answer: None
13 He has a unique talent to inspire and compel each person to recognize his or her own personal uniqueness and value.
Correct answer: a) force
Your answer: None
14 Survey shows that the silence majority agree with me and not you.
Correct answer: d) bulk
Your answer: None
15 The lowering of the threat level is not a signal to the government, law enforcement or citizens that the danger of a terrorist attack has passed.
Correct answer: d) terror
Your answer: None
16 That person can help you decide whether you do need to lose weight and, if so, the best way to achieve and maintain a weight that is healthy for you.
Correct answer: d) hold
Your answer: None
17 This is a short report on our trip to Colorado.
Correct answer: b) journey
Your answer: None
18 The estimates above could therefore represent an under-estimate of the total consumerdetriment in the economy.
Correct answer: c) damage
Your answer: None
19 Ooops, I meant to say shouldn't deny love.
Correct answer: a) refuse
Your answer: None
20 Nobody asked me to prove it.
Correct answer: a) show evidence of
Your answer: None
21 Scripture does not forbid anything which God has given us for our use.
Correct answer: d) prevent
Your answer: None
22 The destination is over the hill.
Correct answer: b) natural elevation
Your answer: None
23 We're seeking to strengthen intellectual property protection.
Correct answer: b) fortify
Your answer: None
24 In this sample chapter, you'll learn how to compose a message and send it.
Correct answer: a) write
Your answer: None
25 He was at the scene of the crime.
Correct answer: c) site
Your answer: None
26 The risk of loss or damage is transferred to the buyer.
Correct answer: c) shifted
Your answer: None
27 Great Lakes signal a major shift in seasonal changes.
Correct answer: c) switch
Your answer: None
28 The holes should be a little larger than the coin or washer.
Correct answer: a) penny
Your answer: None
29 So, your focus is not inward on your own processes, but outward on supply chain processes.
Correct answer: d) inbound
Your answer: None
30 Ours is a field increasingly driven by both rapidly evolving solutions to existing problems and by new interpretations of the nature of the problems we face.
Correct answer: a) results
Your answer: None
31 How did she keep it secret for nine years?
Correct answer: c) hidden
Your answer: None
32 The new program will integrate social and employment services with treatment for drug addicted persons and their families.
Correct answer: c) care
Your answer: None
33 Customers qualify for a Standard license if no Small Business Server software is currently licensed.
Correct answer: b) permission
Your answer: None
34 Each Christmas our family enjoys decorating the tree with our homemade ornaments.
Correct answer: a) made by yourself
Your answer: None
35 Wall Street bankers met behind closed doors (under the auspices of the New York Federal Reserve Bank) to put the finishing touches on the renegotiation of Korea's short-term debt.
Correct answer: d) guidance
Your answer: None
36 We provide vacation & leisure travel for the employees of these top companies as well.
Correct answer: a) relaxation
Your answer: None
37 There are many things on the Net that are put there by one person or group that has a certain opinion.
Correct answer: c) view
Your answer: None
38 Since his election to the Legislature in 1994, Sen. Kermit Brashear of Omaha has made a name for himself as a man who carefully considers what he believes in and then forcefully argues his point.
Correct answer: a) body of lawmakers
Your answer: None
39 No wonder many companies are finding the difficulty to sustain the growth.
Correct answer: c) maintain
Your answer: None
40 They're supposed to be preparing us for the meeting.
Correct answer: b) believed
Your answer: None
41 Particular attention is paid to the repertoire and quality of the performance presented on the audition.
Correct answer: b) a collection of works
Your answer: None
42 Retail petrol price decreased in April.
Correct answer: a) gas
Your answer: None
43 Governor Bush and first lady proclaim September 23 Family Day in Florida.
Correct answer: d) declare formally
Your answer: None
44 The Warden told him that I was his roommate before he died.
Correct answer: c) official in charge of a prison
Your answer: None
45 I like cauliflower.
Correct answer: b) vegetable
Your answer: None
46 Here it is paired with metallic twill, the latest trend in twill.
Correct answer: d) cloth
Your answer: None
47 These structural changes have also led to a palpable change in attitude towards foreign investment.
Correct answer: c) tangible
Your answer: None
48 This paper is lighted in a way to accentuate the motley color distribution.
Correct answer: c) mixed
Your answer: None
49 Plan to photograph stars along a swath running perpendicular to the Milky Way.
Correct answer: a) strip
Your answer: None
50 A new project is funded to investigate Estrogen's effects on the female body.
Correct answer: c) hormone
Your answer: a) Yoga
