MoGEA Test Vocabulary and Language Skills 2

Question 1

What type of context clue is used in: 'The arid, or extremely dry, climate made farming difficult.'?

Accepted Answer

Definition clue

Answer

The phrase 'or extremely dry' directly defines 'arid,' making this a definition (restatement) context clue.

Question 2

Which sentence uses the word 'literally' correctly?

Accepted Answer

The river literally overflowed its banks after the storm.

Answer

'Literally' means actually or in a strict sense; the river physically overflowing is a literal, factual event.

Question 3

What does 'infer' mean in reading comprehension?

Accepted Answer

To draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.

Answer

Inferring means drawing a logical conclusion from implied information and textual evidence rather than stated facts.

Question 4

The suffix '-ology' in words like 'biology' and 'psychology' means:

Accepted Answer

The study of

Answer

The suffix '-ology' comes from Greek and means 'the study of'; biology is the study of life, psychology is the study of the mind.

Question 5

Which word best completes the sentence: 'Her __ attitude made it difficult for the team to reach an agreement.'?

Accepted Answer

Obstinate

Answer

'Obstinate' means stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion, which would logically prevent a team from agreeing.

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