This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Advanced > Lexical Resource – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Lexical Resource Quiz 1 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which is a typical feature of detective movies? A) Unravel the enigma of the crime. B) Have extraterrestrial encounters and alien civilizations. C) Portray various creatures of legend and lore. D) Offer a glimpse into a different era. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Unravel the enigma of the crime. 2. Which sentence shows accurate collocation and naturalness? A) Make a significant contribution. B) Bring an academic success. C) Conduct an improvement to economy. D) Do a strong progress. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Make a significant contribution. 3. SYNONYM:Around 150 B.C. the Greek astronomer Hipparchus developed a system to classify stars according to brightness. A) Record. B) Categorize. C) Shine. D) Diversify. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Categorize. 4. What is the ultimate goal of Lexical Resource? A) Use as many difficult words as possible. B) Avoid repetition at all costs. C) Express ideas accurately, naturally, and in appropriate academic context. D) Make no spelling mistakes. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Express ideas accurately, naturally, and in appropriate academic context. 5. What are some strategies to expand your lexical resource? A) Avoid reading to limit exposure. B) Use only one app for vocabulary learning. C) Memorize definitions without context. D) Read widely, practice new vocabulary, use apps, and engage in discussions. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Read widely, practice new vocabulary, use apps, and engage in discussions. 6. Band 3 vocabulary is inadequate for: A) Daily topics. B) Unfamiliar topics. C) Shopping. D) Self-introductions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Unfamiliar topics. 7. A ..... is a cave that is big enough for humans to go inside. A) Fortress. B) Cavern. C) Temple. D) Bay. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cavern. 8. Which clothing would be considered casual rather than formal? A) Business suit. B) T-shirt and jeans. C) Gown. D) Tuxedo. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) T-shirt and jeans. 9. Sue: "You have read that article on the website, haven't you" -Peter: " ..... " A) Sure, thanks. B) Not at all! Go ahead. C) Not yet. Why?. D) Yes, of course, I will. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Not yet. Why?. 10. My mother often asked us ..... the stories when we were small. A) Light out. B) Act out. C) To act out. D) To light out. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To act out. 11. Many cities cannot easily create more parks because most land is already ..... for buildings, roads, parking lots, and other essential parts of the urban environment. A) Using. B) Being used. C) Getting used. D) Use. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Being used. 12. -How lovely your cats are! ..... A) Really? They are. B) Thank you, it is nice of you to say so. C) Can you say it again. D) I love them, too. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Thank you, it is nice of you to say so. 13. Which is NOT a type of "less common words" ? A) Common meanings of familiar words. B) Everyday slang used in casual communication. C) Words rare for most learners. D) Concepts that are specific to the topic. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Everyday slang used in casual communication. 14. The three core requirements of Lexical Resource are: A) Grammar-Vocabulary-Task Response. B) Accuracy-Length-Complexity. C) Less common items-Style-Collocation. D) Idioms-Synonyms-Spelling. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Less common items-Style-Collocation. 15. ..... working as a doctor, he also writes novels in his spare time. A) Besides. B) Beside. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Besides. 16. Mother was putting us ..... when she said she would take us out to eat. A) Up. B) Back. C) On. D) Away. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) On. 17. The amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere. What is it? A) Global warming. B) Carbon footprint. C) Greenhouse gas. D) Climate change. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Carbon footprint. 18. Band 3 vocabulary is: A) Wide and flexible. B) Limited to simple personal information. C) Full of idioms. D) Accurate for all topics. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Wide and flexible. 19. Why is it important to use varied vocabulary in IELTS? A) Using the same words repeatedly is encouraged in IELTS. B) Varied vocabulary can confuse the examiner. C) Using varied vocabulary is not necessary for IELTS. D) It is important to use varied vocabulary in IELTS to showcase language proficiency and improve communication effectiveness. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It is important to use varied vocabulary in IELTS to showcase language proficiency and improve communication effectiveness. 20. -Sorry, I forgot to phone you last night! ..... A) Never mind. B) Yes. C) Oh. Poor me!. D) I have nothing to tell you. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Never mind. 21. Band 2 individual words are mainly: A) Clear. B) Mispronounced. C) Fully accurate. D) Well-stressed. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Mispronounced. 22. Band 3 grammar includes: A) Only memorised sentences. B) Basic forms attempted with many errors. C) Fully accurate structures. D) Correct complex sentences. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Fully accurate structures. 23. What do you call the words of a song? A) Lyrics. B) Notes. C) Rhythm. D) Melody. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Lyrics. 24. Band 2 connected speech attempts are: A) Smooth. B) Often impaired. C) Always accurate. D) Easy to understand. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Often impaired. 25. A Band 2 speaker's vocabulary consists mostly of: A) Natural combinations. B) High-level words. C) Isolated words or memorised phrases. D) Synonyms. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Isolated words or memorised phrases. 26. Jewelry, belts, and scarves that complete an outfit are called: A) Uniform. B) Patterns. C) Fabrics. D) Accessories. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Accessories. 27. It is reported that ..... come to enjoy beautiful view of Binh Dai Fortress every year. A) Thousands of visitors. B) Thousands visitors. C) Thousand of visitors. D) Thousands of visitor. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Thousands of visitors. 28. Band 3 speakers can usually link: A) Only simple sentences. B) Very complex ideas. C) Detailed examples. D) Long narratives. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Very complex ideas. 29. In the analogy "choosing words like choosing clothing, " precision means: A) Using many collocations. B) Avoiding simple words. C) Using the right words to express exact meaning clearly. D) Using as many words as possible. