Vocabulary E-Book

Rumi Michael Leigh

• Herausgeber: Rumi Michael Leigh
• Kategorie: Gesellschafts- und Liebesromane
• Sprache: Englisch

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2024

Beschreibung

Master the English language and boost your vocabulary with this engaging and comprehensive guide!  "Vocabulary: Things You Should Know (Questions and Answers)" is the perfect tool for anyone looking to improve their language skills, whether you're preparing for an exam, enhancing your communication, or simply enjoy expanding your knowledge of words.
This book is designed for all types of learners—students, teachers, and self-learners alike. It’s packed with exercises and activities that not only teach but also challenge you to apply your vocabulary in real-world situations.
Key Features:

• Extensive Vocabulary Coverage: Over 40 chapters featuring topics like synonyms, antonyms, idioms, phrasal verbs, and word forms.
• Interactive Question-and-Answer Format: Test your knowledge and solidify learning through a dynamic Q&A format.
• Practical Application: Exercises inspired by real-life scenarios, ensuring that you can apply what you learn in day-to-day conversations.
• Diverse Topics for All Levels: Covers everything from basic vocabulary to more advanced linguistic concepts, suitable for both beginners and advanced learners.
• Self-Paced Learning: Study at your own speed, making this book ideal for personal study or as a supplemental classroom resource.

Who Will Benefit From This Book?

• Students preparing for English proficiency exams such as TOEFL, IELTS, or SAT.
• Teachers seeking additional resources to enhance their lesson plans.
• Self-learners motivated to improve their English vocabulary.
• Word enthusiasts who love learning new words and expressions.

Take your language skills to the next level with  "Vocabulary: Things You Should Know (Questions and Answers)"—your essential guide to mastering English vocabulary!

Leseprobe

VOCABULARY

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

(QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)

By Rumi Michael Leigh

Introduction

I would like to thank you for purchasing this book, "Vocabulary, things you should know (questions and answers)”.

This book will help you understand, revise, and have a good general knowledge and understanding of the basics of English vocabulary.

I hope you enjoy it!

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: Synonyms and Antonyms

Chapter 2: Synonyms

Chapter 3: Antonyms

Chapter 4: Fill in the Blank

Chapter 5: Words closest in meaning

Chapter 6: Words opposite in meaning

Chapter 7: Words that correctly matches the definition

Chapter 8: Word Association

Chapter 9: Word Forms

Chapter 10: Word Usage

Chapter 11: Analogies      83

Chapter 12: Idioms      92

Chapter 13: Definitions      95

Chapter 14: Prefixes and Suffixes      97

Chapter 15: Homophones      100

Chapter 16: Word Families      101

Chapter 17: Word Formation      103

Chapter 18: Contextual Vocabulary      104

Chapter 19: Adjectives      105

Chapter 20: Adverbs      107

Chapter 21: Prepositions      109

Chapter 22: Preposition of Time      111

Chapter 23: Articles      112

Chapter 24: Modal Verbs      113

Chapter 25: Tenses      114

Chapter 26: Conditional Sentences      115

Chapter 27: Collocations      116

Chapter 28: Confusing Words      117

Chapter 29: Homonyms      118

Chapter 30: Proverbs      119

Chapter 31: Word Order      120

Chapter 32: Conjunctions      121

Chapter 33: Interjections      122

Chapter 34: Conditional Sentences      123

Chapter 35: Reported Speech      124

Chapter 36: Reported Speech with Time Expressions      125

Chapter 37: Reported Speech with Modals      126

Chapter 38: Reported Speech with Questions      127

Chapter 39: Gerunds and Infinitives      128

Chapter 40: Gerunds and Infinitives with Verbs      129

Chapter 41: Phrasal Verbs      130

Chapter 42: Adjective Order      132

Chapter 43: Comparatives and Superlatives      133

Chapter 44: Countable and Uncountable Nouns      134

Chapter 45: Possessive Nouns      135

Chapter 46: Plural Nouns      136

Conclusion      137

Chapter 1: Synonyms and Antonyms

Exercise 1: Provide a synonym and an antonym for the following words (Questions)

1) Abundant

2) Exquisite

3) Obsolete

4) Benign

5) Magnify

Exercise 1: Provide a synonym and an antonym for the following words (Answers)

1) Synonym: Plentiful, Antonym: Scarce

2) Synonym: Beautiful, Antonym: Ugly

3) Synonym: Outdated, Antonym: Current

4) Synonym: Harmless, Antonym: Malignant

5) Synonym: Amplify, Antonym: Minimize

Exercise 2: For each word below, provide a synonym and an antonym (Questions)

