Vocabulary Definitions
noisy, energetic, and cheerful
Which word does this define?
A. Deluge
B. Boisterous
C. Prominent
D. Elaborate
B. Boisterous
Which is a synonym for “concrete”?
A. Dominate
B. Tangible
C. Boycott
D. Vibrant
B. Tangible
“How are things going at work, Ella?” ask Janette.
“I’m in predicament,” replied Ella. “How about you?”
The use of the word “predicament” indicates that Ella is -
A. having a good time at work.
B. meeting a new client at work.
C. having difficulty at work.
D. learning a new skill at work.
C. having difficulty at work.
A “predicament” is a “difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation”.
“All my friends are against me,” shouted Bill. “They accused me of taking the wallet without any proof at all. I’m never going to talk to any of them again.”
What is the tone of this excerpt?
A. Humorous
B. Bitter
C . Optimistic
D. Impartial
B. Bitter
McDonald’s food is inexpensive. In order to indicate a negative connotation, the word “inexpensive” should be changed to –
A. Expensive
B. Cheap
C. Substantial
B. Cheap
Which word means “very happy”?
A. Significant
B. Unique
C. Jovial
D. Marvel
C. Jovial
Which is an antonym for “careless”?
A. Lazy
B. Diligent
C. Domestic
D. Improvise
B Dilligent
“Diligent” mean “hard-working and conscientious” which is the opposite of “careless”.
Jessica looked out of the window. “I won’t be able to weed the garden today if it rains,” she said to her mother.
Mother looked out the same window. “The rain’s inevitable,” she responded.
The use of the word “inevitable” indicates that –
A. Jessica will be able to weed.
B. Jessica will not be able to weed.
C. Mother is unsure whether it will rain.
D. None of the above
B. Jessica will not be able to weed.
The word “inevitable” means “certain to happen; unavoidable”. Since it will rain, Jessica will not be able to weed.
“Of course I’ll clean your room for you,” said mother.
“Right after they crown me Queen of England.”
What is the tone of this excerpt?
A. Sarcastic
B. Depressing
C . Serious
D. Objective
A. Sarcastic
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Andrew and Michael had concerns about the server. Although they knew it was powerful, they worried about someone stealing their identity. They decided to go with something more expensive.
Which word in this excerpt is considered a technical term?
A. Powerful
B. Server
C. Identity
D. Expensive
B. Server
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To obtain or bring about by discussion.
Which word does this define?
A. Negotiate
B. Designate
C. Subsequent
D. Omniscient
A. Negotiate
Which is a synonym for “specific”?
A. Preliminary
B. Drastic
C. Prosper
D. Distinct
D. Distinct
“How did the Giants do tonight?” asked Juan.
“The Eagles dominated the game,” replied his father.
The use of the word “dominated” indicates that –
A. The Giants won the game.
B. The Eagles won the game.
C. The game ended in a tie.
D. All of the above
B. Eagles won the game.
The word “dominating” means “having a commanding position”, so they won the game.
The snow fell softly all the night
And slowly all the world went white.
So softly did the snowflakes fall
I slept and heard them not at all.
What is the tone of this excerpt?
A. Serious
B. Regretful
C. Indignant
D. Gentle
D. Gentle
Sue decided not to take the job at the bank. It was a bad decision. She didn’t realize that a good opportunity was knocking at her door.
Which figurative language device can be found in this excerpt?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Personification
D. Onomatopoeia
C. Personification
“She didn’t realize that a good opportunity was knocking at her door.”
Personification is when something non-human takes on human traits.
Something that completes or enhances something else when added to it.
Which word does this define?
A. Controversy
B. Accommodate
C. Supplement
D. Formulates
C. Supplement
Which is an antonym for “honesty”?
A. Plummet
B. Collide
C. Treacherous
D. Diversity
C. Treacherous
“Treacherous” means guilty of or involving betrayal or deception. This is the opposite of “honesty”.
“I can’t believe George works here! Is he the captain of the boat, or a crewmember?” asked Joan.
“He’s a subordinate,” replied Tom.
The use of the word “subordinate” indicates that –
A. Tom doesn’t want to reveal George’s position.
B. George is the captain of the boat.
C. George is a crewmember on the boat.
D. None of the above
C. George is a crewmember on the boat.
A “subordinate” is someone who is “lower in rank or position”, so George would have to be a crewmember, not a captain.
“I’m so excited about your visit! We will have plenty of time to relax by the pool during the day, and shop in town at night.
What is the tone of this excerpt?
A. Pessimistic
B. Serious
C. Upbeat
D. Sarcastic
C. Upbeat
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Choose the word with a positive connotation:
A. Monotonous
B. Paraphrase
C. Terminate
D. Prominent
D. Prominent
What does “persecution” mean?
As a result of the government´s persecution, the refugees fled their country in search of safety.
The act of harming or bringing hostility to individuals based on ethinicity, religion, or political beliefs.
Which is an antonym for “design”?
A. Improvise
B. Possess
C. Supplement
D. Unanimous
A. Improvise
Improvise” means “to create spontaneously or without preparation.” This is the opposite of “design” which means “to create according to a plan”.
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“What do you think about Caryn’s decision to hire an interior decorator?” asked Gene.
“I think it is ingenious,” replied Alex.
The use of the word “ingenious” indicates that –
A. Gene thinks it is a bad idea.
B. Alex thinks it is a wonderful idea.
C. Gene is unsure about the idea.
D. Alex isn’t thrilled with the idea.
B. Alex thinks it is a wonderful idea.
An “ingenious” idea is one that is “clever, original, and inventive”.
Virginia’s Henrico Hospital has been named one of the top hospitals and workplaces for nurses.
Out of 107 Virginia hospitals, Henrico Hospital ranks 12th on the list of top hospitals to work for and has one of the highest levels of job satisfaction among its nurses.
What is the tone of this excerpt?
A. Pessimistic
B. Professional
C. Sympathetic
B. Professional
Everyone waited for the door to open. Instead of wearing formal attire, Ingrid walked through the door looking like a clown. Her hair was a mess, her jeans were ripped, and she was wearing two different shoes. Her mother shook her head and walked away.
What is emphasized with the simile in this excerpt?
A. Mother’s disappointment
B. Ingrid’s sloppy attire
C. the door opening
D. Ingrid’s new job
B. Ingrid’s sloppy attire
“Ingrid walked through the door looking like a clown”
Ingrid wasn’t dressed like a clown, she was dressed very sloppily.