36 exam-style questions on Beliefs and values — topic T1.3 of Identities in the IB English B syllabus — with answers and explanations. Samples below; the full set is free with an account.
Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "Although they disagreed on politics, both families shared the same core moral ___."
Answer: values
"Values" refers to principles or standards of behaviour; the other options relate to monetary worth, not beliefs.
Which word is the closest synonym for "tolerant"?
Answer: open-minded
Being tolerant means accepting views or behaviours different from your own, which matches "open-minded".
Choose the grammatically correct sentence.
Answer: If people were more tolerant, there would be less conflict.
The second conditional uses 'if + past simple' in the if-clause and 'would + base verb' in the main clause.
Which word best describes someone who strongly respects and follows their moral principles?
Answer: principled
"Principled" describes a person who acts consistently according to firmly held moral beliefs.
Choose the best word: "Many young people ___ the traditional values of their parents, preferring more modern ideas."
Answer: reject
"Reject" fits the contrast with 'preferring more modern ideas', meaning to refuse to accept.
Which sentence uses the correct preposition?
Answer: She strongly believes in honesty.
The correct collocation is 'believe in' something when expressing trust in a value or principle.
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