Mastering Ten Challenging English Words: A Vocabulary Journey

January 5, 2026 by QUIZWAY

Expanding your vocabulary with advanced words sharpens communication and boosts confidence. This post features ten difficult English words, their meanings, example sentences, and a fun quiz to test your recall—all curated for effective learning.

The Word List

Start with these sophisticated terms and their core definitions:

Obfuscate – To make something unclear or difficult to understand.
Pernicious – Having a harmful effect, especially in a subtle or gradual way.
Sesquipedalian – Characterized by long words; long-winded.
Esoteric – Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge.
Ubiquitous – Present, appearing, or found everywhere at the same time.
Vicissitude – A change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unpleasant.
Quixotic – Extremely idealistic, unrealistic, and impractical.
Obsequious – Excessively eager to please or obey someone; submissive.
Lugubrious – Looking or sounding sad and dismal.
Intransigent – Unwilling or refusing to change one’s views or to agree about something.

Example Sentences

Seeing words in action cements understanding. Here are clear examples for each:

The teacher warned us not to obfuscate our answers with unnecessary details.
Smoking has a pernicious effect on a person’s health over time.
His sesquipedalian speech confused the audience more than it impressed them.
The professor’s esoteric lecture was understood only by a few advanced students.
Smartphones are so ubiquitous today that even children know how to use them.
She stayed calm despite the vicissitudes of life and its many ups and downs.
His quixotic dream of changing the world in one year was inspiring but unrealistic.
The obsequious assistant agreed with every opinion his boss expressed.
After hearing the bad news, he walked around with a lugubrious expression all day.
The manager remained intransigent and refused to change the company’s strict policy.

Interactive Quiz

Apply what you’ve learned! Match each sentence to the correct word from the list above. Answers follow—test yourself first.

The lawyer tried to __ the facts with complicated jargon during the trial.
Social media rumors can have a __ influence on young minds.
Her __ writing style used words so long they were hard to pronounce.
Ancient alchemy knowledge remains __ to most historians today.
Plastic bags have become __ in supermarkets worldwide.
The explorer endured many __ during his journey through the wilderness.
Don Quixote’s __ pursuit of giants was noble but foolish.
The __ waiter bowed excessively to every customer.
The dog’s __ eyes after losing his owner melted everyone’s hearts.
Negotiators found the union leader __ on salary demands.

Answers: 1. Obfuscate, 2. Pernicious, 3. Sesquipedalian, 4. Esoteric, 5. Ubiquitous, 6. Vicissitude, 7. Quixotic, 8. Obsequious, 9. Lugubrious, 10. Intransigent.

Practice regularly to make these words second nature. Share your quiz score in the comments!

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GE 95: EMRS LIBRARIAN REGIONAL LANGUAGE (ENGLISH) 24-12-2023

December 25, 2023 by QUIZWAY

Answer key and explanations are appended at the end of the 150th question.

Question Number	Question	First Option	Second Option	Third Option	Fourth Option
141	Change the given sentence from Active Voice to passive. The player hit the ball hard.	The ball is being hit hard by the player.	The ball hit the player hard.	The ball was hit hard by the player.	The ball is hit hard by the player.
42	Pick the word nearest in meaning to the given word. Palatable	delicious	bitter	sweet	tempting
143	Identify the Tense of the underlined part in the given sentence, When you come home, I’ll be watching the cricket match on TV.	Present Continuous	Future Perfect Continuous	Future Perfect	Future Continuous
144	Identify the part that contains an error. The crow (a) / could not drink (b) / as there was © / a little water in the pitcher.(d)	The crow	could not drink	as there was	a little water in the pitcher.
45	Choose one-word substitute for the given expression. Text that is difficult to read	illegible	inaudible	illegitimate	illiterate
146	Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom. An old wive’s tale	a false and foolish narrative	a narrative recounted by an old woman	an ancient story	a popular folk tale
147	Pick the word opposite in meaning to the given word. Headstrong	shifty	submissive	soft	flexible
148	Fill in the blank with the correct option. Each one of the boys ______________ finished the assignment.	will have	had	have	has
149	Choose the correct Article to fill in the blank. Earth revolves round the Sun.	The	No article	A	An
150	Rearrange the parts in correct order to make a meaningful sentence. (a) the migratory birds (b) at evening time © return to their nests (d) and relax	c,d,a,b	d,c,b,a	a,d,b,c	b,a,c,d

