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.

Answer

'Reluctant' means unwilling or hesitant, and speaking in front of a crowd is something someone might hesitate to do.

Question 2

The word 'eloquent' describes a speaker who is:

Accepted Answer

Fluent and persuasive with words

Answer

'Eloquent' describes someone who expresses themselves clearly, fluently, and persuasively.

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

Answer

'Opposition' means resistance or disagreement, indicating that residents were against the mayor's proposal.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Calm

Answer

'Serene' and 'calm' both describe a state of peace and quietness without disturbance.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Noun referring to an action or process

Answer

The suffix '-tion' typically turns a verb into a noun that refers to an action, process, or state.

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