Vocabulary Skills for Book 5

What does the word 'diligent' mean?

• Inconsistent and unreliable.

• Lazy and unmotivated.

• Hardworking and industrious.

• Careless and indifferent.

Provide a synonym for 'benevolent'.

• charitable

• selfish

• indifferent

• malevolent

What is the antonym of 'fragile'?

• delicate

• brittle

• weak

• sturdy

Use 'exemplary' in a sentence that shows its meaning.

• Her exemplary performance in the competition earned her a scholarship.

• Their work was criticized for lacking originality.

• He received a participation trophy for his efforts.

• Her performance was average and did not stand out.

What does the prefix 'un-' mean in the word 'unhappy'?

• to increase

• not or opposite of

• the same as

• to change

Identify the suffix in the word 'happiness'.

• -ly

• -ful

• -ness

• -ing

What is the relationship between 'educate' and 'education'?

• 'Educate' and 'education' are synonyms.

• 'Education' is the action; 'educate' is the result.

• 'Educate' refers to a place; 'education' refers to a person.

• 'Educate' is the action; 'education' is the result.

Choose the correct word: 'The teacher was very ___ in her explanations.' (options: vague, clear)

• complex

• confusing

• ambiguous

• clear

What does 'meticulous' imply about someone's work habits?

• Meticulous work habits imply attention to detail and thoroughness.

• Meticulous work habits indicate a tendency to overlook minor details.

• Meticulous work habits suggest a focus on speed over quality.

• Meticulous work habits imply a lack of organization.

Provide a synonym for 'obstinate'.

• compliant

• stubborn

• yielding

• flexible