Janet MacLennan
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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

Question 1 of 10

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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.

Select one of the following:

  • exciting

  • embarrasing

  • boring

  • depressing

Explanation

Question 2 of 10

1

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

Ineffable means:

Select one of the following:

  • quiet

  • cruel

  • unstoppable

  • generous

Explanation

Question 3 of 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?

Select one of the following:

  • not important

  • important

  • will lead to consequences

  • may lead to arguments with the person marking the essay

Explanation

Question 4 of 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"?

Select one of the following:

  • annoyed

  • unable

  • in hospital

  • unable to do anything

Explanation

Question 5 of 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).

Select one of the following:

  • 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

Explanation

Question 6 of 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?

Select one of the following:

  • end

  • middle

  • half way

  • start

Explanation

Question 7 of 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?

Select one of the following:

  • finished

  • undeniable

  • clear

  • exciting

Explanation

Question 8 of 10

1

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

What does "categorised" mean here?

Select one of the following:

  • sorted

  • controlled

  • decided

  • planned

Explanation

Question 9 of 10

1

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

Tick all the ones you think are useful.

Select one or more of the following:

  • 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.

Explanation

Question 10 of 10

1

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

Can you guess what "communicable" means?

Select one of the following:

  • 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.

Explanation

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