NYSTCE English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Practice Test

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Which term refers to words that are visually similar and often have equivalent meanings in different languages?

Cognates
Synonyms
Antonyms
Homophones

The correct answer is: Cognates

The term that refers to words that are visually similar and often have equivalent meanings in different languages is "cognates." Cognates share a similar form and meaning due to their common linguistic origin, making them easily recognizable across languages. For example, the English word "information" and the Spanish word "información" are cognates, as they look and sound similar and have related meanings. The other terms in the question represent different concepts. Synonyms are words in the same language that have similar meanings, but they do not necessarily share visual similarities across languages. Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings within the same language and focus on contrast rather than similarity. Homophones are words that sound alike but may have different meanings and spellings, which is unrelated to the visual similarity required in this particular context.