1) Beautiful

2) Fast

3) Big

4) Happy

5) Smart

Exercise 2: For each word below, provide a synonym and an antonym (Answers)

1) Beautiful

Synonym: Gorgeous

Antonym: Ugly

2) Fast

Synonym: Quick

Antonym: Slow

3) Big

Synonym: Large

Antonym: Small

4) Happy

Synonym: Joyful

Antonym: Sad

5) Smart

Synonym: Intelligent

Antonym: Stupid

Chapter 2: Synonyms

Exercise 1: Choose the correct synonym for each word (Questions)

1) Generous a) Selfish b) Kind c) Cruel

2) Cautious a) Careful b) Reckless c) Dangerous

3) Enthusiastic a) Excited b) Bored c) Tired

4) Dazzling a) Bright b) Dull c) Drab

5) Admire a) Dislike b) Respect c) Criticize

Exercise 1: Choose the correct synonym for each word (Answers)

1) b) Kind

2) a) Careful

3) a) Excited

4) a) Bright

5) b) Respect

Exercise 2: Choose the correct synonym for each word (Questions)

1) Appropriate a) Improper b) Proper c) Unfit

2) Consume a) Eat b) Waste c) Produce

3) Unique a) One-of-a-kind b) Common c) Ordinary

4) Ponder a) Ignore b) Think c) Forget

5) Anxious a) Calm b) Worried c) Relaxed

Exercise 2: Choose the correct synonym for each word (Answers)

1) b) Proper

2) a) Eat

3) a) One-of-a-kind

4) b) Think

5) b) Worried

Exercise 3: Choose the correct synonym for each word (Questions)

1) Abundant a) Scare b) Plentiful c) Meager

2) Ample a) Limited b) Insufficient c) Sufficient

3) Deceive a) Inform b) Guide c) Mislead

4) Reveal a) Disclose b) Conceal c) Hide

5) Enhance a) Improve b) Worsen c) Diminish

Exercise 3: Choose the correct synonym for each word (Answers)

1) b) Plentiful

2) c) Sufficient

3) c) Mislead

4) a) Disclose

5) a) Improve

Exercise 4: Choose the correct synonym for each word (Questions)

1) Beneficial a) Harmful b) Disadvantageous c) Advantageous

2) Delightful a) Enjoyable b) Unenjoyable c) Unpleasant

3) Excessive a) Extreme b) Moderate c) Inadequate

4) Inevitable a) Avoidable b) Unavoidable c) Uncertain

5) Precious a) Valuable b) Worthless c) Cheap

Exercise 4: Choose the correct synonym for each word (Answers)

1) c) Advantageous

2) a) Enjoyable

3) a) Extreme

4) b) Unavoidable

5) a) Valuable

Exercise 5: Choose the correct synonym for each word (Questions)

1) Consequence a) Effect b) Cause c) Beginning

2) Despise a) Hate b) Love c) Like

3) Evident a) Secret b) Hidden c) Obvious

4) Irrelevant a) Insignificant b) Important c) Pertinent

5) Lament a) Celebrate b) Mourn c) Rejoice

Exercise 5: Choose the correct synonym for each word (Answers)

1) a) Effect

2) a) Hate

3) c) Obvious

4) a) Insignificant

5) b) Mourn

Exercise 6: Choose the correct synonym for each word (Questions)

1) Apathy a) Indifference b) Enthusiasm c) Interest

2) Congenial a) Friendly b) Hostile c) Cold

3) Dilapidated a) Robust b) Decaying c) Stable

4) Eloquent a) Expressive b) Inarticulate c) Articulate

5) Imminent a) Remote b) Distant c) Impending

Exercise 6: Choose the correct synonym for each word (Answers)

1) a) Indifference

2) a) Friendly

3) b) Decaying

4) a) Expressive

5) c) Impending

Exercise 7: Choose the correct synonym for each word (Questions)

1) Complacent a) Dissatisfied b) Unsatisfied c) Self-satisfied

2) Elusive a) Evasive b) Straightforward c) Direct

3) Pernicious a) Harmful or destructive b) Beneficial or advantageous c) Neutral or harmless

4) Tenuous a) Flimsy or weak b) Strong or robust c) Sturdy or durable

5) Zenith a) Middle or midpoint b) Trough or nadir c) Peak or apex

Exercise 7: Choose the correct synonym for each word (Answers)

