Vocabulary and Meanings: Enhance Your Word Power

Question 1

Which word analysis strategy involves breaking down a word into smaller parts, like its root, prefix, and suffix?

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Morphemic analysis

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Contextual analysis

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Mnemonic devices

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Dictionary usage

Question 2

What is the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence, 'The old, run-down house stood empty and forgotten.'?

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Abandoned and decayed

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Well-maintained

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Newly built

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Beautifully decorated

Question 3

Which part of speech is the underlined word in the sentence, 'The students anxiously waited for the announcement.'?

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Adverb

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Noun

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Verb

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Adjective

Question 4

Which word means the same as 'generous'?

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Magnanimous

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Petty

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Rude

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Cowardly

Question 5

Which of these is NOT something to think about when choosing the right word for a specific situation?

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Your personal preferences

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The audience you're writing or speaking to

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The context of your writing or speaking

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The purpose of your writing or speaking

Question 6

What is the main idea of this passage: 'The sky grew dark as the storm came closer, giving the surroundings an eerie glow. The wind howled like a banshee, and the trees swayed wildly.'?

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The storm is approaching and creating a frightening atmosphere.

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The storm is a peaceful event.

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The trees are resistant to the wind.

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The passage is about a beautiful sunset.

Question 7

Which type of figurative language is used in the following sentence: 'Her eyes sparkled like a thousand stars.'?

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Simile

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Metaphor

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Personification

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Hyperbole

Question 8

Which word completes the analogy: 'Happy is to sad as angry is to _____.'?

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Mad

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Glad

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Sad

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Angry

Question 9

Which of these is a reliable source of information for learning new vocabulary?

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Dictionary

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Wikipedia

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Social media

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Word-of-mouth

Question 10

What is the main purpose of using a thesaurus when learning new vocabulary?

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To find synonyms

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To define new words

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To learn the pronunciation of words

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To create crossword puzzles

Question 11

Which word means 'to make a loud noise'?

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bellow

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whisper

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murmur

Question 12

Select the opposite of the word 'elated'.

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disappointed

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excited

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optimistic

Question 13

In the sentence 'The book was incredibly interesting', what part of speech is the underlined word 'interesting'?

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Adjective

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Noun

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Verb

Question 14

Which example is a type of figurative language?

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My heart skipped a beat.

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The sun rose over the horizon.

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She is a very intelligent person.

Question 15

In the sentence, "The students eagerly anticipated the arrival of their new teacher," what part of speech is the underlined word "eagerly"?

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Adverb

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Noun

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Verb

Question 16

What word has a similar meaning to 'cancel'?

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Abrogate

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Create

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Enforce

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Ignore

Question 17

Which word is opposite in meaning to 'talkative'?

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Reserved

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Articulate

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Eloquent

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Verbose

Question 18

What is the prefix in the word 'unhappy'?

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Un

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In

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Dis

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Pre

Question 19

Which of these words is a scientific term?

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Hypothesis

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Beautiful

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Magnificent

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Determination

Question 20

To understand a word's meaning, which strategy involves breaking it down into smaller parts?

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Morphological analysis

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Contextual clues

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Synonyms

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Antonyms

Question 21

Which word means the same as 'elucidate'?

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Explain

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Confuse

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Hide

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Ignore

Question 22

Which of these words is the opposite of 'loquacious'?

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Reserved

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Talkative

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Intelligent

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Friendly

Question 23

In the sentence 'The mysterious figure vanished into the night', what does 'mysterious' mean?

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Unexplained

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Friendly

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Honest

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Humorous

Question 24

Which of the following is a type of figurative language?

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Simile

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Period

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Noun

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Verb

Question 25

Complete the analogy: 'Happy is to sad as laughter is to ___.

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Weeping

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Jumping

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Singing

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Talking

Question 26

What is the main idea of the sentence: 'The flowers bloomed in vibrant hues, creating a breathtaking scene in the meadow.'?

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The flowers created a vibrant display.

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The flowers were beautiful.

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The meadow was colorful.

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The meadow was a masterpiece.

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT an effective strategy for learning new vocabulary?

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Guessing the meaning from the sound of the word

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Using context clues in reading

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Memorizing definitions

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Using flashcards for practice and review

Question 28

Which of the following synonyms best matches the underlined word in the sentence: 'The teacher's presentation was incredibly insightful.'

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Informative

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Boring

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Confusing

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Entertaining

Question 29

Which of the following antonyms best matches the underlined word in the sentence: 'The child was very shy in front of strangers.'

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Confident

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Shy

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Happy

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Excited

Question 30

Which of the following is the best definition of the underlined word in the sentence: 'The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the patient's infection.'

