CLAST Vocabulary and Language Usage 2

Question 1

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'affect' versus 'effect'?

Accepted Answer

Stress can affect a person's physical health.

Answer

'Affect' is a verb meaning to influence; 'effect' is typically a noun meaning result, so 'affect a person's health' is correct.

Question 2

The word 'ubiquitous' in 'Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern life' most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Present everywhere

Answer

'Ubiquitous' means appearing or found everywhere, which fits how smartphones are described in modern life.

Question 3

Which pair of words are synonyms?

Accepted Answer

Loquacious / Talkative

Answer

'Loquacious' means tending to talk a great deal, making it a synonym for 'talkative.'

Question 4

Select the most precise word to complete: 'The archaeologist carefully _______ the artifact from the surrounding soil.'

Accepted Answer

Extracted

Answer

'Extracted' is the most precise word, implying careful removal of an object from a surrounding material.

Question 5

In context, 'The judge's ruling was unprecedented' means the ruling was:

Accepted Answer

Never done before

Answer

'Unprecedented' means never having happened or existed before in the past.

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