MCAP Chapter 1 Lesson 1.2 Vocabulary Flashcard

Front

beside

Back

Next to

Answer explanation

The word 'beside' means 'next to' something. It indicates proximity or being adjacent, which aligns with the correct answer choice. The other options do not convey this meaning.

Front

scold

Back

Criticize angrily

Answer explanation

The word "scold" means to criticize someone angrily. It implies expressing disapproval or reprimanding someone, which is clearly different from praising, ignoring, or laughing.

Front

cur

Back

A mongrel dog

Answer explanation

The word "cur" refers to a mongrel dog, often used to describe a mixed-breed or an inferior dog. This distinguishes it from the other options, which do not relate to the meaning of "cur."

Front

dreadful

Back

Terrible

Answer explanation

The word "dreadful" means something that is very bad or terrible. Therefore, the correct answer is "Terrible," as it directly conveys the negative connotation associated with "dreadful." The other options do not fit this meaning.

Front

Choose the correct sentence using the word "fling".

Back

She decided to fling the ball across the yard.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'She decided to fling the ball across the yard.' because 'fling' is used correctly as a verb. The other options either misuse the verb form or do not use 'fling' appropriately.

Front

Choose the correct sentence using the word "amused".

Back

She was amused by the clown's tricks.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'She was amused by the clown's tricks.' because it properly uses 'amused' to describe her reaction to the clown's performance. The other options misuse the word or are grammatically incorrect.

Front

"Thus"

Back

Therefore

Answer explanation

The word "thus" means "therefore," indicating a conclusion or result. It is used to show a logical connection between statements, making "therefore" the correct choice among the options.

Front

doubtless

Back

Without doubt

Answer explanation

The word 'doubtless' means 'without doubt', indicating certainty. It contrasts with 'uncertain', 'fearful', and 'confused', which imply a lack of assurance.

Front

Choose the correct sentence using the word "scanty".

Back

The information provided was scanty and unclear.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'The information provided was scanty and unclear.' because it uses 'scanty' correctly as an adjective to describe insufficient information. The other options misuse the word.

Front

"Duck and drake"

Back

A game of skipping stones on water

Answer explanation

The phrase "duck and drake" refers to a game where stones are skipped across water, making it the correct choice. It does not relate to a bird, dance, or food.