Test on Russian-English similar words and false friends

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Quiz Questions

1.
What is a Russian equivalent of the English word "imitation"?
- A.
  Иммиграция
- B.
  Эмиграция
- C.
  Имитация
- D.
  Интуиция
- E.
  Игра
2.
What is an English equivalent of the Russian word "и́нсульт"?
- A.
  Insult
- B.
  Insurance
- C.
  Stroke
- D.
  Anger
- E.
  Feeling
3.
What is a Russian equivalent of the English word "aggression"?
- A.
  Агрегация
- B.
  Агреция
- C.
  Агрессия
- D.
  Агретсия
- E.
  Апатия
4.
What is a Russian equivalent of the English word "profession"?
- A.
  Профессура
- B.
  Профессор
- C.
  Прафесия
- D.
  Профессия
- E.
  Работа
5.
What is an English equivalent of the Russian word "актуа́льный"?
- A.
  Actual
- B.
  Active
- C.
  Latest
- D.
  Insignificat
- E.
  Accurate
6.
What is an English equivalent of the Russian word "клей"?
- A.
  Glue
- B.
  Clay
- C.
  Glasses
- D.
  Powder
- E.
  Notebook
7.
What is a Russian equivalent of the English word "egoist"?
- A.
  Егоист
- B.
  Эгоист
- C.
  Агонист
- D.
  Пофигист
- E.
  Фаталист
8.
What is an English equivalent of the Russian word "фарт"?
- A.
  To fart
- B.
  To make noises
- C.
  Luck
- D.
  Idea
- E.
  Gratitude
9.
What is a Russian equivalent of the English word "function"?
- A.
  Функция
- B.
  Фанкция
- C.
  Фонкция
- D.
  Фанкшн
- E.
  Дело
10.
What is a Russian equivalent of the English word "exam"?
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- A.
  Экзам
- B.
  Эксам
- C.
  Эксамен
- D.
  Экзамен
- E.
  Тест
11.
What is an English equivalent of the Russian word "труп"?
- A.
  Corpse
- B.
  Troop
- C.
  Detective
- D.
  Soldier
- E.
  Destiny
12.
What is a Russian equivalent of the English word "allergy"?
- A.
  Алерджи
- B.
  Аллергология
- C.
  Аллерция
- D.
  Аллергия
- E.
  Симптом
13.
What is a Russian equivalent of the English word "cosmetics"?
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- A.
  Косметикс
- B.
  Касметики
- C.
  Косметика
- D.
  Космос
- E.
  Косметишн
14.
What is an English equivalent of the Russian word "проспе́кт"?
- A.
  Prospect
- B.
  Perspective
- C.
  Failure
- D.
  Avenue
- E.
  Park area
15.
What is a Russian equivalent of the English word "strategy"?
- A.
  Стратеги
- B.
  Стратеджи
- C.
  Стратегия
- D.
  Решение
- E.
  Провал
16.
What is a Russian equivalent of the English word "model"?
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- A.
  Модель
- B.
  Модел
- C.
  Мадель
- D.
  Мадел
- E.
  Манекен
17.
Did you find this test difficult?
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- A.
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  Nope! It's easy-peasy! Проще пареной репы!
- B.
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  Yeah! That was difficult! Капец трудно!
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  It was a test? Oops, I thought I was ordering pizza!

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Ooops! Упс! (yes, these interjections are also similar in both languages). And it seems like we need to talk seriously with you...
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No hard feelings but it's not your best result... I believe it is because you haven't read my blog posts "Russian-English similar words" and "Russian-English false friends". By the way, I also have videos on this topic with a game! You missed it all! (you can imagine here my face in a complete outrage. Yeah, I am teacher, I need to be strict). But you can watch them now and come back to retake this test. Sounds great, no?
2.
Great job!
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That is not bad! But could be better...really. Have you read my posts "Russian-English similar words" and "Russian-English false friends"? And I actually have recorded two videos on this topic! You know what? I suggest you to read my posts now and come back to show how cool you are! Follow the link!
3.
You are...a champion!
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What have you done? This is ILLEGAL to be that smart! I call the police!Really, this is a great result! I wonder where you have learned all these cognates. Have you read my posts on "Russian-English similar words" and "Russian-English false friends"? I have also two videos on this topic. Would you like to learn more? Follow the link below.

Test on Russian-English similar words and false friends

This is a tricky test because it includes true Russian-English cognates (words that look and sound almost the same, and have the same meaning) as well as false friends (words that look and sound almost the same BUT have a different meaning). But it is really FUN!

Quiz Questions

Quiz Outcomes