aReading Vocabulary 3

Question 1

Which sentence uses the word 'reluctant' correctly?

Accepted Answer

He was reluctant to speak in front of the large crowd.

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She was reluctant to finish her ice cream quickly.

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The dog was reluctant to run toward its owner.

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The teacher was reluctant to give students a free day.

Question 2

The word 'eloquent' describes a speaker who is:

Accepted Answer

Fluent and persuasive with words

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Confusing and unclear

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Loud and aggressive

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Nervous and stammering

Question 3

A passage reads: 'The mayor's proposal was met with widespread opposition from residents.' What does 'opposition' mean here?

Accepted Answer

Resistance and disagreement

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Approval and support

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Curiosity and interest

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Silence and indifference

Question 4

Which word has nearly the same meaning as 'serene'?

Accepted Answer

Calm

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Anxious

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Fierce

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Noisy

Question 5

The suffix '-tion' as in 'celebration' indicates that the word is a:

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Noun referring to an action or process

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Adjective describing a quality

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Adverb modifying a verb

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Verb showing an action

Question 6

A student reads: 'Despite the chaos around her, Maria remained composed.' What does 'composed' mean in this context?

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Calm and in control of oneself

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Confused and overwhelmed

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Creative and artistic

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Excited and energetic

Question 7

Which word is a synonym for 'abundant'?

Accepted Answer

Plentiful

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Rare

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Scarce

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Tiny