ELSA Vocabulary & Language Usage 3

Question 1

Which word means 'to make something less severe or painful'?

Accepted Answer

Alleviate

Answer

'Alleviate' means to partially remove or reduce pain, stress, or difficulty.

Question 2

Choose the correctly spelled word:

Accepted Answer

Conscientious

Answer

'Conscientious' is the correct spelling, meaning careful and thorough in one's work.

Question 3

What is the meaning of the idiom 'bite the bullet'?

Accepted Answer

Endure a painful situation with courage

Answer

'Bite the bullet' means to endure a difficult or painful situation stoically.

Question 4

Which sentence uses 'who' correctly?

Accepted Answer

The nurse who treated me was kind.

Answer

'Who' is used as the subject of the relative clause: 'who treated me' — the nurse performed the action.

Question 5

What does 'pragmatic' mean?

Accepted Answer

Dealing with things practically rather than theoretically

Answer

'Pragmatic' describes an approach focused on practical solutions rather than abstract principles.

(ELSA) English Language Skills Assessment Practice Test