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"?
Abandun
Abbandon
Abanden
Abandon
Abbandun
Abbanden
What is the definition of "falter"?
Force to go away
Come into view
Lack of respect
Move hesitatingly
Consume all of one's attention
A feeling of annoyance
Which is a synonym of "redundant"?
Unnecessary
Obsolete
Introverted
Capacious
Enlightened
Repetitive
What is the correct form of the saying for serving the first person?
In a first-serve, first-come basis
On a first-serve, first-come basis
On a first-come, first-serve basis
On a first-come, first-served basis
In a first-come, first-served basis
In a first-come, first-serve basis
How do you spell this synonym of "loyalty"?
Alliegance
Aliegance
Allegiance
Allegance
Allegence
Allegience
Which is the correct saying for a sure winner?
Shoe-in
Sure-in
Shoo-in
Which is a synonym of "paunchy"?
Gaunty
Lanky
Abdominous
Emaciated
Impoverished
Scraggy
Fill in the blanks: Joey ___ ___ the United Kingdom.
immigrated from
emmigrated to
immigrated to
How do you spell the name of this cocktail with rum, citrus juice, and sugar?
Dackry
Dackery
Deckery
Daquiri
Daiquiri
Dackiri
What is the definition of "adversary"?
A difficult time
Confused person
Frighten someone
Sent away
Someone with great composure
Someone who offers opposition
Which is NOT a synonym of "annihilate"?
Destroy
Obliterate
Exterminate
Slaughter
Salvage
Eradicate
Fill in the blank: That magician has the best ___ of hand I've ever seen!
sleight
slieght
slyght
slight
slite
slyight
How do you spell this synonym of "pursuit"?
Endavur
Endeaver
Endeavor
Endaver
Endever
Endeovor
What is the definition of "jabber"?
A distinctive odor
Talk in a noisy or excited manner
Showing superiority
Vigorous
Secretive
Speed up
Fill in the blank: Jack is waiting with ___ breath.
abated
baited
baitid
beted
bated
bayted
Fill in the blanks: The kindergarten teacher exercised ___ ___ by informing parents of the outing.
do dilligence
do dilligance
due dilligence
due diligence
do diligence
due diligance
How do you spell the job title of a professional who provides massages?
Masuer
Masseur
Massager
Massewer
Masewer
Massuer
What is the definition of "precipice"?
An impelling force
Overcome
Bring together
A very steep cliff
Radiant
Stubborn
How do you spell this synonym of "in itself"?
Per se
Persay
Perse
Per say
What is the saying for putting someone in a difficult experience?
Threw the wringer
Trough the ringer
Trough the wringer
Threw the ringer
Through the wringer
Through the ringer
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