CHSPE CHSPE Vocabulary 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does the word 'objective' mean when describing someone's opinion?
- Influenced by personal feelings
- Based on facts, not feelings (Correct answer)
- Strongly biased
- Highly emotional
Correct answer: Based on facts, not feelings
An objective view is based on facts and evidence rather than personal feelings or opinions.
Question 2: Which word means to officially put an end to something?
- Establish
- Abolish (Correct answer)
- Support
- Maintain
Correct answer: Abolish
'Abolish' means to formally put an end to a system, practice, or law.
Question 3: The root word 'aud' in 'audible' and 'audience' relates to:
- Sight
- Touch
- Sound or hearing (Correct answer)
- Movement
Correct answer: Sound or hearing
The Latin root 'aud' means to hear; 'audible' means able to be heard, and an 'audience' listens.
Question 4: Which word best describes a person who speaks on behalf of another?
- Opponent
- Advocate (Correct answer)
- Critic
- Observer
Correct answer: Advocate
An 'advocate' is someone who publicly supports or speaks on behalf of a cause or person.
Question 5: In the sentence 'The novel had a subtle message about equality,' what does 'subtle' mean?
- Obvious and loud
- Not immediately obvious (Correct answer)
- Confusing and unclear
- Boring and dull
Correct answer: Not immediately obvious
'Subtle' means not immediately obvious or noticeable; it requires careful thought to detect.
Question 6: Which pair of words are synonyms?
- Ancient and modern
- Courageous and brave (Correct answer)
- Generous and stingy
- Calm and frantic
Correct answer: Courageous and brave
'Courageous' and 'brave' both mean showing fearlessness or valor in the face of danger.
Question 7: What does the word 'context' mean when reading a passage?
- The title of the story
- The words and ideas surrounding a term that help explain its meaning (Correct answer)
- The author's name
- The number of paragraphs
Correct answer: The words and ideas surrounding a term that help explain its meaning
'Context' refers to the surrounding information in a text that helps clarify the meaning of a word or idea.
CHSPE CHSPE Vocabulary 5
What does the word 'objective' mean when describing someone's opinion?