Standard Vocabulary and Grammar Quiz

1 Choose the correct word.

I bought a big bag/cup of potatoes, so you don’t need to buy any more.

• bag

• cup

We really wanted to go to the concert, so we were embarrassed/disappointed when there weren’t any tickets.

• embarrassed

• disappointed

I’d like something to drink, perhaps some pear/juice.

• pear

• juice

People should never hurt each other – violence/corruption is not permitted here.

• violence

• corruption

Having a drone/vaccine can help people stay healthy and not get ill.

• drone

• vaccine

Alex loves trees, so he enjoys walking in the forest/beach.

• forest

• beach

There is an inspiration/investigation by the police into the crime.

• inspiration

• investigation

2. 2. Match the definitions (1–6) to the words (a–f).

• b penguin

• 4 something you use to protect your eyes

• f shades

• 5 a problem where people don’t have anywhere to live

• d foggy

• 3 a bird that can’t fly

• c swimsuit

• 2 weather that stops you from seeing clearly

• a homelessness

• 1 clothes you wear to the pool

3. 3. Complete the sentences with the words in the box.

Here’s a _______________ of my brother: he’s tall with brown hair.

​ (a)  

• burgers
•  bakery
• hoodie
• intelligent
• packet
•  river
• description

Jay is good at thinking and understanding new ideas. He’s _______________.

(a)  

• intelligent
• river
• packet
• hoodie
• description
• burgers
• bakery