Testing Vocabulary (Elementary) - List 1

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "The teacher asked us to _______ the story and tell the main idea in a few sentences."

• Trace

• Summarize

• Predict

• Describe

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Summarize' because it means to condense the story into its main idea, which aligns with the teacher's request to tell the main idea in a few sentences.

What is a synonym (same meaning) for "analyze"?

• Create

• Break apart

• Build up

• Skip over

Answer explanation

The correct synonym for 'analyze' is 'break apart', as it conveys the idea of examining something in detail by separating it into its components. The other options do not share this meaning.

Using the sentence below, what does "evaluate" mean? "The judges will evaluate each project to decide which one is the best."

• Look closely and judge

• Ignore completely

• Write a story

• Give a prize

Answer explanation

In the sentence, 'evaluate' means to look closely and judge each project. The judges will assess the quality and merits of the projects to determine which one is the best, making 'Look closely and judge' the correct choice.

What does "trace" mean in this sentence? "Please trace the steps the character took to solve the problem."

• Follow in steps

• Copy a picture

• Draw a line

• Change the story

Answer explanation

In this context, "trace" means to follow the steps the character took to solve the problem. It implies a sequential examination of actions rather than copying or drawing, making "Follow in steps" the correct choice.

The word "infer" is used in this sentence: "From the look on her face, we can infer that she was happy with her gift." What does "infer" mean?

• To guess based on clues

• To ask a question

• To explain clearly

• To tell a secret

Answer explanation

In the sentence, 'infer' means to deduce or guess based on the clues provided by her facial expression. Therefore, the correct choice is 'To guess based on clues', as it captures the essence of making an assumption from indirect evidence.

What is the antonym (opposite) of "support"?

• Agree

• Oppose

• Help

• Include

Answer explanation

The antonym of 'support' is 'oppose', as it indicates a stance against something, while 'support' means to back or assist. The other options, like 'agree', 'help', and 'include', do not convey opposition.

Fill-in-the-blank:

Choose the best word to complete the sentence. "Can you (a)   how the water changes when it is frozen?"

• Predict

• Support

• Summarize

• Explain

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'explain' because the sentence asks for clarification on how water changes when frozen, which requires an explanation of the process rather than predicting or summarizing it.

What is a synonym (same meaning) for "contrast"?

• Tell the differences

• Tell the story

• Tell the similarities

• Tell the main idea

Answer explanation

The term 'contrast' means to identify differences between things. Therefore, 'Tell the differences' is the correct synonym, as it directly relates to the act of contrasting, while the other options do not.

What does "formulate" mean in this sentence? "The scientists had to formulate a new plan to solve the problem."

• Change an idea

• Create an idea

• Destroy an idea

• Forget an idea

Answer explanation

In this context, "formulate" means to create a new plan. The scientists are developing a strategy to address the problem, which aligns with the choice "Create an idea." The other options do not fit the meaning.

Fill-in-the-blank:

Choose the best word to complete the sentence. "We need to (a)   how this book is different from the movie version."

• Analyze

• Discuss

• Compare

• Evaluate

Answer explanation

The best choice is 'Discuss' because it implies a conversation about the differences between the book and the movie. 'Compare' could also fit, but 'Discuss' emphasizes the need for dialogue about those differences.