Unit 6: Vocabulary - Practice Quiz

PEL101 — Communication Skills-I 60 Questions
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1 A person who treats sick animals is called a:

vocabulary related to job Easy
A. Pharmacist
B. Veterinarian
C. Surgeon
D. Dentist

2 Which place is used for conducting scientific experiments?

workplaces and school Easy
A. Canteen
B. Auditorium
C. Laboratory
D. Library

3 The amount of money reduced from the original price during a sale is called a:

shopping Easy
A. Refund
B. Receipt
C. Discount
D. Deposit

4 A place where people go to watch films is called a:

entertainment Easy
A. Cinema
B. Gallery
C. Stadium
D. Studio

5 Which of the following is a piece of fitness equipment used for running indoors?

sports and fitness activities Easy
A. Whistle
B. Treadmill
C. Racket
D. Paddle

6 Which nutrient is mainly found in bread, rice, and pasta?

food and health Easy
A. Vitamins
B. Proteins
C. Carbohydrates
D. Minerals

7 The official document that allows you to travel to foreign countries is a:

travel Easy
A. Receipt
B. Passport
C. Ticket
D. Brochure

8 Which word describes a person who is very tall and thin?

vocabulary to describe one's appearance Easy
A. Chubby
B. Plump
C. Slender
D. Stocky

9 What is the capital city of Japan?

countries and cities Easy
A. Bangkok
B. Beijing
C. Seoul
D. Tokyo

10 Choose the correct collocation: 'to ___ a decision'.

collocations Easy
A. take
B. give
C. do
D. make

11 The business idiom 'in the red' means a company is:

business idioms and phrases Easy
A. Losing money
B. Growing fast
C. Hiring staff
D. Making profit

12 A person who designs buildings is called an:

vocabulary related to job Easy
A. Electrician
B. Engineer
C. Architect
D. Plumber

13 The person at the shop who takes your payment is the:

shopping Easy
A. Manager
B. Supplier
C. Cashier
D. Customer

14 A live performance of music by a band or singer is called a:

entertainment Easy
A. Interview
B. Lecture
C. Rehearsal
D. Concert

15 Which sport is played with a bat, a ball, and wickets?

sports and fitness activities Easy
A. Golf
B. Tennis
C. Hockey
D. Cricket

16 Which of these is a dairy product?

food and health Easy
A. Apple
B. Carrot
C. Rice
D. Cheese

17 The place where you wait to board an aeroplane is the:

travel Easy
A. Garage
B. Platform
C. Airport
D. Harbour

18 Which word describes hair that is tightly twisted into waves?

vocabulary to describe one's appearance Easy
A. Curly
B. Straight
C. Bald
D. Grey

19 The Eiffel Tower is located in which city?

countries and cities Easy
A. Berlin
B. Rome
C. London
D. Paris

20 If a project 'gets the green light', it means it is:

business idioms and phrases Easy
A. Under review
B. Cancelled completely
C. Delayed again
D. Approved to begin

21 Riya just started working but is still learning the role under supervision. Which word best describes her current position?

vocabulary related to job Medium
A. Supervisor
B. Retiree
C. Trainee
D. Veteran

22 A student needs to borrow a research journal for an assignment. Which place in the school should they visit?

workplaces and school Medium
A. Cafeteria
B. Gymnasium
C. Library
D. Auditorium

23 At a store, the sign reads "Buy one, get one free." What does this phrase mean?

shopping Medium
A. You pay for one item and receive a second at no cost
B. You receive a free item with no purchase
C. You must buy two items to get a discount
D. You get a discount on the second item

24 Which word correctly completes the sentence: "The movie received great _____ from critics for its direction."?

entertainment Medium
A. tickets
B. seats
C. trailers
D. reviews

25 A person does gentle stretches before running to prepare their muscles. This activity is called a _____.

sports and fitness activities Medium
A. cool-down
B. penalty
C. time-out
D. warm-up

26 Which word best describes a diet that includes a wide variety of nutrients in correct amounts?

food and health Medium
A. Spicy
B. Fried
C. Processed
D. Balanced

27 At the airport, where should a traveller go to hand over their large bags before a flight?

travel Medium
A. Duty-free shop
B. Baggage claim
C. Check-in counter
D. Boarding gate

