NeSA Vocabulary and Language Conventions

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Not

Answer

The prefix 'un-' means 'not,' so 'unlikely' means 'not likely.'

Question 2

Which word is a synonym for 'enormous'?

Accepted Answer

Gigantic

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

An idiom

Answer

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'?

Accepted Answer

Hear

Answer

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'?

Accepted Answer

Opaque

Answer

'Opaque' means impossible to see through, which is the opposite of 'transparent,' which means easily seen through.

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