ABLE Vocabulary and Usage Flashcards
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Which sentence correctly uses the word 'ambiguous' as tested in the ABLE vocabulary section?
Answer: The ambiguous directions confused the test candidates.
'Ambiguous' means unclear or having more than one possible interpretation, which correctly describes confusing directions.
On the ABLE exam, which word is a formal academic synonym for 'important'?
Answer: Significant
'Significant' is the standard formal academic word used in place of informal terms like 'important' or 'big.'
The ABLE exam tests idiomatic language. What does the idiom 'on the same page' mean?
Answer: Having a mutual understanding or agreement
The idiom 'on the same page' means that two or more people share the same understanding or agreement about something.
Which sentence uses a cognate correctly, as the ABLE exam tests for English language learners in the US?
Answer: The word 'library' in English is a false cognate for the Spanish word 'librería' (bookstore).
'Library' and 'librería' are false cognates because they look similar but mean different things in English and Spanish.
On the ABLE exam, which word correctly completes the sentence: 'The professor asked students to ___ their arguments with evidence'?
Answer: Substantiate
'Substantiate' means to support or prove with evidence, which correctly fits the academic context of strengthening an argument.
Which sentence correctly distinguishes between 'complement' and 'compliment' as tested on the ABLE exam?
Answer: The sauce was a perfect complement to the dish, and she gave the chef a compliment.
'Complement' means something that completes or enhances another thing, while 'compliment' means an expression of praise.