CELDT CELDT Vocabulary 1

Question 1

Which word is a synonym for 'joyful'?

Accepted Answer

Happy

Answer

Joyful means feeling great happiness, so 'happy' is the closest synonym.

Question 2

What does the word 'enormous' mean?

Accepted Answer

Very large

Answer

Enormous means very large or huge in size.

Question 3

Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'The student was _____ about her science project.'

Accepted Answer

Enthusiastic

Answer

An adjective is needed to describe the student, making 'enthusiastic' the correct choice.

Question 4

What is an antonym for 'ancient'?

Accepted Answer

Modern

Answer

Ancient means very old, so its antonym (opposite) is 'modern,' meaning new or current.

Question 5

Which word best describes someone who always tells the truth?

Accepted Answer

Honest

Answer

Honest means truthful and sincere, making it the best descriptor for someone who always tells the truth.

CELDT - California English Language Development Test Practice Test