Here is the answer key with explanations:
141: The correct answer is (3) The ball was hit hard by the player. To change a sentence from active voice to passive voice, we need to make the object of the active sentence the subject of the passive sentence, and use the past participle form of the verb with a suitable form of be. The other options are wrong because:(1) The ball is being hit hard by the player. This is the present continuous passive voice, which implies that the action is happening now, not in the past.
(2) The ball hit the player hard. This is the active voice, not the passive voice. The subject and the object are reversed.
(4) The ball is hit hard by the player. This is the present simple passive voice, which implies that the action is a general fact or a habit, not a specific event in the past.
42: The correct answer is (1) delicious. Palatable means pleasing or acceptable to the taste, so delicious is the nearest in meaning. The other options are wrong because:(2) bitter is the opposite of palatable, not the nearest in meaning.
(3) sweet is a specific type of taste, not a synonym of palatable.
(4) tempting is related to desire, not taste.
143: The correct answer is (4) Future Continuous. The future continuous tense is used to describe an action that will be in progress at a specific point of time in the future. The underlined part of the sentence fits this description. The other options are wrong because:(1) Present Continuous is used to describe an action that is happening now or around now, not in the future.
(2) Future Perfect Continuous is used to describe an action that will have been in progress for a certain period of time in the future, not at a specific point of time.
(3) Future Perfect is used to describe an action that will have been completed by a certain point of time in the future, not in progress.
144: The correct answer is (4) a little water in the pitcher. The part that contains an error
45: The correct answer is (1) illegible. Illegible means not clear enough to be read, which is the same as text that is difficult to read. The other options are wrong because:(2) inaudible means not loud enough to be heard, which is related to sound, not text.
(3) illegitimate means not authorized by the law or not in accordance with accepted standards, which is not related to text readability.
(4) illiterate means unable to read or write, which is related to a person’s skill, not text readability.

46: The correct answer is (1) a false and foolish narrative. An old wive’s tale is an idiom that means a superstition or a belief that is not based on facts or logic. The other options are wrong because:
- (2) a narrative recounted by an old woman is a literal interpretation of the idiom, not its figurative meaning.
- (3) an ancient story is a general term for a historical or mythical tale, not a specific idiom.
- (4) a popular folk tale is a type of story that is widely known and passed down orally, not a false or foolish narrative.
147: The correct answer is (2) submissive. Headstrong means stubborn or wilful, so submissive is the opposite in meaning. Submissive means ready to obey or yield to others. The other options are wrong because:
- (1) shifty means dishonest or unreliable, which is not the opposite of headstrong.
- (3) soft means gentle or tender, which is not the opposite of headstrong.
- (4) flexible means adaptable or willing to compromise, which is not the opposite of headstrong.
148: The correct answer is (4) has. Each one of the boys is a singular subject, so it requires a singular verb. Has is the singular present tense form of the verb have. The other options are wrong because:
- (1) will have is the future perfect tense form of the verb have, which does not match the present tense of the sentence.
- (2) had is the past tense form of the verb have, which does not match the present tense of the sentence.
- (3) have is the plural present tense form of the verb have, which does not agree with the singular subject.
150: The correct answer is (4) At evening time, the migratory birds return to their nests and relax

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GE 94: EMRS LIBRARIAN GENERAL ENGLISH

December 24, 2023 by QUIZWAY

This test was held on 24-12-2023.

Choose the right form of the verb to go with the subject.

When the team arrived, neither the Principal nor the Vice-Principal _______________ present in the school.

(1) was

(2) were

(3) is

(4) will be

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

Derisive

(1) exciting

(2) incoming

(3) euphoric

(4) respectful

Choose the right meaning of the underlined idiom.

Many people have developed a habit of sitting on the fence and not deciding the issue.

(1) to sit on the garden fence

(2) being equidistant from the two sides

(3) supporting both sides at the same time

(4) unwilling or unable to choose between two sides

In the following sentence, identify the part which contains an error.

He was besides himself with anger on hearing the nasty comment.

(1) besides himself

(2) with anger

(3) on hearing the nasty comment

(4) he was

Rearrange the parts in correct order to make a meaningful sentence.

(a) open before him

(b) he had a number of options

(d) after completing the Master’s

(1) © (d) (a) (b)

(2) (b) (a) © (d)

(3) (a) (b) © (d)

(4) (d) © (b) (a)

Identify the correct form of the Tense in the given sentence.

By March, he will have been teaching for twenty years.

(1) Future Perfect

(2) Future Perfect Continuous

(3) Simple Future

(4) Future Continuous

Choose the word nearest in meaning to the given word.

Naive

(1) loyal

(2) innocent

(3) honest

(4) humble

Choose the option that changes the given sentence from Active Voice to Passive Voice.

The jubilant people welcomed the victorious king.

(1) The victorious king was welcomed.

(2) The victorious king has been welcomed by the jubilant people.

(3) The victorious king had been welcomed by the jubilant people.

(4) The victorious king was welcomed by the jubilant people.

Choose the appropriate Article.

All his life he has been playing ___________ fool.

(1) an

(2) no article

(3) the

(4) a

Fill in the blank.

I chanced to see a _________________________ of lions walking through the forest.

(1) shoal

(2) convoy

(3) flock

(4) pride

The answers are:

(1) was

The correct form of the verb is singular when the subjects are joined by neither-nor and are singular.

(4) respectful

The word derisive means mocking or contemptuous, so the opposite would be respectful or courteous.

(4) unwilling or unable to choose between two sides

The idiom sitting on the fence means being indecisive or neutral about something.

(1) besides himself

The correct expression is beside himself, meaning extremely angry or upset.

(4) (d) ( c ) (b) (a)

The correct order of the parts is:

After completing the Master’s, the young man thought he had a number of options open before him.

(2) Future Perfect Continuous

The tense of the sentence is Future Perfect Continuous, which is used to express an action that will continue until a certain point in the future.

