unit 1
What is misconception?
a conclusion that is incorrect because it is based on faulty reasoning or untruths.
Read the thesaurus entry.
ponderous adj. 1. heavy 2. boring 3. bulky 4. dull
Read the sentence.
His footsteps were plodding and ponderous as he trudged down the street on his way home after his long practice.
Which synonym best matches the meaning of ponderous as it is used in the sentence?
heavy
what is a synonym of the word infrastructure?
framework
what is encroach mean?
to advance or intrude beyond set limits; trespass, intrude, creep
Which word shares a root with the word veracity?
very
Which is the most accurate synonym of the word arduous?
little, bureaucratic, difficult, or autonomous
Difficult
ponderous adj. 1. heavy 2. boring 3. bulky 4. dull
Read the sentence.
His footsteps were plodding and ponderous as he trudged down the street on his way home after his long practice.
Which synonym best matches the meaning of ponderous as it is used in the sentence?
heavy
bulky
dull
boringheavyRead the paragraph from "Cyber-psychopathy: What Goes On in a Hacker's Head."
While public appearances by Mitnick and his ilk may fascinate (he is certainly not regarded as one of the "bad guys" by the admirers who flock for his autograph), the fact that such events are something of a media circus can obscure more serious analysis of his personality traits and psychological profile. What happens when someone like the young Mitnick applies for a job with a conventional employer? Where does their motivation lie, and what can employers do if they suspect they've put a hacker on the payroll?
Which option best explains the potential concerns raised in this paragraph?
Cyber-psychopathy: What Goes On in a Hacker's Head
Hiring a hacker might mean jeopardizing a company's well-being.
Profiling a hacker might mean stigmatizing all computer geniuses.
Hackers have exceptional reputations that can often mislead others.
Hackers have a flair for showing off what can be achieved by invading cyberspace.
Hiring a hacker might mean jeopardizing a company's well-being.
which word is an antonym of the word distraught?
calm
If Barbara fervently disagrees with Dan, how does she disagree with him?
in an intense manner
A quick test of what you know: While reading, you encounter a word that ends in -ous. What part of speech is this word most likely to be?
an adverb
a noun
an adjective
a gerund
an adjective
Which responses correctly identify words that share a root with the word monolith?
(Select all that apply.)
The words monolith and monologue both contain the root "mono-," which means "having only one."
The words monolith and monetary both contain the root "mon-," which means "money."
The words monolith and lithe both contain the root "lith-," which means "slim and graceful."
The words monolith and lithograph both contain the root "lith-," which means "stone."
The words monolith and monologue both contain the root "mono-," which means "having only one."
The words monolith and lithograph both contain the root "lith-," which means "stone."
Read the sentence from "Cyber-psychopathy: What Goes On in a Hacker's Head."
These days Mitnick is billed on the keynote circuit as a hallowed "ex-hacker..."
Which option provides the best synonym for the word hallowed?
respected
famous
unemployed
knowledgeable
respected
read the excerpt from "how much can electric cars impact climate change?"
just two months before international climate talks begin in paris, a new report from energy and environmental groups predicts greenhouse gases can plunge 77 percent in 2050 by electrifying more than half the nation's cars, trucks and forklifts.
what text structure is used in the excerpt?
cause-and-effect
Read the passage from a science lesson.
Human respiration is a chemical process that results in the release of energy. In this process, organic compounds transform into different compounds through exergonic reactions.
Which term in the passage would most likely be used only in a scientific context?
exergonic
compounds
organic
energy
exergonic
Which prefixes have similar meanings? (Select all that apply.)
dis-
ex-
un-
sub-
anti-
dis-
un-
anti-
What is the correct definition of the word piecemeal?
bit by bit
accomplished all at once
meal by meal
cooked ahead of time
bit by bit
The author of "Cyber-psychopathy: What Goes On in a Hacker's Head" states that a crucial component of computer hacking lies in "the dark science of social engineering (or 'hacking the human')."
What idea is implied but not directly stated in this sentence?
Cyber-psychopathy: What Goes On in a Hacker's Head
Hackers manipulate human emotions and behaviors in order to access the information they need.
Computer hacking is just a way for hackers to assert their authority over anyone they choose.
Computer hacking is like hacking the mind because people constantly rewrite their mental "code."
Hackers blackmail people to easily gain access to all the sites they need in order to complete their hacks.
Hackers manipulate human emotions and behaviors in order to access the information they need.
read the passage.
the dog rounded the corner of the house, he was running so fast he knocked me over. toward his food bowl.
what errors are there in this passage? select all that apply.
a comma splice
a sentence fragment
If you use a dictionary to find an antonym of the word deprecate, what word are you most likely to find?
praise
prove
practice
profit
praise
Read the sentence.
Making a __________ between shades of green was impossible for Albert because he was colorblind.
Which word form correctly completes the sentence?
difference
differentiation
differentiating
differentiate
differentiation
Read the sentence.
As the weather turned to pouring rain, we yelled, "Carpe diem!" and decided to play outside in the little streams that were collecting on the sidewalk.
The words carpe diem are a Latin phrase that means "seize the day." In the context of the sentence, which is the best definition of carpe diem?
enjoy the present
let it rain
forget the past
enjoy the present
Which option offers the best description of the word ilk?
The word ilk is a noun that means "sort" or "type."
The word ilk is an adjective that means "key" or "main."
The word ilk is an adverb that means "sort of" or "typical of."
The word ilk is a verb that means "to key in" or "to type."
The word ilk is a noun that means "sort" or "type."
what does bio- mean in the word biodegradable?
life
If you look in the dictionary, what word will you not find as a synonym for the word retaliation?
revenge
vengeance
repayment
payback
repayment
Which suffix would you add to the noun satire to create a related adjective?
-ical