Vocabulary Acquisition and Use: Enhance Your Word Power

Question 1

Which sentence uses the word "diligent" correctly?

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The diligent student finished all of her assignments on time.

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The lazy student was diligent in completing his homework.

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The teacher was not diligent in giving her students enough work.

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The student's laziness led to him failing the test.

Question 2

The opposite of the word "gigantic" is:

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Tiny

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Large

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Huge

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Vast

Question 3

Which word means the same as "synonym"?

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Synonym

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Antonym

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Homophone

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Homonym

Question 4

Which word is most similar to "malicious"?

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Harmful

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Kind

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Funny

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Beautiful

Question 5

Which of these words is a verb?

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Walk

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Beautiful

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Slowly

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And

Question 6

What does the phrase "in a nutshell" mean?

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In a short and simple way

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In a big container

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In a difficult way

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In a funny way

Question 7

Which of these is an example of a root word?

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Happy

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Unhappy

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Happily

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Happiness

Question 8

The suffix "-ly" changes a word into a:

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Adverb

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Noun

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Verb

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Adjective

Question 9

Which of these methods is NOT recommended for learning new vocabulary words?

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Translating words directly from one language to another

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Using flashcards

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Looking up words in a dictionary

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Reading books, magazines, and articles

Question 10

Which part of speech is NOT included when defining a term?

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Conjunction

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Noun

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Verb

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Adverb

Question 11

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'exquisite'?

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The sushi was exquisite.

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The chores were exquisite.

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The car was exquisite.

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The weather was exquisite.

Question 12

What is the main advantage of using context clues for vocabulary acquisition?

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Deduce a word's meaning from its context

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Look the word up in a dictionary

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Guess the word's meaning

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Memorize the word's exact definition

Question 13

Which pair of words is an example of synonyms?

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Beautiful and gorgeous

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Massive and minuscule

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Joyful and sorrowful

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Ascend and descend

Question 14

What is a root word?

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A word that can be divided into smaller units

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A word that cannot be divided into smaller units

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A word with no intrinsic meaning

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A word that always has a negative connotation

Question 15

What is the antonym of 'benevolent'?

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Malicious

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Gracious

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Generous

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Sympathetic

Question 16

The word 'effervescent' means:

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Sparkling

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Dull

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Salty

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Sweet

Question 17

When you figure out the meaning of a word by breaking it into its parts, you are using what skill?

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Morphemic analysis

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Contextual analysis

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Phonetic analysis

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Semantic analysis

Question 18

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'progress'?

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The teacher was very pleased with the students' progress.

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The students were very pleased with the teacher's progress.

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The progress was happy with the students and teacher.

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The happy students made the progress with the teacher.

Question 19

What is a synonym for the word 'gigantic'?

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Colossal

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Tiny

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Normal

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Average

Question 20

Which word best matches the feeling of overwhelming tiredness?

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Exhausted

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Enthusiastic

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Surprised

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Jealous

Question 21

What part of speech is the word 'quickly'?

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Adverb

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Noun

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Verb

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Adjective

Question 22

The word 'magnificent' has a:

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Positive meaning

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Negative meaning

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Neutral meaning

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No meaning

Question 23

Which of these methods is NOT effective for learning new vocabulary words?

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Ignoring unknown words

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Using context clues

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Memorizing definitions

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Playing word games

Question 24

The word 'loquacious' means:

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Talkative and chatty

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Quiet and reserved

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Intelligent and knowledgeable

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Brave and courageous

Question 25

In which sentence is the word 'effervescent' used correctly?

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The fizzy soda was effervescent.

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The outgoing party guests were effervescent.

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The brilliant teacher explained the lesson effervescently.

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The sparkling painting was effervescent.

Question 26

The prefix 'un-' usually means:

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Not

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Very

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Together

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Again

Question 27

Which word is a synonym for 'small'?

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Tiny

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Gigantic

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Medium

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Large

Question 28

The suffix '-ment' usually indicates:

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An action or state

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A person

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A place

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An object

Question 29

The word 'gregarious' is most closely related to which of the following?

