Making Decisions with Comparisons Quiz

This quiz checks your understanding of comparatives and superlatives, feature comparison vocabulary, and common expressions used when evaluating options and making decisions. 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-- Choose the grammatically correct sentence: #### --distractors-- `This software is more focused at performance then design.` --- `This software is most focused on performance than design.` --- `This software is more focused with performance than design.` #### --answer-- `This software is more focused on performance than design.` ### --question-- #### --text-- Which of the comparative forms is incorrect? #### --distractors-- `good` → `better` --- `interesting` → `more interesting` --- `user-friendly` → `more user-friendly` #### --answer-- `strong` → `stronglier` ### --question-- #### --text-- What does `in the long run` mean? #### --distractors-- Something that happens immediately --- Something planned for tomorrow --- Something finished in the past #### --answer-- Something considered over a long period of time ### --question-- #### --text-- Listen to the audio. What option is better in terms of security? <!-- (quiz audio) Jake: I know SecureSoft. It's a bit easier to use, but I think SafeGuard is more robust when it comes to security. It has stronger encryption and better protection against vulnerabilities. --> #### --audio-- ```json { "audio": { "filename": "B1_13-1.mp3", "startTimestamp": 16.6, "finishTimestamp": 27.3 }, "transcript": [ { "character": "Jake", "text": "I know SecureSoft. It's a bit easier to use, but I think SafeGuard is more robust when it comes to security. It has stronger encryption and better protection against vulnerabilities." } ] } ``` #### --distractors-- SecureSoft is safer because it is simpler. --- Both options have the same level of security. --- Jake does not compare their security features. #### --answer-- SafeGuard offers stronger protection and encryption. ### --question-- #### --text-- What are `vulnerabilities`? #### --distractors-- Strong protection systems --- Software updates released regularly --- Tools used for data backup #### --answer-- Weak points that attackers can exploit ### --question-- #### --text-- You want to introduce a specific topic, so you say: `BLANK security, this tool performs better`. #### --distractors-- `When it comes for` --- `When comes to` --- `At comes to` #### --answer-- `When it comes to` ### --question-- #### --text-- Which of the following is correct about this sentence: `She does have experience in UI/UX design`? #### --distractors-- It describes a future learning plan. --- It shows uncertainty about her skills. --- It is grammatically incorrect. #### --answer-- It emphasizes that she truly has experience. ### --question-- #### --text-- When is it appropriate to say the phrase `from my experience`? #### --distractors-- A manager tells the team what they must do next. --- An employee reads official company rules to the team. --- A researcher presents results from a formal scientific study. #### --answer-- A developer shares what usually works for them based on past projects. ### --question-- #### --text-- Which phrase means an option is preferable based on certain criteria? #### --distractors-- `That makes sense.` --- `Thanks for pointing that out.` --- `That's a great idea.` #### --answer-- `It's probably the better choice.` ### --question-- #### --text-- Listen to the audio. What does Sophie ask about? <!-- (quiz audio) Sophie: I noticed that SecureSoft has more integration options with other tools. Is SafeGuard as flexible? --> #### --audio-- ```json { "audio": { "filename": "B1_13-1.mp3", "startTimestamp": 50.8, "finishTimestamp": 56.2 }, "transcript": [ { "character": "Sophie", "text": "I noticed that SecureSoft has more integration options with other tools. Is SafeGuard as flexible?" } ] } ``` #### --distractors-- Whether SafeGuard includes more integrations than SecureSoft. --- Whether both tools were updated at the same time. --- Whether SecureSoft should replace SafeGuard completely. #### --answer-- Whether SafeGuard has the same level of flexibility as SecureSoft. ### --question-- #### --text-- Which definition is incorrect? #### --distractors-- `Slightly` means a little or not much. --- `A bit` means to a small extent. --- `Extra` means beyond the usual amount. #### --answer-- `Solely` means partly or sometimes. ### --question-- #### --text-- What do you describe as `sluggish`? #### --distractors-- Something fast and highly responsive --- Something easy to configure quickly --- Something stable under heavy workload #### --answer-- Something slow or lacking speed ### --question-- #### --text-- Which sentence uses the correct preposition to mean choosing something after comparison? #### --distractors-- `Let's go at this option.` --- `Let's go to this option.` --- `Let's go on this option.` #### --answer-- `Let's go with this option.` ### --question-- #### --text-- Which of the superlative forms is incorrect? #### --distractors-- `good` → `the best` --- `small` → `the smallest` --- `expensive` → `the most expensive` #### --answer-- `fast` → `the most fast` ### --question-- #### --text-- Which of the following is an example of a `good work-life balance`? #### --distractors-- Working late every day without breaks --- Answering emails all weekend --- Skipping holidays to meet deadlines #### --answer-- Finishing tasks while still having personal time ### --question-- #### --text-- What does `as much` express in this sentence: `This tool doesn't cost as much as the previous one`? #### --distractors-- The tool was more expensive in the past. --- The price will probably change later. --- The tool is more expensive than another one. #### --answer-- The tool is cheaper than another one. ### --question-- #### --text-- What is the difference between `outsourcing` and `building in-house`? #### --distractors-- `Outsourcing` is always cheaper than `in-house work`. --- `Outsourcing` means working remotely, while `in-house` means working in an office building. --- Both terms describe the same development process. #### --answer-- `Outsourcing` uses external resources; `in-house` uses internal resources. ### --question-- #### --text-- Listen to the audio. Does Sarah support building the software in-house? <!-- (quiz audio) Sarah: Well, building in-house is probably the best way to maintain control over the project. We would have more flexibility, and we could ensure the quality is up to our standards. --> #### --audio-- ```json { "audio": { "filename": "B1_13-3.mp3", "startTimestamp": 20, "finishTimestamp": 28.4 }, "transcript": [ { "character": "Sarah", "text": "Well, building in-house is probably the best way to maintain control over the project. We would have more flexibility, and we could ensure the quality is up to our standards." } ] } ``` #### --distractors-- No, she prefers outsourcing completely. --- She is unsure about both options. --- She thinks both options are risky. #### --answer-- Yes, she supports building it internally. ### --question-- #### --text-- Which sentence uses the correct preposition meaning to be influenced by another factor? #### --distractors-- `The result depends in user feedback.` --- `The result depends with user feedback.` --- `The result depends at user feedback.` #### --answer-- `The result depends on user feedback.` ### --question-- #### --text-- What does `a tough call` mean? #### --distractors-- A simple and obvious decision --- A technical support request --- A scheduled business meeting #### --answer-- A difficult decision with pros and cons