28 Which word best completes the sentence: "My grandfather has a thick grey _____ on his chin."?

vocabulary to describe one's appearance Medium
A. fringe
B. beard
C. freckle
D. dimple

29 Which option correctly matches a country with its capital city?

countries and cities Medium
A. Canada – Toronto
B. Japan – Tokyo
C. Brazil – Rio de Janeiro
D. Australia – Sydney

30 Which verb correctly collocates with the noun in the sentence: "I need to _____ a decision before tomorrow."?

collocations Medium
A. have
B. take
C. do
D. make

31 In a meeting, your manager says, "Let's touch base next week." What does this mean?

business idioms and phrases Medium
A. Reconnect to discuss progress
B. Reduce the budget
C. Cancel the project
D. Start a new company

32 Which term refers to the money paid to an employee every month for their work?

vocabulary related to job Medium
A. Deposit
B. Receipt
C. Invoice
D. Salary

33 A customer wants to return an item and get their money back. What are they asking for?

shopping Medium
A. Receipt
B. Voucher
C. Warranty
D. Refund

34 Which word best completes the sentence: "The band gave a live _____ in front of thousands of fans."?

entertainment Medium
A. ticket
B. performance
C. venue
D. audience

35 Which word correctly describes the ability to continue physical activity for a long time without getting tired?

sports and fitness activities Medium
A. Agility
B. Flexibility
C. Stamina
D. Balance

36 Which word completes the sentence: "After the surgery, the doctor advised plenty of rest to help him _____."?

food and health Medium
A. diet
B. exercise
C. recover
D. digest

37 A document that officially allows you to enter a foreign country for a limited time is called a _____.

travel Medium
A. visa
B. passport
C. ticket
D. itinerary

38 Which adjective collocates correctly: "She felt _____ pain in her back after lifting the box."?

collocations Medium
A. hard
B. severe
C. strong
D. big

39 Your colleague says a new strategy is "a win-win situation." What does this mean?

business idioms and phrases Medium
A. Only one side gains
B. Both parties benefit
C. No one profits
D. The deal is risky

40 Which word best describes a person who is tall and thin with little body fat?

vocabulary to describe one's appearance Medium
A. Slim
B. Plump
C. Stout
D. Chubby

41 In a quarterly review, a manager says: "We need to touch base before we move the needle on this account." What is the manager primarily asking the team to do?

business idioms and phrases Hard
A. Replace the current account strategy with an entirely new one
B. Delay all decisions until the next scheduled quarterly review
C. Reconnect briefly to align before trying to create meaningful progress
D. Finalize the budget before escalating the issue to senior leadership

42 Which sentence uses a grammatically and idiomatically correct collocation?

collocations Hard
A. She gave a strong impression during the interview
B. She took a strong impression during the interview
C. She did a strong impression during the interview
D. She made a strong impression during the interview

43 A job advertisement states the role is "remuneration commensurate with experience." What does this most precisely communicate to applicants?

vocabulary related to job Hard
A. The salary is fixed and non-negotiable regardless of background
B. The position offers benefits instead of a monetary salary
C. Pay will be set in proportion to the candidate's level of experience
D. Only experienced candidates will be considered for the role

44 A nutrition label describes a snack as "nutrient-dense but calorie-sparse." Which food best fits this description?

food and health Hard
A. A chocolate bar, high in sugar and energy
B. Raw spinach, rich in vitamins with very few calories
C. Fried chips, high in fat and calories
D. A sugary soft drink, high in calories only

45 A store sign reads: "All clearance items are final sale." What does a careful shopper correctly conclude?

shopping Hard
A. Clearance items can be returned only with a receipt
B. Clearance prices will be reduced further next week
C. Clearance items come with an extended warranty period
D. Clearance items cannot be returned or exchanged after purchase

46 During negotiations a partner remarks, "Let's not put all our eggs in one basket; we should keep our options open." What strategy is being recommended?

business idioms and phrases Hard
A. Commit fully to the single most promising opportunity available
B. Spread risk across several choices rather than committing to just one
C. Postpone the deal until all competitors withdraw their offers
D. Reduce spending by eliminating alternative suppliers entirely

47 Which description most accurately portrays a person who is "stocky with a receding hairline and a weathered complexion"?

