Duolingo English Vocabulary and Context Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

In the 'Read and Select' task of the Duolingo English Test, what must the test taker identify?

Accepted Answer

Real English words from a mix of real and fake words

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The definition of a given word

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Synonyms for highlighted vocabulary

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The correct pronunciation of displayed words

Question 2

A test taker encounters the fake word 'glimption' in a 'Read and Select' task. What makes it a convincing non-word?

Accepted Answer

It follows English morphological patterns with a recognizable prefix and suffix

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It uses random letter combinations

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It is a word from another language

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It is simply a misspelling of a common word

Question 3

Which strategy is most effective for the vocabulary identification tasks on the Duolingo English Test?

Accepted Answer

Trust your instinct about word familiarity while being cautious about plausible-looking non-words

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Select every word that looks somewhat familiar

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Only select words you can define precisely

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Select the minimum number of words possible

Question 4

In a vocabulary-in-context question, the sentence reads: 'The diplomat showed remarkable poise during the tense negotiations.' What does 'poise' most likely mean here?

Accepted Answer

Composure and self-assurance under pressure

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Physical balance

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Poisonous intent

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Readiness to strike

Question 5

How does the Duolingo English Test assess vocabulary depth versus vocabulary breadth?

Accepted Answer

It tests breadth through 'Read and Select' and depth through contextual usage in other sections

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It only tests breadth through word recognition

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It only tests depth through essay writing

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Vocabulary is not assessed separately on the test

Question 6

A test taker selects 'flaunter' as a real word in the 'Read and Select' task. Is this correct?

Accepted Answer

Yes, 'flaunter' is a real word meaning one who flaunts

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No, 'flaunter' is not a real English word

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It depends on the context

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Only in British English