PSAT Vocab Challenge

Identify the synonym for the word 'abundant' in the given sentence: The garden was abundant with colorful flowers.

• scarce

• sparse

• limited

• plentiful

Answer explanation

The word 'abundant' means plentiful, which is the correct choice in this context.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

In the sentence 'The teacher was impressed with the student's erudition', what does the word 'erudition' mean?

• Lack of knowledge or learning

• Emotional intelligence or empathy

• Extensive knowledge or learning

• Physical strength or agility

Answer explanation

The word 'erudition' in the sentence means extensive knowledge or learning.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the antonym for the word 'vindicate' in the sentence: The evidence helped to vindicate the defendant.

• justify

• exonerate

• incriminate

• acquit

Answer explanation

The antonym for the word 'vindicate' in the sentence is 'incriminate'. It means to accuse or blame, which is the opposite of vindicate, meaning to clear of blame.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Complete the analogy: Fast is to quick as slow is to ________.

• speedy

• fast

• slow

• rapid

Answer explanation

The correct choice for the analogy is 'slow' because it is the opposite of 'quick', just like 'fast' is the opposite of 'slow'.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Identify the context clue in the sentence: The ominous clouds indicated that a storm was approaching.

• ominous

• happy

• bright

• cheerful

Answer explanation

The word 'ominous' in the sentence indicates that a storm was approaching.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Correct the punctuation in the sentence: The dog barked loudly, the cat ran away.

• The dog barked loudly, the cat ran away.

• The dog barked loudly; the cat ran away.

• The dog barked loudly. The cat ran away.

• The dog barked loudly the cat ran away.

Answer explanation

The correct punctuation is to use a semicolon between the two clauses: 'The dog barked loudly; the cat ran away.'

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4D

Choose the correct word usage in the sentence: She is the (most, more) talented singer in the group.

• very

• most

• much

• more

Answer explanation

The correct word usage in the sentence is 'most'. It highlights that she is the most talented singer in the group.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Identify the grammatical error in the sentence: Each of the students are responsible for completing their homework.

• Each of the students am responsible for completing their homework.

• Each of the student is responsible for completing their homework.

• Each of the students is responsible for completing their homework.

• Each of the students be responsible for completing their homework.

Answer explanation

The grammatical error in the sentence is the use of 'are' instead of 'is'. The correct choice is 'Each of the students is responsible for completing their homework.'

What is the meaning of the word 'ephemeral' in the sentence: The beauty of the cherry blossoms is ephemeral.

• lasting for a very short time

• referring to a specific point in time

• related to the ocean

• lasting for a long time

Answer explanation

The word 'ephemeral' in the sentence means lasting for a very short time.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Rewrite the sentence to improve the sentence structure: The book was interesting, I couldn't put it down.

• The book was dull, I couldn't put it down.

• The book was boring, I couldn't put it down.

• The book was uninteresting, I couldn't put it down.

• The book was so interesting that I couldn't put it down.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'The book was so interesting that I couldn't put it down.' because it emphasizes the high level of interest in the book.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A