EOG EOG Vocabulary and Language 2

Question 1

What does the suffix '-tion' indicate when added to a word like 'celebration'?

Accepted Answer

It makes the word a noun describing an action or state

Answer

The suffix '-tion' turns a verb into a noun that names an action, process, or result.

Question 2

Which pair of words are synonyms?

Accepted Answer

Fast / Rapid

Answer

Fast and rapid are synonyms because they both mean moving at high speed.

Question 3

In the phrase 'the ancient ruins of the castle,' what does 'ancient' mean?

Accepted Answer

Very old

Answer

Ancient means very old, typically referring to something from long ago in history.

Question 4

Which word best completes the sentence: 'The scientist made a ______ discovery that changed everything we knew about space.'

Accepted Answer

Groundbreaking

Answer

Groundbreaking means innovative and significant, matching the idea that it changed everything we knew.

Question 5

What is a context clue?

Accepted Answer

Information in the surrounding text that helps determine a word's meaning

Answer

A context clue is information in the text surrounding an unfamiliar word that helps the reader figure out its meaning.

EOG - End of Grade Practice Test