Language Arts 800 - Unit 4: Words and How to Use Them QUIZ 1: UNDERSTANDING WORDS (DICTIONARY AND THESAURUS SKILLS)

After graduation from college, a person does not need to use a dictionary.

False

A good speller often seeks the dictionary for advice.

True

a system for showing the pronunciation of a word

accent mark

The arithmetic problems were difficult, but the language exercises were easy. The italicized words are _____.

antonyms

When we are generous with our praise, we will find that others will not be stingy with us. The italicized words are _____.

antonyms

The list on the bulletin _______________ shows which committee will ______________ today.

board; meet

a curved line placed over a vowel to show its sound

breve

combine (verb--to put things together)

com bine'

convict (noun--a jailed criminal)

con' vict

shows stress on a particular syllable of a word

diacritical marks

My cousin asked me to lend her some money for the bus

fare

Words that are pronounced the same but have different meanings and often different spelling are called

homonyms

Would you please bring some wood for the fireplace? The italicized words are_____.

homonyms

What is the correct placement of the accent mark for this word? insert (verb--to place inside)

in sert'

a straight horizontal line placed over a vowel to show its sound

macron

What is the correct placement of the accent mark for this word? object (noun--a thing)

ob' ject

produce (noun--word for vegetables and fruit )

pro' duce

record (verb--to capture sound)

re cord'

The ___________ of seventy-five and twenty-six equals one hundred __________

sum; one

Scores of boys flocked to the ball game, and numerous men accompanied them. The italicized words are _____.

synonyms

The judge announced the verdict and declared the case closed. The italicized words are _____.

synonyms

The best (most efficient) place to find a synonym for a word is the _____.

thesaurus