How To Pass Elance English Vocabulary 2012- Free Questions And Answers

This test is for professionals and advanced students who are native speakers of English. It takes 40 minutes in which you are required to finish answering all the 40 multiple choice questions. In order to pass you will need to answer at least 60% of the questions correctly. Once your have answered a question, you cannot go back and change your answer. You can always retake the test after 14 days waiting period.

Elance English Vocabulary Test (US Version Test Syllabus

HOMOPHONES

COMMONLY CONFUSED WORDS

ANTONYMS

SYNONYMS

DEFINITIONS

INFERRED MEANING

Elance Vs. Odesk English Vocabulary (US Version) Test

Most of the questions asked in Elance US English Vocabulary is the same as those asked in Odesk US English Vocabulary. To avoid repeating myself in this blog, I have only featured those questions that are different. I would like to advise you to also revise on Odesk English Vocabulary (US Version) test.

Elance US English Vocabulary 2012 Free Questions and Answers

Question 1
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below.
Although ________________ wanted to keep the boat all to ________,I knew it would be used extensively by both Susan and __________.
a. I/myself/myself
b. I/me/I
c. I/myself/I
d. I/myself/me

Question 2
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym o the word below
ADVERSE
a. moody
b. poetic
c. favorable
d. Twisted

Question 3

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in Capital Letters in the following sentence.

The coach was absolutely by his team's INDOLENCE and nasty attitude.

a. violent behavior

b. odorousness

c. laziness

d. disappearance

Question 5

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of homophones from the options below.

The skillful candidate's _____ speech was delightful to listen to, but failed to explain how he would achieve the ______ goals of peace and prosperity.

a. illusive/elusive

b. allusive/elusive

c. elusive/allusive

d. allusive/illusive

Question5

Mr. Winkle was dismayed to discover that his willful young wife _____ her wealth and _____ the law at every opportunity.

a. flouted/flouted

b. flouted/flaunted

c. flaunted/flouted

d. flaunted/flaunted

Question 6

 Choose the definition that b est reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.

The mysterious message Claude received could be a HARBINGER of what's in store for him and his family.

a. downfall

b. omen; forerunner

c. unequivocal proof

Question 7

Our lawyers have informed us that while the new tax laws will not _____ our business directly, they may have an adverse _____ on the spending power of our customers.

a. effect/affect

b. affect/affect

c. effect/effect

d. affect/effect

  

Question 8

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below

n. A mass or crowd, multitude

a.  reprieve

b. malady

c. horde

d. indulgence

Question 9

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.

The despot's MINIONS (dependants) were only too eager to tout his edicts and report any unrest among his subjects.

a. Sycophants; servile followers

b. Distant relatives

c. Armored knights

Question 10

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.

We all remarked on how well the spray of begonias____________ her hair color.

a. Complimented

b. Complemented

Question 11

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in Capital Letters in the following sentence.

She always got a VICARIOUS thrill from watching her father skydive.

a. empathetic

b. dangerous

c. pathetic

d. sickening

Question 12

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of homophones from the options below.

The _____ poet, knowing his death was _____, struggled to finish his final ode.

a. imminent/eminent

b. eminent/immanent

c. immanent/imminent

d. eminent/imminent

Question 13

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in Capital Letters in the following sentence.

The WIZENED old woman gave Jack a handful of beans and some good advice.

a. sage

b. shriveled

c. creepy

d. jocular

Question 14

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in Capital Letters in the following sentence.

Agatha RUMINATED for weeks about the consequences of telling Arthur about the affair.

a. pondered

b. worried

c. neglected

d. laughed

Question 16

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.

Dan was a nice guy, but he was far too GARRULOUS and tended to monopolize people at parties.

a. Gluttonous

b. Quarrelsome; contentious

c. Excessively talkative about trivial topics

Question 17

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence.

Roger might be more AMENABLE to your ideas if you presented them without sneering.

a. Intractable

b. Willing to accept

c. Impressed by

d. Unhappy

Question 18

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence.

The soldier's EXEMPLARY conduct did not go unnoticed by his sergeant.

a. Erratic

b. Apathetic

c. Admirable

d. Meticulous

Question 19

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.

LASSITUDE

a. simplicity of speech

b. leniency

c. philanthropy

d. vigor

Question 20

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in Capital Letters as it is used in the sentence below.

Maude managed to sweep up the broken dishes without a word of REPROOF to her children.

a. expression of disapproval or blame

b. expression of affection or love

c. expression of apology or regret

Question 21

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below.

I can _____ all the terms of the apartment lease ______ the one about not allowing pets.

a. except/accept

b. except/except

c. accept/accept

d. accept/except

Question 22

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.

n. Flair; style; a flamboyant manner

a. Panache

b. Voracious

c. resonance

d. Cosmogony

Question 23

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in Capital Letters as it is used in the sentence below.

Alicia, who loved both men equally and wanted to hurt neither, found herself in quite a QUANDARY over which one she should choose.

a. happy circumstance

b. puzzling predicament

c. easy decision

Questions 24-40

These questions are the same in Odesk English Vocabulary (US Version) test., they are repeated as questions 1,3,6,11,12,14,14,15,18,18,19,22,26,31,32,35,36, and 37. 

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