Life Events Vocabulary Quiz

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Quiz on basic vocabulary for describing biographies, life events, and life stages.

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1.

My father stopped working last year and is now enjoying a long vacation. After 30 years of employment, he ________________.
- A.
  
  Got promoted
- B.
  
  Got divorced
- C.
  
  Retired
- D.
  
  Pensioner
- E.
  
  Got fired
Correct Answer
C. Retired

Explanation
The correct answer is "retired." The sentence states that the person's father stopped working last year and is now enjoying a long vacation. This implies that he voluntarily left his job and is no longer employed, which aligns with the definition of retirement.

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The boyfriend and girlfriend sealed their committment by _____________________________.
- A.
  
  Getting divorced
- B.
  
  Getting engaged
- C.
  
  Breaking up
- D.
  
  Moving
- E.
  
  Emmigrating
Correct Answer
B. Getting engaged

Explanation
The correct answer is getting engaged. This means that the boyfriend and girlfriend solidified their commitment to each other by deciding to get married.

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3.

Another word for a young child or baby.
- A.
  
  Toddler
- B.
  
  Pensioner
- C.
  
  Spinster
- D.
  
  Bachelor
- E.
  
  Infant
Correct Answer
E. Infant

Explanation
The word "infant" is synonymous with "young child" or "baby." It refers to a child in the early stages of development, typically from birth to around two years old. The other options, such as "toddler," "pensioner," "spinster," and "bachelor," do not accurately represent a young child or baby. A toddler is a slightly older child who has started walking, while "pensioner," "spinster," and "bachelor" refer to adults. Therefore, "infant" is the most suitable alternative for a young child or baby.

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A man whose wife has died.
- A.
  
  Widow
- B.
  
  Pensioner
- C.
  
  Bachelor
- D.
  
  Orphan
- E.
  
  Widower
Correct Answer
E. Widower

Explanation
A widower is a man whose wife has died. This term specifically refers to a man who has lost his spouse and is now living without a wife. The other options, such as pensioner, bachelor, and orphan, do not accurately describe the situation of a man whose wife has passed away. Therefore, the correct answer is widower.

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5.

Ceremony at which people get married.
- A.
  
  Graduation
- B.
  
  Wedding
- C.
  
  Engagement
- D.
  
  Bridal shower
- E.
  
  Honeymoon
Correct Answer
B. Wedding

Explanation
A wedding is a ceremony at which people get married. It is a formal event where two individuals publicly declare their commitment to each other and exchange vows. This event typically involves family and friends gathering to witness the union and celebrate the couple's love and commitment. Other options listed, such as graduation, engagement, bridal shower, and honeymoon, do not involve the act of getting married and are not related to the context of the question.

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Employees can get sacked, or _______________, if they steal from the workplace.
- A.
  
  Fired
- B.
  
  Unemployed
- C.
  
  Promoted
- D.
  
  Graduated
- E.
  
  Retired
Correct Answer
A. Fired

Explanation
If employees steal from the workplace, they can face the consequence of being fired. Being fired means that they are being terminated from their job and are no longer employed by the company. This is a disciplinary action taken by the employer to address the misconduct and maintain the integrity of the workplace.

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My grandmother became a __________ 10 years ago when my grandfather died.
- A.
  
  Pensioner
- B.
  
  Widower
- C.
  
  Spinster
- D.
  
  Widow
- E.
  
  Old maid
Correct Answer
D. Widow

Explanation
The correct answer is "widow". A widow is a woman whose spouse has died, and in this case, the person's grandmother became a widow when her grandfather died. The term "pensioner" refers to someone who receives a pension, which is not related to the context of the sentence. "Widower" is a term used for a man whose spouse has died, not applicable in this case. "Spinster" and "old maid" refer to unmarried women, which is not relevant to the given information.

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In California, many people have _________________ from Latin America and Asia to start new lives.
- A.
  
  Immigrated
- B.
  
  Emigrated
- C.
  
  Citizens
- D.
  
  Bought houses
- E.
  
  Had grandchildren
Correct Answer
B. Emigrated

Explanation
The correct answer is "emigrated." This is because the sentence states that many people have "emigrated from Latin America and Asia to start new lives." Emigrating refers to leaving one's home country to settle in another country. Therefore, it is the most appropriate word to describe people moving from Latin America and Asia to California to begin a new life.

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My cousin is a _________________. He never got married.
- A.
  
  Toddler
- B.
  
  Orphan
- C.
  
  Bachelor
- D.
  
  Spinster
- E.
  
  Relative
Correct Answer
C. Bachelor

Explanation
The correct answer is "bachelor" because the term refers to an unmarried man, which aligns with the fact that the cousin mentioned in the statement never got married. The other options, such as "toddler," "orphan," "spinster," and "relative," do not accurately describe the cousin's marital status.

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Life Events Vocabulary Quiz

My father stopped working last year and is now enjoying a long vacation. After 30 years of employment, he ________________.

The boyfriend and girlfriend sealed their committment by _____________________________.

Another word for a young child or baby.

A man whose wife has died.

Ceremony at which people get married.

Employees can get sacked, or _______________, if they steal from the workplace.

My grandmother became a __________ 10 years ago when my grandfather died.

In California, many people have _________________ from Latin America and Asia to start new lives.

My cousin is a _________________. He never got married.