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Basic English Words For All

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Land that is outside towns and cities






2. Country of a Frenchman






3. Not interesting






4. Something you own and is very popular






5. Opposite of happy






6. Someone who use violence such as bomb - shooting etc to obtain political demands






7. Small house in the country






8. To damage something so badly that it no longer exists or cannot be used or repaired






9. Feeling pleasant opposite :uncomfortable






10. Country of a Ukrainian






11. In or from the east of a country or area






12. Slightly fat






13. A cardboard container






14. To be or go on a holiday in Africa looking at big wild animals






15. Most important city in the country






16. Heavy military vehicle with a large gun and runs on two metal belts fitted over its wheels






17. 8.15 h.






18. To make sounds and smile to show you are happy or think something is very funny






19. A place where people go to dance or an organisation for people with the same interest






20. Opposite of exciting






21. Describes someone who shows he/she cares by doing something to help you or make you feel better






22. Country of a Welshman






23. A business where you can keep and get your money






24. Parts on the sides of your head you use to hear






25. A small flat - round piece used in ice hockey






26. Country of a Pole






27. A piece of men's clothing that covers the top part of the body. It usually has long sleeves and bottons down the front.






28. Very good - important






29. Physical activity including games -athletics and competitions






30. A book that explains the meaning of words






31. To ask people questions in a formal situation






32. Country of a Canadian






33. Not light






34. To send a message using a computer






35. Opposite of easy






36. Opposite of famous






37. A large strong building - built in the past as a safe place that could be easily defended against an attack






38. Somebody - you use someone for a person when you don't mention who






39. The game when 2 teams move across the ice and try to hit a puck into a net






40. Persons from Scotland






41. One of the sides of a room or a building






42. Sport of going for long walks especially in the countryside or mountains






43. A metal container






44. In stories and film - someone who can do strange and impossible things






45. A large and important town






46. Things you do well - because you have learned and practised it






47. part of a system - plan - piece of work etc.- chemical substance






48. Extremely popular song






49. From Mali






50. The sport of swimming under water using special equipment to help you to breathe