Here’s the correct matching of the roots and affixes with their meanings:
- -ic → relating to
- omni- → all
- ultra- → extreme
- -ive → tending toward an action
Question
Match the root or affix with its meaning.(2 points)
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-ic
omni-
ultra-
-ive
tending toward an action
extreme
all
relating to
5 answers
Which word has a prefix that means "against"?(1 point)
Responses
excoriate
excoriate
distend
distend
abnormal
abnormal
contradict
Select the correct answer from the list. Use digital reference materials to help you.(1 point)
One by one, the students in the classroom next to the science lab began to look up and( respite, inspire, respire)
deeply at first and then quickly cover their noses. Something was going terribly wrong in the science lab, and the smell was beginning to( pierce, percolate, permeate) the other classrooms on the hall.
Which word is a synonym for kindly? Use reference materials as needed. (1 point)
Responses
belated
belated
beguiled
beguiled
benighted
benighted
benevolent
Use the sentence to answer the question.
Roger had always admired his aunt's altruism, for she gave money to anyone in need.
Based on the context clues, which word is the best definition for the word in italics?
(1 point)
Responses
selfishness
selfishness
wealth
wealth
generosity
generosity
patience
Use the sentence to answer the question.
Jill feared that the weeks she had to spend off her feet would cause her skills to atrophy, but when she could practice again she found that her soccer skills remained as good as ever.
Based on the context, which is the most likely meaning of atrophy?
(1 point)
Responses
unite
unite
weaken
weaken
return
return
improve
Which meaning defines the word subterranean?(1 point)
Responses
below ground
below ground
frightening
frightening
acting as a replacement
acting as a replacement
having both land and water
Use the sentence to answer the question.
The man’s incredible generosity in gifting ten thousand dollars toward the scholarship drive was unexpected but welcomed.
The root of the word is cred, which means "to believe." The prefix of the word is in, which means "not." Based on its root and prefix, which might incredible mean in this sentence?
(1 point)
Responses
showing approval
showing approval
believable
believable
kindhearted
kindhearted
impossible to believe
Responses
excoriate
excoriate
distend
distend
abnormal
abnormal
contradict
Select the correct answer from the list. Use digital reference materials to help you.(1 point)
One by one, the students in the classroom next to the science lab began to look up and( respite, inspire, respire)
deeply at first and then quickly cover their noses. Something was going terribly wrong in the science lab, and the smell was beginning to( pierce, percolate, permeate) the other classrooms on the hall.
Which word is a synonym for kindly? Use reference materials as needed. (1 point)
Responses
belated
belated
beguiled
beguiled
benighted
benighted
benevolent
Use the sentence to answer the question.
Roger had always admired his aunt's altruism, for she gave money to anyone in need.
Based on the context clues, which word is the best definition for the word in italics?
(1 point)
Responses
selfishness
selfishness
wealth
wealth
generosity
generosity
patience
Use the sentence to answer the question.
Jill feared that the weeks she had to spend off her feet would cause her skills to atrophy, but when she could practice again she found that her soccer skills remained as good as ever.
Based on the context, which is the most likely meaning of atrophy?
(1 point)
Responses
unite
unite
weaken
weaken
return
return
improve
Which meaning defines the word subterranean?(1 point)
Responses
below ground
below ground
frightening
frightening
acting as a replacement
acting as a replacement
having both land and water
Use the sentence to answer the question.
The man’s incredible generosity in gifting ten thousand dollars toward the scholarship drive was unexpected but welcomed.
The root of the word is cred, which means "to believe." The prefix of the word is in, which means "not." Based on its root and prefix, which might incredible mean in this sentence?
(1 point)
Responses
showing approval
showing approval
believable
believable
kindhearted
kindhearted
impossible to believe
Here are the answers to your questions:
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Which word has a prefix that means "against"?
- contradict (The prefix "contra-" means "against.")
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One by one, the students in the classroom next to the science lab began to look up and ( respire ) deeply at first and then quickly cover their noses. Something was going terribly wrong in the science lab, and the smell was beginning to ( permeate ) the other classrooms on the hall.
-
Which word is a synonym for kindly?
- benevolent
-
Based on the context clues, which word is the best definition for the word in italics? (altruism)
- generosity
-
Based on the context, which is the most likely meaning of atrophy?
- weaken
-
Which meaning defines the word subterranean?
- below ground
-
The root of the word is cred, which means "to believe." The prefix of the word is in, which means "not." Based on its root and prefix, which might incredible mean in this sentence?
- impossible to believe
Feel free to ask if you have more questions!
Use the following explanations to answer the question.
The common root of the following words is arch.
monarch, arch-enemy, architect
The word architect means "the designer who is in charge of building plans."
Based on this information, which meaning do these words have in common?
(1 point)
Responses
They all relate to a group or set of people.
They all relate to a group or set of people.
They all relate to an ancient person.
They all relate to an ancient person.
They all refer to building or constructing.
They all refer to building or constructing.
They all refer to the primary person in a situation.
Which is the most likely meaning of the word anachronous? (1 point)
Responses
away from the correct time
away from the correct time
occurring before
occurring before
happening quickly
happening quickly
not in the right time
The common root of the following words is arch.
monarch, arch-enemy, architect
The word architect means "the designer who is in charge of building plans."
Based on this information, which meaning do these words have in common?
(1 point)
Responses
They all relate to a group or set of people.
They all relate to a group or set of people.
They all relate to an ancient person.
They all relate to an ancient person.
They all refer to building or constructing.
They all refer to building or constructing.
They all refer to the primary person in a situation.
Which is the most likely meaning of the word anachronous? (1 point)
Responses
away from the correct time
away from the correct time
occurring before
occurring before
happening quickly
happening quickly
not in the right time
Here are the answers to your questions:
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Based on this information, which meaning do these words have in common?
- They all refer to the primary person in a situation.
(In context, "arch" often refers to being first or primary, such as in "monarch" meaning a primary ruler, "arch-enemy" meaning a primary enemy, and "architect" meaning the primary designer.)
- They all refer to the primary person in a situation.
-
Which is the most likely meaning of the word anachronous?
- away from the correct time
(The term "anachronous" generally refers to something that is out of its proper time period.)
- away from the correct time
If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!