Vocabulary Comprehension Quiz (Anna)

Maya, a successful software engineer, often feels like she doesn't deserve her success and fears that her colleagues will discover she's a fraud. This is an example of what?

• A type of computer virus

• A form of social anxiety

• Imposter syndrome; an individual doubts their accomplishments and has a persistent fear of being exposed as a fraud.

• A method of psychological therapy

Aria, Evelyn, and Henry are working on a project. They have reached a significant point in their project. Choose the synonym for this 'milestone' they have reached.

• marker

• obstacle

• landmark

• stone

Daniel believes that his abilities are fixed and cannot be developed further, while Abigail believes that her abilities can be developed with effort and practice. Jackson is confused about their views. How would you explain the difference between Daniel's and Abigail's mindset to Jackson?

• The difference is that Daniel has a fixed mindset, believing abilities are fixed, while Abigail has a growth mindset, believing abilities can be developed.

• The difference is that Daniel is optimistic with a fixed mindset, while Abigail is pessimistic with a growth mindset.

• The difference is that Daniel with his fixed mindset believes abilities can be developed, while Abigail with her growth mindset believes abilities are fixed.

• The difference is that Daniel with his fixed mindset is open to change, while Abigail with her growth mindset is resistant to change.

Mason, Charlotte, and Liam were discussing their family's financial status. Mason said his family is affluent. Liam didn't understand the term 'affluent'. Charlotte explained that 'affluent' means having a lot of money. If that's the case, select the term that would describe a family that doesn't have a lot of money.

• wealthy

• prosperous

• rich

• poor

During a school play, Ava was tasked to play a character that was not her own. What does it mean for Ava to be disguised in this context?

• Ava stands out and attracts attention

• Ava blends in with the crowd

• Ava changes her appearance or identity in order to conceal or deceive others

• Ava reveals her true identity

In a school project, Aria, Noah, and Emma were asked to describe their understanding of humility. Aria said, 'Being humble means being arrogant and boastful', Noah said, 'Being humble means being rude and disrespectful', Emma said, 'Being humble means having a high view of one's own importance', and the teacher said, 'Being humble means having a modest or low view of one's own importance'. Who among them correctly described what it means to be humble?

• Aria's description: Being humble means being arrogant and boastful

• Noah's description: Being humble means being rude and disrespectful

• Emma's description: Being humble means having a high view of one's own importance

• Teacher's description: Being humble means having a modest or low view of one's own importance

Olivia often feels inferior to Aria in class. What does this mean?

• Olivia feels superior to Aria

• Olivia feels she is equal to Aria

• Olivia does not care about Aria

• Olivia perceives herself as less capable, valuable, or important compared to Aria

During a group study session, Benjamin couldn't stop talking about a new video game he had started playing. Isla asked him, 'What does it mean to dwell on something?'

• To completely forget about something

• To briefly consider something

• To physically move away from something

• To think or talk about something for a long time

In a group project, Avery was asked to 'emphasize' a particular aspect of the presentation. What does Avery need to do?

• To give special importance or attention to that aspect

• To ignore or disregard that aspect completely

• To give equal importance to all aspects of the presentation

• To downplay or diminish the significance of that aspect

Harper, Jackson, and William are planning to meet up. If they decide to meet in the 'midst' of the park, where exactly are they meeting?

• At the interior of the park

• At the center of the park

• At the edge of the park

• In the middle of the park