Vocabulary Development Quizzes: Enhance Your Word Power

Question 1

What is the most effective strategy for acquiring new vocabulary, according to research?

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Repeatedly encountering the word in authentic texts and conversations

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Memorizing definitions outside of context

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Learning root words and prefixes/suffixes

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Translating words from a dictionary without further exploration

Question 2

The word 'ephemeral' can be best described as:

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Temporary and fleeting

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Permanent and enduring

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Vast and imposing

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Small and insignificant

Question 3

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

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It is commonly used in everyday speech.

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It is often found in formal texts and academic settings.

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It is highly specialized and subject-specific.

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It is essential for effective communication in academic contexts.

Question 4

The root word 'chron' typically conveys what meaning?

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Time

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Light

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Science

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Nature

Question 5

Which of the following words is NOT a synonym for 'loquacious'?

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Concise

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Talkative

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Verbose

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Chatty

Question 6

The prefix 'anti-' typically conveys a meaning of:

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Opposition or negation

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Support or approval

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Similarity or likeness

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Size or quantity

Question 7

The word 'magnanimous' is often used to describe someone who is:

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Generous and forgiving

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Selfish and greedy

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Proud and arrogant

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Vengeful and unforgiving

Question 8

Which of the following techniques is generally considered less effective for expanding vocabulary?

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Relying solely on a dictionary, without further exploration

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Reading widely and critically

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Engaging in meaningful conversations

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Using flashcards and spaced repetition

Question 9

The suffix '-able' typically indicates:

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An ability or possibility

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A state or condition

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A negative or undesirable quality

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A person or group of people

Question 10

For long-term vocabulary growth, which strategy is considered the most effective?

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Reading widely and actively engaging with new words in context

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Memorizing vocabulary lists without context

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Using flashcards for repeated practice of vocabulary words

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Taking frequent vocabulary quizzes

Question 11

The word 'auspicious' most closely means:

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Fortunate

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Unfavorable

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Ambiguous

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Unpredictable

Question 12

In the sentence 'The audience listened to the speaker with rapt attention,' the word 'rapt' means:

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Attentive

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Distracted

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Critical

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Uninterested

Question 13

Which of the following words has a similar meaning to 'gregarious'?

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Sociable

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Introverted

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Reserved

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Timid

Question 14

The suffix '-ment' commonly indicates:

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An action or process

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An object

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A person

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A place

Question 15

The word 'magnanimous' suggests a connotation that is:

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Positive

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Negative

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Neutral

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Ironic

Question 16

The term 'juxtaposition' refers to:

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Placing elements side by side for comparison or contrast

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Adding emphasis to a specific idea

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Removing unnecessary elements

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Changing the order of elements

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for building vocabulary?

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Rote memorization

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Contextual analysis

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Root word and affix examination

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Translation

Question 18

Select the word that means "existing everywhere at the same time":

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Ubiquitous

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Rare

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Common

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Beautiful

Question 19

A synonym for "lasting only a short time" is:

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Fleeting

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Permanent

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Heavy

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Bright

Question 20

The word "gregarious" is most closely associated with:

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Sociability

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Intuition

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Curiosity

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Wealth

Question 21

The idiom "a tempest in a teapot" refers to:

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A minor problem

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A major problem

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A windy day

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A rainy day

Question 22

Which of these words means 'to express intense dissatisfaction'?

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Rant

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Exacerbate

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Denigrate

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Conciliatory

Question 23

What is the root word of 'demography'?

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Demos

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Graph

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Term

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Ethics

Question 24

Which of these prefixes signifies 'lack of' or 'opposite of'?

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Anti-

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Super-

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Inter-

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Pro-

Question 25

Which concept is most closely associated with the word 'magnanimous'?

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Generosity

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Courage

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Wisdom

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Humility

Question 26

What term refers to the emotional or evaluative aspect of a word's meaning?

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Connotation

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Denotation

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Etymology

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Syntax

Question 27

To determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word, it is best to:

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Consult a reputable dictionary

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Guess based on vague context

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Rely exclusively on prior knowledge

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Ignore it and move on

Question 28

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

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Abrogate

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Revoke

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Enact

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Amend

Question 29

What is the key difference between 'denotation' and 'connotation'?

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Denotation refers to the literal meaning, while connotation refers to the implied or emotional meaning.

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Connotation refers to the literal meaning, while denotation refers to the implied or emotional meaning.

