NeSA Vocabulary and Language Conventions 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does the prefix 'un-' mean in the word 'unlikely'?
- Again
- Before
- Not (Correct answer)
- Under
Correct answer: Not
The prefix 'un-' means 'not,' so 'unlikely' means 'not likely.'
Question 2: Which word is a synonym for 'enormous'?
- Tiny
- Average
- Gigantic (Correct answer)
- Narrow
Correct answer: Gigantic
A synonym is a word with a similar meaning; 'gigantic' and 'enormous' both mean extremely large.
Question 3: In the sentence 'The test was a piece of cake,' the phrase 'a piece of cake' is an example of:
- A metaphor
- An idiom (Correct answer)
- Alliteration
- A simile
Correct answer: An idiom
An idiom is a phrase whose figurative meaning differs from its literal meaning; 'a piece of cake' means 'very easy.'
Question 4: What does the root word 'aud' mean in words like 'audible' and 'audience'?
- See
- Hear (Correct answer)
- Speak
- Write
Correct answer: Hear
The Latin root 'aud' means 'to hear,' which connects to 'audible' (able to be heard) and 'audience' (those who listen).
Question 5: Which word is an antonym for 'transparent'?
- Clear
- Obvious
- Opaque (Correct answer)
- Visible
Correct answer: Opaque
'Opaque' means impossible to see through, which is the opposite of 'transparent,' which means easily seen through.
Question 6: Which sentence uses context clues to help determine the meaning of 'frugal'?
- She was frugal with money.
- Frugal people save a lot.
- Although she earned a good salary, she was frugal, rarely spending money and always looking for bargains. (Correct answer)
- Being frugal is a good quality.
Correct answer: Although she earned a good salary, she was frugal, rarely spending money and always looking for bargains.
Context clues in option C ('rarely spending money' and 'looking for bargains') help define 'frugal' as careful with money.
NeSA Vocabulary and Language Conventions 1
What does the prefix 'un-' mean in the word 'unlikely'?