Which is the first step for verifying the meaning of a word using context clues?(1 point)
Responses
Look for words and phrases surrounding the word that give clues about the word's meaning.
Look for words and phrases surrounding the word that give clues about the word's meaning.
Substitute the definition of the word you have decided on in the sentence to see if it makes sense.
Substitute the definition of the word you have decided on in the sentence to see if it makes sense.
Use a dictionary to find the definition of the word.
Use a dictionary to find the definition of the word.
Identify the word's part of speech and find synonyms in a thesaurus
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Look for words and phrases surrounding the word that give clues about the word's meaning.
Use the sentence to answer the question.
Marco realized that his attempts to help only alienated his friend because she avoided him whenever he offered advice.
Based on the context, which meaning does the underlined word have?
(1 point)
Responses
excited
excited
drove away
drove away
comforted
comforted
calmed down
Marco realized that his attempts to help only alienated his friend because she avoided him whenever he offered advice.
Based on the context, which meaning does the underlined word have?
(1 point)
Responses
excited
excited
drove away
drove away
comforted
comforted
calmed down
Based on the context, the meaning of the underlined word "alienated" is "drove away".
How can an antonym in a context clue help a reader discover the meaning of a word?(1 point)
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It restates the meaning of the unknown word.
It restates the meaning of the unknown word.
It replaces the unknown word with a familiar one.
It replaces the unknown word with a familiar one.
It gives the definition of the unknown word.
It gives the definition of the unknown word.
It provides a contrast to the unknown word.
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It restates the meaning of the unknown word.
It restates the meaning of the unknown word.
It replaces the unknown word with a familiar one.
It replaces the unknown word with a familiar one.
It gives the definition of the unknown word.
It gives the definition of the unknown word.
It provides a contrast to the unknown word.
It provides a contrast to the unknown word.
Use the sentence to answer the question.
My group decided it would be beneficial to meet once a week to discuss our project, so we agreed to meet on Wednesday morning.
Which word is closest in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence?
(1 point)
Responses
using
using
use
use
useless
useless
useful
My group decided it would be beneficial to meet once a week to discuss our project, so we agreed to meet on Wednesday morning.
Which word is closest in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence?
(1 point)
Responses
using
using
use
use
useless
useless
useful
Based on the context, the word closest in meaning to the underlined word "beneficial" in the sentence is "useful".
Which phrase gives the meaning of morphology?(1 point)
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the study of parts of a word
the study of parts of a word
the study and classification of speech sounds
the study and classification of speech sounds
the study of word and phrase arrangement
the study of word and phrase arrangement
the study of word meanings from another language
Responses
the study of parts of a word
the study of parts of a word
the study and classification of speech sounds
the study and classification of speech sounds
the study of word and phrase arrangement
the study of word and phrase arrangement
the study of word meanings from another language
the study of parts of a word
Which phrase describes a base word?(1 point)
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a complete word that is part of another word
a complete word that is part of another word
an affix placed at the end of a word
an affix placed at the end of a word
a word part that has a meaning from another language
a word part that has a meaning from another language
an affix placed at the beginning of a word
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a complete word that is part of another word
a complete word that is part of another word
an affix placed at the end of a word
an affix placed at the end of a word
a word part that has a meaning from another language
a word part that has a meaning from another language
an affix placed at the beginning of a word
a complete word that is part of another word
In the word chronology, “ology” is which of the following?(1 point)
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a suffix
a suffix
a root word
a root word
a prefix
a prefix
a base word
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a suffix
a suffix
a root word
a root word
a prefix
a prefix
a base word
In the word "chronology," "ology" is a suffix.
What is the purpose of etymology?(1 point)
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to explain the meaning of a word
to explain the meaning of a word
to tell how a word has changed or evolved
to tell how a word has changed or evolved
to understand how sounds are produced in a language
to understand how sounds are produced in a language
to learn how to spell a word correctly
Responses
to explain the meaning of a word
to explain the meaning of a word
to tell how a word has changed or evolved
to tell how a word has changed or evolved
to understand how sounds are produced in a language
to understand how sounds are produced in a language
to learn how to spell a word correctly
The purpose of etymology is to tell how a word has changed or evolved.
Which is the best definition for the word mortuary, keeping in mind that the prefix mort- means “death”?(1 point)
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a time of mourning
a time of mourning
a tomb
a tomb
a parting gift
a parting gift
a rebirth
Responses
a time of mourning
a time of mourning
a tomb
a tomb
a parting gift
a parting gift
a rebirth
Based on the meaning of the prefix "mort-" which means "death," the best definition for the word "mortuary" is a tomb.
Use the sentence to answer the question.
Members of the press were required to show their credentials before being granted access to the media room. One woman was turned away because she could not find the badge issued to her by the newspaper she worked for.
