ESL Vocabulary & Word Usage 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Read the sentence and choose the meaning of the underlined word: 'The children were RELUCTANT to go to bed even though they were tired.'
- eager
- unwilling (Correct answer)
- excited
- ready
Correct answer: unwilling
Reluctant means unwilling or hesitant to do something.
Question 2: Which word correctly fills the blank? 'She was so ______ that she finished the marathon despite her injury.'
- fragile
- lazy
- determined (Correct answer)
- confused
Correct answer: determined
Determined means having a strong will to do something even when it is difficult.
Question 3: What does the word 'transparent' mean in this sentence: 'The company was transparent about its financial problems.'?
- secretive and hidden
- open and honest (Correct answer)
- clear like glass
- complicated
Correct answer: open and honest
In this context, transparent means open, honest, and not hiding information.
Question 4: Choose the word that has the OPPOSITE meaning of 'temporary':
- brief
- short
- lasting
- permanent (Correct answer)
Correct answer: permanent
Permanent means lasting forever or for a long time, which is the opposite of temporary.
Question 5: Which word means 'to say something is not true'?
- confirm
- deny (Correct answer)
- admit
- accept
Correct answer: deny
To deny means to state that something is not true or to refuse to admit it.
Question 6: The word 'vivid' most likely describes:
- a dull gray photo
- a bright and detailed memory (Correct answer)
- a quiet conversation
- a slow movement
Correct answer: a bright and detailed memory
Vivid means producing strong, clear images in the mind — often used for memories or colors.
Question 7: What is the meaning of 'to comprehend' something?
- to forget it quickly
- to misread it
- to understand it fully (Correct answer)
- to ignore it
Correct answer: to understand it fully
To comprehend means to understand something completely.
ESL Vocabulary & Word Usage 3
Read the sentence and choose the meaning of the underlined word: 'The children were RELUCTANT to go to bed even though they were tired.'