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Friendliness

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Shyness

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Acceptability

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Creativity

Question 30

The word 'magnanimous' means:

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Generous and forgiving

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Small-minded and selfish

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Boastful and arrogant

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Weak and cowardly

Question 31

What does the term 'colossal' mean?

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Enormously large

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Extremely small

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Very bright

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Extremely heavy

Question 32

Which word has a similar meaning to 'joyful'?

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Happy

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Sad

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Angry

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Tired

Question 33

Which word means the opposite of 'fast'?

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Slow

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Quick

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Nimble

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Speedy

Question 34

Which example correctly uses the new vocabulary word 'colossal' in a sentence?

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The colossal building stretched towards the sky.

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The movie was so colossal, we couldn't stop laughing.

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The child was colossal and couldn't reach the doorknob.

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The colossal storm destroyed the entire town.

Question 35

What is the root word of 'unbreakable'?

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Break

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Un

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Able

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Crack

Question 36

Which word sounds the same as 'write' but has a different meaning?

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Right

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Ride

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Wrong

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Rain

Question 37

What does the idiom 'kick the bucket' mean?

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To pass away

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To win a prize

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To start a new job

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To become angry

Question 38

Which word is most closely related to the idea of 'growing'?

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Bloom

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Shrink

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Wither

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Fade

Question 39

Which of these is NOT a factor that can influence vocabulary development?

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Inherited genetic factors

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Reading books and articles

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Watching television shows

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Engaging in conversations

Question 40

Which context clue provides a precise and direct explanation of an unfamiliar word's meaning?

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Definition

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Example

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Synonym

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Antonym

Question 41

The word 'gregarious' most likely describes an individual who:

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Enjoys being around and interacting with others.

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Prefers solitude and avoids social interaction.

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Is preoccupied with academic pursuits and intellectual endeavors.

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Possesses exceptional athletic abilities and competitive drive.

Question 42

What strategy involves analyzing the structure of unfamiliar words to determine their meaning?

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Affix Analysis

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Root Word Recognition

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Contextual Analysis

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Mnemonic Devices

Question 43

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of maintaining a vocabulary notebook?

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Automatically learning new words without conscious effort

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Keeping a record and organizing new words for future reference

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Tracking progress in word usage and comprehension

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Improving accuracy in spelling and grammar

Question 44

In the sentence, 'The studious student received an A+,' what is the part of speech of the underlined word?

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Adjective

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Noun

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Verb

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Adverb

Question 45

Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for learning new vocabulary words?

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Guessing the meaning without supporting evidence

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Writing the word down multiple times

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Using flashcards

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Using a dictionary

Question 46

What is the most effective way to practice using new vocabulary words?

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Using them in speaking, writing, and everyday conversations

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Saying them aloud repeatedly without context

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Only reading them in a dictionary

Question 47

Which of the following is an example of a root word?

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Dict

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Dictate

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Indict

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Dictionary

Question 48

What is the meaning of the prefix 'un-'?

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Opposite or negation

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Very

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Again

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Well

Question 49

Which of the following words is a synonym for 'happy'?

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Joyful

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Sad

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Bored

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Angry

Question 50

What is the antonym of the word 'benevolent'?

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Malevolent

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Cautious

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Indifferent

Question 51

Which of the following is an example of a figurative language device?

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Simile

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Colon

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Comma

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Period

Question 52

What is the purpose of using a thesaurus?

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To find synonyms, antonyms, and related words

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To define words

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To conjugate verbs

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To translate words

Question 53

Which of the following is a tip for improving vocabulary retention?

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Regularly reviewing and using new words in different contexts

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Using new words in only one specific context

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Only reading new words once

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Writing down words without understanding their meaning

Question 54

What is the main benefit of acquiring a strong vocabulary?

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Enhanced communication, critical thinking, and overall cognitive development

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It is only beneficial in academic settings.

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It is only necessary for writers and public speakers.