Welcome to the Beginner ESL Vocabulary Test!
Are you ready to showcase your understanding of basic English vocabulary? This test is specifically designed for beginners in the English language, providing a great opportunity to assess and enhance your vocabulary skills. The questions you are about to encounter cover a range of everyday topics, including colors, numbers, common objects, and simple adjectives.
Here’s what you need to know before you start:
- The test consists of 25 multiple-choice questions.
- For each question, there are four options. Choose the option that best answers the question or completes the sentence.
- There is no time limit, but it’s recommended to not spend more than one minute on each question.
- Try to answer each question without assistance to get an accurate assessment of your skills.
- Once completed, you can check your answers with the provided answer key.
Remember, this test is a step in your language learning journey. Use it to identify areas where you’re strong and areas where you might need more practice.
Good luck, and let’s get started!
Beginner Level – Basic Vocabulary Test
- What is the color of snow?
- A) Red
- B) Blue
- C) White
- D) Green
- What do we call the place where you can buy things?
- A) Library
- B) Store
- C) School
- D) House
- What is the opposite of ‘big’?
- A) Large
- B) Huge
- C) Small
- D) Tall
- Which word describes something you drink?
- A) Bread
- B) Water
- C) Apple
- D) Chicken
- What do you use to write on a paper?
- A) Scissors
- B) Pencil
- C) Ruler
- D) Book
- What do you call the meal eaten in the morning?
- A) Dinner
- B) Lunch
- C) Breakfast
- D) Snack
- What is the number after four?
- A) Three
- B) Six
- C) Five
- D) Seven
- Which animal is known as ‘man’s best friend’?
- A) Cat
- B) Bird
- C) Fish
- D) Dog
- Which of these is a fruit?
- A) Potato
- B) Carrot
- C) Apple
- D) Onion
- What do we call the liquid that comes from the sky when it’s cloudy?
- A) Snow
- B) Sun
- C) Rain
- D) Wind
- What do you wear on your feet?
- A) Gloves
- B) Glasses
- C) Shoes
- D) Hat
- Which of these is used to cut paper?
- A) Pen
- B) Scissors
- C) Spoon
- D) Pillow
- What do we call the first meal of the day?
- A) Supper
- B) Dinner
- C) Breakfast
- D) Lunch
- Which word describes something you can eat?
- A) Chair
- B) Table
- C) Food
- D) Door
- What is the color of the sun?
- A) Blue
- B) Red
- C) Green
- D) Yellow
- What do you call the place where you sleep?
- A) Bathroom
- B) Kitchen
- C) Bedroom
- D) Living Room
- Which word means the opposite of ‘hot’?
- A) Warm
- B) Cold
- C) Mild
- D) Spicy
- What is the opposite of ‘hard’?
- A) Soft
- B) Rough
- C) Sharp
- D) Heavy
- Which animal says “meow”?
- A) Dog
- B) Bird
- C) Fish
- D) Cat
- What do we call the time of day when the sun goes down?
- A) Noon
- B) Sunset
- C) Sunrise
- D) Midnight
- What do you use to clean your teeth?
- A) Soap
- B) Comb
- C) Toothbrush
- D) Towel
- What is the color of grass?
- A) Blue
- B) Red
- C) Green
- D) Yellow
- What do you call the outer cover of a book?
- A) Page
- B) Cover
- C) Author
- D) Title
- Which word is used to describe someone who is not young?
- A) Old
- B) Small
- C) Tall
- D) Thin
- What is the opposite of ‘lose’?
- A) Find
- B) Search
- C) Win
- D) Look
Answer Key
- C) White
- B) Store
- C) Small
- B) Water
- B) Pencil
- C) Breakfast
- C) Five
- D) Dog
- C) Apple
- C) Rain
- C) Shoes
- B) Scissors
- C) Breakfast
- C) Food
- D) Yellow
- C) Bedroom
- B) Cold
- A) Soft
- D) Cat
- B) Sunset
- C) Toothbrush
- C) Green
- B) Cover
- A) Old
- C) Win
This practice exam should provide a good starting point for beginner-level ESL students to test their basic vocabulary knowledge. It covers a variety of everyday topics and common words. If you need further assistance or additional practice exams, please visit the 5MinuteEnglish ESL Practice Exams page!
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