English Grammar and Yoga Vocabulary Quiz

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Quiz Questions

1.
The last meditation was 5 minutes and this meditation is 10 minutes. So the last one was __________ this one.
- A.
  the shortest of
- B.
  shorter than
- C.
  as short as
2.
My core is very __________.
- A.
  weak
- B.
  small
- C.
  thin
3.
The yoga retreat __________ the sea.
- A.
  overlooks
- B.
  oversees
- C.
  overlooking
4.
Not until you do yoga regularly _________ to see physical changes.
- A.
  it is possible
- B.
  is it possible
- C.
  is possible
5.
Hannah _______ her neck so she needs to be gentle when stretching it.
- A.
  broke
- B.
  felt
- C.
  injured
6.
If a position feels wrong for you, you _______ do it. You can find a variation.
- A.
  have to
- B.
  have to
- C.
  don’t have to
7.
I usually __________ to the gym to gain more strength for Chaturangas.
- A.
  go
- B.
  do
- C.
  play
8.
My friend Siena __________ to a yoga studio.
- A.
  didn't go
- B.
  has never been
- C.
  has never done
9.
It is easy to be stressed by our fast-moving ____________.
- A.
  people
- B.
  society
- C.
  community
10.
If I __________ the first class, I __________ to the next ones.
- A.
  will enjoy; will go
- B.
  will enjoy; go
- C.
  enjoy; will go
11.
The yin class made him so emotional that he burst __________ tears.
- A.
  into
- B.
  out
- C.
  with
12.
Do you __________ pranayama (breathing practices)?
- A.
  Answer A
- B.
  do
- C.
  go
13.
Meditation in schools ________ increase children's attention span.
- A.
  is thought to
- B.
  known to
- C.
  is believed that it
14.
My cousin __________ getting a certificate to teach yoga.
- A.
  would like
- B.
  is planning
- C.
  is thinking of
15.
Before class, __________ your hair, so that it doesn't distract you during your practice.
- A.
  brush
- B.
  lace
- C.
  tie up
16.
I wish I __________ more flexible!
- A.
  am
- B.
  was
- C.
  would be
17.
If you can't __________ with the pace of the routine, take a rest in child's pose.
- A.
  keep up
- B.
  follow
- C.
  stay
18.
When I first started the yoga classes in English, it was very strange, but now I’m ________ it.
- A.
  used
- B.
  used to
- C.
  accustomed
19.
Light ______ incense before meditating.
- A.
  few
- B.
  any
- C.
  some
20.
''Now, ______ the front of your mat.'' - the instructor said.
- A.
  face
- B.
  look
- C.
  take
21.
We're tired because ____________ our muscles for over an hour now!
- A.
  we're working
- B.
  we've been working
- C.
  we worked
22.
I _______ uncleanliness.
- A.
  don't stand
- B.
  can't stand
- C.
  can't cope
23.
__________ feeling OK? You don’t look very well.
- A.
  Do you
- B.
  You are
- C.
  Are you
24.
A healthy diet is _________ one.
- A.
  a well-balanced
- B.
  an equal
- C.
  a regular
25.
During this month, we'll focus ___ the energies of each Chakra.
- A.
  in
- B.
  on
- C.
  to
26.
If you're _____ busy to do a long meditation, do a short one.
- A.
  too much
- B.
  so much
- C.
  too
27.
Do you always speak _______?
- A.
  honesty
- B.
  the truth
- C.
  true
28.
