7.4b
Hydroelectric comes from the prefix hydro- and the root -electric, so it probably means:
a) sparks that come from by sun
b) hot air that is generated from coal
c) power that comes from water
d) cool air that is created by wind
c) power that comes from water
Select the phrase that uses figurative language:
After a long day's hike in the rugged mountains with her fellow campers, Teresa slept like a log.
slept like a log
The Family Feast Restaurant has won awards for its tasty desserts and pleasant setting.
Which word in the sentence best suggests quality to readers?
a) Feast
b) awards
c) desserts
d) setting
b) awards
futile: completely ineffective.
John decided it was futile to study all night in order to pass the math test the next morning.
Which word is closest in meaning to futile as it is used in the sentence?
a) unimportant
b) thoughtless
c) impractical
d) unfair
c) impractical
Jason has written an essay to accompany his science fair project. Which group of words would most likely be found in the essay?
a) capitalization, punctuation, sentence structure, affix
b) government, population, migration, separation of power
c) hypothesis, experiment, observation, control group
d) equation, proportion, solution surface area
c) hypothesis, experiment, observation, control group
Pictograph contains the root word -graph, meaning it is something that:
a) is written or drawn.
b) is built or sculpted.
c) makes loud noises.
d) gives off light.
a) is written or drawn.
Which sentence is the best example of figurative language?
a) The flames from the grill cooked the steak.
b) Because I left my backpack at school, I was late arriving home.
c) The smell of bacon and eggs crept up the stairs and into my room.
d) After reading my library books, I return them promptly to the library.
c) The smell of bacon and eggs crept up the stairs and into my room.
Which word from this list of synonyms suggests the most forceful action?
a) hurtle
b) move
c) proceed
d) travel
a) hurtle
gross: 1) without deductions 2) unqualified 3) extreme 4) lacking in refinement.
He hoped nobody would notice the mistake, but it was such a gross error that is was impossible to ignore.
Which definition of the word gross is used in the sentence?
a) Definition 1
b) Definition 2
c) Definition 3
d) Definition 4
c) Definition 3
Carmen recently read a book about the history of the Roman Empire. In an oral presentation to her class, which words will carmen most likely use to summarize the book?
a) variable, reciprocal, quadrant, range
b) civilization, ancient, conquer, tyrant
c) literature, comprehension, excerpt, analyze
d) environmental, conservation, gravitation, variable
b) civilization, ancient, conquer, tyrant
Which word uses a suffix meaning "without"?
a) childlike
b) hopeless
c) friendly
d) partial
b) hopeless
An allusion is a reference to a figure or event. This figure or event may be from a culture, from history, or from mythology. In which sentence is the underlined word an allusion?
a) Mt. Everest is the tallest mountain in the world.
b) Climbing Mt. Everest may seem like a herculean task.
c) At higher elevations climbers may need to use extra oxygen.
d) The Sherpa and other hill people live in the surrounding areas.
b) Climbing Mt. Everest may seem like a herculean task.
The ______________ dresser came from my grandmother's attic.
Which word, when placed in the blank, best suggests a positive feeling about the dresser?
a) ancient
b) antique
c) old
d) worn
b) antique
recall: 1) to bring back from memory 2) to return. 3) to revisit matters previously considered. 4) to withdraw.
Although I had studied hard for the test, I could not recall the many dates I thought I knew.
Which definition of recall is used in the sentence.
a) Definition 1
b) Definition 2
c) Definition 3
d) Definition 4
a) Definition 1
According to the Constitution, the president, with the advice and consent of the Senate, negotiates and signs treaties with other countries. Presidential diplomacy can help other countries, too, as when the president serves as a third party in negotiations between to nations in conflict.
The word diplomacy refers to the practice of managing:
a) trade deals
b) foreign travel
c) industrial growth
d) international relations
d) international relations
Wanting to know every detail, Tammy probed the chef about the ingredients of her meal.
In the sentence, the word probed means:
a) complimented
b) questioned
c) criticized
d) hindered
b) questioned
Which sentence is an example of figurative language?
a)Our dog Rook buried a bone in the yard.
b) The music blared loudly throughout the house.
c) The radio station received a flood of telephone calls.
d) The weather changed from sunny to rainy very quickly.
c) The radio station received a flood of telephone calls.
The car dealership is advertising low-mileage used cars.
Which word could replace the word used to have a more positive meaning?
a) dated
b) pre-owned
c) flawed
d) old-fashioned
b) pre-owned
Put the actions in order to show progression from least positive to most positive.
1) drill
2) mentor
3) train
1) drill
3) train
2) mentor
While waiting for the results of my math test, I paced the hallway restlessly.
What feeling does the underlined word suggest?
a) anxiety
b) energy
c) gloominess
d) weariness
a) anxiety
While my classmate omitted some facts in his report, I decided to include everything.
In the sentence, the word omitted means:
a) listed
b) added
c) left out
d) went over
c) left out
Education is the gateway to success.
Which literary device is used in the sentence?
a) hyperbole
b) metaphor
c) personification
d) onomatopoeia
b) metaphor
My sister giggled at me from across the lunchroom.
Which feeling does the underlined word suggest?
a) gloom
b) nervousness
c) playfulness
d) confidence
c) playfulness
I can think of a million things I'd rather do than wash the dishes, but I'll do them without complaining.
Which phrase is used as a hyperbole?
a) a million things
b) I'd rather do
c) wash the dishes
d) without complaining
a) a million things
Select all of the words that suggest a sense of conceit.
a) condescending
b) courteous
c) diplomatic
d) disdainful
e) refined
a) condescending
d) disdainful