Lesson T1.3.1
T1.3.1 New vocabulary in context and dictionaries Quiz: KS3 English, Unit 1
20 questions
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The 20 questions
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What part of a dictionary entry gives the meaning of a word?
- The definition
- The etymology
- The prefix
- The synonym
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What term describes a word with the same or similar meaning?
- A synonym
- A homophone
- An antonym
- An acronym
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What term describes a word with the opposite meaning to another?
- A suffix
- A root word
- A synonym
- An antonym
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What is the base part of a word to which affixes attach?
- A homograph
- An article
- A root word
- A conjunction
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What does the prefix 'mis-' mean when added to a word?
- Without
- Again
- Wrongly
- Before
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What is the primary meaning of the suffix '-ful' in words like 'careful'?
- Full of
- Without
- Before
- Like a
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What is the most likely meaning of the word 'ferocious'?
- Calm and quiet
- Slow and steady
- Violent and fierce
- Soft and gentle
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What does the word 'wary' mean when describing someone's attitude?
- Friendly and warm
- Careless and lazy
- Brave and bold
- Cautious and alert
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What is the definition of the noun 'candour'?
- Honesty and openness
- Anger and deceit
- Shyness and doubt
- Kindness and grace
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What does the adjective 'lucid' mean?
- Clear and understandable
- Dark and mysterious
- Confusing and vague
- Loud and noisy
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What area does the adjective 'culinary' relate to?
- Science and labs
- Music and sound
- Cooking and food
- Art and design
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What does it mean if an object is described as 'buoyant'?
- Able to float
- Frozen solid
- Heavy and dense
- Sinking quickly
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Which single word means lacking in logic or sound reasoning?
- Illogical
- Sensible
- Logical
- Rational
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Which precise synonym best replaces the vague word 'big'?
- Enormous
- Slight
- Tiny
- Average
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Which word is a homophone of the word 'hair'?
- Here
- Hear
- Hare
- Air
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What is the purpose of etymology in a dictionary?
- Showing word origins
- Counting syllables
- Listing antonyms
- Checking spelling
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What does the metaphor 'a tangled web of lies' suggest?
- Clear facts
- Simple truth
- A clever plan
- Complicated deceit
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In vocabulary study, what is meant by 'context'?
- Word spelling
- Author biography
- Surrounding words
- Dictionary definition
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Which word is a direct synonym for 'hasty'?
- Cautious
- Deliberate
- Careful
- Rash
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What does a word's 'connotations' refer to?
- Literal meaning
- Dictionary entry
- Phonetic sound
- Associated feelings
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