CASAS Reading Comprehension Expand Vocabulary 3

Question 1

Which word means the OPPOSITE of 'lenient'?

Accepted Answer

Strict

Answer

'Lenient' means not strict or harsh; its opposite is 'strict,' meaning firm and demanding.

Question 2

The word 'insufficient' contains the prefix 'in-.' What does 'insufficient' mean?

Accepted Answer

Not enough

Answer

The prefix 'in-' means 'not,' so 'insufficient' means not sufficient — not enough.

Question 3

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: 'She was very _____ about the details, making sure nothing was overlooked.'

Accepted Answer

Thorough

Answer

'Thorough' means complete and careful, which matches someone who ensures nothing is overlooked.

Question 4

The suffix '-able' as in the word 'dependable' means:

Accepted Answer

Capable of or suitable for

Answer

The suffix '-able' means capable of or worthy of, so 'dependable' means capable of being depended on.

Question 5

A parent received a letter: 'Your child's attendance has been erratic this semester.' What does 'erratic' mean?

Accepted Answer

Irregular and unpredictable

Answer

'Erratic' means irregular or inconsistent — the child's attendance has no steady pattern.

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