Quiz #1 Word Recognition And Vocabulary
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Below 161
- A.
Piano
- B.
Bed
- C.
Desk
- D.
Book
Correct Answer
C. DeskExplanation
The given list consists of four items: piano, bed, desk, and book. The question asks for an item that is below 161, implying that the items may be arranged in a numerical order. However, since none of the items are numbers, it can be assumed that the order is based on some other criterion, such as alphabetical order. Among the given options, "desk" comes last in alphabetical order, making it the item that is below 161.Rate this question:
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161-170Read the sentence.Juan was very blue when his puppy was missing. In this sentence, the word blue means
- A.
Cold
- B.
Sky
- C.
Sad
- D.
Dog
Correct Answer
C. SadExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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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:
- A.
Dress
- B.
Hat
- C.
Play
- D.
Green
Correct Answer
B. HatExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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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
- A.
Lunch
- B.
Camera
- C.
Truck
- D.
Motor
Correct Answer
D. MotorExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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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.
- A.
The past tense of ride
- B.
A machine that looks like a human
- C.
A broad trail
- D.
To propel a boat with oars
Correct Answer
B. A machine that looks like a humanExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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201-210Which set of words all have the same root word?
- A.
Extra, relax, pretext
- B.
Knowledge, unknown, knowing
- C.
Here, where, there
- D.
Contain, restrain, plain
Correct Answer
B. Knowledge, unknown, knowingExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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221-230Read the sentence.The proud athlete spurned any offer of assistance.What does spurned mean?
- A.
Condemned
- B.
Rejected with disdain
- C.
Withheld
- D.
Reluctantly turned down
Correct Answer
B. Rejected with disdainExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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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.
- A.
Invulnerable
- B.
Extinguishable
- C.
Permanently
- D.
Indestructibly
Correct Answer
B. ExtinguishableExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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