(2) innocent

The word naive means showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment, so the nearest in meaning would be innocent or gullible.

(4) The victorious king was welcomed by the jubilant people.

The option that changes the sentence from Active Voice to Passive Voice is:

The victorious king was welcomed by the jubilant people.

(3) The

The correct article is the, playing the fool is a standard usage in English.

(4) pride

The collective noun for a group of lions is pride.

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GE 93: EMRS HOSTEL WARDEN GENERAL ENGLISH PART 17-12-2023

December 17, 2023December 17, 2023 by QUIZWAY

The following questions have been taken from the above mentioned exam conducted on 17-12-2023. The answers with explanations are appended below.

No.	Question	Option 1	Option 2	Option 3	Option 4
1	Choose the correct meaning of the underlined idiom. The speaker broke down in the middle of his speech.	failed to speak	looked at the audience	broke the mike	stopped midway
2	Choose the correct form of the verb to go with the subject. On the day of the departure, every one of boat’s crew……. down with fever	was	will be	has been	were
3	Fill in the blank with the correct prepositions. The group of actors drove——the forest at high speed.	in	through	over	at
4	In the following sentence, identify the part which contains an error. The wayfarer/enquired from me/where/I lived	The wayfarer	enquired from me	where	I lived
5	Rearrange the parts in correct order to make a meaningful sentence. A. to the nearby jungle B. I saw a young shepherd C. in the early dawn D. herding the cattle	A, B, C, D	D, C, B, A	C, B, D, A	B, A, C, D
6	Choose the word nearest in meaning to the given word. Intercede	Negotiate	Reconcile	Infiltrate	Intervene
7	Change the given sentence from Active Voice to Passive Voice. The batsman hit the ball for a six.	The ball had been hit for a six by the batsman.	The ball was hit for a six by the batsman.	For a six the ball was hit by the batsman.	The ball was being hit for a six by the batsman.
8	Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word. Frail	Lanky	Strong	Stalwart	Plump
9	Identify the correct form of the Tense in the given sentence. Why didn’t you meet me in the office yesterday?	Past Continuous Tense	Past Perfect Tense	Past Perfect Continuous Tense	Simple Past Tense
10	Choose the correct Article. Anhonest politician is a rarity these days.	A	Any	The	An

Here are the correct answers with explanations:
1.Option 1 is correct. To break down means to fail to function or to lose control of one’s emotions. The other options do not match the meaning of the idiom.
2.Option 1 is correct.it’s important to remember that “everyone,” “everything,” “everybody,” and “everywhere” refer to a single group. The contents of the group are an unspecified number of people, things, or places, but the group is singular, so we always follow these pronouns with a singular verb.

All indefinite pronouns that end in -one will take a singular verb. These include “everyone,” “someone,” “anyone,” and “no one.”

Everyone are happy about their news. (Incorrect)
Everyone is happy about their news. (Correct)
3.Option 2 is correct. The preposition through is used to indicate movement from one side of something to the other. The other options do not make sense in the context of the sentence.
4.Option 2 is incorrect. The error is in the preposition from. The correct preposition to use with enquire is of, not from. The other parts are correct.
5.Option 3 is correct. The logical order of the parts is C, B, D, A, which makes the sentence: In the early dawn, I saw a young shepherd herding the cattle to the nearby jungle. The other options do not form a coherent sentence.
6.Option 4 is correct. Intercede means to act or intervene on behalf of someone in a dispute or difficulty. Intervene has a similar meaning. The other options are not synonyms of intercede.
7.Option 2 is correct. To change a sentence from active voice to passive voice, the object of the active sentence becomes the subject of the passive sentence, and the subject of the active sentence becomes the agent of the passive sentence. The verb also changes to the passive form, which is be + past participle. The other options are either in the wrong tense or have the wrong word order.
8.Option 2 is correct. Frail means weak or delicate. Stalwart means strong or loyal. The other options are not antonyms of frail.
9.Option 4 is correct. The sentence is in the simple past tense, which is used to express an action that happened at a specific time in the past. The other options are different tenses that do not match the sentence.
10.Option 4 is correct. The article an is used before a word that begins with a vowel sound. The word honest begins with a silent h, so it has a vowel sound. The other options are either incorrect or unnecessary.

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GE 91: MODALS TEST

December 17, 2023 by QUIZWAY

The following quiz contains 20 questions with multiple choice answers. Select the appropriate answer. The correct answer is given below the 20 th question. Video quiz is also available.

No.	Question	Option 1	Option 2	Option 3	Option 4
1	You _______ wear a helmet when you ride a bike.	can	must	may	should
2	He _______ speak three languages fluently.	can	must	may	should
3	She _______ be at home by now.	can	must	may	should
4	They _______ not park their car here.	can	must	may	should
5	I _______ go to the dentist tomorrow.	can	must	may	should
6	You _______ ask for permission before you leave.	can	must	may	should
7	He _______ be very tired after such a long flight.	can	must	may	should
8	She _______ have left her phone in the car.	can	must	may	should
9	They _______ come to the party if they want.	can	must	may	should
10	I _______ help you with your homework.	can	must	may	should
11	You _______ be kidding me!	can	must	may	should
12	He _______ have forgotten our appointment.	can	must	may	should
13	She _______ study hard for the exam.	can	must	may	should
14	They _______ have a lot of money.	can	must	may	should
15	I _______ see anything without my glasses.	can	must	may	should
16	You _______ tell anyone what I told you.	can	must	may	should
17	He _______ drive a car when he was only 16.	can	must	may	should
18	She _______ wait for us outside.	can	must	may	should
19	They _______ be hungry by now.	can	must	may	should
20	I _______ hear some strange noises.	can	must	may	should

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Correct Answers:

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GE 92: VERB FORMS QUIZ

December 17, 2023 by QUIZWAY

The quiz contains 20 questions and the correct answers are given below the table. Video of the table is also available.

