Wortschatzerweiterung im Kontext: Online-Quiz für die 11. Klasse

Question 1

Which word best completes the sentence: The use of social media has become increasingly _ in our society?

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prevalent

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sporadic

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intermittent

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limited

Question 2

In the sentence:

**The scientist's groundbreaking discovery revolutionized the field of genetics.**

what is the most accurate meaning of the underlined word "groundbreaking"?

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Innovative and transformative

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Minor and insignificant

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Widely recognized and acclaimed

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Difficult to comprehend

Question 3

Welche Sprachkompetenz wird in dieser Einheit besonders gefördert?

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Leseverständnis

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Hörverstehen

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Sprechen

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Schreiben

Question 4

Unterscheide zwischen neuen Wörtern und Redewendungen:

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Neue Wörter sind einzelne Begriffe, Redewendungen bestehen aus mehreren Wörtern.

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Redewendungen sind einzelne Begriffe, neue Wörter bestehen aus mehreren Wörtern.

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Neue Wörter und Redewendungen sind dasselbe.

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Es gibt keinen Unterschied zwischen neuen Wörtern und Redewendungen.

Question 5

Warum ist es wichtig, deinen Wortschatz zu vergrößern?

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Um deine Kommunikationsfähigkeiten in der Fremdsprache zu verbessern

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Um bessere Noten in Englisch zu bekommen

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Um intelligenter zu wirken

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Um mehr Bücher lesen zu können

Question 6

Was versteht man unter dem Begriff Kontext?

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Die Gesamtheit der Informationen, die ein Wort oder einen Satz umgeben

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Ein einzelnes Wort oder ein kurzer Satz

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Ein Text ohne Einleitung und Schluss

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Ein schwieriger Text mit vielen unbekannten Wörtern

Question 7

Wie nutzt du authentische Texte, um deinen Wortschatz zu erweitern?

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Indem du nach unbekannten Wörtern suchst und ihre Bedeutung erschließt

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Indem du die Texte einfach überfliegst

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Indem du die Texte laut vorliest

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Indem du die Texte auswendig lernst

Question 8

In the sentence 'The professor's lecture was so captivating that time seemed to fly by', the underlined phrase means:

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time passed quickly

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time stopped

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time slowed down

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time was wasted

Question 9

Which of the following is the best definition for the term 'avant-garde'?

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experimental and innovative

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traditional and conservative

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mediocre and unoriginal

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popular and mainstream

Question 10

The word 'meticulous' is closest in meaning to:

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precise

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careless

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hasty

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sloppy

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of a phrasal verb?

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look up

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run

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give

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understand

Question 12

The phrase 'a stone's throw away' means:

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very close

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very far

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very difficult to reach

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very expensive

Question 13

Which of the following best describes the primary objective of this unit?

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To enhance reading comprehension through vocabulary expansion

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To improve writing skills by studying idioms

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To develop critical thinking through text analysis

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To increase speaking fluency through pronunciation practice

Question 14

What type of texts will you be primarily working with in this unit?

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Authentic texts

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Academic articles

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Literary novels

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Technical manuals

Question 15

Which of the following strategies is most effective for learning vocabulary in context?

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Connecting new words to prior knowledge

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Memorizing isolated word lists

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Ignoring unknown words and focusing on main ideas

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Translating every new word encountered

Question 16

Find the synonym for 'fascinating' that means 'dull':

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boring

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engrossing

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captivating

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gripping

Question 17

Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: The book is __ the table.

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on

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at

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in

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over

Question 18

Which characteristic is typical for an 'informative' text?

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Provides factual information

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Expresses personal opinions

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Tells a story

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Arques persuasively

Question 19

What is the meaning of the idiom 'to hit the nail on the head'?:

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To express something precisely

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To make a mistake

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To be very successful

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To solve a problem

Question 20

Find the correct adjective to describe a person who is always positive:

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Sanguine

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Pessimistic

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Cynical

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Skeptical

Question 21

Identify the correct tense of the verb 'to learn' in the sentence: I __ English for three years.

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have been learning

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have learned

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am learning

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learned

Question 22

Choose the definition that best describes the word 'nuance':

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A subtle difference in meaning or expression

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A strong and clear statement

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An unclear or ambiguous statement

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A grammatical error

Question 23

Which of the following is a synonym for "convincing"?

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persuasive

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hesitant

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uncertain

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ambiguous

Question 24

In the sentence "The company experienced a substantial decline in sales", what is the meaning of "decline"?

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decrease

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increase

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stability

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fluctuation

Question 25

Which of the following idioms means "to work extremely hard"?

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run ragged

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hit the books

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under the weather

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break a leg

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an effective reader?

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exclusive reliance on the dictionary

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active participation

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critical thinking

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inference

Question 27

What is the purpose of using context clues when reading?

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To infer the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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To improve fluency.

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To expand vocabulary.

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To summarize the text.

Question 28

What is the author's attitude in the following sentence: "The government's response to the crisis was a complete failure."

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negative

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positive

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neutral

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sarcastic

Question 29

How does learning vocabulary through real-life texts compare to memorizing individual word lists?

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Real-life texts provide context for words, helping you understand their meaning better.

