Prefixes: pre-
When would a group of people prescreen a movies?
a. after the film is released to the public
b. before the film is released to the public
b. before the film is released to the public
Why might you relaunch a product?
a. because it wasn't launched well the first time
b. because you haven't launched it yet
a. because it wasn't launched well the first time
The root auto means "own" or "self". What does the word autobiography mean?
a. a book that someone writes about the solar system and its planets
b. a book that someone writes about his or her own life
c. a book that someone writes about someone else's life
b. a book that someone writes about his or her own life
What are the three adjectives in the following sentence?
As I bit into the warm, gooey brownie, I longed for a tall glass of milk.
warm, gooey, tall
(It is) well known that dolphins are highly intelligent animals.
What is the contraction for "It is"?
It's
Why might you buy premade food?
a. you don't want to cook it yourself
b. you want to cook it yourself
a. you don't want to cook it yourself
Why might you reconsider a decision?
a. because you haven't made a choice yet
b. because you doubt your original choice
b. because you doubt your original choice
The root mit mean "send". What does the word transmit mean?
a. to listen to another person speak
b. to watch or observe someone from far away
c. to send something from one person or place to another
c. to send something from one person or place to another
What are the three adjectives in the following sentence?
Mosquitoes hovered around the small puddle of still, murky water in the backyard.
small, still, murky
(It will) be exhausting, but the views on this hike are worth it!
What is the contraction for "It will"?
It'll
Why would you preserve a painting?
a. to make it look more attractive
b. to keep it in its original state
b. to keep it in its original state
Which might you restitch?
a. a skirt you want to decorate
b. a hem that has come undone
b. a hem that has come undone
The root spec means "look". What does the word inspect mean?
a. to look at something very closely
b. to glance at something quickly
c. to draw something very carefully
a. to look at something very closely
What are the two adjectives in the following sentence?
Hugo started walking dogs as a part-time job so that he could afford to buy a used car.
part-time, used
If you ask the librarian, (she will) help you find the magazines you want.
What is the contraction for "she will"?
she'll
Why would you preorder a book?
a. because it hasn't been released yet
b. because it has just been released
a. because it hasn't been released yet
Which might you refurnish?
a. an old house with old furniture
b. a new house with no furniture
a. an old house with old furniture
The root port means "carry". What does the word support mean?
a. to measure the weight of something
b. to write down the weight of something
c. to carry the weight of something
c. to carry the weight of something
What are the three adjectives in the following sentence?
The chemist opened the heavy door and quietly entered the bright, clean laboratory.
heavy, bright, clean
We were glad that we brought our coats because it was a lot colder than (we had) expected.
What is the contraction for "we had"?
we'd
If a star can only be seen during the predawn hours, when might you be able to see it?
a. 6:00 P.M.
b. 4:00 A.M.
b. 4:00 A.M.
Which could you readopt?
a. a belief you used to have
b. a belief you have always disagreed with
a. a belief you used to have
The root voc means "call" or "speak". What does the word evocative mean?
a. tending to ignore strong emotions or memories
b. tending to call to mind strong emotions or memories
c. tending to observe strong emotions or memories
b. tending to call to mind strong emotions or memories
What are the three adjectives in the following sentence?
Two bulldozers have been sitting in the empty lot by the mall for several weeks.
two, empty, several
Roger and Patty said they (they have) always wanted to see the Amazon River.
What is the contraction for "they have"?
they've