ELSA Vocabulary & Word Formation 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which suffix turns the verb 'simplify' into a noun meaning the act of making simple?
- simplification (Correct answer)
- simplifier
- simplifying
- simpleness
Correct answer: simplification
Adding '-ation' to the verb stem 'simplif(y)' creates the noun 'simplification.'
Question 2: Choose the word that best completes the sentence: 'The scientist made a _______ discovery that changed medicine forever.'
- groundbreaking (Correct answer)
- groundbroken
- groundbreak
- groundbreaker
Correct answer: groundbreaking
'Groundbreaking' is the adjective form meaning innovative or pioneering.
Question 3: What does the prefix 'mis-' mean in the word 'miscommunicate'?
- wrongly (Correct answer)
- again
- before
- against
Correct answer: wrongly
The prefix 'mis-' means incorrectly or wrongly, so 'miscommunicate' means to communicate incorrectly.
Question 4: Which word is a synonym for 'eloquent'?
- articulate (Correct answer)
- verbose
- taciturn
- ambiguous
Correct answer: articulate
'Articulate' means expressing ideas clearly and effectively, just like 'eloquent.'
Question 5: The word 'unhappy' uses the prefix 'un-' to show negation. Which of the following uses the same prefix structure?
- unlikely (Correct answer)
- under
- unless
- until
Correct answer: unlikely
'Unlikely' uses 'un-' as a negating prefix, meaning 'not likely,' just as 'unhappy' means 'not happy.'
Question 6: What part of speech is the word 'rapidly' in the sentence 'She spoke rapidly'?
- adverb (Correct answer)
- adjective
- noun
- verb
Correct answer: adverb
'Rapidly' ends in '-ly' and modifies the verb 'spoke,' making it an adverb.
Question 7: Which word means the state of being uncertain or having two possible meanings?
- ambiguity (Correct answer)
- clarity
- precision
- certainty
Correct answer: ambiguity
'Ambiguity' refers to the quality of being open to more than one interpretation.
ELSA Vocabulary & Word Formation 2
Which suffix turns the verb 'simplify' into a noun meaning the act of making simple?