5203 - Chap. 5 - Word Analysis Skills & Vocabulary Development

A synonym of robust is: -Dull -Healthy -Pensive -Tired -Unhealthy

Healthy

1. Why is learning the strategy 'word analysis' important to language acquisition? -Students are more likely to remember meaning through prefixes, suffixes, and root words. -Without diction, students cannot understand the context of the words they are reading. -It teaches a student to read faster, which in turn leads to more vocabulary acquisition. -Repetition is the key to success when it comes to vocab, and this strategy utilizes repetition.

Students are more likely to remember meaning through prefixes, suffixes, and root words.

Vocabulary is important to all _____ and_____. -Subject matter and grade levels. -Kindergartners and first graders. -People and social classes -Countries and cities.

Subject matter and grade levels.

Forming ideas about the intent of a text is referred to as ______. -linguistic decoding -constructing meaning -syllabication -phonemic awareness -alphabetic principles

constructing meaning

The belief that readers view what they read only through the lens of what they already know is known as the ______. -phonemic awareness -transitional theory -schema theory -decoding theory -alphabetic principle

schema theory

Repetition is important to vocabulary acquisition because: -students need to practice hearing, seeing, and using the words multiple times to grasp meaning. -analyzing word choices can help with comprehension. -by repeating a word several times, the students will learn its meaning. -students like to practice the same concepts multiple times.

students need to practice hearing, seeing, and using the words multiple times to grasp meaning.

Which is an example of a high frequency word? -the -lake -tree -horse

the

Which word or term describes the subtle differences in meaning or shades of meaning we associate with words? -Signs -Nuance -Literal meaning -Figurative meaning

Nuance

What problems can a homograph present? -None of these are correct -They can confuse the meaning of a sentence -They are hard to say aloud -They can be offensive

They can confuse the meaning of a sentence

Prior knowledge ______. -has no effect on constructing meaning -has impact on phonemic awareness, not constructing meaning -only has impact on readers under 7 -has a huge impact on constructing meaning -has no impact on readers under 10

has a huge impact on constructing meaning

Analyzing an author's word choices, also known as diction, is important for vocabulary comprehension because: -it allows students to break down words into prefixes, suffixes, and root words. -it connects to the historical background of the author and time period which aids in learning context. -it shows students how to write in different styles. -it teaches the words through repetition.

it connects to the historical background of the author and time period which aids in learning context.

When studying vocabulary, consider: -Giving spelling tests every week to see how many words the students can spell correctly. -Giving students word lists and have them look up the words in the dictionary. -Having pop quizzes to make sure students are studying their words. -Focusing on no more than 5 words per week.

Focusing on no more than 5 words per week.

'Cheap posters' and 'economy hatchback car' are examples that define which word in the following sentence? 'Even though he says he likes ornate artwork, extravagant clothes, and immoderate cars, Tom is so frugal that he hangs cheap posters on his walls and drives an economy hatchback car.' -Immoderate -Frugal -Extravagant -Ornate

Frugal

A glossary is found: -Online -In the back of the book -At the end of each chapter -In the front and back -In the front of a book

In the back of the book

What is phonemic awareness? -Understanding how to separate sounds in a word -Learning the letters of the alphabet -Learning high frequency words -Learning to use semantic clues

Understanding how to separate sounds in a word

Which of the following is a reference tool to build your vocabulary? -Dictionary -Online dictionary -Glossary -Thesaurus -All of the above

All of the above

Which of the following represents an affix found after the main part of the word that can modify its meaning? -Suffix -Root -Prefix -Syllable

Suffix

Which of the following is the main thing you can find in a thesaurus? -Definitions -Example usage -Origins of the word -Parts of speech -Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms and antonyms

Which of the following sentences has a synonym for 'inconsistent'? -'The outcome is as indisputable today as it was the last time you asked me about this issue.' -'The capricious winds today are shifting so much that our kite flying adventure may be doomed to fail.' -'The political dynamic is so consumed by chaos that I fear we will never get out of this conundrum.' -'The sea is so tranquil that there is not a single wave on the horizon.'

'The capricious winds today are shifting so much that our kite flying adventure may be doomed to fail.'

The word homograph, according to its roots, means literally what? -None of these are correct -'Written by a man' -'Charted on a grid' -'Written the same'

'Written the same'

A homograph is a(n)... -None of these are correct -...instrument used to measure human activity. -...word that is spelled the same as another word. .-..kind of musical instrument.

...word that is spelled the same as another word.

What does semantics determine? -How we communicate with other people -Our reading comprehension -Our interpretation of a given passage -All answers are correct

All answers are correct

The word 'authenticity' is the antonym of the word 'spurious' in the following sentence. Why? 'The spurious accusations of the disgusting liar will be proven false since they completely lack authenticity.' -Because it has the opposite meaning -Because it supports the position of 'spurious' -Because it provides no new relevant context -Because it ensures the sentence has logical flow

Because it has the opposite meaning

Semantics means: Both the linguistic field of study about the meanings of words, as well as our differentiations between words and sentences based on context. Only our differentiations between words and sentences based on context. Only the linguistic field of study about the meanings of words When we take concepts at face value

Both the linguistic field of study about the meanings of words, as well as our differentiations between words and sentences based on context.

