Vocabulary Acquisition and Use: Master Your Words in English Language Arts

Question 1

Which of these strategies is NOT helpful for expanding your vocabulary?

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Memorizing new words without learning how to use them

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Using a dictionary or thesaurus

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Reading different kinds of materials and writing down unfamiliar words

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Guessing the meaning of words from the way they are used in a sentence

Question 2

To figure out the meaning of a new word you come across in a text, which method works best?

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Looking at clues in the text (like definitions, examples, or comparisons)

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Guessing based on how the word looks

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Using a dictionary without thinking about the text

Question 3

In the sentence 'The enigmatic figure approached cautiously', what does the word 'enigmatic' most likely suggest about the figure?

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Mysterious and puzzling

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Friendly and approachable

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Strong and powerful

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Intelligent and knowledgeable

Question 4

The prefix 're-' generally means:

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Again or anew

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Before or in front of

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Not or opposite

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With or together

Question 5

Which word is most synonymous with 'magnanimous'?

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Generous and forgiving

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Stingy and selfish

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Courageous and fearless

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Intelligent and wise

Question 6

The phrase 'to take something for granted' means:

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To receive something without fully appreciating its value.

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To give something away freely without expecting anything in return.

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To question or examine something thoroughly before accepting it.

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To ignore or disregard something completely.

Question 7

The most effective way to increase your vocabulary is to:

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Read widely and frequently across diverse texts and genres.

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Memorize a list of new words without considering their context.

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Consult a thesaurus regularly to find fancy synonyms for common words.

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Translate texts from other languages without understanding their original meaning.

Question 8

The word 'ephemeral' best describes something that is:

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Temporary and short-lived

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Permanent and enduring

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Bright and eye-catching

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Heavy and substantial

Question 9

The word 'gregarious' most closely means:

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Outgoing and sociable

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Shy and reserved

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Intelligent and studious

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Clumsy and awkward

Question 10

Which of the following sentence contexts best illustrates the meaning of the word 'ephemeral'?

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The sandcastle was a beautiful sight, but its existence was ephemeral.

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The mountain stood tall and majestic, its presence eternal.

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The child's laughter filled the air, its sound a reminder of the fleeting nature of time.

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The library contained a wealth of knowledge, its collection spanning centuries.

Question 11

The phrase 'to have a bone to pick' with someone means:

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To have a disagreement

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To be friends

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To owe them money

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To share a secret

Question 12

Which of the following words has a negative connotation?

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Malicious

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Benevolent

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Diligent

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Generous

Question 13

The word 'paradigm' can be used to refer to:

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A model or example

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A scientific theory

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A type of literary device

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A musical instrument

Question 14

Which of the following is a synonym for the word 'loquacious'?

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Talkative

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Silent

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Reserved

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Humble

Question 15

The word 'auspicious' suggests:

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Good luck or fortune

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Bad luck or misfortune

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Unexpected events

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Neutral or indifferent outcomes

Question 16

Which of the following techniques is recommended for memorizing new vocabulary effectively?

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Repetition and spaced retrieval

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Reading and re-reading the same text

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Guessing based on the sound of the word

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Translating the word into your native language

Question 17

The idiom 'to throw someone under the bus' means:

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To betray or sacrifice someone

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To help someone in trouble

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To compliment someone

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To make someone angry

Question 18

Which word is most similar in meaning to "repertoire"?

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Inventory

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Uniform

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Reputation

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Vocabulary

Question 19

What does the phrase "paint a vivid picture" mean?

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To use descriptive language to create a clear image in the reader's mind

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To create a realistic painting

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To express oneself clearly

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To use bright colors

Question 20

Which strategy is most effective for learning new vocabulary?

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Using new words in context

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Memorizing definitions only

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Reading a thesaurus

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Translating words from other languages

Question 21

What is the opposite of "gregarious"?

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Reserved

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Outgoing

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Social

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Friendly

Question 22

Which of these words has a positive connotation?

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Benevolent

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Malicious

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Sinister

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Malevolent

Question 23

In the sentence "The **enormous** dog barked at the mailman," what part of speech is the underlined word?

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Adjective

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Noun

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Verb

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Adverb

Question 24

What is the purpose of using context clues to understand an unfamiliar word?

