Copy of Vocabulary Test 18

Read this sentence: 'Reading the textbook was a cornerstone of passing the exam.' Which is the best meaning for how 'cornerstone' is used here?

• Something that looks like a stone
• An important or essential part
• A decorative element

A synonym for "doctrine" is:

• belief
• explanation
• hypothesis

If someone is described as an 'authority' on dinosaurs, what would you expect from them?

• They have extensive knowledge and expertise about dinosaurs
• They are afraid of dinosaurs
• They visited a dinosaur museum once

When a garden has 'plenty' of flowers, this means:

• The flowers are very tall
• There are more than enough flowers
• The flowers are dying

How would you use 'abundant' correctly in a sentence?

• The abundant tree fell over in the storm
• The abundant student arrived late
• The abundant supply of pencils meant everyone could take notes

What's the difference between a 'concept' and a fact?

• A concept is always wrong, a fact is always right
• A concept is an idea or general thought, while a fact is a proven truth
• A concept is short, a fact is long

If someone tries to 'impose' their views on others, they are:

• Listening to other opinions
• Forcing their ideas on others
• Changing their mind

A 'premier' would be seen:

• At political events
• At the grocery store
• The most boring topic

The 'downfall' of a successful business usually means:

• The business is growing
• The business is failing or declining
• The business is moving locations

A wide 'range' of books would include:

• Only new books
• Many different types of books
• Only short books