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Year 11 Language skills meaning of words quiz

Quiz by Andrew Cole

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  • Q1
    What is the meaning of the word 'ambiguous'?
    Clear and straightforward
    Open to more than one interpretation or meaning.
    Impartial and fair
    Open to more than one interpretation or meaning.
    Confident and sure
    30s
  • Q2
    What 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
  • Q3
    What 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
  • Q4
    What 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
  • Q5
    What 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
  • Q6
    What 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
  • Q7
    What 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
  • Q8
    What 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
  • Q9
    What 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
  • Q10
    What does the term 'veracity' mean?
    Accuracy or truthfulness.
    Accuracy or truthfulness.
    Innocence and naivety.
    Exaggeration and falsehood.
    Confusion and uncertainty.
    30s
  • Q11
    Which of the following is an example of a word with negative connotations?
    Hero
    Criminal
    Teacher
    Friend
    30s
  • Q12
    Which of the following is an example of a word with cultural connotations?
    Book
    Chair
    Car
    Dragon
    30s
  • Q13
    What is an example of a word with political connotations?
    Music
    Democracy
    Nature
    Art
    30s
  • Q14
    Which of the following is an example of a word with religious connotations?
    Cup
    Cross
    Chair
    Computer
    30s
  • Q15
    Which of the following is an example of a word with neutral connotations?
    Chair
    Flower
    Rainbow
    Sunny
    30s

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