ELAR Vocabulary and Word Identification 2

Question 1

Which sentence uses the word 'ambiguous' correctly?

Accepted Answer

The instructions were ambiguous, leaving students unsure what to do.

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She was ambiguous about finishing her homework early.

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The ambiguous sunrise lit up the entire sky.

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He ran ambiguously through the park.

Question 2

The prefix 'mis-' in the word 'misinterpret' means:

Accepted Answer

wrongly or badly

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again

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before

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not enough

Question 3

Which word is a synonym for 'eloquent'?

Accepted Answer

articulate

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clumsy

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silent

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confused

Question 4

In the sentence 'The novel's protagonist faced a formidable challenge,' what does 'formidable' mean?

Accepted Answer

inspiring fear or respect due to difficulty

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simple and easy

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cheerful and light-hearted

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completely avoidable

Question 5

What does the suffix '-ology' indicate in a word like 'biology'?

Accepted Answer

the study or science of something

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the absence of something

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a practitioner of a skill

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a tool used for a purpose

Question 6

Which word best completes the sentence: 'The scientist's _____ approach ensured every detail was carefully checked.'

Accepted Answer

meticulous

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haphazard

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impulsive

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indifferent

Question 7

The word 'benevolent' most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

well-meaning and kind

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hostile and aggressive

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secretive and deceptive

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indecisive and hesitant