diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/en-b1-quiz-adjectives-conversations/696046d136d434970e25af3f.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/en-b1-quiz-adjectives-conversations/696046d136d434970e25af3f.md index da43447f66f..b9af1e3bba0 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/en-b1-quiz-adjectives-conversations/696046d136d434970e25af3f.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/en-b1-quiz-adjectives-conversations/696046d136d434970e25af3f.md @@ -8,7 +8,11 @@ lang: en-US # --description-- -To pass the quiz, you must correctly answer at least 9 of the 10 questions below. +This quiz checks your understanding of adjectives, demonstratives, comparisons, and descriptive language. + +To pass the quiz, you must correctly answer at least 18 of the 20 questions below. + +Read each question and choose the correct answer. There's only one correct answer for each question. # --quizzes-- @@ -18,219 +22,492 @@ To pass the quiz, you must correctly answer at least 9 of the 10 questions below #### --text-- -Placeholder question +Which of the following means to finish or complete something? #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +`To wrap down` --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +`To wrap with` --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +`To wrap off` #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +`To wrap up` ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +What do you describe as `existing`? #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +Something planned for the future --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +Something recently deleted --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +Something temporary #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +Something that already exists ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +You want to refer to specific items that are not close, so you say: `Bring BLANK boxes into the office`. #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +`this` --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +`that` --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +`these` #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +`those` ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +Listen to the audio. How many components does Sarah need this time? + +#### --audio-- + +```json +{ + "audio": { + "filename": "B1_19-1.mp3", + "startTimestamp": 13.5, + "finishTimestamp": 21.2 + }, + "transcript": [ + { + "character": "Sarah", + "text": "We're actually looking for quite a few of those. They're crucial for our new design. Last time, we ordered twenty. This time we might need double that." + } + ] +} +``` #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +She doesn't mention this --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +10 --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +20 #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +40 ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +What's the difference between `quite a few` and `many`? #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +They have exactly the same meaning. --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +`Quite a few` refers to people only, while `many` refers to objects only. --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +`Quite a few` means almost none, while `many` means only a small number. #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +`Quite a few` suggests a surprisingly large number, while `many` is more neutral. ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +Which sentence uses the correct preposition to mean something is very important or essential for success? #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +`This feature is crucial on performance.` --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +`This feature is crucial at performance.` --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +`This feature is crucial with performance.` #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +`This feature is crucial for performance.` ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +What is the correct direct comparison? #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +`Twice long than` --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +`Twice longer as` --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +`Double long than` #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +`Twice as long as` ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +What does `in stock` mean? #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +Something is reserved for testing --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +Something is no longer produced --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +Something is damaged #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +Something is currently available ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +Which definition is incorrect? #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +`Sufficient` means enough to meet a need. --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +`Cost-effective` means giving good results without high cost. --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +`Fast-evolving` means changing quickly. #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer - +`Robust` means weak and easily broken. ### --question-- #### --text-- -Placeholder question +What does `to draft` mean? #### --distractors-- -Placeholder distractor 1 +To delete a document --- -Placeholder distractor 2 +To publish a final version --- -Placeholder distractor 3 +To translate a text #### --answer-- -Placeholder answer +To create an early version + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +Which of the following means introducing original and creative ideas that improve how things are done? + +#### --distractors-- + +`Flexible` + +--- + +`Sustainable` + +--- + +`Adaptable` + +#### --answer-- + +`Innovative` + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +Choose the grammatically correct sentence: + +#### --distractors-- + +`Think about these features are how effective.` + +--- + +`Think about how are these features effective.` + +--- + +`Think about these features how effective are.` + +#### --answer-- + +`Think about how effective these features are.` + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +Listen to the audio. How does Jake describe GuardianTech? + +#### --audio-- + +```json +{ + "audio": { + "filename": "B1_19-2.mp3", + "startTimestamp": 33.1, + "finishTimestamp": 41.1 + }, + "transcript": [ + { + "character": "Jake", + "text": "GuardianTech isn't just helpful. It's essential for protecting against the wide array of digital threats facing startups today." + } + ] +} +``` + +#### --distractors-- + +It is a bit helpful, but not really necessary for most companies. + +--- + +It is somewhat useful, although startups could easily manage without it. + +--- + +It is not helpful at all. + +#### --answer-- + +It is absolutely necessary for protection. + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +What does a `wide array` mean? + +#### --distractors-- + +A small collection + +--- + +A limited option + +--- + +A random choice + +#### --answer-- + +A broad selection + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +Which of the following is NOT an example of a `user-friendly app`? + +#### --distractors-- + +An app with clear navigation + +--- + +An app that is easy to understand + +--- + +An app with simple instructions + +#### --answer-- + +An app that confuses users + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +What do you describe as `long-term`? + +#### --distractors-- + +Something temporary + +--- + +Something that lasts only one day + +--- + +Something completed immediately + +#### --answer-- + +Something that continues over a long period of time + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +Listen to the audio. What does James mention about the new version? + +#### --audio-- + +```json +{ + "audio": { + "filename": "B1_19-3.mp3", + "startTimestamp": 10.6, + "finishTimestamp": 17 + }, + "transcript": [ + { + "character": "James", + "text": "The new version not only looks better but also works better. It's faster and responds quicker when we do things on it." + } + ] +} +``` + +#### --distractors-- + +Only the design improved + +--- + +Only performance improved + +--- + +Nothing changed significantly + +#### --answer-- + +Both appearance and performance improved + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +What does `by itself` mean? + +#### --distractors-- + +With team support + +--- + +With extra instructions + +--- + +After approval + +#### --answer-- + +Automatically, without anyone needing to act + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +Which sentence uses the correct preposition to mean being reasonably or fairly good? + +#### --distractors-- + +`She is quite good in coding.` + +--- + +`She is quite good on coding.` + +--- + +`She is quite good for coding.` + +#### --answer-- + +`She is quite good at coding.` + +### --question-- + +#### --text-- + +What do you describe as `much more stable`? + +#### --distractors-- + +Something only a little different from how it worked before + +--- + +Something newer that may still cause unexpected problems + +--- + +Something slower in performance but easier to afford + +#### --answer-- + +Something significantly steadier and more reliable than before