Lesson 1

Question 1

What is the meaning of ‘acquire’?

Answer 1

To gain or obtain something.

Question 2

True or False: ‘Assertive’ means being confident and self-assured.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: ‘He has a very _______ attitude towards life.’ (positive, negatively)

Answer 3

positive

Question 4

What does ‘beneficial’ mean?

Answer 4

Having a good effect; advantageous.

Question 5

Choose the correct synonym for ‘demanding’: a) easy b) challenging c) simple

Answer 5

b) challenging

Question 6

What is the opposite of ‘expand’?

Answer 6

Contract

Question 7

True or False: ‘Imply’ means to state something directly.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

What does ‘justify’ mean?

Answer 8

To show or prove to be right or reasonable.

Question 9

Fill in the blank: ‘The new policy will _______ many employees.’ (affect, effect)

Answer 9

affect

Question 10

What is the meaning of ‘reliable’?

Answer 10

Consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted.

Question 11

Choose the correct synonym for ‘significant’: a) minor b) important c) trivial

Answer 11

b) important

Question 12

What does ‘tolerate’ mean?

Answer 12

To allow the existence or occurrence of something without interference.

Question 13

True or False: ‘Versatile’ means having many different uses or applications.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

Fill in the blank: ‘Her _______ to learn new skills is admirable.’ (willingness, unwillingness)

Answer 14

willingness

Question 15

What does ‘analyze’ mean?

Answer 15

To examine in detail for purposes of explanation and interpretation.

Question 16

Choose the correct synonym for ‘cooperate’: a) compete b) collaborate c) ignore

Answer 16

b) collaborate

Question 17

True or False: ‘Negotiate’ involves reaching an agreement through discussion.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

What is the meaning of ‘persuade’?

Answer 18

To cause someone to do something through reasoning or argument.

Question 19

Fill in the blank: ‘She was _______ by the beauty of the landscape.’ (amazed, boring)

Answer 19

amazed

Question 20

What does ‘contribute’ mean?

Answer 20

To give something in order to help achieve or provide something.

Question 21

Choose the correct synonym for ‘evaluate’: a) assess b) ignore c) simplify

Answer 21

a) assess

Question 22

What is the opposite of ‘increase’?

Answer 22

Decrease

Question 23

True or False: ‘Sustain’ means to support or maintain.

Answer 23

True

Question 24

What does ‘anticipate’ mean?

Answer 24

To expect or predict.

Question 25

Fill in the blank: 'They need to _______ their resources effectively.' (manage, mismanage)

Answer 25

manage

Question 26

What is the meaning of 'innovative'?

Answer 26

Introducing new ideas or methods.