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Lose Vs Loose Practice (A2-B1) - English Vocabulary Quiz

⏱ Time: 07:30 📝 Questions: 15 📊 Level: A2, B1 📚 Type: Vocabulary ⭐ XP: up to +15 (on pass)

This 15-question Lose Vs Loose practice quiz walks you through the topic step by step — from basic recognition to real-world application. Tailored for Level A2-B1, with clear explanations after every question. Great for building confidence before moving to harder topics.

⏱ You have 07:30 to answer 15 questions. The timer only starts when you click Begin.

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Q1 15

Question 1: What does the word 'lose' mean?

Question 1 options
'Lose' means to no longer have something or to fail to win. It is a verb describing the action of misplacing something or not succeeding.
Q2 15

Question 2: Her jeans fit badly after her diet — they were too ___ around the waist.

Question 2 options
'Loose' is correct because it is an adjective meaning not tight or not firmly fitting. 'Lose' is a verb and cannot describe clothing fit.
Q3 15

Question 3: 'Loose' is a verb that means to fail to win a game.

Question 3 options
False. 'Loose' is an adjective meaning not tight or not firmly fixed. 'Lose' is the verb that means to fail to win.
Q4 15

Question 4: Which word is closest in meaning to 'lose'?

Question 4 options
'Misplace' is closest in meaning to 'lose' because both describe no longer having or being able to find something. The other options have unrelated meanings.
Q5 15

Question 5: Match each word or phrase to its correct meaning.

Question 5 options
lose
loose
lost
loss
the fact of no longer having something
past tense of lose; no longer found
to fail to win or to misplace something
not tight or not firmly fixed

Select an item on the left, then tap its match on the right.

'Lose' = to fail to win or misplace; 'loose' = not tight; 'lost' = no longer found or past tense of lose; 'loss' = the fact of no longer having something.
Q6 15

Question 6: Which word naturally goes with 'clothing' to describe a relaxed, comfortable fit?

Question 6 options
'Loose' collocates naturally with 'clothing' to describe garments that are not tight. 'Lose' is a verb and cannot describe clothing style.
Q7 15

Question 7: Coach: 'If you don't play better in the second half, we will ___ the match.' Player: 'I understand. I'll try harder.'

Question 7 options
'Lose' is correct here because it is a verb meaning to fail to win. The coach is warning about the possibility of not winning the match.
Q8 15

Question 8: The dog escaped from the garden because its collar was too ___.

Question 8 options
'Loose' is correct because it is an adjective describing the collar as not tight enough. 'Lose' is a verb and cannot be used to describe the collar's fit.
Q9 15

Question 9: Put the chunks in the correct order to make a natural sentence:

Question 9 options
  • in a hurry
  • when I am
  • lose my keys
  • I always

Drag items or use arrows to arrange them in the correct order.

The correct order is 'I always lose my keys when I am in a hurry.' 'Lose' is the verb collocating with 'keys' to mean misplace.
Q10 15

Question 10: After the player lost weight, all of his trousers felt very ___ and he needed a belt.

Question 10 options
'Loose' is the most natural and precise word here because it is an adjective describing how the trousers fit — not tight enough. 'Lose' is a verb and cannot fit this position.
Q11 15

Question 11: Which sentence uses the more formal and precise vocabulary suitable for a sports report?

Question 11 options
'Fail to win' is the more formal register used in sports reporting. 'Lose' is correct in both contexts, but 'fail to win' is more formal and specific to professional reporting.
Q12 15

Question 12: Choose the correct word form to complete the sentence: 'The screw is ___; you need to tighten it.'

Question 12 options
'Loose' is the correct adjective form describing the screw's condition — not firmly fixed. 'Loosely' is an adverb, 'loosen' is a verb, and 'lose' is a different word entirely.
Q13 15

Question 13: The word 'lose' can be used as an adjective to describe clothing that does not fit tightly.

Question 13 options
False. 'Lose' is a verb meaning to fail to win or to misplace something. 'Loose' is the adjective used to describe clothing that does not fit tightly.
Q14 15

Question 14: Which word best completes this sentence with the most precise meaning: 'She tied the knot carefully because she didn't want it to come ___.'?

Question 14 options
'Loose' is the precise word here, meaning not firmly fixed or becoming untied. 'Lose' is a verb meaning to misplace or fail to win, which does not fit this context.
Q15 15

Question 15: Read this sentence: 'The team didn't want to lose the final game of the season.' What does 'lose' mean HERE?

Question 15 options
'Lose' in this sentence means to fail to win. The context is a game, so losing refers to not winning the competition, not misplacing something.