Vocabulary: Guess the Word
Which word means "real or sincere"?
A. Genuine
B. Bribe
C. Parade
D. Incentive
A. Genuine
Translate the word to English: Respetable
Respectable
According to Arguelles, what does the $3 reward symbolize?
A. A token of appreciation.
B. A mandatory gift.
C. A generous act.
D. A financial burden.
A. A token of appreciation.
Which is the correct comparative form of "fast"?
My dog is ______ than my turtle.
A. Fastest
B. More fast
C. Faster
D. Most fast
C. Faster
What type of adverb is used in this sentence?
The rat is behind the refrigerator.
A. Adverb of Frequency
B. Adverb of Place
C. Adverb of Time
D. Adverb of Manner
E. Adverb of Degree
A. Adverb of Place
Which word means "a decrease in value over time"?
A. Incentive
B. Deterrent
C. Inflation
D. Mercenary
C. Inflation
Translate the word to English: Rampante
Rampant
What analogy does Arguelles use to describe the effect of excessive incentives?
A. A diet rich in vitamins.
B. A diet of candy bars and banana splits.
C. A steady stream of rewards.
D. A balanced approach to learning.
B. A diet of candy bars and banana splits.
Which is the correct superlative form of "cute"?
Her baby is the ______ I have ever seen!
A. Cuter
B. Cutest
C. Most cute
D. More cute
B. Cutest
What type of adverb is used in this sentence?
I practice Spanish regularly.
A. Adverb of Frequency
B. Adverb of Place
C. Adverb of Time
D. Adverb of Manner
E. Adverb of Degree
A. Adverb of Frequency
Which word means "urgent"?
A. Desperate
B. Rampant
C. Ethical
D. Dull
A. Desperate
Translate the word to English: Productos
Commodities
What message does Arguelles convey through the example of the 8-year-old boy returning the money?
A. The importance of financial literacy.
B. The value of intrinsic motivation.
C. The need for stricter banking regulations.
D. The benefits of charitable donations.
B. The value of intrinsic motivation.
What is the correct superlative form of "beautiful"?
Miss Universe is the ________ woman in the world.
A. Beautifulest
B. Beautifuler
C. More Beautiful
D. Most Beautiful
D. Most Beautiful
What type of adverb is used in this sentence?
We will start the test soon.
A. Adverb of Frequency
B. Adverb of Place
C. Adverb of Time
D. Adverb of Manner
E. Adverb of Degree
C. Adverb of Time
Which word means "someone who is greedy"?
A. Artificial
B. Stinginess
C. Kowtowing
D. Mercenary
D. Mercenary
Translate the word to English: Tacañería
Stinginess
According to the text, what is Arguelles' opinion on giving incentives for academic achievements?
A. It encourages students to excel.
B. It undermines the value of education.
C. It is necessary for motivating students.
D. It promotes healthy competition.
B. It undermines the value of education.
What is the correct comparative form of "intelligent"?
Einstein was ______ than most college students.
A. Most intelligent
B. Intelligenter
C. Intelligentest
D. More intelligent
D. More intelligent
What type of adverb is used in this sentence?
I had too much to eat and now I feel sick.
A. Adverb of Frequency
B. Adverb of Place
C. Adverb of Time
D. Adverb of Manner
E. Adverb of Degree
E. Adverb of Degree
Which word means a "hindrance or obstacle"?
A. Inflation
B. Deterrent
C. Desperate
D. Commodities
B. Deterrent
Translate the word to English: Servilismo
Kowtowing
What does Arguelles imply about the role of parents in shaping their children's values?
A. Parents should reward every achievement.
B. Parents should provide financial incentives.
C. Parents should set examples of virtuous behavior.
D. Parents should prioritize academic success.
C. Parents should set examples of virtuous behavior.
What is the correct comparative form of "bad"?
My grades in math are ______ than my grades in English.
A. Worst
B. Worse
C. Badder
D. More bad
B. Worse
What type of adverbs are used in this sentence?
She works hard every day.
A. Adverb of Frequency
B. Adverb of Place
C. Adverb of Time
D. Adverb of Manner
E. Adverb of Degree
A. Adverb of frequency
D. Adverb of manner