CELSA Basic 4

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

effect

Answer

affect

Answer

effected

Answer

affected

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

They're / their / there

Answer

Their / they're / there

Answer

There / their / they're

Answer

They're / there / their

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Hardworking and persistent

Answer

Lazy and careless

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Talented and gifted

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Shy and reserved

Question 5

Which word is closest in meaning to 'verbose'?

Accepted Answer

Wordy

Answer

Brief

Answer

Quiet

Answer

Angry

Question 6

Which word is the OPPOSITE of 'ambiguous'?

Accepted Answer

Definite

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Unclear

Answer

Confusing

Answer

Hidden

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Please lie down on the couch and rest.

Answer

Please lay down on the couch and rest.

Answer

Please lay yourself down on the couch and rest.

Answer

Please lie the blanket on the couch.