ALCPT Vocabulary 2

Question 1

The soldier was told to 'proceed' to the next checkpoint. What does 'proceed' mean?

Accepted Answer

go forward

Answer

'Proceed' means to continue moving forward or to carry on with an action.

Question 2

Which word means 'to look at something carefully'?

Accepted Answer

examine

Answer

'Examine' means to inspect or look at something closely and carefully.

Question 3

The weather forecast said conditions would be 'mild.' What does 'mild' mean?

Accepted Answer

moderate and not extreme

Answer

'Mild' describes something that is gentle, moderate, or not harsh.

Question 4

He tried to 'convince' his friend to join the team. What does 'convince' mean?

Accepted Answer

persuade someone to believe or do something

Answer

'Convince' means to persuade someone through reasoning or argument.

Question 5

Which word is closest in meaning to 'ancient'?

Accepted Answer

very old

Answer

'Ancient' means belonging to the very distant past, extremely old.

ALCPT - American Language Course Placement Test Practice Test