Quiz #1 Word Recognition And Vocabulary

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Quiz #1 Word Recognition and Vocabulary assesses understanding of word meanings, synonyms, and root words through context and definitions. It enhances vocabulary skills, crucial for effective communication and comprehension in English.

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  • 2. 

    161-170Read the sentence.Juan was very blue when his puppy was missing. In this sentence, the word blue means

    • Cold

    • Sky

    • Sad

    • Dog

    Correct Answer
    A. Sad
    Explanation
    In this sentence, the word "blue" is used metaphorically to describe Juan's emotional state. It does not refer to the color or any physical sensation like cold or sky. Instead, it means that Juan was feeling sad when his puppy was missing.

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    181-190Read the sentence. Sara has a new red velvet bonnet to wear on her head in the music program.The word bonnet probably means:

    • Dress

    • Hat

    • Play

    • Green

    Correct Answer
    A. Hat
    Explanation
    The word "bonnet" in this sentence is most likely referring to a hat. This can be inferred from the context of the sentence, which mentions Sara wearing the bonnet on her head. A bonnet is a type of hat that typically covers the head and is often worn by women.

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    171-180Read the story. At last, the children got to school They were happy to see their teacher. The engine on the school bus had broken and was smoking. Another bus had to bring the students to school. In the paragraph, engine means

    • Lunch

    • Camera

    • Truck

    • Motor

    Correct Answer
    A. Motor
    Explanation
    In the given story, it is mentioned that the engine on the school bus had broken and was smoking. This indicates that the word "engine" refers to the motor of the school bus.

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    191-200The words road, rode, and rowed have their meanings listed below. Choose the word meaning that does not go with one of these words. 

    • The past tense of ride

    • A machine that looks like a human

    • A broad trail

    • To propel a boat with oars

    Correct Answer
    A. A machine that looks like a human
    Explanation
    The word "A machine that looks like a human" does not go with the words "road," "rode," and "rowed" because it does not have any connection to transportation or movement. The other options are all related to either riding a bike or a horse, traveling on a trail, or propelling a boat with oars.

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    221-230Read the sentence.The proud athlete spurned any offer of assistance.What does spurned mean?

    • Condemned

    • Rejected with disdain

    • Withheld

    • Reluctantly turned down

    Correct Answer
    A. Rejected with disdain
    Explanation
    Spurned means to reject with disdain. In this sentence, the proud athlete refused or turned down any offer of assistance in a scornful or contemptuous manner. The word "spurned" indicates that the athlete not only rejected the offer but also did so with a strong feeling of disdain or contempt.

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  • 7. 

    201-210Which set of words all have the same root word?

    • Extra, relax, pretext

    • Knowledge, unknown, knowing

    • Here, where, there

    • Contain, restrain, plain

    Correct Answer
    A. Knowledge, unknown, knowing
    Explanation
    The set of words "Knowledge, unknown, knowing" all have the same root word "know." The word "knowledge" is derived from the root word "know," and "unknown" and "knowing" are both formed by adding prefixes to the root word.

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    Above 230Read the paragraph.We mold our character through our living acts. As the years roll on, the accomplishments of yesteryear should be crystallized in a crowning tribute, symbolizing one's life in respected simplicity. One of our memorials, selected while you live, will imperishably preserve your personality and continue the cherished ideals of your family name because the permanency of this inimitable, blue-gray granite is guaranteed. Choose an antonym for imperishably.

    • Invulnerable

    • Extinguishable

    • Permanently

    • Indestructibly

    Correct Answer
    A. Extinguishable
    Explanation
    The word "imperishably" means something that cannot be destroyed or decayed. Therefore, the antonym for "imperishably" would be "extinguishable," which means something that can be destroyed or put out.

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