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8 ECAT English questions with answers and explanations.
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An ARDUOUS journey is one that is:
- 1 Difficult and tiring
- 2 Short
- 3 Unsafe
- 4 Enjoyable
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Correct answer: Difficult and tiring
Arduous means needing a lot of effort and stamina.
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Choose the word closest in meaning to BENIGN.
- 1 Harmless
- 2 Hidden
- 3 Severe
- 4 Hungry
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Correct answer: Harmless
Benign means gentle and not harmful, as in a benign tumour.
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A DEROGATORY remark is one that is:
- 1 Brief
- 2 Insulting
- 3 Funny
- 4 Respectful
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Correct answer: Insulting
Derogatory means showing a low opinion of someone or something.
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An ELOQUENT speaker is one who is:
- 1 Slow
- 2 Nervous
- 3 Silent
- 4 Fluent and persuasive
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Correct answer: Fluent and persuasive
Eloquent means able to speak clearly and effectively.
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Choose the word opposite in meaning to HOSTILE.
- 1 Angry
- 2 Distant
- 3 Unfriendly
- 4 Friendly
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Correct answer: Friendly
Hostile means unfriendly or opposed. Friendly is the opposite.
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An INEPT worker is one who is:
- 1 Late
- 2 Lacking skill
- 3 Dishonest
- 4 Highly skilled
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Correct answer: Lacking skill
Inept means not skilful and not able to do a task well.
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A SUPERFLUOUS detail is one that is:
- 1 Wrong
- 2 Necessary
- 3 More than is needed
- 4 Hidden
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Correct answer: More than is needed
Superfluous means unnecessary because there is already enough.
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Choose the word closest in meaning to OBSTINATE.
- 1 Stubborn
- 2 Cheerful
- 3 Flexible
- 4 Careless
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Correct answer: Stubborn
An obstinate person refuses to change their mind or behaviour.