Describing People and Things: Enhance Your Vocabulary

Question 1

Which word describes someone who is friendly and kind?

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Friendly

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Beautiful

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Clever

Question 2

Which word means the same as 'cheerful'?

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Happy

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Sad

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Tired

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Angry

Question 3

What type of hair is long and has lots of curls?

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Curly

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Straight

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Wavy

Question 4

Which sentence uses descriptive language to paint a clear picture in your mind?

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The tall building reached up to the sky like a sharp needle.

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The chair was brown.

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The food tasted great.

Question 5

Which of these words describes how a person behaves or thinks, rather than how they look?

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Friendly

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Generous

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Brave

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Tall

Question 6

In some cultures, it's considered polite to avoid directly commenting on someone's appearance. How might this affect how people describe others?

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People might use less direct language or focus on describing a person's personality or actions instead of their appearance.

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People might describe everyone using the same words, since there's less need to differentiate between people's appearances.

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People might avoid using any descriptive language about others, since it could be seen as impolite.

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People might speak very loudly when describing others, to make sure they're heard.

Question 7

Who is always smiling and making others laugh?

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Bubbly

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Sad

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Shy

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Angry

Question 8

Which word describes someone with very light colored skin?

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Ivory

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Rosy

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Blond

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Tanned

Question 9

Which sentence best describes how a person looks when they smile?

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Her smile was big and bright.

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She smiled.

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She is happy.

Question 10

How does descriptive language make a character in a story more interesting?

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It helps readers imagine the character clearly.

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It should only be used for the main character.

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It can only be used to describe how a character looks.

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It has no effect on the characters.

Question 11

In a story, the author describes a character as having 'piercing blue eyes.' What personality trait might this suggest?

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Intelligent and observant

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Friendly and approachable

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Shy and introverted

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Untrustworthy and deceptive

Question 12

Why is it important to use descriptive language when telling a story?

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It helps the reader picture the story in their mind.

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It only describes how characters look.

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It's not important and can be skipped.

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It makes stories too long and boring.

Question 13

When describing someone who is very tall in English, we might use the word 'tall'. What is the Spanish word for 'tall'?

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Alto

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Pequeno

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Bonito

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Simpático

Question 14

Which word describes someone who is quiet and prefers to be alone?

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Shy

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Talkative

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Funny

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Kind

Question 15

Which sentence describes a person's appearance in the most detailed way?

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The tall, elegant woman with bright blue eyes and a friendly smile entered the room.

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The girl had long hair.

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The man wore a red shirt.

Question 16

Which of these examples from the story shows how the author uses descriptive language to help you understand the setting?

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The house was old and made of red bricks. The windows were boarded up and the ivy grew all way up the walls.

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The girl was happy and excited. She couldn't wait to go on the roller coaster.

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The dog was big and fluffy. He wagged his tail and barked loudly.

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The car was fast and red. It sped down the road, leaving a trail of dust behind it.

Question 17

Which sentence describes that the girl and the boy have the same hair color?

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Both the girl and the boy have the same hair color.

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The girl's hair is black while the boy's hair is brown.

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The girl's hair is a bit lighter than the boy's hair.

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The boy's hair is a bit darker than the girl's hair.

Question 18

Which sentence uses adjectives to paint the most vivid picture of a person's appearance?

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The man's round, rosy face beamed with twinkling blue eyes and a warm smile.

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The woman was tall with long, flowing brown hair.

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The girl wore a bright red dress and carried a book.

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The elderly man had white hair and a face etched with wrinkles.

Question 19

Which word describes someone who is reserved and doesn't talk much?

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Introverted

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Lively

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Sociable

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Bold

Question 20

Which word best describes someone who has a lot of height?

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tall

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short

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fat

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thin

Question 21

Which of the following is not a way to describe someone's personality?

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red

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happy

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friendly

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kind

Question 22

What word best describes something that is small and easy to carry?

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light

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heavy

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big

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dark

Question 23

Which of these words describes someone who is always on time?

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punctual

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lazy

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forgetful

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messy

Question 24

Which of the following is not a color?

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smell

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red

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blue

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green

Question 25

Which word best describes something that is large and hard to carry?

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big

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small

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light

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fluffy

Question 26

Which of these sentences is written incorrectly?

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The cat is friendly and.