No.	Question	Option 1	Option 2	Option 3	Option 4
1	He _______ (play) soccer every weekend.	play	plays	played	playing
2	She _______ (study) hard for the exam.	study	studies	studied	studying
3	They _______ (go) to the park yesterday.	go	goes	went	going
4	I _______ (like) chocolate cake.	like	likes	liked	liking
5	We _______ (watch) a movie right now.	watch	watches	watched	watching
6	He _______ (not drink) coffee in the morning.	not drink	not drinks	not drank	not drinking
7	She _______ (be) a doctor.	be	is	are	am
8	They _______ (have) a lot of fun at the party.	have	has	had	having
9	I _______ (do) my homework after school.	do	does	did	doing
10	We _______ (sing) a song together.	sing	sings	sang	singing
11	He _______ (write) a letter to his friend.	write	writes	wrote	writing
12	She _______ (read) a book every night.	read	reads	read	reading
13	They _______ (make) a cake for his birthday.	make	makes	made	making
14	I _______ (run) fast.	run	runs	ran	running
15	We _______ (swim) in the pool.	swim	swims	swam	swimming
16	He _______ (speak) three languages.	speak	speaks	spoke	speaking
17	She _______ (teach) English grammar.	teach	teaches	taught	teaching
18	They _______ (eat) pizza for lunch.	eat	eats	ate	eating
19	I _______ (drink) water every day.	drink	drinks	drank	drinking
20	We _______ (live) in India.	live	lives	lived	living

The correct answers are:

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89.SIMPLE PAST TENSE – TEST

November 30, 2023 by QUIZWAY

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs.

( FOR ANSWERS SCROLL DOWN)

1- She …………………. (watch) a movie last night.
2- They …………………. (not go) to the park yesterday.
3- Did you …………………. (read) that book last weekend?
4- He …………………. (play) soccer last Saturday.
5- I …………………. (visit) my grandparents two days ago.
6- We …………………. (have) a picnic in the park last Sunday. 7- …………… they …………… (eat) ice cream at the party?
8- …………… she …………… (dance) at the concert?
9- She …………………. (not like) the food at the restaurant.
10- We …………………. (swim) in the pool last summer.
11- He …………………. (not study) for the test.
12- Did you …………………. (meet) your friend yesterday?
13- …………… you …………… (play) the guitar in the band?
14- They …………………. (visit) the museum last month.
15- She …………………. (not take) the bus to school.
16- We …………………. (walk) in the park this morning.
17- …………… he …………… (sing) a song at the talent show?
18- …………… they …………… (have) a great time yesterday?
19- I …………………. (not buy) any new clothes last weekend.

20- Did you …………………. (see) the fireworks last night?

ANSWERS:

1.She watched a movie last night.
2.They did not go to the park yesterday.
3.Did you read that book last weekend?
4.He played soccer last Saturday.
5.I visited my grandparents two days ago.
6.We had a picnic in the park last Sunday.
7.Did they eat ice cream at the party?
8.Did she dance at the concert?
9.She did not like the food at the restaurant.
10.We swam in the pool last summer.
11.He did not study for the test.
12.Did you meet your friend yesterday?
13.Did you play the guitar in the band?
14.They visited the museum last month.
15.She did not take the bus to school.
16.We walked in the park this morning.
17.Did he sing a song at the talent show?
18.Did they have a great time yesterday?
19.I did not buy any new clothes last weekend.
20.Did you see the fireworks last night?

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GE 80: IMPORTANT SYNONYMS

June 5, 2023 by QUIZWAY

Synonyms:

