Vocabulary Acquisition and Use: Master Your Words

Question 1

When you come across a word you don't know while reading, what's the best way to figure out what it means?

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Looking it up in a dictionary

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Guessing based on how the word sounds or looks

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Asking someone for the meaning

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for determining the meaning of an unfamiliar word?

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Guessing based on the word's root or affixes

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Using context clues

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Consulting a dictionary

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Asking a peer

Question 3

The word 'perspicacious' most closely means:

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Clever and insightful

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Slow-witted and naive

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Loud and boisterous

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Weak and timid

Question 4

Which of the following words is a synonym for 'abrogate'?

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Annul

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Establish

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Renew

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Enact

Question 5

Which of the following techniques is most effective for improving vocabulary retention?

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Spaced repetition

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Passive reading

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Flashcards

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Word games

Question 6

The prefix 'sub-' usually means:

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Below or under

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Above or over

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In front of

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Behind

Question 7

The suffix '-ment' is often used to form:

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Nouns

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Verbs

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Adjectives

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Adverbs

Question 8

Which of the following is a characteristic of academic vocabulary?

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Formal and precise

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Informal and colloquial

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Concrete and literal

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Figurative and emotive

Question 9

The word 'ephemeral' is most closely related to:

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Time

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Nature

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Art

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Music

Question 10

You come across a word you don't know while reading. What's the best way to figure out its meaning?

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Use clues from the sentences around it.

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Guess based on what you already know.

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Skip the word and keep reading.

Question 11

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

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Memorizing lists of unconnected words

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Reading diverse texts

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Using a dictionary or thesaurus

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Engaging in conversations with knowledgeable individuals

Question 12

The word 'ephemeral' most accurately means:

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Fleeting

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Long-lasting

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Beautiful

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Ugly

Question 13

The prefix 'anti-' typically means:

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Against

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For

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Up

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Down

Question 14

The idiom 'a Pyrrhic victory' refers to:

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A victory that comes at a great cost

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A resounding defeat

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A moral victory

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A tactical victory

Question 15

Which of the following is an essential aspect of effective vocabulary use?

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Using words accurately and clearly

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Using complex and advanced words

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Using informal and slang words

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Using words that your audience may not understand

Question 16

The word 'auspicious' is most closely associated with:

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Positive

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Negative

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Neutral

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Unknown

Question 17

The phrase 'to cast aspersions' means:

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To make false accusations

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To give compliments

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To ask for help

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To take responsibility

Question 18

What does the word 'perplexed' mean?

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Confused

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Frightened

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Excited

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Saddened

Question 19

Which of these is an example of a root word?

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Play

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Player

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Playing

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Playful

Question 20

What is the meaning of the idiom 'to spill the beans'?

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To reveal a secret

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To make a mistake

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To waste time

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To get something for free

Question 21

What is the distinction between a denotation and a connotation?

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Denotation is the literal meaning, while connotation is the implied or emotional meaning

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Connotation is the literal meaning, while denotation is the implied or emotional meaning

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They are the same thing

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Denotation refers to a word's grammar, while connotation refers to its meaning

Question 22

Which of the following factors does NOT influence the meaning of a word?

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Pronunciation

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Context

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Grammar

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Origin of the word

Question 23

Which approach is most effective when trying to determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word in a text?

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Examining examples of the word's use in the text

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Just using a dictionary definition

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Guessing based on the surrounding words

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Using a thesaurus

Question 24

What part of speech is the underlined word in the sentence: 'The child was very _exuberant_.'

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Adjective

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Noun

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Verb

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Adverb

Question 25

Which of these words means the same as 'loquacious'?

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Verbose

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Taciturn

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Stingy

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Timid

Question 26

What is the tone of this passage: 'The wind howled like a banshee, sending shivers down my spine.'

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Eerie

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Humorous

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Calm

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Hopeful

Question 27

Which strategy involves breaking down a word into smaller parts to understand its meaning?

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Morphemic analysis

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Contextual analysis

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Dictionary definition

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Thesaurus use

Question 28

Complete the analogy: 'Timid is to bold as _ is to gentle.'

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Submissive

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Fierce

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Quiet

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Aggressive

Question 29

Which is NOT a type of context clue?

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Punctuation

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Definition

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Synonym

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Example

Question 30

Which word has the most positive meaning?

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Exuberant

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Glum

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Vacillating

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Disingenuous

Question 31

Which strategy is most effective for learning new vocabulary words?

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Using new words in your own sentences

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Memorizing definitions alone

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Looking up words in a dictionary every time you encounter them

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Translating new words into your native language

Question 32

The word 'auspicious' can best be defined as:

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Promising

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Unfavorable

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Difficult

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Emotional

Question 33

Which part of speech is the word 'discerning'?

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Adjective

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Noun

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Verb

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Adverb

Question 34

In the sentence 'Walking towards the store, the trees looked beautiful.', the misplaced modifier is:

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'Walking towards the store'

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'the trees'

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'looked beautiful'

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There is no misplaced modifier

Question 35

Which word best completes the analogy: 'Ebullient: Happy :: Somber: ____'?

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Sad

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Angry

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Excited

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Scared

Question 36

The suffix '-ment' often indicates:

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An action or state

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A person

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A place

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A thing

Question 37

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

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Kind-hearted

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Malicious

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Ignorant

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Greedy

Question 38

The phrase 'a bone to pick' means:

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A disagreement or complaint

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A gift or reward

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A difficult challenge

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A medical condition

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of academic vocabulary?

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Commonly used in everyday speech

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Formal and precise

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Specific to a particular subject area

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Often derived from Greek or Latin roots

Question 40

When using a thesaurus to find synonyms, you should:

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Consider the context in which you will use the word

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Choose the first synonym listed

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Ignore the part of speech of the synonyms

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Select the synonym that is most different in meaning

Question 41

Which word describes someone who talks a lot?

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Loquacious

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Reserved

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Witty

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Intelligent

Question 42

The word 'capricious' originates from the Latin word 'caper', meaning 'goat'. Based on this etymology, what is the most probable definition of 'capricious'?

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Erratic and unpredictable

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Stable and predictable

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Serene and composed

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Furious and hostile

Question 43

Which word means the same as the underlined word in the sentence: 'The teacher's lecture was _incisive_.'?

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Concise

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Verbose

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Erudite

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Abstruse

Question 44

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for the underlined word:

The old woman was very _______, and she could barely walk down the street. She had to stop and rest every few steps.

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Weak

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Healthy

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Energetic

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Agile

Question 45

Choose the word that best matches the definition: 'inclined to be sociable'

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Gregarious

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Reserved

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Intelligent

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Robust

Question 46

Which of the following words means 'very small'?

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Diminutive

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Roomy

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Colossal

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Expansive

Question 47

The root word 'chron' is commonly associated with what concept?

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Time

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Water

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Light

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Earth

Question 48

Figurative language often employs which of the following techniques?

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Using expressions that convey meanings beyond the literal

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Stating facts plainly

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Using only simple and common words

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Repeating words or phrases exactly

Question 49

The suffix '-ly' is typically added to words to form what part of speech?

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Adverb

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Verb

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Adjective

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Noun

Question 50

Which of the following practices can contribute to expanding one's vocabulary?

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Engaging in extensive reading

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Avoiding exposure to unfamiliar words

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Memorizing isolated word lists

Question 51

The term 'syntax' primarily refers to which aspect of language?

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The arrangement of words in a sentence

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The grammatical rules of a language

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The use of punctuation marks in a sentence

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The meanings of individual words

Question 52

Which of the following words evokes a generally positive feeling or impression?

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Splendid

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Unattractive

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Repulsive

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Perilous