Understanding Negative Sentences and Definitions

Which sentence is negative?

• He is going to the store.

• He isn't going to the store.

• He goes to the store.

• He will go to the store.

Which of the following best defines "advocate"?

• To oppose or reject something publicly

• To support or argue for a cause or idea

• To question the validity of something

• To ignore or avoid discussing an issue

Which sentence uses "albeit" correctly?

• She is very talented, albeit she is often shy.

• She is very talented, albeit she have been working hard.

• Albeit she is very talented, she often works alone.

• Albeit very talented, she is often shy.

Which of the following is the best definition of "bias"?

• The ability to make unbiased decisions

• A preference for one thing over another, often in a way that is unfair

• A fair and balanced opinion on a subject

• A method of making decisions based on facts only

Which sentence uses "explicit" correctly?

• The instructions were very explicit, so no one had trouble understanding them.

• The instructions were explicit about the process, but they left out important details.

• The explicit of the rules are clear, so there should be no confusion.

• The rules were explicit, yet he decided to ignore them.

Which of the following best defines "ideology"?

• A specific plan of action or strategy

• A system of beliefs, values, or ideas that guide individuals or groups

• A type of artistic expression or creativity

• A process for making decisions based on facts and logic

Which of the following sentences uses "implicate" correctly?

• The evidence seemed to implicate him in the crime.

• The evidence implicate him to be guilty of the crime.

• The police were implicated by the witnesses.

• The evidence implicated him for having committed the crime.

Which of the following best defines "implicit"?

• Stated clearly and directly

• Implied or understood without being openly expressed

• Required by law or regulation

• Easily understood without explanation

Which of the following sentences correctly uses "infer"?

• From the clues, I inferred that she was the one who made the mistake.

• I inferred from the clues that she was the one makes the mistake.

• He infers from the clues that she made a mistake.

• She infers from the clues that he is the one who made the mistake.

Which of the following best defines "levy"?

• To collect money, usually in the form of taxes or fees

• To reduce the amount of money spent

• To protest or resist a law or decision

• To advertise or promote an idea