Abhor – Hate
Abundant – Plentiful
Acceptable – Satisfactory
Accurate – Precise
Acquaint – Familiarize
Acute – Severe
Additional – Extra
Adequate – Sufficient
Admit – Accept
Advance – Progress
Advantageous – Beneficial
Affluent – Wealthy
Agile – Nimble
Aid – Assist
Alert – Vigilant
Alleviate – Mitigate
Ally – Associate
Alter – Change
Amaze – Astonish
Amiable – Friendly
Amplify – Magnify
Anxious – Eager
Apparent – Clear
Appreciate – Value
Approve – Endorse
Ardent – Enthusiastic
Arrange – Organize
Articulate – Express
Ascertain – Determine
Aspire – Yearn
Assertive – Confident
Assist – Help
Astonishing – Surprising
Attain – Achieve
Attractive – Appealing
Authentic – Genuine
Awe-inspiring – Impressive
Awestruck – Amazed
Awkward – Clumsy
Basic – Fundamental
Beautiful – Attractive
Believe – Trust
Beneficial – Advantageous
Benevolent – Kind
Bestow – Grant
Boost – Enhance
Brave – Courageous
Brilliant – Dazzling
Calm – Serene
Capable – Able
Capture – Seize
Careful – Cautious
Celebrate – Commemorate
Certain – Confident
Challenge – Dare
Champ – Winner
Chance – Opportunity
Change – Alter
Charming – Delightful
Cheerful – Happy
Choose – Opt
Clarity – Precision
Classic – Timeless
Clever – Smart
Coherent – Logical
Collaborate – Work together
Collect – Gather
Comfortable – Cozy
Command – Direct
Commit – Dedicate
Compassionate – Sympathetic
Competent – Skilled
Complete – Full
Complex – Complicated
Comprehend – Understand
Concentrate – Focus
Concord – Agreement
Confer – Grant
Confident – Assured
Conserve – Preserve
Considerable – Substantial
Consistent – Steady
Contribute – Give
Conviction – Belief
Cool – Chilly
Cozy – Comfortable
Crafty – Cunning
Create – Generate
Credible – Trustworthy
Critical – Crucial
Crowded – Overcrowded
Crucial – Critical
Cultivate – Nurture
Cunning – Shrewd
Curious – Inquisitive
Daring – Brave
Dazzling – Sparkling
Deceive – Mislead
Decent – Proper
Dedicate – Allocate

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GE 79: IMPORTANT ANTONYMS

June 5, 2023 by QUIZWAY

Antonyms:

Abundance – Scarcity
Accept – Reject
Accuracy – Inaccuracy
Admire – Despise
Advantage – Disadvantage
Afraid – Confident
Always – Never
Ancient – Modern
Answer – Question
Arrival – Departure
Ascent – Descent
Awake – Asleep
Beautiful – Ugly
Benevolent – Malevolent
Better – Worse
Big – Small
Birth – Death
Bless – Curse
Bold – Timid
Boredom – Amusement
Brave – Cowardly
Bright – Dull
Buy – Sell
Calm – Agitated
Careful – Careless
Clear – Unclear
Comfort – Discomfort
Conclude – Begin
Confident – Timid
Confuse – Clarify
Continuous – Discontinuous
Correct – Incorrect
Courageous – Fearful
Create – Destroy
Cruel – Kind
Danger – Safety
Dark – Light
Dawn – Dusk
Day – Night
Defeat – Victory
Defend – Attack
Democracy – Monarchy
Dirty – Clean
Disgust – Like
Doctor – Patient
Dry – Wet
East – West
Efficient – Inefficient
End – Start
Enemy – Friend
Equal – Unequal
Exact – Inexact
Expand – Contract
External – Internal
Fail – Succeed
Fake – Genuine
Fall – Rise
Famous – Unknown
Fast – Slow
Fat – Thin
Few – Many
Find – Lose
Fire – Water
Flexible – Rigid
Follow – Lead
Forward – Backward
Friend – Foe
Full – Empty
Future – Past
Generous – Stingy
Gentle – Rough
Give – Take
Gloom – Cheer
Good – Bad
Grow – Shrink
Happy – Sad
Health – Sickness
Heavy – Light
High – Low
Hot – Cold
Increase – Decrease
Innocent – Guilty
Inside – Outside
Intent – Unintentional
Interesting – Boring
Join – Separate
Joy – Sorrow
Keep – Give up
Knowledge – Ignorance
Laugh – Cry
Lend – Borrow
Liberal – Conservative
Little – Big
Live – Die
Long – Short
Love – Hate
Male – Female
Maximum – Minimum
More – Less
Multiply – Divide

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GE 87: COMMON ABBREVIATIONS IN MESSAGES

May 20, 2023 by QUIZWAY

ASAP – As Soon As Possible
FYI – For Your Information
ETA – Estimated Time of Arrival
TBD – To Be Determined
TGIF – Thank God It’s Friday
RSVP – Répondez s’il vous plaît (French for Please Respond)
DIY – Do It Yourself
YOLO – You Only Live Once
LOL – Laugh Out Loud
BTW – By The Way
OMG – Oh My God
TBA – To Be Announced
AKA – Also Known As
EOD – End Of Day
ISO – In Search Of
IMHO – In My Humble Opinion
ROI – Return On Investment
FOMO – Fear Of Missing Out
IRL – In Real Life
BRB – Be Right Back

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GE 82:CRIES OF ANIMALS

May 17, 2023 by QUIZWAY

The cry of a cat – Meow
The cry of a dog – Bark
The cry of an elephant – Trumpet
The cry of a horse – Neigh
The cry of a lion – Roar
The cry of a monkey – Chatter
The cry of an owl – Hoot
The cry of a rooster – Cock-a-doodle-doo
The cry of a crow – Caw
The cry of a seagull – Squawk
The cry of a duck – Quack
The cry of a goose – Honk
The cry of a pig – Oink
The cry of a sheep – Baa
The cry of a turkey – Gobble
The cry of a wolf – Howl
The cry of a dolphin – Click
The cry of a whale – Song

