ELSA Vocabulary & Language Usage 4

Question 1

Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'The new policy will ___ all employees, regardless of department.'

Accepted Answer

affect

Answer

'Affect' is a verb meaning to have an impact on something or someone; 'effect' is usually the noun.

Question 2

What does the suffix '-ology' indicate in words like 'biology' and 'psychology'?

Accepted Answer

The study of a subject

Answer

The suffix '-ology' means 'the study of,' derived from the Greek word 'logos' meaning word or reason.

Question 3

Which of the following sentences contains a double negative?

Accepted Answer

I don't have no money.

Answer

'Don't have no money' uses two negatives ('don't' and 'no'), which is grammatically incorrect in standard English.

Question 4

What does 'ubiquitous' mean?

Accepted Answer

Present or found everywhere

Answer

'Ubiquitous' describes something that appears to be everywhere at the same time.

Question 5

Choose the sentence with the correct use of 'their,' 'there,' and 'they're':

Accepted Answer

They're going to their house over there.

Answer

'They're' = they are, 'their' = possessive, 'there' = a place — all used correctly in option A.

(ELSA) English Language Skills Assessment Practice Test