Slang Exercises: Vocabulary Practice (A2-B2) with Answers

⏱ Time: 10:00 📝 Questions: 20 📊 Level: A2, B1, B2 📚 Type: Vocabulary ⭐ XP: up to +22 (on pass)
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How many slang words do you really know? Find out with 20 exercises for Level A2-B2 learners. Instant scoring shows where you stand, and detailed explanations turn every mistake into a learning moment.

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Question 1: That movie was really ___. I loved it!

Question 1 options
'Cool' is a common slang term meaning 'great' or 'impressive.' 'Cold' refers to temperature, 'quiet' means silent, and 'slow' means not fast — none of these fit the context of enjoying a movie.
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Question 2: What does the slang word 'buddy' mean?

Question 2 options
'Buddy' is informal slang for a friend or companion. It does not mean a boss, a stranger, or a teacher.
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Question 3: The slang word 'hangry' means being angry because you are hungry.

Question 3 options
'Hangry' is a blend of 'hungry' and 'angry.' It describes the feeling of irritability or anger caused by hunger, so the statement is true.
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Question 4: In slang, 'kids' means young children or young people.

Question 4 options
True. 'Kids' is an informal/slang word widely used to refer to children or young people, as opposed to the more formal 'children.'
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Question 5: She told me to ___ out because I was too stressed.

Question 5 options
'Chill' out is a common slang expression meaning to relax and calm down. 'Freak' out means to panic, 'work' out means to exercise, and 'check' out means to leave or examine something.
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Question 6: Which word is closest in meaning to the slang term 'awesome'?

Question 6 options
'Amazing' is the closest synonym to 'awesome,' as both express strong admiration or approval. 'Awful' means terrible, 'ordinary' means normal, and 'boring' means dull.
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Question 7: Match each slang word to its meaning.

Question 7 options
gonna
wanna
gotta
dunno
don't know
want to
have to
going to

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

'Gonna' means 'going to,' 'wanna' means 'want to,' 'gotta' means 'have to,' and 'dunno' means 'don't know.' These are all informal spoken contractions common in casual English.
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Question 8: He's been ___ all day — he hasn't done any work at all.

Question 8 options
'Goofing' around is slang meaning wasting time or being silly instead of working. 'Hanging' around means staying somewhere without purpose, 'messing' around can work but typically implies causing trouble, and 'running' around means moving from place to place.
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Question 9: What does the slang expression 'rip-off' mean?

Question 9 options
A 'rip-off' is slang for something that costs far more than it should — an unfair price. It does not mean a free gift, a discount, or a receipt.
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Question 10: When someone is very happy and excited, you can say they are over the ___.

Question 10 options
The slang idiom is 'over the moon,' meaning extremely happy or delighted. This is a fixed expression and no other word completes it.
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Question 11: Stop being such a ___! Just try the roller coaster once.

Question 11 options
'Chicken' is slang for a coward — someone afraid to try something. 'Turkey' is slang for a foolish person, 'pig' is slang for someone greedy or messy, and 'snake' is slang for a deceitful person.
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Question 12: Which word is closest in meaning to the slang term 'sketchy'?

Question 12 options
'Suspicious' is the closest synonym to 'sketchy,' which in slang describes something that seems untrustworthy or potentially dangerous. 'Attractive' means good-looking, 'reliable' means dependable, and 'expensive' means costly.
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Question 13: In internet slang, 'LOL' stands for 'lots of love.'

Question 13 options
False. While some people mistakenly believe 'LOL' means 'lots of love,' it actually stands for 'laughing out loud.' This is one of the most common internet slang misunderstandings.
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Question 14: My new phone was a real ___; it stopped working after two days.

Question 14 options
'Lemon' is slang for a product, especially a car or device, that turns out to be defective. 'Peach' is slang for something wonderful, 'gem' means something valuable, and 'blast' means a great time.
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Question 15: After working twelve hours, I was completely ___.

Question 15 options
'Knackered' is British slang meaning extremely tired or exhausted. 'Gutted' means deeply disappointed, 'gobsmacked' means astonished, and 'chuffed' means very pleased.
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Question 16: She ___ him on social media after the argument and won't speak to him.

Question 16 options
'Ghosted' is modern slang meaning to suddenly cut off all communication with someone without explanation. 'Trolled' means to provoke online, 'catfished' means to create a fake identity, and 'spammed' means to send unwanted messages repeatedly.
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Question 17: What does the slang term 'salty' mean when describing a person?

Question 17 options
'Salty' in modern slang describes someone who is bitter, upset, or resentful, often about something minor. It does not mean tired, generous, or confused.
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Question 18: The comedian's new special was absolutely ___; I couldn't stop laughing the entire time.

Question 18 options
'Hilarious' is informal/slang-adjacent meaning extremely funny. 'Savage' means brutally honest or fierce, 'cringe' means embarrassingly awkward, and 'dodgy' means suspicious or unreliable.
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Question 19: In slang, 'throwing shade' and 'dissing' are both used when someone is ___ another person.

Question 19 options
'Insulting' captures the shared meaning of both 'throwing shade' (making indirect critical remarks) and 'dissing' (showing disrespect). 'Praising' means complimenting, 'imitating' means copying, and 'avoiding' means staying away from.
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Question 20: He tried to ___ his way into the VIP section, but the bouncer caught him.

Question 20 options
'Blag' is British slang meaning to get something through clever talk or deception. 'Brag' means to boast, 'blog' means to write online, and 'drag' means to pull something along — these do not fit the context of deceiving a bouncer.