Which of the following syllable patterns is the most commonly found in the English language? -Closed = short vowel (V) followed by a consonant (C) or double consonant (ex. letter, bold) -VCe = a single long V followed by a C and a silent e (ex. despite, require) -CLe = C followed by L and a silent E (ex. bottle, ladle) -Open = C followed by long V (ex. before, cry)

Closed = short vowel (V) followed by a consonant (C) or double consonant (ex. letter, bold)

What are semantic clues? -Clues based on the meaning -Clues based on the pictures -Clues based on high frequency words -Clues based on groups of letters

Clues based on the meaning

Which word could be substituted for 'querulous' in the following sentence? 'The querulous child I babysit just won't stop bothering me until I let him play video games.' -Complaining -Crying -Calm -Joyful

Complaining

What is the best method of distinguishing between literal meaning and figurative meaning? -Level of vocabulary -Length of a given sentence -Word choice -Context

Context

Vocabulary should be: -Taught only if the teacher thinks it is necessary. -Explicitly taught so that students can fully understand word meanings and usage. -Taught using rote memorization. -Taught only in the primary grades because older students will find it boring.

Explicitly taught so that students can fully understand word meanings and usage.

Homographs are spelled and pronounced identically. False True

False

Homographs share a definition. True False

False

What is decoding? -Choosing a good book -Memorizing high frequency words -Understanding the meaning of the story -Figuring out what words a group of letters are spelling out

Figuring out what words a group of letters are spelling out

In the following sentence, which word serves as a definition of 'transient'? 'Her transient thoughts of quitting her dead-end job are fleeting, lasting only as long as the weekly meeting she abhors.' -Quitting -Thoughts -Abhors -Fleeting

Fleeting

Rote memorization: -Is unpredictable and teachers should use it at their own risks. -Is a useful resource for vocabulary development though not a best practice. -Makes students perform better on tests because it increases their ability to remember the correct answers. -Is a best practice and found to be highly useful for vocabulary development.

Is a useful resource for vocabulary development though not a best practice.

How can a teacher provide multiple exposures when teaching new vocabulary? -Have the students study flash cards with the definitions on them and quiz each other to ensure they memorized the words. -Multiple exposures are not necessary because research has shown students either have good or poor memory retention. -Post vocabulary on the board, give multiple practice sheets, and incorporate words into questions. -Say the words to the students every day and have them repeat the words back to you.

Post vocabulary on the board, give multiple practice sheets, and incorporate words into questions.

Which of the following represents an affix found before the main part of the word that can modify its meaning? -Suffix -Root -Syllable -Prefix

Prefix

Which of the following is not found in a dictionary? -Syllables -Example usage -Parts of speech -Pronunciation -Relation to similar words

Relation to similar words

Which of the following represents the main part of the word that provides its foundational meaning? -Syllable -Suffix -Root -Prefix

Root

What is a 'sign' in the linguistic field? -That which defines something -That which points toward meaning -That which stops communication -That which represents something

That which represents something

Word webs are: -Types of graphic organizers that can be used in vocabulary word study to learn definitions and word usage. -Is an elaborate story woven together like a spider web using rich, descriptive words and phrases. -Only used with elementary and middle school students but rarely used for students in high school. -Not very valuable resources because students find them too complex to use and end up getting frustrated by them.

Types of graphic organizers that can be used in vocabulary word study to learn definitions and word usage.

What is an example of a word family? -he, she, it -can, man, plan -the, because, beautiful -there, their, they're

can, man, plan

The space in which a text exists, including the real world and the world of the text, is called: -context clues -prior knowledge -context -word structure

context

When something is not said directly in the text but implied, readers often have to use _____ to figure out what's going on. -context -word structure -context clues -prior knowledge

context clues

Mastery of the rules of a language is often referred to as ______. -schema -alphabetic principle -linguistic understanding -paradigm shifting -phonemic decoding

linguistic understanding

Which of these helps us comprehend the use of synonyms, plurality, and hyperbole? -fluency -phonemic awareness -linguistic understanding -alphabetic principle -syllabication

linguistic understanding

Making a list of everything that you know about a subject is an example of: -prior knowledge -context clues -word structure -context

prior knowledge

Ursula is reading about the sea, and she takes a minute to think about everything that she already knows about the sea. This is an example of: -context clues -prior knowledge -context -word structure

prior knowledge

Which of the following would be LEAST helpful in reinforcing syllabication guidelines to learn where to divide syllables? -clap out the beat -download a poster from a teacher resource website -providing a list of affixes and meanings -feel for the chin drop

providing a list of affixes and meanings

The vocabulary strategy called 'word analysis' is: -analyzing an author's word choice to help decipher vocabulary meaning. -analyzing words by looking up the definitions in the dictionary. -analyzing a word using repetition to help remember -- the meaning. -the analysis of a words by looking for prefixes, s suffixes, and root words.

the analysis of a words by looking for prefixes, suffixes, and root words.

To figure out unfamiliar words, readers can use _____, such as prefixes and suffixes. -prior knowledge -context clues -word structure -context

word structure