Twenty English words across four kinds of word knowledge
Choose definitions, complete sentences and distinguish similar English words, with answer explanations.
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8 min
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About this test
Answer twenty multiple-choice questions about English words. Results show accuracy for definitions, words in context, near synonyms, and word parts, with explanations for correct answers and close alternatives.
What this test looks at
definition · 5
word in context · 5
near synonym · 5
word formation · 5
Time
8 minutes
Questions
20
Result
score by question type, every answer explained
Source
Princeton WordNet 3.0 (word reference)
Retakes may include familiar questions. Use the answer explanations to practise the skills you find difficult.
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What this test adds
Compare definitions, sentence context, synonyms and word parts separately to choose what to practise next.
A small next step
Take one missed word, write a sentence of your own using it, and check that use against a dictionary entry before you trust it in writing.
Questions people ask
How should I use the four results?
Compare definitions, context, synonyms, and word parts separately. A lower result in one area points to a different kind of practice than a lower result in another.
What are the four kinds?
The four areas are definitions, words in context, near synonyms and word parts such as prefixes, suffixes and roots. There are five questions per area.
Does English background affect the result?
Yes. Word exposure varies with reading history, schooling, and whether English is your first language, so read the four areas as practice prompts rather than a general language level.
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