Question

Which vocabulary type includes words like "quintessential" that are often recognized in books but not used in speech?

• A. Speaking vocabulary
• B. Reading vocabulary
• C. Active vocabulary
• D. Listening vocabulary

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Reading vocabulary

Reading vocabulary consists of words that a person recognizes and understands while reading but may not commonly use in everyday speech. Words like "quintessential" are often encountered in books, academic texts, or formal writing but are not frequently spoken in casual conversations.