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To make an educated guess about the meaning based on the surrounding words

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To use a dictionary

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To ask a teacher

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To search for the word in a thesaurus

Question 25

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

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My friend and I went to the store.

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Me and my friend went to the store.

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My friend and me went to the store.

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I and my friend went to the store.

Question 26

Which of the following is **not** a reliable strategy for determining the meaning of an unfamiliar word?

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Guessing based on the word's sound

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Using context clues

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Consulting a dictionary

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Looking for related words in the text

Question 27

In the sentence: 'The fleeting joy brought her a moment of solace', what is the meaning of the word 'fleeting'?

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Temporary

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Permanent

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Important

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Sad

Question 28

Which of the following words is an antonym for 'obscure'?

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Common

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Rare

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Expensive

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Beautiful

Question 29

What is the meaning of the idiom 'to kick the bucket'?

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To die

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To win a game

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To make a mess

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To be clumsy

Question 30

When reading, which strategy is NOT helpful for understanding the meaning of an unfamiliar word?

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Guessing based on how the word sounds

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Using clues from the text

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Looking up the word in a dictionary

Question 31

Which context clue type offers words with similar or opposite meanings to unfamiliar words?

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Synonyms and antonyms

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Definition

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Example

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Comparison and contrast

Question 32

Which of these is NOT a good way to figure out the meaning of a word you don't know when reading?

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Guessing based on how the word sounds

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Using clues in the text, like examples or definitions

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Breaking the word into smaller parts, like its root and ending

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Using a dictionary or thesaurus

Question 33

Which strategy involves breaking down a word into its root, prefixes, and suffixes to uncover its meaning?

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Morphological analysis

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Contextual analysis

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Semantic mapping

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Dictionary analysis

Question 34

In vocabulary acquisition, what term refers to the literal, primary meaning of a word?

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Denotation

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Connotation

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Semantic range

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Pragmatic sense

Question 35

Which technique involves using the words and phrases around an unfamiliar word to figure out its meaning?

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Contextual clues

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Morphemic analysis

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Root word analysis

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Synonym replacement

Question 36

What is the main purpose of keeping vocabulary notebooks?

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To record and organize new words for later review and practice

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To practice the spelling and pronunciation of words

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To assess students' vocabulary knowledge

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To track the frequency of word encounters in texts

Question 37

To determine the meaning of the word 'ethereal' in the sentence 'The ethereal glow of the moonlit sky was breathtaking.', which method would be most effective?

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Using context clues

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Consulting a dictionary

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Breaking down the word into its morphemes

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Guessing based on personal experience

Question 38

Which of the following words means the opposite of 'gregarious'?

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Reserved

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Outgoing

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Enthusiastic

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Sociable

Question 39

What does the prefix 'dis-' typically indicate in English words?

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Negation or reversal

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Emphasis or intensity

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Location or direction

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Time or frequency

Question 40

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

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Kindhearted

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Malicious

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Indifferent

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Envious

Question 41

When reading, how can you figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words?

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Using context clues such as synonyms, antonyms, or definitions given within the text

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Skipping over the word and moving on

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Guessing based on the word's spelling

Question 42

Which approach actively builds vocabulary?

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Exploring various reading materials and noting new words

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Only learning vocabulary from textbooks

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Memorizing word lists without understanding their usage

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Avoiding using a dictionary

Question 43

In the sentence, 'The gregarious puppy couldn't bear being alone,' what does 'gregarious' mean?

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Friendly and outgoing

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Shy and reserved

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Aggressive and hostile

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Intelligent and curious

Question 44

Which word has a similar meaning to 'benevolent'?

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Kind and caring

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Arrogant and haughty

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Vengeful and spiteful

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Selfish and greedy

Question 45

When using a thesaurus, what's the best approach?

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Refer to it when needed to find synonyms or antonyms

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Memorize all the words in the thesaurus

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Use it as a replacement for a dictionary

Question 46

In the word 'development,' what does the suffix '-ment' indicate?

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Process or state of being

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A person or thing

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An action or event

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A place or location

Question 47

Which word is a root word?

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Read

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Readable

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Reader

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Reading

Question 48

Which helps strengthen vocabulary retention?

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Regularly reviewing and using new words in different contexts

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Memorizing words without applying them

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Avoiding using new words to retain old ones

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Only studying new words once