Language Proficiency Practice Questions — Set 5

Question 1

Which word means 'overly concerned with minor details'?

Accepted Answer

Pedantic

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Pragmatic

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Practical

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Prudent

Question 2

Choose the sentence with the correct use of 'less' vs. 'fewer':

Accepted Answer

I have fewer items to carry

Answer

I have less apples than you

Answer

The recipe calls for fewer sugar

Answer

There are fewer water in the tank

Question 3

What does 'vindicate' mean?

Accepted Answer

To clear from blame or suspicion; prove right

Answer

To punish severely

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To complain about

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To be revengeful

Question 4

Choose the correct form: 'If she _____ earlier, she wouldn't have been late'

Accepted Answer

Had left

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Would leave

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Left

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Leaves

Question 5

What is the meaning of 'ubiquitous'?

Accepted Answer

Present everywhere or in many places

Answer

Difficult to find

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Very rare

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Changing constantly

Question 6

Choose the word that is spelled correctly:

Accepted Answer

Separate

Answer

Seperate

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Separe

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Separete

Question 7

Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?

Accepted Answer

Sitting by the window, the view was beautiful

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She quickly ran to the store

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We carefully examined the results

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He slowly walked home

Question 8

What does 'alacrity' mean?

Accepted Answer

Eagerness and willingness to do something

Answer

Confusion and uncertainty

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Alarm or fear

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Laziness and slowness