If you think you have a great command of the English language, you probably have a better grasp of it than the average Joe. To find that out for sure, here's a word quiz that will put your English proficiency to the test.
Are you confident when it comes to grammar, vocabulary, and various components of the English language? Do you know the synonyms for many common and not-so-common words? You tell us! Would you be able to identify the definition of falter from a list of confusing ones? You should be able to pick out the synonyms for words like redundant and loyalty, as well as the correct form of many popular phrases.
Have your shot at this tricky word test, and try to get at least 10 questions right. Do that and you will prove that your command of English is better than the average person, once and for all.
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Can You Beat Average Person in This English Word Quiz? Questions
How do you spell this synonym of "leave"?
Abbanden
Abandun
Abbandun
Abandon
Abbandon
Abanden
What is the definition of "falter"?
Lack of respect
Come into view
A feeling of annoyance
Consume all of one's attention
Move hesitatingly
Force to go away
Which is a synonym of "redundant"?
Obsolete
Introverted
Capacious
Unnecessary
Repetitive
Enlightened
What is the correct form of the saying for serving the first person?
In a first-come, first-serve basis
In a first-come, first-served basis
On a first-come, first-served basis
On a first-come, first-serve basis
On a first-serve, first-come basis
In a first-serve, first-come basis
How do you spell this synonym of "loyalty"?
Allegence
Allegance
Allegiance
Alliegance
Aliegance
Allegience
Which is the correct saying for a sure winner?
Shoo-in
Sure-in
Shoe-in
Which is a synonym of "paunchy"?
Gaunty
Impoverished
Abdominous
Emaciated
Lanky
Scraggy
Fill in the blanks: Joey ___ ___ the United Kingdom.
immigrated to
immigrated from
emmigrated to
How do you spell the name of this cocktail with rum, citrus juice, and sugar?
Daiquiri
Dackry
Daquiri
Dackiri
Dackery
Deckery
What is the definition of "adversary"?
Frighten someone
Sent away
Someone who offers opposition
A difficult time
Someone with great composure
Confused person
Which is NOT a synonym of "annihilate"?
Exterminate
Obliterate
Destroy
Slaughter
Eradicate
Salvage
Fill in the blank: That magician has the best ___ of hand I've ever seen!
slite
slyight
slight
slieght
sleight
slyght
How do you spell this synonym of "pursuit"?
Endeaver
Endeovor
Endever
Endeavor
Endaver
Endavur
What is the definition of "jabber"?
Secretive
Speed up
Vigorous
Showing superiority
A distinctive odor
Talk in a noisy or excited manner
Fill in the blank: Jack is waiting with ___ breath.
abated
bated
baitid
bayted
beted
baited
Fill in the blanks: The kindergarten teacher exercised ___ ___ by informing parents of the outing.
do dilligence
do dilligance
do diligence
due dilligence
due diligance
due diligence
How do you spell the job title of a professional who provides massages?
Massewer
Masseur
Massager
Masuer
Masewer
Massuer
What is the definition of "precipice"?
Radiant
A very steep cliff
Bring together
Overcome
Stubborn
An impelling force
How do you spell this synonym of "in itself"?
Per se
Persay
Per say
Perse
What is the saying for putting someone in a difficult experience?
Threw the wringer
Through the ringer
Through the wringer
Trough the wringer
Trough the ringer
Threw the ringer
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