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GE 86: TEST OF ANTONYMS

May 16, 2023 by QUIZWAY

What is the antonym of the word “deep”?
a) plain
b) shallow
c) surface
Answer: b) shallow
What is the antonym of the word “bright”?
a) Dark
b) Light
c) Dull
Answer: a) Dark
What is the antonym of the word “happy”?
a) Sad
b) Joyful
c) Angry
Answer: a) Sad
What is the antonym of the word “left”?
a) Right
b) Forward
c) Backward
Answer: a) Right
What is the antonym of the word “early”?
a) Late
b) Soon
c) On time
Answer: a) Late
What is the antonym of the word “big”?
a) Huge
b) Small
c) Large
Answer: b) Small
What is the antonym of the word “fast”?
a) Slow
b) Quick
c) Hasty
Answer: a) Slow
What is the antonym of the word “calm”?
a) Wild
b) Peaceful
c) Active
Answer: a) Wild
What is the antonym of the word “hot”?
a) Cold
b) Warm
c) Cool
Answer: a) Cold
What is the antonym of the word “good”?
a) Bad
b) Excellent
c) Great
Answer: a) Bad
What is the antonym of the word “hard”?
a) Easy
b) Tough
c) Heavy
Answer: a) Easy
What is the antonym of the word “simple”?
a) Complex
b) Easy
c) Complicated
Answer: a) Complex
What is the antonym of the word “happy”?
a) Sad
b) Joyful
c) Delighted
Answer: a) Sad
What is the antonym of the word “clean”?
a) Dirty
b) Tidy
c) Spotless
Answer: a) Dirty
What is the antonym of the word “empty”?
a) Full
b) Loaded
c) Vacant
Answer: a) Full
What is the antonym of the word “near”?
a) Far
b) Close
c) Nearby
Answer: a) Far
What is the antonym of the word “safe”?
a) Secure
b) Dangerous
c) Risky
Answer: b) Dangerous
What is the antonym of the word “thick”?
a) Thin
b) Heavy
c) Dense
Answer: a) Thin
What is the antonym of the word “wet”?
a) Dry
b) Moist
c) Damp
Answer: a) Dry
What is the antonym of the word “up”?
a) Down
b) Below
c) Under
Answer: a) Down

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GE 85: TEST ON SYNONYMS

May 16, 2023 by QUIZWAY

What is a common synonym for the word “envy”?
a) angry
b) jealousy
c) sympathy
Answer: b) jealousy
What is a common synonym for the word “happy”?
a) Sad
b) Joyful
c) Angry
Answer: b) Joyful
Which word is a synonym for the word “large”?
a) Tiny
b) Huge
c) Small
Answer: b) Huge
Which word is a synonym for the word “begin”?
a) Start
b) End
c) Finish
Answer: a) Start
Which word is a synonym for the word “beautiful”?
a) Ugly
b) Attractive
c) Plain
Answer: b) Attractive
Which word is a synonym for the word “angry”?
a) Happy
b) Sad
c) Furious
Answer: c) Furious
Which word is a synonym for the word “calm”?
a) Wild
b) Peaceful
c) Active
Answer: b) Peaceful
Which word is a synonym for the word “important”?
a) Insignificant
b) Essential
c) Irrelevant
Answer: b) Essential
Which word is a synonym for the word “smart”?
a) Dumb
b) Intelligent
c) Stupid
Answer: b) Intelligent
Which word is a synonym for the word “easy”?
a) Hard
b) Simple
c) Complicated
Answer: b) Simple
Which word is a synonym for the word “bad”?
a) Good
b) Terrible
c) Excellent
Answer: b) Terrible
Which word is a synonym for the word “excellent”?
a) Dreadful
b) Marvelous
c) Mediocre
Answer: b) Marvelous
Which word is a synonym for the word “honest”?
a) Dishonest
b) Sincere
c) Insincere
Answer: b) Sincere
Which word is a synonym for the word “rich”?
a) Poor
b) Wealthy
c) Scarcely
Answer: b) Wealthy
Which word is a synonym for the word “dark”?
a) Light
b) Shadowy
c) Bright
Answer: b) Shadowy
Which word is a synonym for the word “famous”?
a) Unknown
b) Well-known
c) Unpopular
Answer: b) Well-known
Which word is a synonym for the word “hard”?
a) Easy
b) Tough
c) Soft
Answer: b) Tough
Which word is a synonym for the word “nice”?
a) Mean
b) Pleasant
c) Rude
Answer: b) Pleasant
Which word is a synonym for the word “quiet”?
a) Loud
b) Silent
c) Noisy
Answer: b) Silent
Which word is a synonym for the word “simple”?
a) Complex
b) Easy
c) Complicated
Answer: b) Easy

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GE 84: QUIZ ON USAGE OF ARTICLES

