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A quiz designed to see if you can use context, substitution, and root words to guess the meaning of academic words correctly

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Dealing with unknown vocabulary

Dealing with unknown vocabulary

Frage 1 von 10

1

Choose a word which could replace "disconcerting" in this sentence:

Make sure you research your presentation topic thoroughly- it can be very disconcerting to be asked a question you can't answer.

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • exciting

  • embarrasing

  • boring

  • depressing

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Frage 2 von 10

1

Laila talks about everyone's private lives- she's an ineffable gossip.

Ineffable means:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • quiet

  • cruel

  • unstoppable

  • generous

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Frage 3 von 10

1

The main thing in an opinion essay is that you give and support your opinion- your actual opinion is inconsequential.

Can you see the prefix and suffix in "inconsequential"- can they help you to guess the meaning?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • not important

  • important

  • will lead to consequences

  • may lead to arguments with the person marking the essay

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Frage 4 von 10

1

Hugo broke both his legs while skiing and as a result was incapacitated for several weeks and unable to attend lectures.

Which word or phrase could be used to replace "incapacitated"?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • annoyed

  • unable

  • in hospital

  • unable to do anything

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Frage 5 von 10

1

The American constitution states that people have "inalienable" rights to things such as life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. What could "inalienable" mean here? Think about the root word (alien).

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • you can't send these rights into space.

  • these rights can't be taken away.

  • these rights don't apply to foreigners

  • these rights only apply to foreigners

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Frage 6 von 10

1

You must buy a ticket before the commencement of your journey. Any passenger who does not have a valid ticket after the train leaves will have to pay a fine.

What could "commencement" mean here?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • end

  • middle

  • half way

  • start

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Frage 7 von 10

1

Despite some evidence of bacteria on a few planets, scientists have yet to find conclusive evidence of life on other planets.

What does "conclusive" mean? Can you recognise a root word in it?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • finished

  • undeniable

  • clear

  • exciting

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Frage 8 von 10

1

Areas of study at university are normally categorised into fields such as Science and Humanities.

What does "categorised" mean here?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • sorted

  • controlled

  • decided

  • planned

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Frage 9 von 10

1

What strategies can you use to read well and cope with unknown vocabulary?

Tick all the ones you think are useful.

Wähle eine oder mehr der folgenden:

  • Stop and underline every new word.

  • Translate every word into your first language

  • Skip unknown words as you will get most of the meaning anyway.

  • Try to guess the meaning of words, thinking about context and word order.

  • Notice any prefixes and suffixes, and see if you can see a root word you already know.

  • Stop reading if you don't understand the text.

  • Ask your teacher for the meaning of new words.

  • Use a translation website to change the text into your first language.

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Frage 10 von 10

1

Vaccines are a useful way of preventing communicable diseases such as flu, measles, and malaria.

Can you guess what "communicable" means?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • something that can be spread from one person or animal to another.

  • something that can be explained verbally.

  • something that is not very serious.

  • something that can be dangerous for your health.

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