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Both refer to the literal meaning of a word.

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Both refer to the implied or emotional meaning of a word.

Question 30

For effective vocabulary expansion through reading, it is advisable to:

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Read actively, paying attention to new words and their context

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Skim the text quickly without focusing on unfamiliar words

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Read passively without engaging with the content

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Reread the same text multiple times without variation

Question 31

A defining characteristic of academic vocabulary is:

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Formal and precise language

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Informal and colloquial language

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Vague and ambiguous language

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Figurative and poetic language

Question 32

How does etymology contribute to vocabulary development?

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It provides insights into word origins and meanings

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It simplifies the memorization of new words

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It helps identify synonyms and antonyms only

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It solely improves reading fluency

Question 33

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

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Memorizing lists of words in isolation

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Reading widely

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Using a dictionary

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Guessing from context

Question 34

What is the correct part of speech for the word 'serendipity'?

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Noun

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Verb

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Adjective

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Adverb

Question 35

Which of the following words is most closely related to the concept of 'equilibrium'?

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Balance

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Discord

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Instability

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Chaos

Question 36

What is the most effective way to use new vocabulary words?

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Using them in conversations and writing

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Writing them down in a notebook only

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Looking them up in a dictionary every time you use them

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Avoiding using them altogether

Question 37

What is the primary purpose of a thesaurus?

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To provide synonyms and antonyms

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To define words

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To provide etymologies

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To translate words

Question 38

What is a root word?

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The base or simplest form of a word from which other words are derived

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A word that has been derived from another word

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A suffix added to a word to change its meaning

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A word that is used to create a new word

Question 39

In the sentence 'The teacher's reprimand was meant to be constructive, but the student perceived it as a personal attack,' what is the most precise meaning of the word 'reprimand'?

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A formal expression of disapproval

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A piece of advice

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A type of warning

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A form of praise

Question 40

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

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Memorizing words in isolation without considering their context

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Playing word games that involve vocabulary

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Reading widely and encountering new words in texts

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Using a dictionary to look up unfamiliar words

Question 41

What is the most reliable method to determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word?

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Combining context clues with consulting a dictionary or online resource

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Relying solely on synonyms without considering context

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Guessing the meaning based on how the word sounds

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Searching for the word on an internet search engine

Question 42

Which of the following words is closest in meaning to 'voluminous'?

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Bulky

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Diminutive

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Fragrant

Question 43

What is the opposite of 'gregarious'?

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Solitary

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Friendly

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Extroverted

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Communicative

Question 44

Which of the following morphological clues can help determine the meaning of a word?

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Prefix

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Definition

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Synonym

Question 45

What is the most effective approach to improve writing vocabulary?

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Engaging with challenging texts and incorporating new words into writing

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Memorizing extensive lists of vocabulary words

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Substituting common words with synonyms found in a thesaurus

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Avoiding unfamiliar words in writing

Question 46

Which strategy is most effective for building a strong vocabulary?

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Repeatedly encountering new words in different contexts.

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Guessing word meanings based on their appearance.

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Avoiding unfamiliar words to focus on familiar ones.

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Memorizing lists of words in isolation.

Question 47

What's the best way to figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word?

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Using context clues and analyzing word parts.

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Asking a friend or teacher for the definition.

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Only looking up the word in a dictionary or thesaurus.

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Ignoring the word and guessing based on the rest of the sentence.

Question 48

Which of these describes a key characteristic of academic vocabulary?

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Formal, precise, and often specific to a subject.

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Concrete, descriptive, and related to daily experiences.

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Informal, casual, and commonly used in everyday language.

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Limited to only one part of speech (like nouns or verbs).

Question 49

What's NOT a good writing strategy for expanding your vocabulary?

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Using only simple, familiar words.

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Reading challenging texts and trying out new words.

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Getting feedback from friends or teachers on your vocabulary use.

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Exploring synonyms and antonyms for more precise words.

Question 50

How does reading help you build your vocabulary?

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It exposes you to many words in real-life situations.

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It makes it unnecessary to learn new words separately.

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It provides definitions and explanations for every unfamiliar word.

Question 51

Which activity is most likely to lead to you learning new words without even trying?

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Listening to podcasts and watching movies.

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Completing vocabulary exercises in a workbook.

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Writing formal essays that use complex vocabulary.

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Studying word lists by themselves.