May 16, 2023 by QUIZWAY

Which article should be used before a singular countable noun starting with a consonant sound?
a) A
b) An
Answer: a) A
Which article should be used before a singular countable noun starting with a vowel sound?
a) A
b) An
Answer: b) An
Which article should be used before a proper noun?
a) A
b) An
c) The
Answer: c) The
Which article should be used before an uncountable noun?
a) A
b) An
c) The
d) No article
Answer: d) No article
Which article should be used before a singular countable noun that represents a class or category?
a) A
b) An
c) The
d) No article
Answer: d) No article
Which article should be used before a singular countable noun that has been mentioned before?
a) A
b) An
c) The
d) No article
Answer: c) The
Which article should be used before a plural countable noun?
a) A
b) An
c) The
d) No article
Answer: d) No article
Which article should be used before a superlative adjective?
a) A
b) An
c) The
d) No article
Answer: c) The
Which article should be used before the names of mountains, oceans, and seas?
a) A
b) An
c) The
d) No article
Answer: c) The
Which article should be used before a common noun used in a specific or particular sense?
a) A
b) An
c) The
d) No article
Answer: c) The
Are the articles “a” and “an” interchangeable?
a) Yes
b) No
Answer: b) No
In which situation is it appropriate to use “a” instead of “an” before a singular countable noun starting with a vowel sound?
a) When the vowel is pronounced as /æ/
b) When the vowel is pronounced as /ɪ/
c) When the vowel is pronounced as /ju:/
Answer: a) When the vowel is pronounced as /æ/
Which article should be used before languages and subjects of study?
a) A
b) An
c) The
d) No article
Answer: d) No article
Which article should be used before musical instruments?
a) A
b) An
c) The
d) No article
Answer: d) No article
Which article should be used before professions?
a) A
b) An
c) The
d) No article
Answer: a) A
Which article should be used before titles or honorifics followed by a name?
a) A
b) An
c) The
d) No article
Answer: d) No article
Which article should be used before geographical locations that consist of multiple regions or areas?
a) A
b) An
c) The
d) No article
Answer: c) The
Which article should be used before meals or mealtimes?
a) A
b) An
c) The
d) No article
Answer: d) No article
Which article is used before a book, film, or play that is being discussed in a general sense?
a) A
b) An
c) The
d) No article
Answer: d) No article
Which article should be used before a unique thing or something that is one of a kind?
a) A
b) An
c) The
d) No article
Answer: c) The

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GE 83: COLLECTIVE NOUNS

May 16, 2023 by QUIZWAY

A group of cats – clowder
A group of crows – murder
A group of geese – gaggle
A group of zebras – herd
A group of lions – pride
A group of wolves – pack
A group of snakes – nest
A group of fish – school
A group of birds – flock
A group of ants – colony
A group of kangaroos – troop
A group of elephants – herd
A group of crocodiles – bask
A group of rhinoceroses – crash
A group of otters – romp
A group of porcupines – prickle
A group of owls – parliament
A group of rabbits – warren
A group of giraffes – tower
A group of cheetahs – coalition.
A group of ants – colony
A group of birds – flock
A group of cattle – herd
A group of dogs – pack
A group of elephants – herd
A group of fish – school
A group of geese – gaggle
A group of horses – herd
A group of lions – pride
A group of wolves – pack
A group of bees – swarm
A group of penguins – colony
A group of owls – parliament
A group of snakes – den
A group of kangaroos – troop
A group of jellyfish – smack
A group of porpoises – pod
A group of barracudas – battery
A group of rhinoceroses – crash
A group of crows – murder

Collective Nouns for Things & Places
a pair of shoes
a group/chain of islands
a chain/range of mountains
an album of photographs
a bale of cotton
a book of exercises
a shower of rain
a fleet of ships
a series of events
a glossary of words/phrases
a bundle of sticks
a heap of sand
a list of names
a line of cars
a cluster of stars
a set of tools
a stack of hay
a gallery of pictures
a box of cigars
a clutch of eggs
a cellar of wine
a batch of breads
a museum of art
a flight of stairs
a catalogue of goods
a sheaf of arrows
a babel of words
a whirl of windmills
a fleet of lorries
a palette of colors
a ring of keys
a battery of guns
a pack of cards
a network of computers
a library of books

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GE 81 : PREPOSITIONS

May 15, 2023 by QUIZWAY

“The dog ran _ the park.” Fill in the blank with the right preposition.
a) in
b) on
c) at
d) to
Answer: a) in
“She was excited __ the concert.” Fill in the blank with the right preposition.
a) in
b) on
c) at
d) about
Answer: d) about
“They arrived __ 5 pm for the meeting.” Fill in the blank with the right preposition.
a) in
b) on
c) at
d) to
Answer: c) at
“She put the book _ the shelf.” Fill in the blank with the right preposition.
a) in
b) on
c) at
d) to
Answer: a) in
“He is interested __ buying a new car.” Fill in the blank with the right preposition.
a) in
b) on
c) at
d) to
Answer: a) in
“I can’t imagine living __ my parents.” Fill in the blank with the right preposition.
a) in
b) on
c) at
d) with
Answer: d) with
“She is responsible _ the project.” Fill in the blank with the right preposition.
a) in
b) on
c) at
d) for
Answer: d) for
“I met my friend _ the coffee shop.” Fill in the blank with the right preposition.
a) in
b) on
c) at
d) to
Answer: c) at
“The teacher explained the lesson _ the students.” Fill in the blank with the right preposition.
a) in
b) on
c) at
d) to
Answer: d) to
“I’m planning to travel __ Europe next year.” Fill in the blank with the right preposition.
a) in
b) on
c) at
d) to
Answer: a) in

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GE 80: CHECK YOUR GRAMMAR

May 14, 2023 by QUIZWAY

Which sentence is correct?
a) “Me and my friend went to the movies.”
b) “My friend and I went to the movies.”
c) “My friend and me went to the movies.”