1) c) Self-satisfied

2) a) Evasive

3) a) Harmful or destructive

4) a) Flimsy or weak

5) c) Peak or apex

Exercise 8: Choose the correct synonym for each word (Questions)

1) Contentious a) Controversial b) Agreeable c) Harmonious

2) Eclectic a) Diverse or varied b) Homogeneous or uniform c) Consistent or similar

3) Inevitable a) Avoidable or uncertain b) Unavoidable or certain c) Optional or voluntary

4) Languid a) Lethargic or sluggish b) Energetic or lively c) Dynamic or active

5) Prosaic a) Mundane or dull b) Creative or imaginative c) Interesting or exciting

Exercise 8: Choose the correct synonym for each word (Answers)

1) a) Controversial

2) a) Diverse or varied

3) b) Unavoidable or certain

4) a) Lethargic or sluggish

5) a) Mundane or dull

Exercise 9: Choose the correct synonym for each word (Questions)

1) Emulate a) Create or originate b) Imitate or copy c) Destroy or dismantle

2) Fervent a) Passionate or enthusiastic b) Apathetic or indifferent c) Lazy or lethargic

3) Incessant a) Constant or uninterrupted b) Infrequent or occasional c) Irregular or sporadic

4) Juxtapose a) Combine or merge b) Separate or divide c) Compare or contrast

5) Myriad a) Countless or numerous b) Limited or scarce c) Homogeneous or uniform

Exercise 9: Choose the correct synonym for each word (Answers)

1) b) Imitate or copy

2) a) Passionate or enthusiastic

3) a) Constant or uninterrupted

4) c) Compare or contrast

5) a) Countless or numerous

Chapter 3: Antonyms

Exercise 1: Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word (Questions)

1) The weather was hot and humid. a) Cold b) Cool c) Mild d) Pleasant

2) The concert was loud and noisy. a) Quiet b) Silent c) Calm d) Peaceful

3) He is a very serious and responsible person. a) Playful b) Carefree c) Irresponsible d) Fun-loving

4) The movie was depressing and sad. a) Happy b) Cheerful c) Joyful d) Uplifting

5) She is a very honest and trustworthy person. a) Dishonest b) Deceitful c) Unreliable d) Untrustworthy

Exercise 1: Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word (Answers)

1) Answer: a) Cold

2) Answer: a) Quiet

3) Answer: c) Irresponsible

4) Answer: d) Uplifting

5) Answer: d) Untrustworthy

Exercise 2: Choose the correct antonym (Questions)

1) Sincere a) Insincere b) Fake c) Dishonest

2) Abundant a) Minimal b) Rare c) Scarce

3) Complicated a) Simple b) Basic c) Easy

4) Expand a) Reduce b) Contract c) Shrink

5) Frail a) Strong b) Powerful c) Robust

Exercise 2: Choose the correct antonym (Answers)

1) b) Fake

2) c) Scarce

3) a) Simple

4) c) Shrink

5) a) Strong

Exercise 3: Choose the correct antonym (Questions)

1) Ancient a) New b) Young c) Modern

2) Arrival a) Departure b) Stop c) Stay

3) Brave a) Scared b) Fearful c) Cowardly

4) Innocent a) Guilty b) Criminal c) Convicted

5) Flexible a) Rigid b) Inflexible c) Stiff

Exercise 3: Choose the correct antonym (Answers)

1) c) Modern

2) a) Departure

3) c) Cowardly

4) a) Guilty

5) b) Inflexible

Exercise 4: Choose the correct antonym (Questions)

1) Ancient a) New b) Modern c) Young

2) Beautiful a) Ugly b) Plain c) Average

3) Expand a) Contract b) Decrease c) Shrink

4) Generous a) Greedy b) Stingy c) Selfish

5) Simple a) Complex b) Complicated c) Intricate

Exercise 4: Choose the correct antonym (Answers)

1) b) Modern

2) a) Ugly

3) c) Shrink

4) b) Stingy

5) a) Complex

Exercise 5: Choose the correct antonym (Questions)

1) Brave a) Cowardly b) Timid c) Fearful

2) Flexible a) Firm b) Inflexible c) Rigid

3) Fragile a) Tough b) Resilient c) Strong

4) Lively a) Lifeless b) Dull c) Inactive

5) Optimistic a) Gloomy b) Negative c) Pessimistic

Exercise 5: Choose the correct antonym (Answers)

1) a) Cowardly

2) c) Rigid