Are You a Movie Buff? Test Your English With This Fun Movie Vocabulary Quiz (Free PDF)
- Rose Sensei
- Jul 25, 2025
- 3 min read
Updated: Jan 22
Do you love talking about movies in English but sometimes feel stuck for words?
🎬Whether you’re chatting with friends, watching Netflix, or reading movie reviews, knowing the right movie vocabulary makes speaking English easier and more confident.
In this fun movie vocabulary quiz for ESL learners, you’ll test yourself on 10 common entertainment words used in real-life conversations. This activity is perfect for Pre-Intermediate learners and above — and great for both classroom use and self-study.
✔️ Quick 5–10 minute quiz
✔️ Free printable worksheet (PDF)
✔️ Video version for listening practice
You’ll learn useful words like plot, genre, trailer, and binge-watch — all explained clearly and simply.
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🎬 Sample Movie Vocabulary Quiz Questions
Try these sample questions first 👇
This word tells you what the movie is about.
A. Director B. Plot C. Genre D. Cast
A movie that makes you laugh is called a…
A. Thriller B. Drama C. Comedy D. Horror
👉 Ready for more?
Take the full quiz below — or download the printable worksheet to practise offline!
📥 Download the Free Movie Vocabulary Worksheet
Want to practise without distractions?
👉 Download the FREE PDF worksheet here: https://tinyurl.com/yc55zerp
What’s included:
10 multiple-choice quiz questions
Answer key
Vocabulary list with simple definitions
Perfect for:
ESL lessons
Homework
Self-study
Speaking warm-ups
🎧 Watch the Video Quiz (Listening Practice)
Prefer learning by listening?
🎧Watch the 10-question video quiz and test your movie vocabulary while improving your listening skills.
👉 Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/AtPCKnK_g6c
💡 Tip: Watch once without pausing, then again and check your answers!
ESL Movies & Entertainment Vocabulary Quiz
Instructions: Read each question. Choose the correct answer (A, B, C, or D).
1. This tells you what the movie is about.
A. Director B. Plot C. Genre D. Cast
2. A movie that makes you laugh is called a...
A. Thriller B. Drama C. Comedy D. Horror
3. The people who act in the film are called the...
A. Script B. Set C. Cast D. Crew
4. This person tells the actors what to do.
A. Producer B. Cameraman C. Director D. Reviewer
5. If a movie is very exciting and scary, it is a...
A. Documentary B. Thriller. C. Romance D. Musical
6. You read these at the bottom of the screen.
A. Captions B. Subtitles C. Trailers D. Reviews
7. Before the movie starts, you watch a...
A. Teaser B. Advertisement C. Trailer D. Credits
8. A person who writes a movie review is a...
A. Critic B. Producer C. Viewer D. Audience
9. This word describes the category of a movie (like horror or comedy).
A. Plot B. Scene C. Genre D. Role
10. Watching many episodes of a show in one sitting is called...
A. Streaming B. Downloading C. Binge-watching D. Skimming
Answer Key:
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🧠 Movie & Entertainment Vocabulary
In this quiz, practise real-life English words such as:
Plot – the story of a movie
Cast – the actors in a film
Director – the person who controls the movie
Genre – the type of movie (comedy, drama, thriller)
Trailer – a short preview of a movie
Critic – a person who reviews movies
Comedy – a funny movie
Subtitles – words shown at the bottom of the screen
Thriller – an exciting, suspenseful movie
Binge-watch – watching many episodes in a short time
👉 All definitions are included in the worksheet!
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💬 Final Thoughts
Watching movies is one of the most enjoyable ways to learn English — and with the right vocabulary, it becomes even more fun and meaningful.
🎬 Take the quiz
📄 Download the worksheet
🗣️ Use the words in your next conversation
💭 Tell us in the comments:
What’s your favourite movie word in English?
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Thank you for reading & Happy Speaking!
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