Answer: b) “My friend and I went to the movies.”

Which sentence uses the correct verb tense?
a) “I will studied for the test yesterday.”
b) “I studying for the test right now.”
c) “I studied for the test yesterday.”

Answer: c) “I studied for the test yesterday.”

Which sentence uses the correct pronoun?
a) “Him and me went to the store.”
b) “He and I went to the store.”
c) “Me and he went to the store.”

Answer: b) “He and I went to the store.”

Which sentence uses correct punctuation?
a) “Lets go to the beach today bye the way.”
b) “Let’s go to the beach today. By the way, do you have sunscreen?”
c) “Lets go to the beach today by the way!”

Answer: b) “Let’s go to the beach today. By the way, do you have sunscreen?”

Which sentence uses correct subject-verb agreement?
a) “The dogs barks loudly.”
b) “The dog was barking loudly.”
c) “The dogs were barking loudly.”

Answer: c) “The dogs were barking loudly.”

6.Which sentence uses the correct verb form for a singular subject?
a) “The group of friends is planning a surprise party.”
b) “The group of friends are planning a surprise party.”
c) “The group of friends was planning a surprise party.

Answer: a) “The group of friends is planning a surprise party.”

7.Which sentence uses the correct punctuation?
a) “I love cooking it makes me happy!”
b) “I love cooking, it makes me happy.”
c) “I love cooking; it makes me happy.

Answer: c) “I love cooking; it makes me happy.”

8.Which sentence contains an error in subject-verb agreement?
a) “My parents and sister agrees with my decision.”
b) “My parent and sister agree with my decision.”
c) “My parents and sister agree with my decision.”

Answer: c) “My parents and sister agree with my decision.”

9.Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?
a) “She ate the sandwich that was covered in cheese.”
b) “Covered in cheese, she ate the sandwich.”
c) “She ate the cheese-covered sandwich.

Answer: b) “Covered in cheese, she ate the sandwich.”

10.Which sentence uses the correct comparative form of the adjective?
a) “This book is more interesting than the one I read last week.”
b) “This book is interestinger than the one I read last week.”
c) “This book is interesting than the one I read last week.

Answer: a) “This book is more interesting than the one I read last week.”

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GE 78: CONDITIONALS

May 7, 2023 by QUIZWAY

Type-I or Open Condition: Conditionals of this type tell us that something will happen if a certain condition is fulfilled. The condition may or may not be fulfilled.

Examples :

If it rains, I will stay at home.
If she studies hard, she will pass the exam.
If we leave now, we will catch the train.
If you save money, you can buy a car.
If he eats too much, he will feel sick.
If they finish their work on time, they can go on holiday.
If I wake up early, I will go for a run.
If you don’t wear sunscreen, you will get sunburnt.
If the concert starts on time, we will enjoy the opening act.
If she calls me back, we can plan our trip.

Type-II or Improbable or imaginary Condition: Conditionals of this type are used when we talk about something which we don’t expect to happen or which is purely imaginary.

Examples:

If I had a superpower, I could fly from one place to another.
If I could turn back time, I would undo my biggest mistake.
If I could read people’s minds, I would know what they were thinking about me.
If I could travel through space, I would explore all of the galaxies.
If I could speak every language in the world, I wouldn’t need a translator.
If I had wings, I could fly to the moon.
If I could turn back time, I would undo all my regrets.
If I could read minds, I would know what everyone was thinking.
If I could teleport, I would be able to travel anywhere in the world instantly.
If I could create an entirely new universe, I would choose a place with no suffering or pain.

Type-III or Unfulfilled Condition: Conditionals of this type say that something did not happen because a certain condition was not fulfilled.

If I had taken the day off work, I wouldn’t be so exhausted.
If I hadn’t stayed up late studying, I would have felt more energized in the morning.
If I had gone to bed earlier, I would have felt more alert this morning.
If I had been more prepared for the meeting, I wouldn’t have been so anxious.
If I had said no to that extra cup of coffee, I wouldn’t be so jittery now.
If I had more money, I would have bought a bigger house.
If I had been paying more attention in class, I would have gotten better grades.
If I had gone to the doctor sooner, I wouldn’t be dealing with these health issues now.
If I had taken that job offer, I would have been in a much better position now.
If I had invested my money better, I would have more financial security now.

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GE75: KVS TGT 2018 GENERAL ENGLISH SECTION

February 12, 2023 by QUIZWAY

It is good to practice previous years papers, to modify our preparation towards a particular exam.
Here are 20 questions taken from previous papers of KVS. These questions belong to General English section only.

🏅 Name	🌐 Country	🔢 Score
Aadhya R.	India 🇮🇳	98%
Liam B.	USA 🇺🇸	95%
Emily K.	Ireland 🇮🇪	92%
Tsepo M.	South Africa 🇿🇦	89%

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