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The noun form in the 'wise' word family is:
Easy 1 Mark
Wisdom names the quality.
A wisdom
B wise
C wisely
D judicious
2
A high-register adjective synonym of 'wise' is:
Medium 1 Mark
Adjective describes a noun.
A wisdom
B sagacious
C wisely
D sagacity
3
Which is the VERB in the 'strong' word family?
Easy 1 Mark
-en often makes a verb: strengthen, weaken.
A strength
B strongly
C strengthen
D robust
4
The verb form in the 'destruction' word family is:
Easy 1 Mark
The action of wrecking is the verb.
A destructive
B destructively
C ruin (noun)
D destroy
5
A verb synonym of 'confuse' is:
Medium 1 Mark
Bewilder is an action verb.
A bewilder
B confusion
C perplexed
D confusedly
6
The suffix '-en' (as in strengthen, weaken) usually creates which part of speech?
Easy 1 Mark
-en turns words into verbs.
A a noun
B a verb
C an adjective
D an adverb
7
The suffix '-ify' (simplify, clarify, intensify) usually creates:
Medium 1 Mark
Clarify, justify = verbs.
A a noun
B an adjective
C a verb
D an adverb
8
Which suffix typically forms an ADJECTIVE?
Easy 1 Mark
Generous, dangerous = adjectives.
A -tion
B -ment
C -ate
D -ous
9
Choose the synonym of 'sagacious'.
Hard 1 Mark
Think 'sage' — a wise person.
A wise
B foolish
C lazy
D weak
10
'Adroit' is closest in meaning to:
Hard 1 Mark
Adroit implies cleverness in handling.
A honest
B skilful
C slow
D cruel
11
Choose the synonym of 'oblivious'.
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Oblivious = not noticing.
A alert
B talented
C unaware
D wise
12
Choose the synonym of 'copious'.
Easy 1 Mark
Copious notes = plentiful notes.
A scarce
B dull
C rude
D abundant
13
Which word specifically describes an 'exorbitant' price?
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Exorbitant is used for prices.
A excessive
B cheap
C fair
D fixed
14
Choose the synonym of 'intrepid'.
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Intrepid explorer = fearless explorer.
A cowardly
B fearless
C lazy
D honest
15
'Melancholy' most nearly means:
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Melancholy is a lingering sadness.
A sudden anger
B mild joy
C deep lasting sadness
D calm pride
16
Choose the synonym of 'indignant'.
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Indignant = angry over unfairness.
A extremely happy
B very calm
C deeply afraid
D angry at injustice
17
Which word means 'looking down on others'?
Hard 1 Mark
Supercilious = haughtily superior.
A supercilious
B humble
C honest
D diligent
18
'Candid' is a synonym of:
Easy 1 Mark
A candid opinion is a frank one.
A cruel
B frank
C lazy
D rapid
19
Choose the synonym of 'treacherous'.
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A treacherous friend betrays you.
A loyal
B kind
C deceitful
D calm
20
'Indolent' most nearly means:
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Indolent = habitually lazy.
A hardworking
B honest
C brave
D lazy
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