EOG EOG Vocabulary and Language

Question 1

A student reads: 'The detective scrutinized every clue.' What does 'scrutinized' most likely mean?

Accepted Answer

Examined carefully

Answer

Scrutinized means to examine something very carefully and thoroughly.

Question 2

Which word is an antonym of 'benevolent'?

Accepted Answer

Malicious

Answer

Benevolent means kind and generous, so malicious (wanting to harm others) is its antonym.

Question 3

In the sentence 'She had an amiable personality that made everyone feel welcome,' what does 'amiable' mean?

Accepted Answer

Friendly and pleasant

Answer

Amiable means having a friendly and pleasant manner, which matches the context of making everyone feel welcome.

Question 4

What is the meaning of the prefix 'mis-' in the word 'misunderstand'?

Accepted Answer

Wrongly or badly

Answer

The prefix 'mis-' means wrongly or badly, so misunderstand means to understand something incorrectly.

Question 5

Which sentence uses the word 'elaborate' correctly?

Accepted Answer

He gave an elaborate explanation with many details.

Answer

Elaborate as an adjective means detailed and complex, which fits the sentence about giving a detailed explanation.

EOG - End of Grade Practice Test