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Memorizing word lists helps you remember words better.

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Both methods are equally effective for building vocabulary.

Question 30

Which of these phrases is an example of an idiom (for German learners)?

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make a mountain out of a molehill

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eat like a horse

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run out of time

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in other words

Question 31

Which is a characteristic of authentic texts?

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Written in a natural and unedited style

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Focused on teaching grammar rules

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Simplified for language learners

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Translated from other languages

Question 32

What is the primary goal of reading authentic texts in this unit?

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To expand vocabulary and enhance reading comprehension

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To practice grammar exercises

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To memorize new words

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To improve pronunciation

Question 33

What is a key difference between formal and informal English?

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Formal English uses more formal language and complex sentence structures

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Informal English is used in more formal settings

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Formal English is easier to understand than informal English

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There is no difference between formal and informal English

Question 34

Which term is NOT synonymous with 'intelligent'?

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foolish

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clever

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bright

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smart

Question 35

Identify the example of a 'simile':

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as happy as a clam

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the sky was crying

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the wind whispered through the trees

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a heart of gold

Question 36

What does the idiom 'to hit the nail on the head' imply?

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to be precise

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to make an error

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to achieve success

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to create humor

Question 37

Which term describes something extremely old?

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ancient

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elderly

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vintage

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modern

Question 38

Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: 'I'm looking forward ______ receiving your response.'

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to

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at

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for

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over

Question 39

Which term refers to a 'portable, personal computer'?

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laptop

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desktop

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tablet

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smartphone

Question 40

What is the function of the suffix '-ment' in 'development'?

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indicates an action or process

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refers to a person or place

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expresses a state or quality

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represents a tool or device

Question 41

Which of the following words has a negative implication?

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Malicious

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Benevolent

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Serene

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Virtuous

Question 42

Which of the following texts is most likely to provide definitions for specialized terms?

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Scientific journal

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Newspaper article

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Novel

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Poem

Question 43

What is the most effective strategy for expanding your English vocabulary?

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Reading widely and frequently

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Memorizing lists of words

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Listening to music

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Watching movies

Question 44

Which prefix means 'not' or 'opposite'?

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Un-

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Con-

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Ex-

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Re-

Question 45

Which of the following characteristics is typical of academic writing?

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Complex sentence structures

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Informal language

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Personal anecdotes

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Colloquial expressions

Question 46

Read the following sentence and select the most appropriate connector: 'The weather was bad, ______ we decided to stay home.'

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Although

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However

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Therefore

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So

Question 47

Which of the following is a common feature of academic texts?

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Formal tone and language

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Use of personal anecdotes

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Informal and conversational style

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Focus on emotional appeal

Question 48

What is the most accurate definition of 'colloquial' language?

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Informal and spoken language used in everyday conversations

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Formal and written language used in official settings

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Technical and scientific language used in specialized fields

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Archaic and outdated language no longer commonly used

Question 49

Which of the following is an example of a 'phrasal verb'?

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Look up

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Dance

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Calculate

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Explain

Question 50

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word: The professor's explanation was so _________ that even the most intricate concepts became clear.

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Lucid

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Abstruse

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Verbose

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Incoherent

Question 51

Which of these is NOT an effective technique for expanding one's vocabulary?

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Memorizing lists of words without understanding their usage or context

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Reading widely and engaging with diverse texts

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Using a dictionary to explore new words and their meanings

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Guessing the meaning of unfamiliar words based on context clues

Question 52

Which of the following words has the opposite meaning of 'gregarious'?

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Introverted

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Extroverted

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Socratic

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Empathetic

Question 53

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

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Sagacious

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Obtuse

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Fastidious

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Diffident

Question 54

What part of speech is the word 'enchanting'?

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Adjective

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Noun

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Verb

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Adverb

Question 55

In the text, the phrase 'cutting-edge technology' refers to:

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advanced technology

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outdated technology

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inaccessible technology

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experimental technology

Question 56

Which word best completes the sentence: 'The politician's speech was so _________ that even his supporters were unimpressed.'

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uninspiring

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eloquent

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controversial

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witty

Question 57

What is the main goal of 'sustainability'?

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Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

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Maximizing economic growth at any cost

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Reducing the population to conserve resources

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Restricting technological advancements

Question 58

Which of the following words best captures the essence of 'a feeling of extreme happiness'?

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Euphoria

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Despair

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Apathy

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Anger

Question 59

Which word is closest in meaning to 'a vast expanse of water'?

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Ocean

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Pond

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River

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Lake

Question 60

Which of the following words describes a situation where a person is unable to move or speak due to shock or fear?

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Paralyzed

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Enraged

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Confused

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Excited

Question 61

Which of the following is the best antonym for 'gregarious'?

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Introverted

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Friendly

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Extroverted

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Sociable

Question 62

Which word correctly completes the idiom: 'It's raining _________.'

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Cats and dogs

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Birds and bees

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Salt and pepper

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Fish and chips

Question 63

Which of the following words describes a feeling of deep sadness or despair?

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Melancholy

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Euphoria

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Apathy

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Anger

Question 64

Which word is most appropriate to describe a person who is very intelligent?

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Erudite

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Ignorant

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Shallow

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Naive