ENGLISH COURSE QUIZ CHAPTERS 1-7
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH SOLUTIONS
◉ Ten Words in Context
In the space provided, type the letter of the meaning closest to that of
each boldfaced word. Use the context of the sentences to help you figure
out each word's meaning.
1. detriment
- Brandi's face tattoo may be a detriment when she goes for a job
interview.
- Smoking is a detriment to your health. It's estimated that each cigarette
you smoke will shorten your life by one and a half minutes.
C. Detriment means Answer: C. a disadvantage.
◉ Ten Words in Context
In the space provided, type the letter of the meaning closest to that of
each boldfaced word. Use the context of the sentences to help you figure
out each word's meaning.
2. dexterous
- The juggler was so dexterous that he managed to keep five balls in
motion at once.
- Although he has arthritis in his hands, Phil is very dexterous. For
example, he builds detailed model airplanes.
A. dexterous means Answer: A. skilled.
,◉ Ten Words in Context
In the space provided, type the letter of the meaning closest to that of
each boldfaced word. Use the context of the sentences to help you figure
out each word's meaning.
3. discretion
- Ali wasn't using much discretion when he passed a police car at eighty
miles an hour.
- Small children haven't yet developed discretion. They ask
embarrassing questions like "When will you be dead, Grandpa?"
B. Discretion means Answer: B. good sense.
◉ Ten Words in Context
In the space provided, type the letter of the meaning closest to that of
each boldfaced word. Use the context of the sentences to help you figure
out each word's meaning.
4. facetious
- For Father's Day, Mia bought her dad a t-shirt with his facetious
slogan: "My Favorite Child Gave Me This Shirt."
- My boss always says, "You don't have to be crazy to work here, but it
helps. " I hope she's just being facetious.
C. Facetious means Answer: C. funny.
◉ Ten Words in Context
, In the space provided, type the letter of the meaning closest to that of
each boldfaced word. Use the context of the sentences to help you figure
out each word's meaning.
5. gregarious
- Melissa is so gregarious that she wants to be with other people even
when she's studying.
- My gregarious brother loves parties, but my shy sister prefers to be
alone.
B. Gregarious means Answer: B. outgoing.
◉ Ten Words in Context
In the space provided, type the letter of the meaning closest to that of
each boldfaced word. Use the context of the sentences to help you figure
out each word's meaning.
6. optimum
- The road was so icy that the optimum driving speed was only about ten
miles an hour.
- For the weary traveler, optimum hotel accommodations include a quiet
room, a comfortable bed, and efficient room service.
A. Optimum means Answer: A. ideal.
◉ Ten Words in Context
In the space provided, type the letter of the meaning closest to that of
each boldfaced word. Use the context of the sentences to help you figure
out each word's meaning.
7. ostentatious
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH SOLUTIONS
◉ Ten Words in Context
In the space provided, type the letter of the meaning closest to that of
each boldfaced word. Use the context of the sentences to help you figure
out each word's meaning.
1. detriment
- Brandi's face tattoo may be a detriment when she goes for a job
interview.
- Smoking is a detriment to your health. It's estimated that each cigarette
you smoke will shorten your life by one and a half minutes.
C. Detriment means Answer: C. a disadvantage.
◉ Ten Words in Context
In the space provided, type the letter of the meaning closest to that of
each boldfaced word. Use the context of the sentences to help you figure
out each word's meaning.
2. dexterous
- The juggler was so dexterous that he managed to keep five balls in
motion at once.
- Although he has arthritis in his hands, Phil is very dexterous. For
example, he builds detailed model airplanes.
A. dexterous means Answer: A. skilled.
,◉ Ten Words in Context
In the space provided, type the letter of the meaning closest to that of
each boldfaced word. Use the context of the sentences to help you figure
out each word's meaning.
3. discretion
- Ali wasn't using much discretion when he passed a police car at eighty
miles an hour.
- Small children haven't yet developed discretion. They ask
embarrassing questions like "When will you be dead, Grandpa?"
B. Discretion means Answer: B. good sense.
◉ Ten Words in Context
In the space provided, type the letter of the meaning closest to that of
each boldfaced word. Use the context of the sentences to help you figure
out each word's meaning.
4. facetious
- For Father's Day, Mia bought her dad a t-shirt with his facetious
slogan: "My Favorite Child Gave Me This Shirt."
- My boss always says, "You don't have to be crazy to work here, but it
helps. " I hope she's just being facetious.
C. Facetious means Answer: C. funny.
◉ Ten Words in Context
, In the space provided, type the letter of the meaning closest to that of
each boldfaced word. Use the context of the sentences to help you figure
out each word's meaning.
5. gregarious
- Melissa is so gregarious that she wants to be with other people even
when she's studying.
- My gregarious brother loves parties, but my shy sister prefers to be
alone.
B. Gregarious means Answer: B. outgoing.
◉ Ten Words in Context
In the space provided, type the letter of the meaning closest to that of
each boldfaced word. Use the context of the sentences to help you figure
out each word's meaning.
6. optimum
- The road was so icy that the optimum driving speed was only about ten
miles an hour.
- For the weary traveler, optimum hotel accommodations include a quiet
room, a comfortable bed, and efficient room service.
A. Optimum means Answer: A. ideal.
◉ Ten Words in Context
In the space provided, type the letter of the meaning closest to that of
each boldfaced word. Use the context of the sentences to help you figure
out each word's meaning.
7. ostentatious
