ELSA Vocabulary & Word Formation 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following is an antonym of 'diligent'?
- lazy (Correct answer)
- careful
- thorough
- attentive
Correct answer: lazy
'Lazy' is the antonym of 'diligent,' which means hardworking and persistent.
Question 2: The suffix '-ology' in 'psychology' indicates what?
- the study of (Correct answer)
- the practice of
- the state of
- the lack of
Correct answer: the study of
'-ology' comes from Greek and means 'the study of,' so psychology is the study of the mind.
Question 3: Choose the correctly formed plural: 'The _______ of the company attended the meeting.'
- directors (Correct answer)
- director's
- directors'
- directores
Correct answer: directors
'Directors' is the simple plural form of 'director,' referring to more than one person.
Question 4: What does 'benevolent' mean?
- well-meaning and kind (Correct answer)
- strict and firm
- secretive and quiet
- reckless and bold
Correct answer: well-meaning and kind
'Benevolent' comes from Latin 'bene' (well) + 'velle' (to wish), meaning kind and generous.
Question 5: Which sentence uses the word 'affect' correctly?
- Stress can affect your health. (Correct answer)
- The new law will have a major affect.
- She noticed the affect of the medication.
- The affect was immediate.
Correct answer: Stress can affect your health.
'Affect' is typically a verb meaning to influence something, as in 'Stress can affect your health.'
Question 6: The root 'port' in 'transport' and 'import' relates to which meaning?
- to carry (Correct answer)
- to speak
- to build
- to see
Correct answer: to carry
The Latin root 'port' means 'to carry,' seen in words like transport (carry across) and import (carry in).
Question 7: Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'Her _______ attitude made everyone feel comfortable'?
- approachable (Correct answer)
- approached
- approach
- approaching
Correct answer: approachable
'Approachable' is the adjective form needed to describe someone's attitude.
ELSA Vocabulary & Word Formation 3
Which of the following is an antonym of 'diligent'?