Overview
This set of 20 vocabulary questions is designed specifically for students preparing for the 11+ exam. These questions focus on testing a student’s understanding of word meanings, synonyms, antonyms, word usage in context, and the ability to interpret more complex vocabulary. The goal is to improve both vocabulary knowledge and verbal reasoning skills.
Sample Example:
Question:
Choose the word closest in meaning to benevolent:
- a) Cruel
- b) Kind
- c) Stubborn
- d) Angry
Answer: b) Kind
Questions
Synonyms
Question 1
Choose the word closest in meaning to elated:
- a) Sad
- b) Overjoyed
- c) Confused
- d) Anxious
Question 2
Choose the word closest in meaning to diligent:
- a) Lazy
- b) Hardworking
- c) Careless
- d) Forgetful
Question 3
Choose the word closest in meaning to anxious:
- a) Calm
- b) Nervous
- c) Cheerful
- d) Excited
Question 4
Choose the word closest in meaning to hesitate:
- a) Rush
- b) Pause
- c) Celebrate
- d) Announce
Question 5
Choose the word closest in meaning to optimistic:
- a) Pessimistic
- b) Hopeful
- c) Careless
- d) Angry
Antonyms
Question 6
Choose the word opposite in meaning to ancient:
- a) Historical
- b) Modern
- c) Antique
- d) Traditional
Question 7
Choose the word opposite in meaning to dull:
- a) Boring
- b) Exciting
- c) Blunt
- d) Dim
Question 8
Choose the word opposite in meaning to obvious:
- a) Hidden
- b) Clear
- c) Noticeable
- d) Visible
Question 9
Choose the word opposite in meaning to familiar:
- a) Unfamiliar
- b) Comfortable
- c) Known
- d) Frequent
Question 10
Choose the word opposite in meaning to difficult:
- a) Simple
- b) Hard
- c) Complex
- d) Unclear
Contextual Vocabulary
Question 11
Which word best fits in the sentence:
The students were __ when they found out they had won the competition.
- a) furious
- b) ecstatic
- c) disappointed
- d) neutral
Question 12
Which word best fits in the sentence:
The book was so __ that I couldn’t put it down.
- a) boring
- b) exciting
- c) dull
- d) confusing
Question 13
Which word best fits in the sentence:
The teacher gave a __ explanation of the topic, making it easier for everyone to understand.
- a) vague
- b) complicated
- c) clear
- d) obscure
Question 14
Which word best fits in the sentence:
Despite the __ weather, they decided to go on the hike.
- a) pleasant
- b) beautiful
- c) dreadful
- d) sunny
Question 15
Which word best fits in the sentence:
She felt __ before her big performance on stage, but once she began, all her nerves disappeared.
- a) confident
- b) calm
- c) apprehensive
- d) joyful
Word Usage
Question 16
Which word means to look at something carefully and in detail?
- a) Ignore
- b) Examine
- c) Destroy
- d) Break
Question 17
Which word means to improve or make better?
- a) Ruin
- b) Spoil
- c) Enhance
- d) Damage
Question 18
Which word means to express approval or admiration?
- a) Criticise
- b) Blame
- c) Praise
- d) Condemn
Question 19
Which word means to prevent something from happening?
- a) Encourage
- b) Allow
- c) Hinder
- d) Support
Question 20
Which word means to refuse to change your opinion?
- a) Flexible
- b) Stubborn
- c) Cooperative
- d) Agreeable
Answers
Synonyms
- b) Overjoyed
- b) Hardworking
- b) Nervous
- b) Pause
- b) Hopeful
Antonyms
- b) Modern
- b) Exciting
- a) Hidden
- a) Unfamiliar
- a) Simple
Contextual Vocabulary
- b) Ecstatic
- b) Exciting
- c) Clear
- c) Dreadful
- c) Apprehensive
Word Usage
- b) Examine
- c) Enhance
- c) Praise
- c) Hinder
- b) Stubborn
This set of vocabulary questions encourages students to enhance their word knowledge and use of language. The variety of question types—synonyms, antonyms, contextual vocabulary, and word usage—helps to develop a deep understanding of vocabulary in context, which is essential for success in the 11+ exam.