Come into a seated position of your choice as soon as _________ .
- A.
  you're ready
- B.
  you'll be ready
- C.
  you were ready
29.
During this practice, try to breathe out all the ________ energy you feel inside.
- A.
  negative
- B.
  grey
- C.
  bad
30.
In some classes we use a block _____ you can use for support or finding balance.
- A.
  it
- B.
  that
- C.
  which
31.
If I hadn't had to take care of the kids, I _________ able to attend to online class.
- A.
  had been
- B.
  was
- C.
  would have been
32.
“Are you ready to start?” “Not ______ – I’m looking for my strap!”
- A.
  still
- B.
  yet
- C.
  even
33.
We should try to consume as little as possible and in an environmentally-____ way.
- A.
  kind
- B.
  suitable
- C.
  friendly
34.
________ is when you allow very little or no food /drink to enter the body for a period of time.
- A.
  Stopping
- B.
  Abstaining
- C.
  Fasting
35.
All ingredients in nature _____ of nutritional qualities.
- A.
  consist
- B.
  contain
- C.
  include
36.
She has an _____ to dairy, so she follows a vegan diet.
- A.
  intolerance
- B.
  intolerant
- C.
  allergic
37.
This business doesn't sell _____ foods.
- A.
  packaged
- B.
  packet
- C.
  wrapped
38.
Notice what mind-____ you've started your day with.
- A.
  state
- B.
  condition
- C.
  set
39.
Inhale deeply and feel the lungs as they fill ____ with air.
- A.
  up
- B.
  in
- C.
  them
40.
I’m completely _______ after an hour of practising hot yoga in a room of 38 degrees!
- A.
  showered
- B.
  poured
- C.
  saturated
41.
Twisting poses are good after eating because it can aid ______.
- A.
  digestive
- B.
  digestion
- C.
  digestible
42.
I certainly feel as if my energy levels have _______ since starting yoga.
- A.
  raised
- B.
  risen
- C.
  grown
43.
I used to get ____ anxious that I had panic attacks.
- A.
  that
- B.
  such
- C.
  so
44.
The Heart Chakra _____ for love, relationships and self-acceptance.
- A.
  stands
- B.
  represents
- C.
  symbolises
45.
Do you think you're _____ to be fully spiritually connected?
- A.
  can
- B.
  able
- C.
  capable
46.
Thank yourself for choosing to go to yoga class _______ feeling lazy before!
- A.
  although
- B.
  even though
- C.
  despite
47.
When I was a child, I never __________ about the future.
- A.
  have worried
- B.
  used to worry
- C.
  was worrying
48.
Don't ______ yourself for your negative thoughts, but do try to change your perspective.
- A.
  wrong
- B.
  blame
- C.
  guilt
49.
______ your hands so that you can feel every fingertip pushing down into your mat.
- A.
  Angle
- B.
  Put
- C.
  Place
50.
Hero pose, Lotus pose, and Meditation pose are examples of:
- A.
  seated poses
- B.
  standing poses
- C.
  balancing poses
51.
Use this practice to help you connect and find peace ______ your body and mind.
- A.
  towards
- B.
  within
- C.
  into
52.
Eagle Pose, Tree Pose, and Half Moon Pose are examples of:
- A.
  seated positions
- B.
  prone positions
- C.
  balancing positions
53.
Mountain Pose, Pyramid Pose, and Warrior Poses are examples of:
- A.
  seated positions
- B.
  standing positions
- C.
  balancing positions

