Using Adjectives in Conversations Quiz

This quiz checks your understanding of adjectives, demonstratives, comparisons, and descriptive language. To pass the quiz, you must correctly answer at least 18 of the 20 questions below. Read each question and choose the correct answer. There's only one correct answer for each question. For accessibility, transcripts are available for learners with hearing impairments; we recommend using them only if needed. # --quizzes-- ## --quiz-- ### --question-- #### --text-- Which of the following means to finish or complete something? #### --distractors-- `To wrap down` --- `To wrap with` --- `To wrap off` #### --answer-- `To wrap up` ### --question-- #### --text-- What do you describe as `existing`? #### --distractors-- Something planned for the future --- Something recently deleted --- Something temporary #### --answer-- Something that already exists ### --question-- #### --text-- You want to refer to specific items that are not close, so you say: `Bring BLANK boxes into the office`. #### --distractors-- `this` --- `that` --- `these` #### --answer-- `those` ### --question-- #### --text-- Listen to the audio. How many components does Sarah need this time? <!-- (quiz audio) Sarah: We're actually looking for quite a few of those. They're crucial for our new design. Last time, we ordered twenty. This time we might need double that. --> #### --audio-- ```json { "audio": { "filename": "B1_19-1.mp3", "startTimestamp": 13.5, "finishTimestamp": 21.2 }, "transcript": [ { "character": "Sarah", "text": "We're actually looking for quite a few of those. They're crucial for our new design. Last time, we ordered twenty. This time we might need double that." } ] } ``` #### --distractors-- She doesn't mention this --- 10 --- 20 #### --answer-- 40 ### --question-- #### --text-- What's the difference between `quite a few` and `many`? #### --distractors-- They have exactly the same meaning. --- `Quite a few` refers to people only, while `many` refers to objects only. --- `Quite a few` means almost none, while `many` means only a small number. #### --answer-- `Quite a few` suggests a surprisingly large number, while `many` is more neutral. ### --question-- #### --text-- Which sentence uses the correct preposition to mean something is very important or essential for success? #### --distractors-- `This feature is crucial on performance.` --- `This feature is crucial at performance.` --- `This feature is crucial with performance.` #### --answer-- `This feature is crucial for performance.` ### --question-- #### --text-- What is the correct direct comparison? #### --distractors-- `Twice long than` --- `Twice longer as` --- `Double long than` #### --answer-- `Twice as long as` ### --question-- #### --text-- What does `in stock` mean? #### --distractors-- Something is reserved for testing --- Something is no longer produced --- Something is damaged #### --answer-- Something is currently available ### --question-- #### --text-- Which definition is incorrect? #### --distractors-- `Sufficient` means enough to meet a need. --- `Cost-effective` means giving good results without high cost. --- `Fast-evolving` means changing quickly. #### --answer-- `Robust` means weak and easily broken. ### --question-- #### --text-- What does `to draft` mean? #### --distractors-- To delete a document --- To publish a final version --- To translate a text #### --answer-- To create an early version ### --question-- #### --text-- Which of the following means introducing original and creative ideas that improve how things are done? #### --distractors-- `Flexible` --- `Sustainable` --- `Adaptable` #### --answer-- `Innovative` ### --question-- #### --text-- Choose the grammatically correct sentence: #### --distractors-- `Think about these features are how effective.` --- `Think about how are these features effective.` --- `Think about these features how effective are.` #### --answer-- `Think about how effective these features are.` ### --question-- #### --text-- Listen to the audio. How does Jake describe GuardianTech? <!-- (quiz audio) Jake: GuardianTech isn't just helpful. It's essential for protecting against the wide array of digital threats facing startups today. --> #### --audio-- ```json { "audio": { "filename": "B1_19-2.mp3", "startTimestamp": 33.1, "finishTimestamp": 41.1 }, "transcript": [ { "character": "Jake", "text": "GuardianTech isn't just helpful. It's essential for protecting against the wide array of digital threats facing startups today." } ] } ``` #### --distractors-- It is a bit helpful, but not really necessary for most companies. --- It is somewhat useful, although startups could easily manage without it. --- It is not helpful at all. #### --answer-- It is absolutely necessary for protection. ### --question-- #### --text-- What does a `wide array` mean? #### --distractors-- A small collection --- A limited option --- A random choice #### --answer-- A broad selection ### --question-- #### --text-- Which of the following is NOT an example of a `user-friendly app`? #### --distractors-- An app with clear navigation --- An app that is easy to understand --- An app with simple instructions #### --answer-- An app that confuses users ### --question-- #### --text-- What do you describe as `long-term`? #### --distractors-- Something temporary --- Something that lasts only one day --- Something completed immediately #### --answer-- Something that continues over a long period of time ### --question-- #### --text-- Listen to the audio. What does James mention about the new version? <!-- (quiz audio) James: The new version not only looks better but also works better. It's faster and responds quicker when we do things on it. --> #### --audio-- ```json { "audio": { "filename": "B1_19-3.mp3", "startTimestamp": 10.6, "finishTimestamp": 17 }, "transcript": [ { "character": "James", "text": "The new version not only looks better but also works better. It's faster and responds quicker when we do things on it." } ] } ``` #### --distractors-- Only the design improved --- Only performance improved --- Nothing changed significantly #### --answer-- Both appearance and performance improved ### --question-- #### --text-- What does `by itself` mean? #### --distractors-- With team support --- With extra instructions --- After approval #### --answer-- Automatically, without anyone needing to act ### --question-- #### --text-- Which sentence uses the correct preposition to mean being reasonably or fairly good? #### --distractors-- `She is quite good in coding.` --- `She is quite good on coding.` --- `She is quite good for coding.` #### --answer-- `She is quite good at coding.` ### --question-- #### --text-- What do you describe as `much more stable`? #### --distractors-- Something only a little different from how it worked before --- Something newer that may still cause unexpected problems --- Something slower in performance but easier to afford #### --answer-- Something significantly steadier and more reliable than before