CAHSEE Vocabulary and Word Analysis Flashcards

Which sentence contains a word used incorrectly based on its meaning?

Answer: The principle of the school announced the new policy.

'Principal' (the school leader) is confused with 'principle' (a rule or belief), making this sentence incorrect.

In the sentence 'The verbose speaker talked for two hours without saying anything meaningful,' what does 'verbose' mean?

Answer: Using too many words

Verbose means using more words than necessary, which fits a speaker who talks for two hours without conveying meaning.

What is the best definition of the word 'inference' as used in reading comprehension?

Answer: A conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning

An inference is a conclusion you reach based on evidence and reasoning, going beyond what is directly stated.

Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'The scientist wanted to _____ the results of the experiment before publishing'?

Answer: Verify

Verify means to confirm or check the accuracy of results, which is what a careful scientist would do before publishing.

What does the word 'excerpt' mean in: 'Read the following excerpt from the novel and answer the questions'?

Answer: A short passage taken from a longer work

An excerpt is a short portion or passage extracted from a longer piece of writing.

What is the meaning of the word 'chronological' as in 'Place these events in chronological order'?

Answer: Arranged by time from earliest to latest

Chronological means arranged in the order of time, from the earliest to the most recent event.