THEA THEA Vocabulary & Language Skills 3

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

Accepted Answer

Her smile was like sunshine on a cloudy day.

Answer

A simile makes a comparison using 'like' or 'as,' as in 'her smile was like sunshine.'

Question 2

The word 'verbose' most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Using more words than necessary

Answer

Verbose means using an excess of words, making writing or speech unnecessarily long-winded.

Question 3

Which prefix means 'against' or 'opposed to'?

Accepted Answer

anti-

Answer

The prefix 'anti-' means against or opposed to, as in antiwar, antibacterial, or antidote.

Question 4

A passage's 'tone' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The author's attitude toward the subject or audience

Answer

Tone is the author's attitude toward the subject matter or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

Question 5

The word 'pragmatic' most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Practical and focused on real-world results

Answer

Pragmatic means dealing with problems in a practical, realistic way rather than using theory or ideals.

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