ESL Knowledge 3

Question 1

Which word is a synonym for 'happy'?

Accepted Answer

joyful

Answer

'Joyful' means feeling great happiness, making it a synonym for 'happy'.

Question 2

What is the antonym of 'ancient'?

Accepted Answer

modern

Answer

'Ancient' means very old, so its antonym is 'modern', meaning new or current.

Question 3

Using context clues, what does 'meticulous' mean in: 'She was meticulous, checking every detail twice'?

Accepted Answer

very careful

Answer

The context clue 'checking every detail twice' suggests that meticulous means extremely careful and precise.

Question 4

Which word belongs to the same word family as 'create'?

Accepted Answer

creation

Answer

'Creation' is a noun formed from the verb 'create', making them part of the same word family.

Question 5

What does the idiom 'break the ice' mean?

Accepted Answer

Start a conversation to ease tension

Answer

'Break the ice' is an idiom meaning to do or say something to relieve tension and start social interaction.

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