Functional Skills English L1

Vocabulary

25 free practice questions with explanations

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Vocabulary: example questions & answers

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  1. What does 'assist' mean?

    • ATo prevent
    • BTo help or support
    • CTo attack
    • DTo ignore

    Answer: 'Assist' means to help or give support to someone.

  2. Which word means to end or finish?

    • ABegin
    • BCease
    • CProceed
    • DContinue

    Answer: 'Cease' means to stop or come to an end.

  3. What is a synonym for 'happy'?

    • ASad
    • BJoyful
    • CAngry
    • DTired

    Answer: 'Joyful' is a synonym for happy, meaning full of joy.

  4. What does 'competent' mean?

    • AConfused
    • BDisagreeing
    • CCapable or skilled
    • DCompeting

    Answer: 'Competent' means having the necessary skill or knowledge.

  5. Which word means the opposite of 'difficult'?

    • AImpossible
    • BEasy
    • CConfusing
    • DHard

    Answer: 'Easy' is the opposite of difficult.

  6. What does 'demonstrate' mean?

    • ATo ignore
    • BTo show or prove clearly
    • CTo protest
    • DTo destroy

    Answer: 'Demonstrate' means to show clearly or prove by example.

  7. What is an antonym for 'clean'?

    • ANeat
    • BDirty
    • CPure
    • DClear

    Answer: 'Dirty' is the opposite of clean.

  8. What does 'acknowledge' mean?

    • ATo ignore completely
    • BTo recognize or admit
    • CTo disagree
    • DTo forget

    Answer: 'Acknowledge' means to recognize or admit something.

  9. Which word means to work together?

    • ACompete
    • BCollaborate
    • CAvoid
    • DSeparate

    Answer: 'Collaborate' means to work together on a project.

  10. What does 'implement' mean?

    • ATo plan
    • BTo put into effect or action
    • CTo ignore
    • DTo question

    Answer: 'Implement' means to put a plan or decision into action.

  11. What is a synonym for 'urgent'?

    • ASlow
    • BPressing or immediate
    • COptional
    • DDelayed

    Answer: 'Pressing' is a synonym for urgent, meaning needing immediate attention.

  12. What does 'modify' mean?

    • ATo ignore
    • BTo change or adjust
    • CTo destroy
    • DTo repeat

    Answer: 'Modify' means to change or alter something.

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