English 9
Vocabulary Test Format
Level D
50 Questions
50 Points
I. Pronunciation
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# 1 to 4
Identify the syllable that receives emphasis
Never uses monosyllabic (one syllable) words
Example:
A
B
C
spas
mo
dic
The answer is B.
II. Parts of Speech
#5 to 10
 Four choices
 Could feature any part of speech of any word
 8 parts of speech: noun, adjective, adverb, verb, pronoun (?),
interjection (?), preposition (?), and conjunction (?)
 Tip: Not all parts of speech will become vocabulary words.
 Example:
 Relinquish
A. Verb B. Noun C. Adjective D. Adverb
 The answer is A.
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III. Definitions
#11 to 20
 Four choices
 Could feature any definition of any word
 Example:
 A problem
A. debris B. breach C. deadlock D. dilemma
 The answer is D.
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IV. Synonyms
#21 to 26
 Four choices
 Example:
 A spurious promise
A. careful B. genuine C. deceptive D. friendly
 The answer is C.
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V. Antonyms
#27 to 30
 Four choices
 Tip: Remember it is the opposite of the
definition!!
 Example:
salvage the ship
A. repair B. dock C. destroy D. sail
 The answer is C.
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VI. Sentence Completion
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#31 to 50
20 sentences
20 words in word bank
Each word is used once and only once
Could feature the word in any of its designated parts of
speech
May require the use of an –ed or –ing ending for a verb
May require the use of a plural form for a noun
Tip: When in doubt, think of which part of speech the
blank requires and narrow down the choices in your
word bank accordingly.
REMEMBER TO
STUDY!!