Functional Skills English L1

Vocabulary

25 free practice questions with explanations

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  1. What does 'assist' mean?

    • ATo stop or block
    • BTo attack or harm
    • CTo help or support
    • DTo take no notice

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

  2. Which word means to end or finish?

    • ABegin
    • BCease
    • CContinue
    • DProceed

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

  3. What is a synonym for 'happy'?

    • AAngry
    • BTired
    • CJoyful
    • DSad

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

  4. What does 'competent' mean?

    • AAngry and unwilling to agree
    • BCapable or skilled
    • CConfused or uncertain
    • DTaking part in a contest

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

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

    • AImpossible
    • BHard
    • CEasy
    • DConfusing

    Answer: 'Easy' is the opposite of difficult.

  6. What does 'demonstrate' mean?

    • ATo show or prove clearly
    • BTo keep hidden
    • CTo watch and learn
    • DTo break or damage

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

  7. What is an antonym for 'clean'?

    • AClear
    • BNeat
    • CPure
    • DDirty

    Answer: 'Dirty' is the opposite of clean.

  8. What does 'acknowledge' mean?

    • ATo recognise or admit
    • BTo argue and disagree with someone
    • CTo reject or refuse
    • DTo forget on purpose

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

  9. Which word means to work together?

    • ACollaborate
    • BCompete
    • CSeparate
    • DInterrupt

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

  10. What does 'implement' mean?

    • ATo make a plan for the future
    • BTo ignore a decision that was made
    • CTo question whether it is a good idea
    • DTo put into effect or action

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

  11. What is a synonym for 'urgent'?

    • ASomething that can wait
    • BSlow and taking a long time
    • CNot needed
    • DPressing or immediate

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

  12. What does 'modify' mean?

    • ATo change or adjust
    • BTo copy exactly
    • CTo break down
    • DTo leave alone

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

  13. Which word means to examine carefully?

    • AIgnore completely
    • BScan
    • CAnalyse
    • DCopy out word for word

    Answer: 'Analyse' means to examine something closely and in detail. 'Scan' means to look over something quickly, so it is not careful examination.

  14. What does 'perspective' mean?

    • AA way of viewing something
    • BA tool used for measuring things
    • CA large building in a busy city
    • DA colour used in art, design, and print

    Answer: 'Perspective' means a particular way of viewing or thinking about something.

  15. What is an antonym for 'success'?

    • AVictory
    • BProgress
    • CFailure
    • DAchievement

    Answer: 'Failure' is the opposite of success.

  16. What does 'relevant' mean?

    • ANot clear and hard to understand
    • BDistant and far away in place or time
    • CDirectly connected to the topic
    • DNot important and can be left out

    Answer: 'Relevant' means closely connected or applicable to what is being discussed.

  17. Which word means to explain or make clear?

    • AClarify
    • BComplicate
    • CConfuse
    • DIgnore

    Answer: 'Clarify' means to make something clear or easier to understand.

  18. What does 'comprehensive' mean?

    • AConfusing and unclear
    • BShort, leaving out important details
    • CComplete or covering all aspects
    • DDifficult

    Answer: 'Comprehensive' means thorough and covering all important aspects.

  19. What is a synonym for 'conclude'?

    • AMake a fresh start
    • BWait and hesitate a bit
    • CEnd or finish
    • DAsk more questions now

    Answer: 'End' or 'finish' are synonyms for 'conclude'.

  20. What does 'allocate' mean?

    • ATo distribute or assign
    • BTo hold back from sharing
    • CTo delay
    • DTo use up completely

    Answer: 'Allocate' means to distribute or assign resources.

  21. Which word means lacking in clarity?

    • ANoticeable
    • BAmbiguous
    • CClear
    • DStraightforward

    Answer: 'Ambiguous' means unclear or open to different interpretations.

  22. What does 'accumulate' mean?

    • ATo gather or collect
    • BTo scatter or spread apart
    • CTo let it slip away
    • DTo use it all up

    Answer: 'Accumulate' means to gather or build up over time.

  23. What is an antonym for 'professional'?

    • ATrained
    • BAmateurish
    • CSkilled
    • DExperienced

    Answer: 'Amateurish' is the opposite of professional.

  24. What does 'substantial' mean?

    • AVery small and hardly noticeable
    • BLight in weight and easy to carry
    • CSignificant or considerable
    • DUnclear

    Answer: 'Substantial' means large in amount or importance.

  25. Which word means to support or uphold?

    • AUndermine
    • BWeaken
    • CChallenge
    • DSustain

    Answer: 'Sustain' means to support, maintain, or keep going.

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