Year 11 Language skills meaning of words quiz
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- Q1What is the meaning of the word 'ambiguous'?Clear and straightforwardOpen to more than one interpretation or meaning.Impartial and fairOpen to more than one interpretation or meaning.Confident and sure30s
- Q2What does the term 'synonym' mean?A word that is used as a verb.A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.A word that describes physical objects.30s
- Q3What is the definition of the word 'plausible'?Unlikely to happen or be true.Seeming reasonable or probable.Arrogant and boastful.Seeming reasonable or probable.Easily understood or explained.30s
- Q4What does the term 'surreptitious' mean?Done, made, or acquired by stealth.Loud and boisterous.Clear and evident.Intelligent and thoughtful.Done, made, or acquired by stealth.30s
- Q5What is the definition of the word 'conundrum'?A simple and straightforward task.A confusing or difficult problem or question.A confusing or difficult problem or question.A situation with no possible solution.A person who is always optimistic.30s
- Q6What is the meaning of the term 'eloquent'?Lacking in confidence and assertiveness.Unclear and muddled in speech.Expressing oneself fluently and persuasively.Rude and impolite in behavior.Expressing oneself fluently and persuasively.30s
- Q7What is the definition of the term 'abundant'?Small and insignificant.Temporary and short-lived.Existing or available in large quantities; plentiful.Scarce and hard to find.Existing or available in large quantities; plentiful.30s
- Q8What does the term 'diligent' mean?Being careless and negligent in one's work.Being easily distracted and unfocused.Showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties.Having a lazy and idle approach to tasks.Showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties.30s
- Q9What is the meaning of the word 'profound'?Having deep meaning or significance.Having deep meaning or significance.Ordinary and common.Superficial and shallow.Loud and aggressive.30s
- Q10What does the term 'veracity' mean?Accuracy or truthfulness.Accuracy or truthfulness.Innocence and naivety.Exaggeration and falsehood.Confusion and uncertainty.30s
- Q11Which of the following is an example of a word with negative connotations?HeroCriminalTeacherFriend30s
- Q12Which of the following is an example of a word with cultural connotations?BookChairCarDragon30s
- Q13What is an example of a word with political connotations?MusicDemocracyNatureArt30s
- Q14Which of the following is an example of a word with religious connotations?CupCrossChairComputer30s
- Q15Which of the following is an example of a word with neutral connotations?ChairFlowerRainbowSunny30s