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The girl is happy.

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The boy is tall.

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The dog is black and white.

Question 27

Who is always happy and cheerful?

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Someone who is cheerful

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Someone who is sad

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Someone who is angry

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Someone who is shy

Question 28

Which word means something that is big?

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Massive

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Tiny

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Light

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Smooth

Question 29

What does the word 'pretty' mean?

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Attractive

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Ugly

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Average

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Clever

Question 30

Which of these is not a part of your body?

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Your tail

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Your head

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Your arm

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Your leg

Question 31

What color are bananas usually?

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Yellow

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Red

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Green

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Blue

Question 32

Who is quiet and reserved?

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Someone who is shy

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Someone who is outgoing

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Someone who is brave

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Someone who is friendly

Question 33

Which word describes a person with long, curly hair?

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Curly

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Tall

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Blonde

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Short

Question 34

How might you describe someone who is helpful and cheerful?

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Friendly

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Brave

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Shy

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Angry

Question 35

Which object is commonly used for writing?

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Pen

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Ball

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Book

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Chair

Question 36

What color is the sky on a clear, sunny day?

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Blue

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Green

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Red

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Yellow

Question 37

What is the opposite of 'happy'?

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Sad

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Funny

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Excited

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Angry

Question 38

Which word means the same as 'big'?

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Large

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Small

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Tiny

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Medium

Question 39

Which word best describes someone who is very tall and very thin?

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Slender

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Short

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Plump

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Healthy

Question 40

What personality trait is typically associated with a person who is always cheerful and smiling?

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Cheery

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Serious

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Grumpy

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Shy

Question 41

Which of these objects is usually found in a kitchen and used for cooking?

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Fridge

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Bed

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Bookcase

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Sofa

Question 42

What colour is the sky on a clear day?

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Blue

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Green

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Red

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Yellow

Question 43

What is the correct way to describe someone with hair that is long and has waves?

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Long and wavy

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Balding

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Short and straight

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Curly

Question 44

Which personality trait is typically associated with a person who is shy and doesn't talk much?

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Introverted

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Outgoing

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Bubbly

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Boisterous

Question 45

Which of these objects is typically used for writing and drawing?

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Pen

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Spoon

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Comb

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Fork

Question 46

What colour is a ripe banana?

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Yellow

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Green

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Red

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Orange

Question 47

Which word means the opposite of 'big'?

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Small

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Giant

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Huge

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Spacious

Question 48

Who is very tall?

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A tall person

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A short person

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A medium-sized person

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An average-sized person

Question 49

Who is very friendly and outgoing?

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An extroverted person

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A shy person

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A kind person

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A reserved person

Question 50

What color are bananas?

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Yellow

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Red

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Blue

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Green

Question 51

What shape is a square?

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Square

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Round

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Triangle

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Oval

Question 52

Who is very quiet and shy?

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An introverted person

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An outgoing person

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An extroverted person

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A talkative person

Question 53

Which of these is not a color?

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Happy

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Red

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Yellow

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Blue

Question 54

Who has brown hair and blue eyes?

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A brunette person

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A blonde person

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A redhead person

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A black-haired person

Question 55

Which of these is a kind of fruit?

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An apple

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A car

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A book

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A pencil

Question 56

Which word means someone with hair that is not long?

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Short

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Long

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Dark

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Light

Question 57

Which word best describes a person who is not outgoing?

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Shy

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Brave

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Funny

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Kind

Question 58

What is the Spanish word for 'big'?

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Grande

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Pequeno

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Rojo

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Azul

Question 59

Which sentence has the word 'tall' used correctly?

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The tall woman is wearing a dress.

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Is the woman tall?

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Tall is the woman wearing a dress.

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The woman is tall wearing a dress.

Question 60

What is the opposite of 'tall'?

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Short

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Long

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Fat

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Thin

Question 61

Which of these things do you use to eat soup?

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Spoon

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Book

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Car

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Computer

Question 62

What is a chef's job?

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To cook

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To teach

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To write

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To drive

Question 63

I met someone with a calm face and a friendly smile. What kind of personality do you think they might have?

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Friendly and kind

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Shy and timid

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Angry and grumpy

Question 64

What does the word 'tall' tell us about someone?

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how tall they are

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how heavy they are

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how old they are

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what they like to do