BKSB Vocabulary and Word Usage 3

Question 1

Which sentence uses 'affect' correctly?

Accepted Answer

Stress can affect your sleep.

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The affect of the medicine was immediate.

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What is the affect on sales?

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She studied the affect closely.

Question 2

What does 'eloquent' mean?

Accepted Answer

Fluent and persuasive in speech

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Difficult to understand

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Silent and reserved

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Angry and aggressive

Question 3

Choose the word closest in meaning to 'obstinate'.

Accepted Answer

Stubborn

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Flexible

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Generous

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Confused

Question 4

Which word best completes the sentence: 'She felt _______ after finishing the long project.'

Accepted Answer

elated

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oblivious

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apprehensive

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tentative

Question 5

What is the meaning of the prefix 'mis-' in the word 'misunderstand'?

Accepted Answer

Wrongly or badly

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Again

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Before

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Not enough

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of a homophone pair?

Accepted Answer

There / their

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Quick / fast

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Happy / sad

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Run / sprint

Question 7

What does 'benevolent' mean?

Accepted Answer

Well-meaning and kind

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Harmful and cruel

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Strict and demanding

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Careless and reckless