Unit 6: Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension - Practice Quiz

1 What does the phrasal verb "give up" mean?

2 What does "look after" mean?

3 Which sentence uses the phrasal verb "find out" correctly?

4 In a professional email, what does "get back to you" mean?

5 In the sentence "The room was silent during the test," what does "silent" mean?

6 In the sentence "The manager praised Ravi for his punctuality," what does "punctuality" mean?

7 What is the meaning of the proverb "A stitch in time saves nine"?

8 What does the proverb "Actions speak louder than words" suggest?

9 What is the main purpose of skimming a text?

10 Which reading technique is best for finding a specific date in a passage?

11 Read the sentence: "Regular exercise improves health, increases energy, and reduces stress." What is its main idea?

12 Which statement best describes the main idea of a paragraph?

13 Read the sentence: "Maya carried an umbrella and wore a raincoat." What can you infer?

14 Read the sentence: "The lights were off, and no one answered the door." What can you infer?

15 Read the sentence: "The library opens at 9 a.m. from Monday to Friday." When does the library open on Tuesday?

16 Read the sentence: "Arun bought three notebooks and one pen." What did Arun buy?

17 If an author explains how to prepare for an interview, what is the author's likely purpose?

18 Words such as "wonderful," "exciting," and "excellent" usually create what tone?

19 What is a useful way to recall the important points of a passage?

20 Which detail should a reader remember first when reading a short passage?

21 The outdoor event was called off because of heavy rain. What does called off mean?

22 Choose the phrasal verb that best completes the sentence: "Please __ the application form before submitting it."

23 During a meeting, a manager says, "We need to look into the customer's complaint." What is the manager asking the team to do?

24 Which sentence uses bring up appropriately in a professional context?

25 Read the sentence: "The instructions were ambiguous, so different employees interpreted them differently." What does ambiguous most nearly mean?

26 Read the sentence: "Although the first proposal was rejected, Meera remained resilient and prepared a stronger one." What does resilient mean in this context?

27 A student studies regularly throughout the term instead of waiting until the night before the examination. Which proverb best supports this approach?

28 A company selected a cheaper supplier without checking product quality and later faced many customer complaints. Which proverb best applies?

29 You have one minute to decide whether a long article is relevant to your research topic. Which strategy should you use first?

30 You need to find the departure time of Train 126 in a two-page timetable. What is the most efficient method?

31 Read the passage: "Remote work reduces commuting time and may improve concentration. However, employees can feel isolated without regular interaction. Organizations therefore need policies that support both flexibility and communication." What is the main idea?

32 Read the passage: "Many cities are adding bicycle lanes. These lanes can reduce traffic congestion, lower pollution, and give residents an affordable travel option. Their success, however, depends on safe design and proper maintenance." Which statement best expresses the main idea?

33 Read the passage: "When Arjun entered the conference room, the presentation had already begun. He quietly took the nearest seat and avoided making eye contact with his supervisor." What can reasonably be inferred?

34 Read the passage: "The café introduced reusable cups at a small discount. Within three months, its weekly order for disposable cups had fallen by nearly half." What is the most reasonable inference?

35 Read the notice: "The library will remain closed on Friday for electrical maintenance. Books due that day may be returned on Saturday without a fine. The online catalogue will remain available." Which statement is supported by the notice?

36 Read the report: "The workshop began at 10:00 a.m. with 42 participants. After lunch, six participants left for another event. The final session ended at 4:30 p.m." How many participants remained after lunch?

37 Read the sentence: "By replacing single-use bottles with refill stations, the college can reduce waste significantly. Students and staff should support this practical change." What are the author's purpose and tone?

38 Read the passage: "The software update includes stronger password protection, faster search results, and a redesigned dashboard. Existing users will receive the update automatically on Monday." What are the author's purpose and tone?

39 Read the message: "The client meeting has moved from Room 3 to Room 8 and will begin at 2:15 p.m. Bring the revised sales report, but leave the product samples at reception." Which action correctly follows the message?

40 Read the instructions: "Submit the printed form to the administration office by Wednesday. Attach one photograph and a copy of your identity card. Keep the original identity card with you." Which set of items should be submitted?

41 In the sentence "The committee decided to put off the vote until more evidence was available," what does "put off" mean?

42 Which sentence uses "look into" correctly?

43 Which replacement is most appropriate for the formal workplace sentence: "We need to find out why the shipment was delayed"?

44 A colleague says, "Could you go over the revised figures before the meeting?" What action is being requested?

45 Read the sentence: "The auditor's report was circumspect, acknowledging irregularities without assigning blame before the investigation concluded." What does "circumspect" most nearly mean?

46 In the sentence "The policy was intended to mitigate the effects of rising costs," what does "mitigate" mean?

47 A team repeatedly ignores minor software defects, and a major system failure eventually occurs. Which proverb best captures the lesson?

48 A supervisor advises an employee not to criticize a colleague for an error because the supervisor made the same error last month. Which proverb is most appropriate?

49 You have three minutes to decide whether an article contains evidence about the effect of remote work on employee retention. Which strategy is most efficient initially?

50 Which task is primarily a scanning task rather than a skimming task?

51 Read the paragraph: "Many cities install public charging stations to encourage electric-vehicle use. However, adoption also depends on reliable electricity, affordable vehicles, clear billing systems, and convenient station locations. Without these supporting conditions, additional stations may have limited impact." Which statement best expresses the main idea?

52 Read the passage: "Although digital textbooks reduce printing costs, they can create new barriers. Students without dependable devices may struggle to access them, and prolonged screen use can affect concentration. Effective adoption therefore requires both technological access and thoughtful instructional design." What is the author's central claim?

53 Read the passage: "When the town announced free evening classes, registration filled within hours. Yet attendance fell sharply after the first week. Interviews revealed that many participants could not afford transportation home after class." What can reasonably be inferred?

54 Read the passage: "The proposal promises faster processing, but it provides no estimate of implementation costs, staffing needs, or transition time. Its supporters describe these omissions as details to be settled later." What is the strongest inference?

55 Read the passage: "The community library introduced weekend workshops in March. During the first month, 84 people attended; in April, attendance rose to 112. The workshops covered résumé writing, basic coding, and interview practice." Which statement is directly supported by the passage?

56 Read the passage: "The survey included 600 respondents from four departments. It was conducted anonymously over two weeks in September. Respondents rated communication clarity on a five-point scale." Which detail is factual according to the passage?

57 Read the passage: "The campaign's colorful advertisements celebrate convenience, but they say little about the program's recurring fees or cancellation rules. Consumers should examine those conditions before interpreting the advertised savings as genuine." What are the author's purpose and tone?

58 Read the passage: "The pilot project did not meet its original target, but it revealed which neighborhoods lacked reliable transport and which services residents used most. These findings provide a stronger basis for redesigning the next phase." What are the author's purpose and tone?

59 Read the passage: "A school replaced printed notices with a messaging application. Notices reached families faster, but some parents missed updates because they had limited internet access. The school therefore continued posting urgent information on a physical board while expanding digital support." Which sequence accurately recalls the passage?

60 Read the passage: "At first, the research team attributed the low response rate to survey length. After comparing groups, it found that responses were lowest among night-shift workers, who rarely received invitations during their working hours. The team changed the delivery schedule and shortened the survey." Which detail is essential for an accurate recall?