Expanding Vocabulary: Word Parts and Reference Resources

For each sentence, choose the word that best replaces the underlined word or phrase. Martina never entertained the idea of traveling. Jada entertained his son with toys and songs for hours on end. The kids were not enthralled with Morty the Magician's act.

1. Contemplated 2. Delighted 3. Bored

Read the definitions and the sentence, then answer the questions. The doctor had an incredible amount of ________, taking his time with even the most difficult personalities under his care. Which word correctly completes the sentence? Which context clue best helps to determine the answer?

1. Patience 2. Taking his time

Read the thesaurus entries and the sentence, then answer the questions. After climbing for hours, the hikers were elated to finally catch a glimpse of the _____. Which word best completes the sentence? Which phrase best provides a context clue that supports your answer?

1. Peak 2. Climbing for hours

Choose the correct spelling of the homophone to complete each sentence. The Houston Astros played extremely well, and __________ now World Series champions. The players are excited to bring ___________ trophy back to the city of Houston.

1. They're 2. Their

Use the drop-down menus to answer the questions. Which homophone correctly completes the sentence? Which word provides a context clue that supports your answer?

1. brake 2. stationary

Based on the list of word parts, what is the best definition of the word irrepressible? "unable to be held back" "not pressed firmly enough" "firmly restrained" "unable to stand strong"

A

How does adding the affix -etic to the words energy, athlete, and poet change the meanings of these words? It changes them from nouns to adjectives. It changes them from adjectives to nouns. It changes them from nouns to adverbs. It changes them from adverbs to nouns.

A

Use the drop-down menus to answer the questions. What is the meaning of spring as it is used in the sentence? Which word provides a context clue that supports your answer?

1. 2 2. mechanism

Read the passage and the dictionary entries, then answer the questions. Which definition best describes how the underlined word is used? Which phrase provides a context clue that supports your answer?

1. B (definition 2) 2. B (breadth of knowledge)

Choose the word that best replaces the underlined word. Gustave was wholly dedicated to the happiness of his family. The group of friends were wholly in agreement to go see the new superhero movie.

1. Completely 2. All

`Which words share a word root with educate? Select two options. duet conduct edifice deduction duplicate

B & D

Review the meanings of current on the left. Which sentences use meaning 2, "flow of electrical energy"? Check all that apply. Jay turned off the current before taking apart the outlet. The school of dolphins rode the current. Todd's current roommate is very neat. The current from the overhead wire caused sparks to fly. Vanya stood in the river, with her body against the current.

A & D

Which words share the same word root? Select three options. demand manger human command mandate

A, D & E

Based on the definition of the prefix, what does the underlined word mean? once a year twice a year twice a month every other year

B

Which sentence uses the underlined word correctly? The principle visited our class today. Our Constitution is based on certain principles. Our experiment was based on scientific principals. The principals of my parents have always stuck with me.

B

Review the words, their parts of speech, and their definitions. Which sentences use the underlined word correctly? Check all that apply. My reference sites five different authors. I must cite the research I used in my essay. The thief returned to the site of the crime. We caught sight of a whale off the coast. This web cite has the best book prices.

B, C, & D

Based on the definition of the suffix, what does the underlined word mean? relatively easy not challenging requiring effort deeply satisfying

C

Read the meanings of the word bolt, then read the sentence. Definition 1. n., a screw for fasteningDefinition 2. n., a strike of lightningDefinition 3. n., a bar that slides to lock somethingDefinition 4. n., a roll of fabric or wallpaper Please make sure you latch the bolt on the window when you close it tonight. What is the meaning of bolt as it is used in this sentence? Definition 1 Definition 2 Definition 3 Definition 4

C

Which choice correctly uses a prefix and completes the sentence? cointegrating deintegrating disintegrating imintegrating

C

Which word contains both a prefix and a suffix? testify preheat reoriented maximized

C

Compare the dictionary and thesaurus entries for the word compliment. What information about the word compliment can be found in both the dictionary and thesaurus entries? antonyms synonyms pronunciations parts of speech

D

If retro means "back" and spec means "to see or look," what is the best definition of the phrase in retrospect in the sentence below? In retrospect, I probably should have taken better notes on that topic. in regretting the past in respecting the past in anticipating the past in considering the past

D

When making cake batter, it is important to fold the flour into the butter before adding the rest of the ingredients. What is the meaning of fold as it is used in this sentence? Definition 1 Definition 2 Definition 3 Definition 4

D

Which pair of words share the same prefix? competent and correspondent impatient and incomplete nuisance and tolerance disintegrate and disappear

D