EOG Vocabulary and Language Flashcards
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Which sentence contains a simile?
Answer: He ran like the wind across the field.
A simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as'; 'ran like the wind' uses 'like' to make the comparison.
What does 'deforestation' most likely mean based on its parts?
Answer: The removal of trees from a forested area
The prefix 'de-' means removal or reversal, and 'forest' refers to trees, so deforestation means the removal of forests.
Which word is a homophone of 'there'?
Answer: Their
Their and there are homophones — they sound the same but have different spellings and meanings.
In the sentence 'The audience was captivated by the performance,' what does 'captivated' mean?
Answer: Completely held in attention and fascinated
Captivated means to be completely fascinated and held spellbound by something.
What is the meaning of the word 'transparent' based on its roots?
Answer: Able to be seen through; clear
The prefix 'trans-' means through and 'parent' comes from Latin meaning appearing, so transparent means able to be seen through.
Which sentence uses connotation correctly to show a positive meaning?
Answer: She is determined to reach her goal.
Determined has a positive connotation suggesting strength of will, while stubborn has a negative connotation for the same trait.