VERSANT Short Answer Part 2 Flashcards
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In the Versant Short Answer section: 'What do you use to cut paper?' What is the best answer?
Answer: Scissors
Scissors are a cutting tool consisting of two blades joined together, used to cut paper and other thin materials.
Question: 'What is a synonym for 'begin'?' What is the best answer?
Answer: Start
'Start' is a synonym for 'begin', as both words mean to initiate or commence an action.
Question: 'What do you call a person who translates spoken words from one language to another in real time?' What is the best answer?
Answer: An interpreter
An interpreter translates spoken language in real time (simultaneously or consecutively), while a translator typically works with written text.
Question: 'What do you call the money paid to an employee for work done?' What is the best answer?
Answer: A salary
A salary is a fixed regular payment made to an employee by an employer in exchange for work performed.
Question: 'What is the term for words that are spelled the same but have different meanings?' What is the best answer?
Answer: Homographs
Homographs are words that share the same spelling but have different meanings (and sometimes different pronunciations), such as 'lead' (to guide) and 'lead' (the metal).
Question: 'What do you call the document that lists your work experience and qualifications when applying for a job?' What is the best answer?
Answer: A resume
A resume (or CV — curriculum vitae) is a document summarizing a person's education, work history, and qualifications used when applying for employment.