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10th grade (Year 11 in England) · 16 questions · Common Core: L.9-10.4.B, L.11-12.4.B · England: GCSE English Language, A-level English Language

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Question 1
Use the word parts to choose the best definition. eloquent (e = out, loqu = speak)
- A. fluent and persuasive in speech
- B. unable to speak
- C. quietly polite
- D. very loud
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Question 2
Use the word parts to choose the best definition. antipathy (anti = against, path = feeling)
- A. a strong liking
- B. a strong dislike
- C. an illness
- D. a feeling of pity
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Question 3
Use the word parts to choose the best definition. antipathy (anti = against, path = feeling)
- A. a strong dislike
- B. a feeling of pity
- C. a strong liking
- D. an illness
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Question 4
Use the word parts to choose the best definition. incredulous (in = not, cred = believe)
- A. amazing
- B. trustworthy
- C. very sincere
- D. unwilling to believe
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Question 5
Use the word parts to choose the best definition. philanthropist (phil = love, anthrop = human)
- A. someone who studies humans
- B. someone who helps others, often by giving money
- C. a collector of stamps
- D. someone who hates people
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Question 6
Use the word parts to choose the best definition. antipathy (anti = against, path = feeling)
- A. a strong liking
- B. a strong dislike
- C. an illness
- D. a feeling of pity
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Question 7
Use the word parts to choose the best definition. antipathy (anti = against, path = feeling)
- A. a strong dislike
- B. a strong liking
- C. a feeling of pity
- D. an illness
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Question 8
Use the word parts to choose the best definition. eloquent (e = out, loqu = speak)
- A. fluent and persuasive in speech
- B. quietly polite
- C. very loud
- D. unable to speak
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Question 9
Use the word parts to choose the best definition. philanthropist (phil = love, anthrop = human)
- A. someone who hates people
- B. a collector of stamps
- C. someone who studies humans
- D. someone who helps others, often by giving money
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Question 10
Use the word parts to choose the best definition. omnipotent (omni = all, potent = powerful)
- A. all-powerful
- B. present everywhere
- C. eating everything
- D. very old
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Question 11
Use the word parts to choose the best definition. malicious (mal = bad)
- A. very tired
- B. sick
- C. intending to harm
- D. forgetful
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Question 12
Use the word parts to choose the best definition. incredulous (in = not, cred = believe)
- A. very sincere
- B. unwilling to believe
- C. trustworthy
- D. amazing
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Question 13
Use the word parts to choose the best definition. amorphous (a = without, morph = shape)
- A. changing shade
- B. very loving
- C. without a clear shape
- D. very large
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Question 14
Use the word parts to choose the best definition. eloquent (e = out, loqu = speak)
- A. unable to speak
- B. very loud
- C. fluent and persuasive in speech
- D. quietly polite
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Question 15
Use the word parts to choose the best definition. circumnavigate (circum = around, nav = ship)
- A. build a ship
- B. sail underwater
- C. steer badly
- D. sail all the way around
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Question 16
Use the word parts to choose the best definition. philanthropist (phil = love, anthrop = human)
- A. someone who hates people
- B. someone who helps others, often by giving money
- C. someone who studies humans
- D. a collector of stamps

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