ESOL Vocabulary Building 3

Question 1

Which word is the antonym (opposite) of 'ancient'?

Accepted Answer

modern

Answer

'Modern' means relating to the present time, which is the opposite of 'ancient.'

Question 2

What does the suffix '-tion' do to the verb 'celebrate'?

Accepted Answer

turns it into a noun: celebration

Answer

The suffix '-tion' turns verbs into nouns, so 'celebrate' becomes 'celebration.'

Question 3

Choose the correct meaning of 'persuade':

Accepted Answer

to convince someone to do something

Answer

'Persuade' means to cause someone to believe or do something through reasoning or argument.

Question 4

Which word correctly fills the blank: 'She felt _____ after running the marathon.'

Accepted Answer

exhausted

Answer

'Exhausted' means extremely tired, which fits the context of finishing a long race.

Question 5

What does it mean when something is 'optional'?

Accepted Answer

not required; a matter of choice

Answer

'Optional' means something is available as a choice but not required or mandatory.

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