Vocabulary
8 Grade 8 English questions on Vocabulary, with worked marking schemes. 8 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
1 markThe plural of "phenomenon" is:
A. phenomenies
B. phenomenas
C. phenomenons
D. phenomena
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1 markThe _______ of living has increased dramatically.
A. worth
B. price
C. cost
D. value
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C. Cost of living (fixed expression)
Question 3
1 markThe _______ evidence proved the suspect's guilt.
A. inconclusive
B. compelling
C. weak
D. circumstantial
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1 markThe doctor advised him to _______ from strenuous activities.
A. abstain
B. participate
C. continue
D. indulge
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1 markA person who studies the stars and planets is an:
A. astronomer
B. astrologer
C. astronaut
D. architect
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A. Astronomer studies space scientifically
Question 6
1 markShe gave a/an _______ performance that moved the audience to tears.
A. stellar
B. boring
C. average
D. mediocre
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1 markA person who speaks two languages is called:
A. monolingual
B. polyglot
C. bilingual
D. multilingual
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1 markThe plural of "criterion" is:
A. criterions
B. criterias
C. criteries
D. criteria
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