Regents English Vocabulary and Word Meaning 2

Question 1

What does the suffix '-ology' indicate about a word's meaning?

Accepted Answer

The study or science of something

Answer

The suffix '-ology' means 'the study or science of,' as seen in words like biology (study of life) and psychology (study of the mind).

Question 2

Which sentence uses the word 'pragmatic' correctly?

Accepted Answer

His pragmatic approach focused on practical solutions to real problems.

Answer

'Pragmatic' means dealing with things practically and realistically rather than theoretically, so the second sentence uses it correctly.

Question 3

On the Regents English exam, an 'analogy' is used to:

Accepted Answer

Explain an unfamiliar concept by comparing it to something familiar

Answer

An analogy explains an unfamiliar or abstract concept by drawing a comparison to something more familiar and concrete.

Question 4

What does the word 'credible' mean in the context of evaluating sources?

Accepted Answer

Trustworthy, believable, and reliably accurate

Answer

'Credible' means worthy of trust and belief, supported by accurate evidence and from a reliable source.

Question 5

Which of the following words has a NEGATIVE connotation?

Accepted Answer

Arrogant

Answer

'Arrogant' carries a negative connotation of excessive pride and self-importance, unlike the similarly-meaning but neutral 'confident.'

Regents English Practice Test