GKT English Language Skills and Grammar 3

Question 1

Which word is an antonym for 'benevolent'?

Accepted Answer

Malevolent

Answer

'Malevolent' means having a wish to do evil or harm, which is the direct opposite of 'benevolent,' meaning kind and generous.

Question 2

What does the word 'ambiguous' mean?

Accepted Answer

Open to more than one interpretation

Answer

'Ambiguous' describes something that can be understood in more than one way or lacks a definitive meaning.

Question 3

Which verb best replaces 'said' in a formal essay to indicate the speaker expressed strong disagreement?

Accepted Answer

Contended

Answer

'Contended' means to argue or assert in opposition, making it the most appropriate word to convey strong disagreement.

Question 4

What is the meaning of the prefix 'inter-' as used in the word 'interconnected'?

Accepted Answer

Between or among

Answer

The prefix 'inter-' means between or among, so 'interconnected' describes things linked across or between one another.

Question 5

Which sentence uses the word 'infer' correctly?

Accepted Answer

From the clues, we can infer that he was present.

Answer

Readers 'infer' (draw conclusions from evidence) while authors 'imply' (suggest without stating directly); only option B uses 'infer' correctly.

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