vocabulary to describe one's appearance Hard
A. A tall, slim person with full hair and smooth, pale skin
B. A short, frail person with grey hair and freckled skin
C. An athletic person with a shaved head and tanned skin
D. A broadly built person with thinning front hair and skin aged by exposure

48 A traveller's itinerary notes a "layover" of three hours and a "stopover" of two days. What distinguishes these terms?

travel Hard
A. A layover is a short wait between flights; a stopover is a longer, planned stay en route
B. Both mean the same thing but apply to different airlines
C. A layover is a longer stay; a stopover is a brief wait at the gate
D. A layover involves changing airports; a stopover does not

49 A film review calls a movie a "sleeper hit that garnered a cult following." What does this mean?

entertainment Hard
A. It became unexpectedly popular and gained devoted fans over time
B. It failed commercially and was quickly forgotten by audiences
C. It was banned initially but later released without changes
D. It was heavily promoted and immediately topped the box office

50 A trainer advises an athlete to focus on "endurance" rather than "explosive power." Which activity best matches the recommended focus?

sports and fitness activities Hard
A. A standing vertical jump test
B. Long-distance marathon running at a steady pace
C. A single maximum-effort weightlifting attempt
D. A short 100-metre sprint off the blocks

51 A university memo refers to a student's "extenuating circumstances" affecting an exam. What does this phrase indicate?

workplaces and school Hard
A. Special factors that may partly excuse poor performance
B. Routine administrative details requiring no action
C. Deliberate misconduct that must be formally penalized
D. Outstanding achievements deserving extra recognition

52 Choose the option where all collocations with "heavy" are standard and natural in English.

collocations Hard
A. heavy traffic, strong rain, big smoker
B. deep traffic, heavy rain, heavy smoke
C. heavy traffic, heavy rain, heavy smoker
D. thick traffic, heavy rain, hard smoker

53 Which pairing correctly matches a city to its country, where the city is not the capital?

countries and cities Hard
A. Ottawa — Canada
B. Tokyo — Japan
C. Cairo — Egypt
D. Sydney — Australia

54 A CEO warns that a rival's new product could be a "game changer" that leaves competitors "behind the curve." What is the combined meaning?

business idioms and phrases Hard
A. A failing product will drag the whole industry downward
B. A delayed launch will give competitors time to catch up
C. A minor update will have no real effect on the market
D. A transformative product may make competitors fall behind current trends

55 A doctor advises a patient with high cholesterol to reduce "saturated fats" and increase "soluble fibre." Which meal best follows this advice?

food and health Hard
A. Deep-fried chicken with a creamy dipping sauce
B. A fried bacon sandwich with buttered toast
C. Oatmeal with apple slices and a handful of beans
D. A cheeseburger with a side of fried onion rings

56 An employee is told they are being "made redundant" rather than "dismissed for cause." What is the key difference?

vocabulary related to job Hard
A. Redundancy means the role is no longer needed; dismissal for cause means misconduct
B. Both terms mean the employee behaved improperly at work
C. Redundancy applies only to managers; dismissal only to junior staff
D. Redundancy is a promotion; dismissal for cause is a demotion

57 A product is advertised as "RRP $80, now $48." If a shopper also uses a 25% off coupon on the sale price, what is the final cost?

shopping Hard
A. $40
B. $44
C. $36
D. $32

58 A tourist is told their visa is "valid for multiple entries" but has a "maximum stay of 30 days per entry." Which statement is correct?

travel Hard
A. They may enter the country several times, staying up to 30 days each visit
B. They may enter only once and must leave within 30 days permanently
C. They may stay a total of 30 days across all visits combined
D. They may stay indefinitely as long as they re-enter every 30 days

59 A critic writes that a play "relies on slapstick rather than satire." What distinction is being drawn?

entertainment Hard
A. It uses physical, exaggerated comedy instead of mocking social issues
B. It uses tragic drama instead of comedy entirely
C. It uses improvised dialogue instead of a fixed script
D. It uses witty political commentary instead of visual gags

60 A fitness plan prescribes "HIIT" sessions to improve cardiovascular health efficiently. What does this term describe?

sports and fitness activities Hard
A. Lifting progressively heavier weights with long rest between sets
B. Holding static stretches to improve flexibility over time
C. Performing slow, continuous exercise at a constant low intensity
D. Alternating short bursts of intense effort with brief recovery periods