What is the difference between Quite vs Quiet?

a2-pre-intermediate

Quite

adverb

Definition

To a considerable extent; fairly; completely.

Examples

The movie was [quite] good.

I'm [quite] tired after the long walk.

She's [quite] right about that.

Quiet

adjective/noun

Definition

Making little or no noise; free from disturbance.

Examples

Please be [quiet] in the library.

The house was very [quiet] at night.

I need some [quiet] to concentrate.

Tags

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Practice Quiz

Question 1: The library is very ___.

quite quiet

Question 2: I'm ___ tired today.

quite quiet

Question 3: Which sentence uses 'quiet' correctly?

The movie was quiet good. Please be quiet in the library. She's quiet tall for her age. It's quiet expensive.

Question 4: Which of these best defines 'quite'?

Making little or no noise To a considerable extent Peaceful and calm Not speaking

Question 5: The children were ___ during the movie.

quite quiet

Question 6: That's ___ interesting!

quite quiet

Question 7: Which sentence is correct?

The room is quite silent. The room is quiet silent. She's quiet smart. He spoke quite softly.

Question 8: Can you keep ___?

quite quiet

Question 9: The test was ___ difficult.

quite quiet

Question 10: Which of these best defines 'quiet'?

Very much Making little or no noise Somewhat Rather

Quiz Answers

Q1: quiet

Q2: quite

Q3: Please be quiet in the library.

Q4: To a considerable extent

Q5: quiet

Q6: quite

Q7: He spoke quite softly.

Q8: quiet

Q9: quite

Q10: Making little or no noise

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