Vocabulary Development Quizzes for Seventh Grade English Language Arts

Question 1

Which of these words has the root word 'chron', which means 'time'?

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Chronicle

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Chronology

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Symphony

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Synonym

Question 2

In the sentence, 'The firefighters acted with __ as they extinguished the raging flames, saving countless lives', which word best completes the sentence based on the context?

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Bravery

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Hesitation

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Apathy

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Cowardice

Question 3

Which word below ends with the suffix '-ment', which indicates an action or process?

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Development

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Quickly

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Lovely

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Beautiful

Question 4

How do the contrasting meanings of 'benevolent' and 'malevolent' illustrate the concept of antonyms?

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Antonyms create clear communication by expressing opposing ideas.

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Antonyms are words with similar meanings, allowing for subtle differences in expression.

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Antonyms can be used interchangeably because their meanings are almost identical.

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The relationship between antonyms is not important for effective communication.

Question 5

In the sentence, 'The politician's speech resonated with the audience, leaving a profound impact on their minds', which word can be used in place of 'resonated' to convey the same meaning?

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Echoed

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Persuaded

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Irritated

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Confused

Question 6

In an adventure story, the main character's difficult journey involved overcoming many challenges. Which word below means the same as 'difficult'?

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Challenging

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Easy

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Relaxing

Question 7

How does the formality of a context affect word choice? Explain the difference in usage between 'abrogate' and 'cancel' in formal and informal contexts.

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'Abrogate' is a formal word used to officially end a law or treaty, while 'cancel' is an informal word used to end plans or appointments.

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'Cancel' is a formal word used to officially end a law or treaty, while 'abrogate' is an informal word used to end plans or appointments.

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'Abrogate' and 'cancel' can be used interchangeably in both formal and informal contexts.

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'Cancel' is a more formal word than 'abrogate'.

Question 8

In the passage, the explorers are described as 'intrepid.' What does this word mean?

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A. Confident and fearless

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B. Curious and eager

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C. Cautious and hesitant

Question 9

When authors choose words for their writing, which of these factors do they usually NOT consider?

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Their own personal preferences

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The purpose of the text

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The background of their readers

Question 10

Which vocabulary development strategy is most suitable for students who learn best through visual aids?

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Flashcards with pictures

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Reading a dictionary

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Listening to an audio recording of words

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Playing a word game

Question 11

How does identifying the root word in a complex word help you figure out its meaning?

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The root word is the core meaning of the word, which helps us understand unfamiliar words.

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Root words are only found in Latin and Greek, so they're not helpful for understanding words from other languages.

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Root words appear at the end of words and are less important than prefixes and suffixes.

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Root words are only helpful for identifying a word's part of speech.

Question 12

Which of the following words means the opposite of 'happy'?

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Sad

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Elated

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Excited

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Joyful

Question 13

Identify the root word of the word 'happiness':

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Happy

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Peace

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Joy

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Smile

Question 14

Which suffix means 'small' or 'little'?

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-let

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-ful

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-ly

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-ing

Question 15

Read the sentence: 'The shy child hid behind their mother.' Which word provides a clue to the meaning of 'shy'?

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Hid

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Child

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Behind

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Mother

Question 16

Which of the following words is most similar in meaning to 'benevolent'?

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Kind

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Cruel

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Greedy

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Selfish

Question 17

What does the expression 'raining cats and dogs' mean?

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It is raining heavily

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It is sunny and warm

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It is windy and cold

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It is snowing

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of an adverb formed by adding '-ly' to an adjective?

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Slowly

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Beauty

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Happy

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Kindness

Question 19

Which word in the sentence 'The chronological order of events is important to understand history' contains the Greek root word meaning 'time'?

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Chronological

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Important

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Understand

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History

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a good way to improve your vocabulary?

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Ask your friends for help

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Read different types of books

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Use a dictionary when you don't know a word

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Play word games

Question 21

In the sentence 'The student was as happy as a clam,' the expression 'as happy as a clam' means:

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Very happy

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Very sad

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Very angry

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Very confused

Question 22

What is the meaning of the word 'euphoria'?

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Extreme joy

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Deep sadness

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Mild excitement

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Moderate anger

Question 23

In the sentence 'The weather was too inclement for us to go outside,' what does 'inclement' describe?

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Rainy and windy

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Cold and snowy

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Hot and humid

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Clear and sunny

Question 24

What is the root word in 'biography'?

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bio

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graph

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auto

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chrono

Question 25

What is the usual meaning of the suffix '-ment'?

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State or action

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Person or place

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Quality or characteristic

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Time or manner

Question 26

Which word means the opposite of 'lazy'?

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Hardworking

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Intelligent

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Funny

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Creative

Question 27

What is the antonym of 'talkative'?

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Quiet

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Funny

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Friendly

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Intelligent

Question 28

Which of the following is the best definition of the word 'auspicious'?

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Promising good luck or fortune

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Likely to cause harm or misfortune

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Uncertain or unpredictable

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Neutral or indifferent

Question 29

The suffix '-ment' often forms a:

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Noun

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Verb

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Adjective

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Adverb

Question 30

Which word has a negative connotation?

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Vile

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Benevolent

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Serene

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Fortunate

Question 31

The root word 'grad' means:

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To step or walk

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To write or draw

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To love or cherish

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To see or hear

Question 32

The prefix 'un-' typically means:

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Opposition or negation

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Similarity or agreement

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Intensity or emphasis

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Position or direction

Question 33

What is the meaning of the word 'equivocal'?

