Basic Flashcards

Choose the correct word: 'The loud music had a negative ___ on her ability to concentrate.'

Answer: effect

'Effect' is typically used as a noun meaning result or outcome, as it is here after the article 'a.'

Which sentence uses 'then' and 'than' correctly?

Answer: She is taller than her sister, and then she grew even more.

'Than' is used for comparisons; 'then' refers to time or sequence.

Select the correct word(s): '___ going to put ___ books over ___.'

Answer: They're / their / there

'They're' = they are; 'their' = belonging to them; 'there' = a place or location.

Based on context, what does 'diligent' mean? 'The diligent student completed every assignment on time and reviewed her notes daily.'

Answer: Hardworking and persistent

Context clues like 'completed every assignment on time' and 'reviewed notes daily' indicate 'diligent' means hardworking.

Which word is closest in meaning to 'verbose'?

Answer: Wordy

'Verbose' means using more words than necessary; 'wordy' is the closest synonym.

Which word is the OPPOSITE of 'ambiguous'?

Answer: Definite

'Ambiguous' means unclear or having multiple meanings, so its antonym is 'definite,' meaning clear and certain.

Which sentence correctly uses 'lie' and 'lay'?

Answer: Please lie down on the couch and rest.

'Lie' is an intransitive verb meaning to recline and needs no object; 'lay' is transitive and requires a direct object.