EOG EOG Vocabulary and Language

Question 1

A student reads: 'The detective scrutinized every clue.' What does 'scrutinized' most likely mean?

Accepted Answer

Examined carefully

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Ignored

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Destroyed quickly

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Collected slowly

Question 2

Which word is an antonym of 'benevolent'?

Accepted Answer

Malicious

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Generous

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Kind

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Caring

Question 3

In the sentence 'She had an amiable personality that made everyone feel welcome,' what does 'amiable' mean?

Accepted Answer

Friendly and pleasant

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Hostile

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Quiet and shy

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Loud and rude

Question 4

What is the meaning of the prefix 'mis-' in the word 'misunderstand'?

Accepted Answer

Wrongly or badly

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Again

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Before

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Not enough

Question 5

Which sentence uses the word 'elaborate' correctly?

Accepted Answer

He gave an elaborate explanation with many details.

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She elaborate her lunch quickly.

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They elaborate to school every day.

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We elaborate the simple answer.

Question 6

A student encounters the word 'aquatic' in a passage about ocean animals. What does 'aquatic' mean?

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Related to water

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Related to land

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Related to air

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Related to fire