Which phrase from the sentences provides the best clue to the meaning of credentials as it is used here?
(1 point)
Responses
Members of the press
Members of the press
before being granted access to the media room
before being granted access to the media room
One woman was turned away
One woman was turned away
the badge issued to her by the newspaper
Members of the press were required to show their credentials before being granted access to the media room. One woman was turned away because she could not find the badge issued to her by the newspaper she worked for.
Which phrase from the sentences provides the best clue to the meaning of credentials as it is used here?
(1 point)
Responses
Members of the press
Members of the press
before being granted access to the media room
before being granted access to the media room
One woman was turned away
One woman was turned away
the badge issued to her by the newspaper
The phrase "the badge issued to her by the newspaper" provides the best clue to the meaning of "credentials" in this context.
Match the root or affix with its meaning.(2 points)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
-ic
-ive
ultra-
omni-
The option "tending toward an action" (1 of 4) has been selected. Press tab to choose a response area, and spacebar to insert it. Press escape to cancel.
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
-ic
-ive
ultra-
omni-
The option "tending toward an action" (1 of 4) has been selected. Press tab to choose a response area, and spacebar to insert it. Press escape to cancel.
The correct matching of root or affix with its meaning is as follows:
-ic: tending toward a condition or quality
-ive: inclined to; performing or tending toward an action
ultra-: beyond; extreme
omni-: all; every
-ic: tending toward a condition or quality
-ive: inclined to; performing or tending toward an action
ultra-: beyond; extreme
omni-: all; every
Which word has a prefix that means "against"?(1 point)
Responses
distend
distend
abnormal
abnormal
contradict
contradict
excoriate
Responses
distend
distend
abnormal
abnormal
contradict
contradict
excoriate
The word that has a prefix that means "against" is "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
deeply at first and then quickly cover their noses. Something was going terribly wrong in the science lab, and the smell was beginning to
the other classrooms on the hall.
One by one, the students in the classroom next to the science lab began to look up and
deeply at first and then quickly cover their noses. Something was going terribly wrong in the science lab, and the smell was beginning to
the other classrooms on the hall.
The words that correctly complete the sentences are:
One by one, the students in the classroom next to the science lab began to look up and *sniff* deeply at first and then quickly cover their noses. Something was going terribly wrong in the science lab, and the smell was beginning to *waft* the other classrooms on the hall.
One by one, the students in the classroom next to the science lab began to look up and *sniff* deeply at first and then quickly cover their noses. Something was going terribly wrong in the science lab, and the smell was beginning to *waft* the other classrooms on the hall.
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_____ deeply at first and then quickly cover their noses. Something was going terribly wrong in the science lab, and the smell was beginning to____the other classrooms on the hall.
One by one, the students in the classroom next to the science lab began to look up and_____ deeply at first and then quickly cover their noses. Something was going terribly wrong in the science lab, and the smell was beginning to____the other classrooms on the hall.
One by one, the students in the classroom next to the science lab began to look up and *sniff* deeply at first and then quickly cover their noses. Something was going terribly wrong in the science lab, and the smell was beginning to *waft* the other classrooms on the hall.
it is rong
I apologize for the mistake. Based on the sentence provided:
One by one, the students in the classroom next to the science lab began to look up and *sniff* deeply at first and then quickly cover their noses. Something was going terribly wrong in the science lab, and the smell was beginning to *spread* the other classrooms on the hall.
One by one, the students in the classroom next to the science lab began to look up and *sniff* deeply at first and then quickly cover their noses. Something was going terribly wrong in the science lab, and the smell was beginning to *spread* the other classrooms on the hall.
still not carakt
I apologize for the continued confusion. Based on the sentence:
One by one, the students in the classroom next to the science lab began to look up and *sniff* 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.
One by one, the students in the classroom next to the science lab began to look up and *sniff* 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.
sniff is not cract
I apologize for the misunderstanding. In the given sentence:
One by one, the students in the classroom next to the science lab began to look up and *wrinkle* their noses deeply at first and then quickly cover their noses. Something was going terribly wrong in the science lab, and the smell was beginning to *waft* the other classrooms on the hall.
One by one, the students in the classroom next to the science lab began to look up and *wrinkle* their noses deeply at first and then quickly cover their noses. Something was going terribly wrong in the science lab, and the smell was beginning to *waft* the other classrooms on the hall.
One by one, the students in the classroom next to the science lab began to look up and_____deeply at first and then quickly cover their noses.
respite
respite
inspire
respite
respite
inspire
I apologize for the confusion. The correct answer is "wrinkle." One by one, the students in the classroom next to the science lab began to look up and *wrinkle* their noses deeply at first and then quickly cover their noses.
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