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. Surgeon
B. Veterinarian
C. Pharmacist
D. Dentist

2 Which place is used for conducting scientific experiments?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9 What is the capital city of Japan?

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

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

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

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

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

12 A person who designs buildings is called an:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

16 Which of these is a dairy product?

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

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

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

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

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

19 The Eiffel Tower is located in which city?

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

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

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

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. Veteran
B. Supervisor
C. Trainee
D. Retiree

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. Library
B. Cafeteria
C. Gymnasium
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. trailers
B. tickets
C. reviews
D. seats

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

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

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

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

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. Boarding gate
D. Check-in counter

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. Cancel the project
C. Reduce the budget
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. Salary
B. Deposit
C. Receipt
D. Invoice

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

business idioms and phrases Medium
A. No one profits
B. Both parties benefit
C. Only one side gains
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. Chubby
B. Slim
C. Stout
D. Plump

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. Delay all decisions until the next scheduled quarterly review
B. Reconnect briefly to align before trying to create meaningful progress
C. Replace the current account strategy with an entirely new one
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 did a strong impression during the interview
B. She made a strong impression during the interview
C. She gave a strong impression during the interview
D. She took 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 position offers benefits instead of a monetary salary
B. Pay will be set in proportion to the candidate's level of experience
C. Only experienced candidates will be considered for the role
D. The salary is fixed and non-negotiable regardless of background

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

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. Postpone the deal until all competitors withdraw their offers
B. Spread risk across several choices rather than committing to just one
C. Commit fully to the single most promising opportunity available
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. An athletic person with a shaved head and tanned skin
B. A broadly built person with thinning front hair and skin aged by exposure
C. A short, frail person with grey hair and freckled skin
D. A tall, slim person with full hair and smooth, pale skin

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

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

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

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. Long-distance marathon running at a steady pace
B. A single maximum-effort weightlifting attempt
C. A standing vertical jump test
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. Outstanding achievements deserving extra recognition
B. Special factors that may partly excuse poor performance
C. Routine administrative details requiring no action
D. Deliberate misconduct that must be formally penalized

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

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

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. Cairo — Egypt
C. Tokyo — Japan
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 transformative product may make competitors fall behind current trends
B. A failing product will drag the whole industry downward
C. A delayed launch will give competitors time to catch up
D. A minor update will have no real effect on the market

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. Oatmeal with apple slices and a handful of beans
B. Deep-fried chicken with a creamy dipping sauce
C. A fried bacon sandwich with buttered toast
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. Both terms mean the employee behaved improperly at work
B. Redundancy is a promotion; dismissal for cause is a demotion
C. Redundancy means the role is no longer needed; dismissal for cause means misconduct
D. Redundancy applies only to managers; dismissal only to junior staff

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. $44
B. $40
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 stay indefinitely as long as they re-enter every 30 days
B. They may stay a total of 30 days across all visits combined
C. They may enter only once and must leave within 30 days permanently
D. They may enter the country several times, staying up to 30 days each visit

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 witty political commentary instead of visual gags
C. It uses tragic drama instead of comedy entirely
D. It uses improvised dialogue instead of a fixed script

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

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