Academic Vocabulary Escape Room

What is the meaning of the word 'elucidate'?

• To confuse

• To clarify

• To hide

• To ignore

Which sentence uses the word 'meticulous' correctly?

• She was meticulous in her work, ensuring every detail was perfect.

• He was meticulous about his lateness, always arriving after the meeting started.

• The weather was meticulous, changing every hour.

• The food was meticulous, tasting bland and unseasoned.

Identify the correct synonym for 'abundant'.

• Scarce

• Plentiful

• Rare

• Limited

Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct.

• Neither of the answers are correct.

• Each of the students have a book.

• The team is winning the match.

• There is many reasons to celebrate.

What is the antonym of 'benevolent'?

• Kind

• Generous

• Malevolent

• Friendly

Which word best completes the sentence: 'The scientist's theory was ______ by the new evidence.'

• Refuted

• Supported

• Ignored

• Forgotten

What is the main idea of a passage?

• A minor detail

• The central point or theme

• An unrelated topic

• A character's name

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• The stars danced in the sky.

• As brave as a lion.

• The sun is like a golden ball.

• He runs as fast as the wind.

Identify the sentence with correct punctuation.

• Its a beautiful day, isn't it?

• It's a beautiful day isn't it?

• Its a beautiful day isn't it?

• It's a beautiful day, isn't it?

What does the word 'catalyst' mean in a literary context?

• A character who changes the story's direction

• A chemical reaction

• A type of poem

• A historical event