Communication strategies test

How many words do you know
Complete these definitions, then look at the answers below
A a round object often used as a toy is a b
B something you carry and put things in is a b
C a pipe or channel through which things flow is a c
D to give way to someone is to y
E a person who works without being paid is a v
F a preparation for preventing infectious disease is a v
G a heavy glass with a handle is known as a t
H a type of brain chemical is s
I a sailor’s word for a clumsy fellow is a l
J the effects of wind, rain etc on objects is w
K a heavy wheel used to store power is a f
L something engraved on stone is l
Answers to ‘How many words do you know?’
Tick each one you got right. The righthand column shows frequency bands. You can work out roughly how many words you know by taking the last level at which you got both words right.
A a round object often used as a toy is a ball	up to 2000
B something you carry and put things in is a bag
C a pipe or channel through which things flow is a conduit	up to 10,000
D to give way to someone is to yield
E a person who works without being paid is a volunteer	up to 20,000
F a preparation for preventing infectious disease is a vaccine
G a heavy glass with a handle is known as a tumbler	up to 50,000
H a type of brain chemical is serotonin
I a sailor’s word for a clumsy fellow is a lubber	up to 100,000
J the effects of wind, rain etc on objects is weathering
K a heavy wheel used to store power is a flywheel	up to 150,000
L something engraved on stone is lapidary

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