G04 - Vocabulary - U1P2 - Extended - Reach

A family member who lived long before you were born. The boy is learning about his ........ from long ago.

• ancestors
• belief
• ceremony

Answer explanation

ancestors (noun) – a family member who lived long before you were born. The other options (belief and ceremony) mean 'something you think is true.' and 'a special event with important meaning.' respectively, which do not fit the context of the sentence.

Related to ancestors or family members from long ago. Our ........ home has been in the family for many generations.

• ancestral
• customary
• influential

Answer explanation

ancestral (adjective) – related to ancestors or family members from long ago. The other options (customary and influential) mean 'usually done by people in a particular place or group.' and 'having the ability to affect what someone does or thinks.' respectively, which do not fit the context of the sentence.

Something you think is true. What is your ........ about working hard in school?

• belief
• ancestors
• ceremony

Answer explanation

belief (noun) – something you think is true. The other options (ancestors and ceremony) mean 'a family member who lived long before you were born.' and 'a special event with important meaning.' respectively, which do not fit the context of the sentence.

To think that something is true or real. I ........ that you can solve this puzzle if you try hard.

• believe
• influence
• marry

Answer explanation

believe (verb) – to think that something is true or real. The other options (influence and marry) mean 'to change how someone thinks or acts.' and 'to join together as husband and wife.' respectively, which do not fit the context of the sentence.

Related to or used in a ceremony. They wore ........ clothing during the holiday celebration.

• ceremonial
• customary
• influential

Answer explanation

ceremonial (adjective) – related to or used in a ceremony. The other options (customary and influential) mean 'usually done by people in a particular place or group.' and 'having the ability to affect what someone does or thinks.' respectively, which do not fit the context of the sentence.

A special event with important meaning. They exchange rings at their wedding ........ with music.

• ceremony
• ancestors
• belief

Answer explanation

ceremony (noun) – a special event with important meaning. The other options (ancestors and belief) mean 'a family member who lived long before you were born.' and 'something you think is true.' respectively, which do not fit the context of the sentence.

The usual way people do something. Their ........ is to eat rice for breakfast every day.

• custom
• ancestors
• belief

Answer explanation

custom (noun) – the usual way people do something. The other options (ancestors and belief) mean 'a family member who lived long before you were born.' and 'something you think is true.' respectively, which do not fit the context of the sentence.

Usually done by people in a particular place or group. It is ........ to shake hands when you meet someone new.

• customary
• ancestral
• ceremonial

Answer explanation

customary (adjective) – usually done by people in a particular place or group. The other options (ancestral and ceremonial) mean 'related to ancestors or family members from long ago.' and 'related to or used in a ceremony.' respectively, which do not fit the context of the sentence.

To change how someone thinks or acts. Family can ........ what you like to do.

• influence
• believe
• marry

Answer explanation

influence (verb) – to change how someone thinks or acts. The other options (believe and marry) mean 'to think that something is true or real.' and 'to join together as husband and wife.' respectively, which do not fit the context of the sentence.

The power to change how someone thinks or acts. His older brother had a big ........ on his love for music.

• influence
• believe
• marry

Answer explanation

influence (verb) – to change how someone thinks or acts. The other options (believe and marry) mean 'to think that something is true or real.' and 'to join together as husband and wife.' respectively, which do not fit the context of the sentence.