ALCPT Vocabulary 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: She was 'exhausted' after the long march. What does 'exhausted' mean?
- very hungry
- completely tired (Correct answer)
- slightly injured
- extremely bored
Correct answer: completely tired
'Exhausted' means very tired, having used up all energy.
Question 2: Which word means 'to keep something from happening'?
- allow
- prevent (Correct answer)
- request
- describe
Correct answer: prevent
'Prevent' means to stop something from occurring.
Question 3: The officer asked for a 'precise' measurement. What does 'precise' mean?
- rough and approximate
- exact and accurate (Correct answer)
- large and wide
- fast and efficient
Correct answer: exact and accurate
'Precise' means exact, accurate, and without error.
Question 4: The sign said the area was 'restricted.' What does 'restricted' mean?
- open to everyone
- limited or controlled access (Correct answer)
- newly constructed
- temporarily closed for repairs
Correct answer: limited or controlled access
'Restricted' means limited to certain people or uses, with access controlled.
Question 5: Which word is the opposite of 'expand'?
- grow
- contract (Correct answer)
- improve
- replace
Correct answer: contract
'Contract' means to shrink or become smaller, which is the opposite of expand.
Question 6: The soldier had to 'maintain' his equipment. What does 'maintain' mean?
- replace with newer items
- keep in good condition (Correct answer)
- store in a warehouse
- transport to another location
Correct answer: keep in good condition
'Maintain' means to keep something in proper working order or condition.
Question 7: He was asked to 'summarize' the report. What does 'summarize' mean?
- read aloud word for word
- give a brief account of the main points (Correct answer)
- translate into another language
- add more details to the content
Correct answer: give a brief account of the main points
'Summarize' means to give a short version covering only the main points.
ALCPT Vocabulary 3
She was 'exhausted' after the long march.
What does 'exhausted' mean?