ELSA Vocabulary & Word Formation 2

Question 1

Which suffix turns the verb 'simplify' into a noun meaning the act of making simple?

Accepted Answer

simplification

Answer

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.'

Accepted Answer

groundbreaking

Answer

'Groundbreaking' is the adjective form meaning innovative or pioneering.

Question 3

What does the prefix 'mis-' mean in the word 'miscommunicate'?

Accepted Answer

wrongly

Answer

The prefix 'mis-' means incorrectly or wrongly, so 'miscommunicate' means to communicate incorrectly.

Question 4

Which word is a synonym for 'eloquent'?

Accepted Answer

articulate

Answer

'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?

Accepted Answer

unlikely

Answer

'Unlikely' uses 'un-' as a negating prefix, meaning 'not likely,' just as 'unhappy' means 'not happy.'

(ELSA) English Language Skills Assessment Practice Test