English - Vocabulary
20 free practice questions with explanations
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English - Vocabulary: example questions & answers
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What does 'happy' mean?
- ASad
- BFeeling good and smiling✓
- CAngry
- DTired
Answer: 'Happy' means you feel good, cheerful, and pleased.
What does 'fast' mean?
- ASlow
- BMoving quickly✓
- CStuck
- DHeavy
Answer: 'Fast' means moving very quickly. A race car is fast.
What does 'bright' mean?
- ADark
- BHeavy
- CGiving out lots of light✓
- DCold
Answer: 'Bright' means full of light or shining. A bright sun is very bright.
What does 'huge' mean?
- ASmall
- BVery large✓
- CBroken
- DNew
Answer: 'Huge' means very big or enormous. An elephant is huge.
What does 'kind' mean?
- AMean
- BHelpful and nice to others✓
- CCold
- DTall
Answer: 'Kind' means being nice, helpful, and caring. A kind person shares and helps.
What does 'calm' mean?
- ANoisy
- BAngry
- CQuiet and peaceful✓
- DSad
Answer: 'Calm' means quiet, peaceful, and not excited. Calm water is still water.
What does 'brave' mean?
- AScared
- BWeak
- CCourageous and not afraid✓
- DSilly
Answer: 'Brave' means being courageous and not afraid. A brave person faces scary things.
What does 'gentle' mean?
- ARough
- BSoft and careful✓
- CLoud
- DAngry
Answer: 'Gentle' means soft, careful, and kind. A gentle touch doesn't hurt.
What does 'clever' mean?
- ADumb
- BStupid
- CSmart and intelligent✓
- DLazy
Answer: 'Clever' means smart, intelligent, and quick-thinking. A clever child solves problems easily.
What does 'lonely' mean?
- AHappy
- BAlone and sad✓
- CExcited
- DTired
Answer: 'Lonely' means alone and feeling sad about it. You feel lonely when you miss your friends.
What does 'beautiful' mean?
- AUgly
- BVery pretty or lovely✓
- COld
- DSmall
Answer: 'Beautiful' means very pretty, lovely, and nice to look at. A beautiful flower is lovely.
What does 'famous' mean?
- AUnknown
- BKnown by many people✓
- CShy
- DPoor
Answer: 'Famous' means well-known by many people. A famous person is known all over.