Vocab - Definitions
To move or climb quickly, or haphazardly
Scramble
Which word has the following synonyms:
Error, mistake, omission, blunder
Oversight
American Eagle and Dove both received ______ after their advertisements that seemed to indicate preference towards certain races and ethnicities.
backlash
Is the following sentence written in active or passive voice?
The application deadline has been extended by the committee.
Passive
Does this sentence use the adverb correctly?
The engineer repaired excellently the machinery.
No!
Seeming difficult to deal due to anticipation, intimidation, or being overwhelming.
Daunting
Which word has the following synonyms:
Postulate, principle, fundamental, doctrine, theory, rule, premise
Axiom
A position at a well-known company like Google can be highly ________. Many people want to work there!
Coveted
Is the following sentence written in an active voice or a passive voice?
New safety protocols were implemented immediately after the incident.
Passive
Does this sentence use the adverb correctly?
The chef quickly chopped the vegetables.
Yes!
Very skills or proficient at something. A person who is skilled or proficient at something.
Adept
Which word has the following synonyms:
Uncover, reveal, disclose, unmask
Expose
In today’s world, the internet is _________. We use it on our phones, on our computers, at work, at school, and at home!
Ubiquitous
Which of the following sentences is the correct passive voice? The firm hired a new consultant.
A) The firm hired a new consultant by the firm.
B) A new consultant hired by the team.
C) A new consultant was hired.
D) The firm hired a new consultant.
C - it has omitted the agent but is in passive voice.
A is in active voice - and repetitive!
B is missing the helping verb "to be"
D is the exact same active sentence.
Which of the following sentences using the adverb correct?
A) The CEO signed finally the merger documents
B) The CEO finally signed the merger documents.
C) The CEO signed the finally merger documents.
D) The CEO signed the merger finally documents.
B
These TWO words mean to bring something into action or use.
Deploy, Implement (Utilize)
Which TWO words are synonyms for the follow:
Essential, fundamental, crucial, indispensable, critical
Integral, Vital
A thank you email shouldn’t be ________. It should be personalized and unique for the purpose and recipient.
Generic
Rewrite the following sentence in passive voice:
The auditors reviewed the financial statements.
The financial statements were reviewed (by the auditors).
Rewrite the sentence with the adverb:
The company must address customer complaints. (immediately)
Immediately, the company must address customer complaints.
The company must immediately address customer complaints.
The company must address customer complaints immediately.
These TWO words mean to sharpen, perfect or improve something.
Hone, Refine
Which two words are synonyms for the following:
Disorderly, unstable, chaotic, tumultuous, stormy, unpredictable, erratic
Turbulent, Volatile
To make a good _______ at an interview, you should consider your _______.
Impression, mannerisms/posture/attributes
Rewrite the following sentence in passive voice:
We signed the contract yesterday.
Yesterday, the contract was signed (by us).
The contract was signed yesterday (by us).
The contract was signed (by us) yesterday)
Rewrite the sentence with the adverb:
The board meets to discuss the new policy. (annually)
Annually, the board meets to discuss the new policy.
The board annually meets to discuss the new policy.
The board meets annually to discuss the new policy.
The board meets to discuss the new policy annually.