Unit 5 Introduction : Assessment of Academic Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'assert'?

• To jump high

• To whisper softly

• To state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.

• To cook a meal

Choose the synonym for the word 'relevant': a) insignificant b) pertinent c) trivial d) immaterial

• immaterial

• pertinent

• insignificant

• trivial

In which of the following sentences is the word 'certify' used correctly? a) She was not able to certify the exam b) The document was certified by the authorities c) He refused to certify the truth d) The teacher certified the homework

• b) The document was certified by the authorities

• d) The teacher certified the homework

• a) She was not able to certify the exam

• c) He refused to certify the truth

Which of the following words is an antonym of 'immutable'? a) changeable b) fixed c) unalterable d) permanent

• adjustable

• variable

• unchangeable

• changeable

Provide a sentence where the word 'definitive' is used in the correct context.

• The definitive conclusion was reached by the team.

• The definitive movie was released in 2020.

• The definitive book was published last year.

• The definitive answer to the problem was provided by the expert panel.

Identify the meaning of the term 'assert' from the given options: a) to deny b) to confirm c) to question d) to ignore

• to deny

• to confirm

• to ignore

• to question

Select the word that is most similar in meaning to 'relevant': a) insignificant b) trivial c) pertinent d) immaterial

• immaterial

• pertinent

• trivial

• insignificant

In the sentence 'The company will certify the quality of the product', what does 'certify' mean?

• Deny quality meets standards

• Question quality standards

• Approve quality meets standards

• Confirm quality meets standards

Which of the following is an antonym of 'immutable'? a) changeable b) fixed c) unalterable d) permanent

• adjustable

• changeable

• unchangeable

• variable

Use 'definitive' in a sentence to show its meaning.

• The definitive version of the report was published yesterday.

• The definitive book was sold out.

• The definitive movie was a flop.

• The definitive answer was unclear.