NeSA Vocabulary and Language Conventions

Question 1

What does the prefix 'un-' mean in the word 'unlikely'?

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Not

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Again

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Before

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Under

Question 2

Which word is a synonym for 'enormous'?

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Gigantic

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Tiny

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Average

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Narrow

Question 3

In the sentence 'The test was a piece of cake,' the phrase 'a piece of cake' is an example of:

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An idiom

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A metaphor

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Alliteration

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A simile

Question 4

What does the root word 'aud' mean in words like 'audible' and 'audience'?

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Hear

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See

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Speak

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Write

Question 5

Which word is an antonym for 'transparent'?

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Opaque

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Clear

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Obvious

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Visible

Question 6

Which sentence uses context clues to help determine the meaning of 'frugal'?

Accepted Answer

Although she earned a good salary, she was frugal, rarely spending money and always looking for bargains.

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She was frugal with money.

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Frugal people save a lot.

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Being frugal is a good quality.