English Vocabulary Quiz – #11

Repetition is a key factor when learning English vocabulary. Hundreds of words are features on this channel. Test yourself and see if you remember how to use the following five words and phrases:

contradict
controversy
keep a secret
on the back burner
scrutinize

You may wish to just take the vocabulary quiz right away and see how well you do, or, you might prefer to watch the original videos first and refresh your memory.
Whatever you decide, this English Vocabulary Test will help you become confident and natural when using the 5 words above.
Here are the links to the original videos:

contradict
https://youtu.be/xXdKMjpDOYA

controversy
https://youtu.be/qCZblF0qb7M

keep a secret
https://youtu.be/jxh5zfguvr0

on the back burner
https://youtu.be/hiSB3roCyc8

scrutinize
https://youtu.be/wt4w4gTY1hk

Here is a transcript of the video: English Vocabulary Test 11 (Advanced)

Slide 2:
In this quiz we will review the following 5 words and phrases which appear in other modules on this channel:

contradict
controversy
keep a secret
on the back burner
scrutinize

See the Description below for links to the modules that featured these words. You may wish to view the videos again before taking this test.

Just a quick reminder before we continue:

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So let’s start the test . . .

Slide 4:
The picture shows an animal curiously looking at someone approaching.

Sentence: As we approached the doorway we were __ by the occupant!

Slide 5:
Answer: scrutinized

Slide 6:
In the picture we see two women in a heated discussion.

Sentence: With irritation in her voice she said: “Why do you always have to __ me?”

Slide 7:
Answer: contradict

Slide 8:
Next we see two women in conversation.

Sentence: She said to her friend: “I’ve got some personal news, but I’ll only tell you if you can __.”

Slide 9:
Answer: keep a secret

Slide 10:
In the picture we see demonstrators outside the Houses of Parliament in London.

Sentence: __ surrounded the UK’s decision to leave the European Union.

Slide 11:
Answer: controversy

Slide 12:
The picture shows a young woman with her elderly parents.

Sentence: When both her parents got sick, she decided to put her career __ and give them priority.

Slide 13:
Answer: on the back burner

Slide 14:
Picture Only Review
If you really want to put these words and phrases into long-term memory, do this picture only review. Go as fast as you can! The goal is to have instant recognition. As soon as you see the picture, the word or phrase should immediately come to mind.

Slides 15-16:
controversy

Slides 17-18:
contradict

Slides 19-20:
on the back burner

Slides 21-22:
keep a secret

Slides 23-24:
scrutinize

Slide 25:
Well Done!
That’s the end of Vocabulary Test 11.
Again, refresh your memory by viewing the videos where these words appeared. See the Description below.
Now, put these words to work this week in your English conversation or writing.

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As you are interested in this English vocabulary quiz, be sure to check this one also:
English Vocabulary Quiz – #10

Image Credits

Slides 4,5,23,24 – scrutinize
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Slides 6,7,17,18 – contradict
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Slides 8,9,21,22 – keep a secret
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Slides 10,11,15,16 – controversy
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Slides 12,13,19,20 – on the back burner
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