Duolingo English Test Practice Questions — All Questions

The instructions were so ___ that no one could follow them. Which word best fits?

• a.obvious
• b.simple
• c.confusing✓
• d.helpful

'Confusing' means hard to understand, which explains why no one could follow the instructions. The other adjectives would make them easy to follow.

After the long hike, we were completely ___. Which word best fits?

• a.exhausted✓
• b.delighted
• c.curious
• d.generous

'Exhausted' means extremely tired, which fits the result of a long hike. The other adjectives describe unrelated feelings.

Please ___ the light when you leave the room. Which word best fits?

• a.turn up
• b.turn into
• c.turn down
• d.turn off✓

To 'turn off' a light means to switch it off, which fits leaving a room. 'Turn up' and 'turn down' change volume or intensity, not on/off state.

The museum has a ___ collection of ancient coins. Which word best fits?

• a.narrow
• b.vast✓
• c.shallow
• d.brief

'Vast' means very large, which fits describing a big collection. The other adjectives suggest something small or short.

She spoke in a ___ voice so as not to wake the baby. Which word best fits?

• a.quiet✓
• b.loud
• c.harsh
• d.sudden

A 'quiet' voice is soft and low, which fits not waking a sleeping baby. 'Loud' would be the opposite of what is intended.