ESL Vocabulary & Word Usage 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which word is a synonym for 'generous'?
- stingy
- charitable (Correct answer)
- selfish
- greedy
Correct answer: charitable
'Charitable' means willing to give money, time, or help to others, which is the same as generous.
Question 2: What is the antonym of 'ancient'?
- old
- historic
- modern (Correct answer)
- traditional
Correct answer: modern
'Modern' means relating to the present time, making it the opposite of ancient.
Question 3: Choose the word that best completes the sentence: 'The scientist made a remarkable ______ that changed medicine forever.'
- discovery (Correct answer)
- recover
- discover
- discoverer
Correct answer: discovery
'Discovery' is the noun form needed here to name what the scientist made.
Question 4: Which sentence uses the word 'distinct' correctly?
- She had a distinct smell of flowers. (Correct answer)
- He was distinct to arrive late.
- The book distinct her from her work.
- She distinct the two colors.
Correct answer: She had a distinct smell of flowers.
'Distinct' is an adjective meaning clearly different or noticeable, as in a noticeable smell.
Question 5: The word 'enormous' means the same as:
- tiny
- average
- huge (Correct answer)
- slight
Correct answer: huge
'Enormous' and 'huge' both describe something very large in size.
Question 6: Which word means 'to make something better'?
- worsen
- improve (Correct answer)
- ignore
- reduce
Correct answer: improve
'Improve' means to make or become better in quality or condition.
Question 7: Select the correct meaning of the word 'cautious':
- careless and reckless
- careful to avoid danger or mistakes (Correct answer)
- loud and aggressive
- happy and excited
Correct answer: careful to avoid danger or mistakes
'Cautious' describes someone who acts carefully to avoid problems or danger.
ESL Vocabulary & Word Usage 2
Which word is a synonym for 'generous'?