How to Psss Elance US Word Usage Test - Free Questions and Answers

Elance Vs Odesk US Word Usage Tests

 
If you have already taken Odesk US Word Usage test, then taking Elance test is like sitting for the same exam because most of the questions are the same.

I hate repeating myself; therefore, I would request you to see my article on How to Pass Odesk US Word Usage test for the syllabus, questions and answers. They are mostly the same and I do not want to repeat it again in this today's post. Therefore, I have only covered the questions that do no appear in Odesk US Word Usage and that is the reason why the questions are less than 40. Remember that this test have 40 multiple choice questions and take 40 minutes to complete.

Elance US Word Usage Test Free Question and Answers

Question 1:From the options below, choose the correct sequence of prepositions to complete the underlined prepositional idioms in the following sentence.

Agatha and her daughter argue _________ the neighbors constantly, but none of them seems to realize how silly it is to argue ___________ whose grass is greener.
a. about / over
b. over / at
c. with / about
d. against / about

Question 2: Which of the following similar words is the better choice when referring to something that promotes health?
a. Healthy
b. Healthful

Question 3:Which of the following similar words expresses a sense of tediousness?
a. Repetitive
b. Repetitious

Question 4: Which of the following similar prefixes generally mean "half"?
a. Bi
b. Semi

Question 5:complete the following sentence by choosing the correct sequence of words from the options below.

Sophia managed to _________ Igor's crude advances; in a huff, the _________ little man __________ down the castle wall and scooted off into the underbrush.
a. repulse / repulsive / repelled
b. rappel / repelled / repulsed
c. repel / repulsive / rappelled
d. rappel / repulsed / repelled

Question 6: The word "____________" refers to feeling satisfied with one's life, whereas the word "__________" refers to be easygoing and eager to please
a. complacent / compliant
b. complaisant / complacent
c. compliant / complaisant
d. complacent / complaisant

Question 7: Which of the following words is used to show uncertainty or a conditional statement?
a. Can
b. Could
c. Will
d. None of the above

Question 8: From the options below, choose the correct sequence of prepositions to complete the underlined prepositional idioms in the following sentence.

You may differ ______ me, but I think this gold course differs ____ our usual course
a. with / from
b. from / over
c. from / about
d. about / from

Question 9: Which of the following similar words means "to inflict a punishment or penalty in return for an unjust act"?
a. Avenge
b. Revenge
c. the words are synonyms and can be used interchangeably.

Question 10: Which of the following similar words is more commonly associated with a physical reliance on something?
a. addiction
b. dependence

Question 11: Which of the following words refers to a state of immobility?
a. Stationery
b. Stationary

Question 12: From the options below, choose the correct preposition to complete the underlined prepositional idiom in the following sentence.

Fred is always willing to help out, and that's something you can bank ___________.
a. at
b. on
c. off
d. with
e. no preposition is needed

Question 13: From the options below, choose the correct preposition to complete the underlined prepositional idiom in the following sentence.

A sunny day at he beach is certainly preferable ________ to a rainy day in town

a. with
b. than
c. for
d. to
e. No preposition is needed

Question 14: Which of the following statement regarding the use of "that" and "Which" is CORRECT?

a. "Which" is used to narrow a category or identify an item that is being talked about. "That" is used to indicate something that has already been mentioned.
b. "That" is used to narrow a category or identify an item that is being talked about. "Which" is used to indicate something that has already been mentioned.

Question 15: Which of the following words means "unconcerned, bored, not interested"?
a. Disinterested
b. Uninterested
c. The words are synonyms and are completely interchangeable

Question 16: Which of the following similar words refers to something that is well-known or momentous in history?
a. Historic
b. Historical

Question 17: From the options below, choose the correct preposition to complete the underlined prepositional idiom in the following sentence.

The only way Amy will be allowed to stay in that apartment is if she promises not to infringe _______ the house rules ever again
a. on
b. about
c. upon
d. over
e. No preposition is needed

Question 18: complete the following three sentences by choosing the correct sequence of words from the options below.

1. _____________ Vernon and Veronica, Veronica is the more astute
2. The alarms went off, and the thief escaped _________  the chaos and confusion
3. Victor is the most intelligent ______ the five friends.

a. Between / among / amid
b. Among / amid / between
c. Amid / between / among
d. Between / amid / among

Question 19: From the options below, choose the correct preposition to complete the underlined prepositional idiom in the following sentence.

Vincent's mastery ____ painting has put him in a league of his own at the conservatory.
a. of
b. over
c. in
d. No preposition is needed

Question 20: Which of the following options best defines the word "friendly"?
a. Amiable
b. Amicable
c. Both words mean "friendly," but "amiable" refers to people and "amicable" refers to relationships.
d. Both words mean "friendly," but "amiable" refers to relationships  and  "amicable" refers to people.

Question 21: Which of the following words is a verb meaning " to draw out or bring forth"?
a. Illicit
b. Elide
c. Elicit
d. Illume

Question 22: complete the following sentence by choosing the correct sequence of words from the options below.

Walter wears his __________ clothes ___________, but saves his tuxedo for special occasions.
a. everyday / every day
b. every day / everyday
c. everyday / everyday
d. every day / every day

Question 23: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct phrase from the options below.

Winning the lottery would mean the world to ___________.

a. my wife and I
b. my wife and me
c. my wife and myself
d. Either a or b may be used.
e. Either b or c may used.



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