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Unclear and open to multiple interpretations

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Clear and easy to understand

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Positive and encouraging

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Negative and discouraging

Question 34

Which context clue helps us understand the meaning of the underlined word 'enigmatic' in the sentence: 'The stranger had an enigmatic smile.'?

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It was a mysterious smile, one that hinted at hidden meanings.

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The weather forecast was optimistic, predicting sunny skies.

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She was a brilliant student, excelling in all her subjects.

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The old house stood alone on a hill, its history shrouded in secrecy.

Question 35

Which word means the same as 'loquacious'?

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Talkative

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Silent

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Intelligent

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Friendly

Question 36

What is the most effective way to expand your vocabulary?

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Reading widely and encountering new words in context

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Memorizing lists of words without understanding their usage

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Only using words you already know to avoid confusion

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Avoiding complex texts because they might contain unfamiliar words

Question 37

What does the prefix 'trans-' usually mean?

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Across or beyond

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Under or below

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Over or above

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Before or in front of

Question 38

Select the most precise definition of the word 'ephemeral':

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Temporary and short-lived

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Long-lasting and enduring

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Beautiful and visually appealing

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Fragrant and pleasant-smelling

Question 39

How do synonyms and antonyms contribute to effective writing?

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They add variety and precision, avoiding repetition and clarifying contrasts.

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Using them together always leads to awkward and confusing writing.

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Antonyms are primarily used for humor in writing.

Question 40

Which method for expanding vocabulary is NOT recommended?

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Rote memorization

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Using context clues

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Studying root words

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Using affixes

Question 41

In the word 'rebuild', the prefix 're-' means:

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Again

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Not

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Up

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Away

Question 42

Which word is similar in meaning to 'loquacious'?

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Talkative

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Silent

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Intelligent

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Kind

Question 43

In the word 'payment', the suffix '-ment' indicates:

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An action or result

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A person

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A characteristic

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A place

Question 44

Which sentence provides a clue to the meaning of the word 'elated'?

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She felt overjoyed and ecstatic.

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He was furious and downcast.

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The accident left her feeling bewildered.

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The weather was gloomy and depressing.

Question 45

What does the idiom 'to spill the beans' mean?

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To reveal a secret

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To make a mess

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To be careless

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To be funny

Question 46

In the word 'thoughtful', the suffix '-ful' indicates:

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Full of

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Without

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Similar to

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Opposite of

Question 47

The prefix 'un-' in the word 'unhappy' means:

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Not

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Again

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Up

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Away

Question 48

When the suffix '-ment' is added to the word 'achieve', what happens to its meaning and part of speech?

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The word becomes a noun, and its part of speech changes to a noun.

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The word remains a verb, but its part of speech changes to a noun.

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Both the meaning and part of speech of the word stay the same.

Question 49

Which word means the opposite of 'benevolent'?

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Malevolent

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Charitable

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Understanding antonyms helps us distinguish between words with opposite meanings, which deepens our understanding of word relationships and expands our vocabulary.

Question 50

How does a limited vocabulary hinder a person's ability to think critically?

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Makes it harder to analyze information effectively

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Improves writing skills

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Facilitates more creative problem-solving

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Enhances creativity

Question 51

In a bustling city with tall buildings, the impressive structures cast long shadows on the busy streets below. What do you think the word 'structures' means in this context?

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Large, imposing buildings

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Small, simple buildings

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Natural rock formations

Question 52

How does a culture's vocabulary impact the way its people view the world?

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It offers shared words and phrases that shape their cultural identity.

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It has no effect on their worldview.

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It is solely determined by their geographic location.

Question 53

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for expanding vocabulary?

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Guessing the meaning of words

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Using context clues

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Memorizing definitions

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Understanding root words and affixes

Question 54

The root word 'chron' means:

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Time

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Light

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Water

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Sound

Question 55

Which of the following words contains the suffix '-able'?

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Comfortable

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Beautiful

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Quickly

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Large

Question 56

The phrase 'a loquacious speaker' means someone who is:

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Talkative

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Quiet

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Intelligent

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Funny

Question 57

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

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Enthusiastic

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Dull

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Sad

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Angry

Question 58

The prefix 'semi-' means:

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Half

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Full

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Not

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Very

Question 59

Which of the following words is an antonym for 'benevolent'?

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Cruel

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Kind

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Happy

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Wealthy

Question 60

The idiom 'raining cats and dogs' means:

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It is raining very heavily

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It is raining lightly

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It is snowing

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It is windy

Question 61

Craft a sentence using the word 'melodious' that accurately reflects its meaning.

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The nightingale's melodious song filled the garden with enchanting notes.

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The vibrant hues of the sunset painted the sky with a melodious glow.

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The sweet fragrance of the flowers permeated the air with a melodious scent.

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The smooth and silky texture of the fabric felt melodious against my skin.

Question 62

How did the term 'serendipity' come to be?

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An unexpected discovery made while searching for something else.

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A planned discovery made through careful planning.

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A deliberate encounter arranged between two people.

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A discovery made through logical reasoning and scientific exploration.

Question 63

An author describes a forest as 'eerie' instead of 'peaceful.' How does this word choice change the overall feeling of the story?

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It makes the forest seem mysterious and suspenseful.

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It makes the forest seem peaceful and welcoming.

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It doesn't change the feeling of the story.

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It suggests the forest is large and open.

Question 64

Which word can replace "exquisite" in the sentence "The painting was exquisite" without changing its meaning?

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beautiful

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ugly

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ordinary