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Which of the following pairs is a FALSE cognate?
Which of the following pairs is a FALSE cognate?
- Pregnant - Embarrassed (correct)
- Grocery - Comestibles
- Rudeness - Grosería
- Bookstore - Biblioteca
Identify the pair that represents a TRUE cognate.
Identify the pair that represents a TRUE cognate.
- Embarrassed - Embarazada
- Library - Librería (correct)
- Exit - Éxito
- Grocery - Grosería
In the context of language and expressions, "kick the bucket" is best described as:
In the context of language and expressions, "kick the bucket" is best described as:
- A true cognate
- An idiom (correct)
- A false cognate
- A language
Select the term that accurately describes someone who is easily frightened.
Select the term that accurately describes someone who is easily frightened.
Choose the word that best characterizes a person who is experiencing extreme happiness and excitement.
Choose the word that best characterizes a person who is experiencing extreme happiness and excitement.
Which of the following options is NOT considered a personality trait?
Which of the following options is NOT considered a personality trait?
In the phrase "Against my will," how is the word "will" being used?
In the phrase "Against my will," how is the word "will" being used?
The Spanish word "sensato" is a true cognate of which English word?
The Spanish word "sensato" is a true cognate of which English word?
Which term accurately describes someone who is experiencing discomfort or illness?
Which term accurately describes someone who is experiencing discomfort or illness?
Choose the word that best describes a person who is easily angered and has a bad temper.
Choose the word that best describes a person who is easily angered and has a bad temper.
Personality is likened to which psychological concept?
Personality is likened to which psychological concept?
According to the provided information, which historical figure is mentioned as an example of aggressiveness?
According to the provided information, which historical figure is mentioned as an example of aggressiveness?
What is the central debate in the "Nature – Nurture Controversy"?
What is the central debate in the "Nature – Nurture Controversy"?
Which viewpoint posits that environmental factors predominantly shape personality?
Which viewpoint posits that environmental factors predominantly shape personality?
What term describes an individual who exhibits traits of both introversion and extroversion?
What term describes an individual who exhibits traits of both introversion and extroversion?
Select the activity that is NOT typical of an introvert.
Select the activity that is NOT typical of an introvert.
What does the idiom "Birds of a feather flock together" suggest?
What does the idiom "Birds of a feather flock together" suggest?
Which verb tense is commonly used to express a connection between events in the past and their relevance to the present?
Which verb tense is commonly used to express a connection between events in the past and their relevance to the present?
Identify the adverb that commonly accompanies the present perfect tense to inquire about experiences up to now.
Identify the adverb that commonly accompanies the present perfect tense to inquire about experiences up to now.
In a present perfect sentence, where are the adverbs 'ever' and 'never' typically positioned?
In a present perfect sentence, where are the adverbs 'ever' and 'never' typically positioned?
What is the meaning of the idiom "kick the bucket"?
What is the meaning of the idiom "kick the bucket"?
In the context of personality, how is a "trait" best defined?
In the context of personality, how is a "trait" best defined?
Which of the following is an example of an extroverted behavior?
Which of the following is an example of an extroverted behavior?
In the context where "will" means "testamento", what is the relationship between the two words?
In the context where "will" means "testamento", what is the relationship between the two words?
Which word is closest in meaning to "furious"?
Which word is closest in meaning to "furious"?
Flashcards
False Cognate
False Cognate
Words that look and sound similar in two languages but have different meanings.
True Cognate
True Cognate
Words in different languages that share a similar form and meaning.
Idiom
Idiom
A phrase or expression whose meaning cannot be understood from the ordinary meanings of its individual words.
Timid
Timid
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Ecstatic
Ecstatic
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Personality Trait
Personality Trait
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Sensible
Sensible
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Sick
Sick
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Grumpy
Grumpy
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Personality
Personality
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Ambivert
Ambivert
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"Kick the bucket"
"Kick the bucket"
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Trait (in Personality)
Trait (in Personality)
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Extroverted Behavior
Extroverted Behavior
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Enraged
Enraged
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Nature vs. Nurture
Nature vs. Nurture
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Nurture School
Nurture School
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Present Perfect
Present Perfect
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Ever
Ever
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Study Notes
- This practice exam covers personality, cognates, idioms, and the present perfect tense
- There are 25 advanced-level, randomized multiple-choice questions
- The practice exam includes explanations for the answers
Cognates
- A false cognate from the options is "Grocery - Comestibles"
- A true cognate from the options is "Library - Librería"
- "Sensato" is a true cognate of "Sensible" (meaning reasonable)
- The word "will" meaning "testamento" is a false cognate
Idioms
- "Kick the bucket" is an example of an idiom
- The idiom "kick the bucket" means "to die"
- "Birds of a feather flock together" means similar people tend to associate with each other
Personality Traits
- Someone who is easily frightened can be described as "Timid"
- Someone very happy and excited can be described as "Ecstatic"
- A bookstore is NOT a personality trait
- According to the text, personality is like a psychological fingerprint
- An example of aggressiveness is Attila the Hun
- The "Nature – Nurture Controversy" debates the importance of environment vs. genetics
- The Nurture School believes personality is determined by the environment
- Someone who displays a mix of introverted and extroverted behaviors is an ambivert
- Seeking success is NOT an introvert behavior
- A "trait" in the context of personality is a relatively stable behavioral disposition
- An example of an extroverted behavior is reflecting
- "Grumpy" describes someone angry and bad-tempered
- "Sick" describes someone who feels unwell
- "Enraged" is closest in meaning to "furious"
Tenses
- Present perfect tense indicates a link between the present and the past
- The adverb "ever" is often used with the present perfect tense to talk about experiences up to the present
- The adverbs 'ever' and 'never' go after 'have/has' and before the past participle
- "Against my will" is an example of using "will" meaning “voluntad”
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Description
This practice exam contains twenty-five advanced-level, randomized multiple-choice questions. The content of the multiple choice tests personality, cognates, idioms, and the present perfect tense. Explanations for the answers are included.
