Writing and Editing Word Choice and Vocabulary 2

Question 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'comprise' vs. 'compose'?

Accepted Answer

Both B and C are correct.

Answer

The anthology is comprised of twelve essays.

Answer

The anthology comprises twelve essays.

Answer

Twelve essays comprise the anthology.

Question 2

What is the meaning of 'ameliorate'?

Accepted Answer

To improve or make better

Answer

To make worse

Answer

To eliminate entirely

Answer

To analyze in detail

Question 3

Which sentence uses 'imply' vs. 'infer' correctly?

Accepted Answer

The author implied that deadlines matter by using urgent language.

Answer

The author inferred that deadlines matter by using urgent language.

Answer

The reader implied the message from the urgent language.

Answer

The editor inferred a warning by writing urgently.

Question 4

What is an 'antonym'?

Accepted Answer

A word that has the opposite meaning of another word

Answer

A word that sounds like another word

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A word that has the same meaning as another word

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A word formed by combining two words

Question 5

Which sentence uses 'disinterested' correctly?

Accepted Answer

The judge was disinterested in the outcome and ruled fairly.

Answer

The student was disinterested and skipped the class.

Answer

He was disinterested in reading.

Answer

The bored editor was disinterested.

Question 6

Which word choice is most appropriate for a formal academic paper?

Accepted Answer

Children

Answer

Kids

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Youngsters

Answer

Little ones