36 exam-style questions on Subcultures — topic T1.4 of Identities in the IB English B syllabus — with answers and explanations. Samples below; the full set is free with an account.
Which word best completes the sentence: "The punk ___ of the 1970s, a minority group that rejected mainstream values, had its own music, fashion and attitudes."
Answer: subculture
A subculture is a distinct group within a larger society sharing its own values, styles and interests.
Choose the correct word: "Teenagers who ___ against authority refuse to accept its rules."
Answer: rebel
To 'rebel against' authority means to resist or oppose it; 'conform', 'obey' and 'belong' do not take 'against' and express the opposite idea of accepting rules or fitting in.
Which word is the closest synonym for "unconventional"?
Answer: alternative
"Unconventional" means not following what is usual; "alternative" carries the same sense of differing from the norm.
Choose the correct verb form: "If she ___ that subculture, she would have met different friends."
Answer: had joined
The third conditional uses 'if + past perfect' ('had joined') with 'would have' in the main clause.
Which word best describes clothing or symbols that mark someone as a member of a subculture?
Answer: distinctive style
A "distinctive style" is the recognisable look through which a subculture signals its identity.
Choose the most formal synonym for "cool" (approved of by a group).
Answer: fashionable
"Fashionable" is a more formal way to describe something admired and in style.
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