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Using the right words to express exact meaning clearly. 30. The hotel is beautifully ..... in a quiet spot near the river. A) Located. B) Lying. C) Stayed. D) Situating. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Located. 31. Underage marriage is a bad custom and should be ..... with. A) Done up. B) Done off. C) Done away. D) Done with. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Done away. 32. Which word refers to designs such as stripes, dots, or floral prints on fabric? A) Accessories. B) Textures. C) Patterns. D) Fabrics. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Patterns. 33. What does conservation mainly refer to? A) Keeping wild animals in zoos for entertainment. B) Removing forests to create farmland. C) Using more energy to grow industry. D) Protecting natural resources and wildlife from harm. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Protecting natural resources and wildlife from harm. 34. Which of the following animals is an omnivore? A) Cow. B) Sheep. C) Bear. D) Horse. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Bear. 35. Our school was built right ..... a river. A) Besides. B) Beside. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Beside. 36. Yuri Gagarin become the first person to eat and drink in ..... A) Weightless. B) Specific gravity. C) Gravity. D) Microgravity. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Microgravity. 37. How does context influence word choice in speaking? A) Word choice is solely determined by personal preference. B) Context has no impact on the clarity of communication. C) Context only affects the length of sentences. D) Context shapes word choice by affecting formality, appropriateness, and cultural relevance. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Context shapes word choice by affecting formality, appropriateness, and cultural relevance. 38. Which clothing item would be considered formal? A) Flip-flops. B) Pajamas. C) Hoodie. D) Tuxedo. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Tuxedo. 39. Band 2 speakers often have problems with: A) Tone only. B) Vocabulary only. C) Delivery. D) Grammar only. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Delivery. 40. I'm snowed under with work at the moment so I don't go to the cinema much. A) Very important. B) To have a lot of things to do. C) To be stuck in traffic. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To have a lot of things to do. 41. Which phrase is suitable for an academic tone? A) A bunch of people. B) Stuff to do. C) Lots of problems. D) A significant number of issues. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A significant number of issues. 42. ANTONYM:His career in the illicit business ended with the police raid this morning . A) Irregular. B) Elicited. C) Secret. D) Legal. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Legal. 43. ANTONYM:He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of crime. A) Exchange. B) Arrange. C) Complain. D) Explain. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Explain. 44. -What a lovely hat you have!-Thanks! ..... A) I don't care!. B) That's OK. C) Certainly. D) I'm glad you like it. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) I'm glad you like it. 45. Students who need practical skills and want to prepare for a job should take ..... A) Vocational courses. B) A gap year. C) Scholarships. D) Academic courses. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Vocational courses. 46. She always gets up early every morning ..... she's not late for her work. A) So as not to. B) In order to. C) As soon as. D) So that. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) So that. 47. Protecting natural wonders brings both social and ..... benefits. A) Financial. B) Finance. C) More financial. D) Financially. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Financial. 48. "That's a beautiful dress you are wearing!" - " ..... " A) Can I have it?. B) It's in the wash. C) I'm glad you like it. D) Oh, no, not really. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I'm glad you like it. 49. Which revision improves precision without sounding unnatural? A) Individuals act due to diverse motives. B) People do things for many reasons. C) Humans behave because of many causes. D) Citizens do actions for various reasons. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Individuals act due to diverse motives. 50. - "May I go out for just a while?" - " ..... " A) It's a nice day!. B) Yes, you could. C) Go ahead. D) That's great. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Go ahead. 51. What is a collocation? A) A long phrase. B) Synonyms. C) Words that naturally go together. D) Idioms. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Words that naturally go together. 52. Which statement about using the pronoun I in Task 2 is correct? A) Never use I. B) Always use I. C) You may use I when asked for a personal opinion. D) Using I will automatically lose marks. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) You may use I when asked for a personal opinion. 53. Band 1 overall meaning is: A) Not conveyed. B) Fully conveyed. C) Sometimes conveyed. D) Always correct. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Sometimes conveyed. 54. Band 1 lexical resource is described as: A) Able to paraphrase. B) No resource except isolated words. C) Enough vocabulary for general topics. D) Mostly accurate vocabulary. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No resource except isolated words. 55. "Play a pivotal role" is used to express: A) A negative outcome. B) An important role. C) A habitual routine. D) An accidental action. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) An important role. 56. I have to finish my homework before going out, ..... ? A) Do I. B) Aren't I. C) Am I. D) Don't I. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Don't I. 57. Band 2 pronunciation is often described as: A) Unintelligible. B) Native-like. C) Clear and fluent. D) Mostly accurate. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Unintelligible. 58. "Speech is totally incoherent" belongs to which band? A) Band 2. B) Band 1. C) Band 3. D) Band 4. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Band 1. 59. Villagers are more kind, friendly and warm-hearted than city ..... A) Beginners. B) Foreigners. C) Starters. D) Dwellers. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Dwellers. 60. What does this idiom mean:One of the reasons why he is so successful is that he is a people person? A) Someone who likes to have fun. B) Someone who is full of energy. C) Someone who is good with people. D) Someone who has an engaging personality. E) Someone who is much better than everybody else. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Someone who is good with people. Next →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesLexical Resource Quiz 2Lexical Resource Quiz 3Case Marking QuizCase System QuizFunctional Grammar QuizIdeational Metafunction QuizInterpersonal Metafunction QuizLexical Grammar Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books