Dubious /adj/: People often make dubious decision ( Not Knowing Whether Something Is Good Or Bad)

Question 1

What does the term ‘dubious’ mean?

Answer 1

Dubious means hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon.

Question 2

True or False: ‘Dubious’ can refer to something that is of questionable value or truth.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: A _____ claim is often seen as dubious.

Answer 3

false

Question 4

Which of the following is a synonym for dubious? A) Certain B) Uncertain C) Sure

Answer 4

B) Uncertain

Question 5

What is the noun form of the word ‘dubious’?

Answer 5

Dubiousness

Question 6

True or False: Dubious can only describe people.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

Provide an example of a dubious statement.

Answer 7

The vaccine causes more harm than good.

Question 8

What is an antonym of ‘dubious’?

Answer 8

Certain

Question 9

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a context where ‘dubious’ might be used? A) Ethics B) Science C) Cooking

Answer 9

C) Cooking

Question 10

What does it imply if a person is described as having dubious motives?

Answer 10

It implies that their intentions are questionable or not sincere.

Question 11

Fill in the blank: The research findings were _____, leading to skepticism among experts.

Answer 11

dubious

Question 12

True or False: Dubious can be used to describe both ideas and physical objects.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Which phrase is often associated with dubious claims?

Answer 13

Lack of evidence

Question 14

What is a common reaction to a dubious proposal?

Answer 14

Skepticism

Question 15

Provide a sentence using the word ‘dubious’.

Answer 15

She gave him a dubious look when he explained his plan.

Question 16

Multiple Choice: Which of the following scenarios could be described as dubious? A) A well-documented scientific study B) A rumor without evidence C) A confirmed fact

Answer 16

B) A rumor without evidence

Question 17

What is the adverb form of ‘dubious’?

Answer 17

Dubiously

Question 18

True or False: A dubious investment is considered a safe choice.

Answer 18

False

Question 19

Fill in the blank: After reviewing the evidence, the committee found the allegations to be _____ at best.

Answer 19

dubious

Question 20

What is a common synonym for dubious that suggests suspicion?

Answer 20

Skeptical

Question 21

Which of the following might be described as ‘dubious’? A) A peer-reviewed journal article B) A blog post with no citations C) A textbook

Answer 21

B) A blog post with no citations

Question 22

True or False: Dubious can convey a sense of uncertainty or suspicion.

Answer 22

True

Question 23

What is the primary emotional response associated with something deemed dubious?

Answer 23

Skepticism

Question 24

Fill in the blank: The politician’s promises were met with _____ from the public.

Answer 24

dubiousness

Question 25

What does it mean if a person is described as dubious about a situation?

Answer 25

They have doubts or are uncertain about it.

Question 26

Multiple Choice: Which of the following best describes a dubious source? A) Credible B) Questionable C) Reliable

Answer 26

B) Questionable