English III: Why Study Reading?
1. sharp 2. hearing 3. walk 4. follow 5. break 6. call
1. acute 2. auditory 3. ambulatory 4. sequence 5. fracture 6. vocal
1. highest 2. nation 3. man 4. father 5. ruler 6. world 7. citizen
1. aristo- 2. ethno- 3. anthropo- 4. patri 5. arch- 6. geo 7. poli-
1. pneumonia 2. cardiogram 3. genetic 4. psychopath 5. pathology 6. biopsy 7. thorax 8. hemophilia 9. skeletal 10. arachnid
1. breath 2. heart 3. kind of life 4. mind 5. sickness 6. life 7. chest 8. blood 9. bones 10. spider
1. carry 2. father 3. send 4. peace 5. come 6. mother
1. portable 2. paternal 3. missile 4. pacifist 5. convention 6. maternal
1. soph- 2. philo- 3. litho- 4. gam- 5. mega- 6. -phobia 7. nomo- 8. auto- 9. cosmo- 10. miso-
1. wisdom 2. love 3. stone 4. marriage 5. great 6. fear 7. name 8. self 9. world 10. hatred
You should not use context clues when: _____.
A word appears frequently. You really need an exact meaning. Your understanding of a whole passage depends on that word's meaning. You feel unsure of your guess. Surrounding words are also unfamiliar.
To what level has the first part of the outline been developed?
Chapter subheadings
Which of the following are chapter titles? Select all that apply.
Early Egypt Persia Transition
Context clues can make a dictionary obsolete.
False
Which is the best summary based on key words for the paragraph?
Multiparty parliamentary governments are less stable.
Which is the best summary based on key words for the sentence?
Senators were powerful patricians; commoners had their own assembly.
Which is the best summary based on key words for the sentence?
Stereotyping prejudges people by characteristics.
Put the sections of a textbook in order. _______. Units. _______. _______. _______.
Textbook title Chapters Chapter subdivisions (section headings) Topic sentences
Which sentence in the paragraph is the topic sentence?
The multiparty system tends to produce a less stable government than does the two-party system.
Learning not to be distracted by unimportant words and ideas is one of the most important skills to develop for comprehending meaning.
True
The history of the English language is closely linked with Latin borrowings, as evidenced by the great number of Latin roots present in English even today.
True
When should context clues be used?
When direct explanation of a word can be given. When restatement by use of synonym can be used. When a summary clue can give meaning. When a general meaning will suffice. When words in a series can clarify. When personal experience clarifies the word.
What is the title of the textbook or course of study?
World History
Analyze the word to determine its Greek prefix. Then use your understanding of the prefix meaning to choose the correct meaning of the word. analgesic
a medicine to remove pain
Analyze the word to determine its Greek prefix. Then use your understanding of the prefix meaning to choose the correct meaning of the word. symposium
a meeting
Analyze the word to determine its Greek prefix. Then use your understanding of the prefix meaning to choose the correct meaning of the word. euphonium
a musical instrument that produced a particularly good sound
In the first month of 1933, Hitler became the prime minister, or chancellor, of Germany. With the information given in the sentence, a chancellor is the same as, or similar to _____.
a prime minister
Analyze the word to determine its Greek prefix. Then use your understanding of the prefix meaning to choose the correct meaning of the word. monopoly
a situation in which one company controls an entire commercial activity
Television programs are careful to add the right sound bite, a small clip of sound and image. With the information given in the sentence, a sound bite is _____.
a small clip of sound and image
Analyze the word to determine its prefix, the meaning of its prefix, and the probable meaning of the word. adhere
ad to to stick to or remain devoted to
Use a dictionary to find the primary accent in the word. You will find two correct pronunciations for this word. Choose the answers that show correct primary accents only for this word. advertisement
ad ver tise´ ment ad ver´ tise ment
Where is the topic sentence most frequently found in a paragraph?
at the beginning of the paragraph
Analyze the word to determine its prefix, the meaning of its prefix, and the probable meaning of the word. benign
bene good something that will not do harm
The salutary effect of the vacation upon the subject could be defined as: _____.
beneficial healthy
Use a dictionary to find the primary accent in the word. Choose the answer below that agrees with the dictionary. bilateral
bi lat´ er al
Martina put together a bibliography of readings.
biblio book
What are some of the disciplines in the language of which Greek roots abound?
biology history education science
Reading the first paragraph and the conclusion of a selection is the best way to begin _____.
both first and review readings
Use a dictionary to find the primary accent in the word. Choose the answer below that agrees with the dictionary. cavil
cav´ il
Give the meaning of the root in the following word. nuclear
center
The next level of idea importance, or the "second level of subordination" must be _____.
chapter subdivisions
The next level of importance under the main ideas, otherwise known as the "first level of subordination" are the _____.
chapters
Analyze the word to determine its prefix, the meaning of its prefix, and the probable meaning of the word. coalesce
co together to join together
Are the officers contrasted with or compared to the captain?
compared
Analyze the word to determine its prefix, the meaning of its prefix, and the probable meaning of the word. contravene
contra opposite to go against an order
Are Sanford and Mayfield contrasted or compared?
contrasted
Sherlock Holmes was known for his cryptic remarks.
crypto secret
Analyze the word to determine its Greek prefix. Then use your understanding of the prefix meaning to choose the correct meaning of the word. polytechnic
dealing with many technical or industrial arts
Identify the root of the word. dictator
dic
On the basis of the context clues, the meaning of disapprobation could be: _____.