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A type of medicine used to kill bacteria

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A type of medicine used to relieve pain

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A type of medicine used to treat allergies

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A type of medicine used to prevent viruses

Question 31

Which of the following is **NOT** an effective strategy for learning new words?

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Ignoring unfamiliar words

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Using context clues

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Memorizing definitions

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Using a dictionary

Question 32

Which word is a synonym for 'talkative'?

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Loquacious

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Reserved

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Intelligent

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Patient

Question 33

What is the antonym of 'benign'?

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Harmful

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Peaceful

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Neutral

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Indifferent

Question 34

Which technique involves breaking down a word into its root words and prefixes/suffixes?

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Morphological Analysis

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Semantic Mapping

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Contextual Analysis

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Mnemonic Devices

Question 35

What is the correct definition of the word 'auspicious'?

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Favorable

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Neutral

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Ambiguous

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Unlucky

Question 36

How should you use a thesaurus effectively?

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Consider multiple options and choose the most appropriate synonym.

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Find synonyms for only the most difficult words.

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Use it to replace a dictionary.

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Ignore the context of the writing.

Question 37

What is the main purpose of using context clues to learn new words?

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To guess the meaning of a word from its surrounding text.

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To ask a teacher or classmate.

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To memorize the definition of a word.

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To use a dictionary.

Question 38

Which of the following is **NOT** a benefit of having a strong vocabulary?

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Ability to impress others

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Improved communication skills

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Increased comprehension

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Higher standardized test scores

Question 39

What is the process of using prior knowledge and experiences to understand new words called?

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Schema Activation

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Word Mapping

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Semantic Analysis

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Mnemonic Recall

Question 40

The word 'talkative' means:

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Talkative

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Quiet

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Intelligent

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Lazy

Question 41

Which of these is NOT a way to improve your vocabulary through writing?

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Memorizing lists of words

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Reading different kinds of books

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Using a thesaurus

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Getting feedback from others

Question 42

The opposite of 'outgoing' is:

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Shy

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Friendly

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Social

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Kind

Question 43

What is the best word to replace 'ordinary' in the sentence: 'My daily life was getting increasingly ordinary.'

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Boring

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Special

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Exciting

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Busy

Question 44

The root word 'chron' means:

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Time

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Space

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Nature

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Light

Question 45

The word 'fleeting' can best be described as:

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Temporary

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Long-lasting

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Important

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Beautiful

Question 46

Which of the following is the most effective way to learn new words?

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Using the word in your own writing and conversations

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Memorizing dictionary definitions only

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Using flashcards with the word and its definition

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Writing the word multiple times without context

Question 47

What is the meaning of the idiom 'kick the bucket'?

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To die

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To be very happy

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To win a competition

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To break something

Question 48

Which of the following is a synonym for 'magnificent'?

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Grand

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Ordinary

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Small

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Ugly

Question 49

What is the part of speech of the word 'wonderfully'?

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Adverb

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Noun

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Verb

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Adjective

Question 50

Which of the following words has a negative connotation?

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Gloomy

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Joyful

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Mischievous

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Hopeful

Question 51

What is the root word of 'impossible'?

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Possible

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Important

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Impossible

Question 52

Which of the following is an example of a homophone?

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Hear/here

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Car/cat

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Book/look

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Dog/bone

Question 53

What is the purpose of using context clues when reading?

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To understand the meaning of unfamiliar words

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To complete crossword puzzles

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To learn the history of words

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To improve your spelling

Question 54

Which of the following is a strategy for improving your vocabulary?

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Reading widely

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Watching TV

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Playing video games

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Taking naps

Question 55

What is the difference between a denotation and a connotation?

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Denotation is the literal meaning, while connotation is the implied or figurative meaning.

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Connotation is the literal meaning, while denotation is the implied or figurative meaning.

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They are the same thing.

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Denotation is the part of speech, while connotation is the definition.

Question 56

Which of the following is NOT a synonym for 'fascinating'?

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ordinary

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absorbing

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captivating

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intriguing

Question 57

What is the antonym of 'joyful'?

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dejected

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happy

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excited

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elated

Question 58

Which word best completes the analogy: 'kind' is to 'benevolent' as 'wicked' is to:

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malevolent

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loving

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generous

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thoughtful

Question 59

Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of the word 'fortuitous'?

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The meeting was fortuitous and led to a new partnership.

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The fortuitous accident prevented a major disaster.

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The fortuitous weather allowed us to enjoy our picnic.

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The fortuitous lottery winnings changed their lives.

Question 60

What is the root word of 'nationality'?

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nation

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nat

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nal

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natione