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Elementary
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You have some knowledge and experience of English language but to teach yoga in English you need lots of support and development. At the moment, you may notice that using words and grammar correctly is very difficult. You have difficulty speaking in a clear way and sometimes feel shy when you communicate very simple ideas. Your accent is strong and others do not always understand you. So, you do not have confidence and are quiet in conversations. You need more accuracy and vocabulary.. More study will help you choose the correct words and make complete sentences. Start studying the first two chapters of the Yoga Vocabulary Builder. Focus on the asana names and body parts. These are the most important words you need to know to start teaching yoga in English. Gradually, you can make progress by following the Yoga Vocabulary Builder in chronological order.
2.
Pre-Intermediate
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You’ve established a good foundational level of English, but to teach yoga in English confidently and effortlessly, your language skills need substantial support and development. To teach yoga in English confidently and effortlessly, your knowledge skills need some development. Right now, you may notice that using words and grammar structures correctly is a bit of a challenge. You can speak about certain topics, but feel stuck using new and less familiar vocabulary. When you speak, you’re hesitant and find it very difficult to express even very simple ideas. You can make yourself understood, but might take quite some time to find certain words, use expressions and make full sentences. You’re still making many errors and would love to improve your knowledge so that you can use appropriate vocabulary and language structures.To make progress straightaway, we recommend starting with the second chapter of the Yoga Vocabulary Builder body parts and anatomy. It’s not a bad idea to revise the category of asana names. This is the first categories of words you need to know to start teaching yoga in English. Continue with prepositions, verbs and adjectives that will make your cueing and communication more complete.Gradually, you can make progress by following the Yoga Vocabulary Builder in chronological order.
3.
Intermediate
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You’ve established substantial knowledge and experience of English, but you need support and practice to balance out your language skills. It’s a crucial moment for you to start improving your fluency and accuracy.Your language skills are quite developed, but to teach yoga in English, confidently and effortlessly, you know there’s more work to do. Right now, you may notice that you can use many words and grammar structures correctly, but you’d like to feel and sound more fluent when doing so. You can speak in full sentences about general topics, but feel limited in your vocabulary and would like to learn synonyms and expressions. When you speak, you can make yourself clear, but find it difficult to express yourself in new or unfamiliar topics. You’re still making some errors and would love to improve your knowledge so that you can use appropriate vocabulary and language structures. To level up your communication skills, we recommend starting with the third chapter of the Yoga Vocabulary Builder: Prepositions and Language for Movement. It’d be a good idea to revise the asana names and body parts. These are the first categories of words you need to know to start teaching yoga in English. Continue with verbs, adjectives and physical sensations that will make your cueing and communication more complete.Gradually, you can make progress by following the Yoga Vocabulary Builder in chronological order.
4.
Upper Intermediate
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You’ve established a great foundation for your English skills, but you need more challenging practice to improve your fluency and accuracy in a professional environment.Your language skills are quite developed, but to teach yoga in English confidently and effortlessly, you know there’s more work to do. At the moment you may notice that you can use words and grammar structures correctly, but you’d like to speak more fluently, using expressions, idioms and phrases like native speakers do. You can speak about many different topics, but you feel limited in your vocabulary and knowledge of synonyms. When you speak, you can make yourself clear, but find it difficult to express yourself in topics you aren’t so familiar with. You’re still making some errors and would love to improve your knowledge so that you can use appropriate vocabulary and language structures. To level up your communication skills, we recommend starting with the fourth and fifth chapters of the Yoga Vocabulary Builder: Verbs and Adjectives. It’d be a good idea to revise the asana names, body parts, prepositions, and language for movement. These are the categories of words you need to know to start teaching yoga in English. Then continue with physical sensations and ethics that will help you make your classes, cueing and communication more complete.Gradually, you can make progress by following the Yoga Vocabulary Builder in chronological order.
5.
Advanced
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You’ve now gained significant knowledge and experience of the English language, but need opportunities to live in the language. You need to get more real-life practice and feedback on your fluency and accuracy in a professional space to make you feel English truly is your second language.Your language skills are very developed, but to teach yoga in English, confidently and effortlessly, you may need to gain some more practice. At the moment, you can use words and grammar structures correctly, but you’d like to gain more fluency using them while guiding the students in your yoga classes. You can speak fluently about many different topics, but still hear yourself using the same cues and phrases over and over again. You can make yourself clear, but find it challenging to speak appropriately about topics you aren’t so familiar with. You’re still making some errors and would love to improve your knowledge so that you can use appropriate vocabulary and language structures that will make your classes more accessible and offer inclusivity. To level up your communication skills, we recommend starting with revising the categories of the Yoga Vocabulary Builder that include vocabulary in relation to anatomy and phrasal verbs. It’d be a good idea to also practise your knowledge of prepositions and language for movement, physical sensations, non-inclusive terms, and the language for mindfulness. Then reflect on the vocabulary you need for your teaching style and type(s) of students and continue with the categories of words that match these things so that you can deliver your class content more confidently and thoroughly.

English Grammar and Yoga Vocabulary Quiz

How advanced are your English language skills for teaching yoga?

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