disapproval rejection
Identify the root of the word. dominion
domin
Identify the root of the word. domicile
domus, dom-
Identify the root and its meaning for the following word. dynamic
duna power
What words act as a context clue to point out the relationship between the two men's attitudes?
even though...he himself
Analyze the word to determine its prefix, the meaning of its prefix, and the probable meaning of the word. explicate
ex out to lay out or explain the meaning
Use a dictionary to find the primary accent in the word. Choose the answer below that agrees with the dictionary. facsimile
fac sim´ i le
How many of the symbols in the preceding pronunciation guide have diacritical marks above them?
fifteen
A context clue of direct explanation or synonym may often be found: _____. Select all that apply.
following the unfamiliar word set off by commas or other punctuation following words such as that is
Prefixes are added to the _____ of a word to change or modify its meaning.
front
Analyze the word to determine its prefix. Then use your understanding of the prefix meaning to choose the correct meaning of the word. extravagant
going beyond reasonable limits
The graphologist was asked to compare the two anonymous notes and verify that the writer was the same.
graph writing
Real mastery of a word must be demonstrated through being able to ___ it and ___ it with understanding.
hear speak
Give the meaning of the root in the following word. cordial
heart
Identify the root and its meaning for the following word. heliocentric
helio sun
Identify the root and its meaning for the following word. hemisphere
hemi half
Identify the root and its meaning for the following word. hydrate
hydro water
Where is the topic sentence least often found in a paragraph?
in the middle of the paragraph
Identify the root and its meaning for the following word. isosceles
iso equal
Give the meaning of the root in the following word. terrace
land
The Latin language influenced the _____ of the countries which the Romans conquered.
language law trade social customs philosophy religion
Give the meaning of the root in the following word. luxurious
light
Analyze the word to determine its prefix, the meaning of its prefix, and the probable meaning of the word. magnanimous
magna great greatly generous
Government by consent is really government by consensus—majority agreement in matters of opinions. What does the word consensus mean?
majority agreement
Each male had a responsibility to serve on a permanent seat on the local assembly.
male serve assembly
Identify the root and its meaning for the following word. metronome
metro measure
Identify the root of the word. migrant
migr
Analyze the word to determine its prefix, the meaning of its prefix, and the probable meaning of the word. minimize
mini small to treat as small or unimportant
Which phrases below help you figure out the meaning of penury? Select all that apply.
no money for medicine, no money for even a night's lodging no money for food charity soup kitchen give him a few dollars a job—now there would be dream
Analyze the word to determine its prefix. Then use your understanding of the prefix meaning to choose the correct meaning of the word. incredible
not believable
Choose each item that indicates the relative importance of materials in a textbook.
organization print size print style
Janine went to the orthodontist for an evaluation.
ortho straight
Identify the root and its meaning for the following word. photosynthesis
photo light
Based on the context clues, penury most likely means _____.
poverty
The tables in the lesson reveal that many Greek prefixes seem to act as _____.
prepositions
Analyze the word to determine its prefix, the meaning of its prefix, and the probable meaning of the word. restitution
re back again to put back in original condition or pay back
Use a dictionary to find the primary accent in the word. Choose the answer below that agrees with the dictionary. redundant
re dun´ dant
How many special symbols are there for vowel sounds?
seven
What kind of vowel sound is indicated by the five unmarked vowel letters?
short
Analyze the word to determine its prefix. Then use your understanding of the prefix meaning to choose the correct meaning of the word. malodorous
smelling bad
As a sophomore, Kevin felt he was more knowledgeable than the incoming freshmen.
sopho wise
Analyze the word to determine its prefix, the meaning of its prefix, and the probable meaning of the word. subcutaneous
sub under under the skin
The key words in a sentence often include the: _____.
subject predicate direct object subject complement
When the topic sentence appears at the end of a paragraph, it usually _____.
summarizes the paragraph
How many units does the textbook contain?
ten
What are all of the context clues for disapprobation?
terror, horror, disgust a buzz, or murmur
The most important and inclusive idea has to be the _____.
textbook title
Government by consent is really government by consensus—majority agreement in matters of opinions. What are the cues to the context clue for the word consensus in the above sentence? Select all that apply.
the dash position following the unknown word
Analyze the word to determine its Greek prefix. Then use your understanding of the prefix meaning to choose the correct meaning of the word. endodermis
the inner layer of skin
Analyze the word to determine its Greek prefix. Then use your understanding of the prefix meaning to choose the correct meaning of the word. prognosis
the prediction of a probable course of a disease
Iran has had a theocratic government.
theo god
Analyze the word to determine its Greek prefix. Then use your understanding of the prefix meaning to choose the correct meaning of the word. expulsion
to drive out
Analyze the word to determine its prefix. Then use your understanding of the prefix meaning to choose the correct meaning of the word. circumnavigate
to follow a course all the way around the globe
Give the meaning of the root in the following word. converse
turn
The second level of importance, or the main ideas of the book must be its _____.
units
Without using the word adamant, the character trait describing the captain and officers in the preceding passage could be: _____.
unmoved unyielding
Give the meaning of the root in the following word. aquatic
water
Analyze the word to determine its Greek prefix. Then use your understanding of the prefix meaning to choose the correct meaning of the word. apathetic
without emotion or feeling
Skimming is most effective when _____.
you are reviewing material you have already read thoroughly