Unit 5 Written Expression Review

PREFIXES

100

This prefix means "without" or "not" and helps us form words like "disagree" or "disappear."

What is dis-

200

This prefix means "again" and helps us form words like "restart" or "revise."

What is re-

300

This prefix means "not" or "lack of" and helps us form words like "immoral" or "impossible."

What is im-

400

This prefix means "too much" or "beyond" and helps us form words like "overeat" or "overrun."

What is over-

500

This prefix means "not active" or "lacking in" and helps us form words like "inactive" or "incompetent."

What is in-

Quantifiers

100

1. I brought _________ snacks for the movie night, just chips and popcorn. *a) a lot of *b) a few  *c) too many
   
   

b) a few(✅)

200

There was _________ information in the textbook, it felt overwhelming. *a) hardly any *b) much  *c) a large amount

b) much(✅)

300

1. We have _________ time left to finish the project, let's work quickly! *a) no *b) a few *c) hardly any  

c) hardly any(✅)

400

There are _________ interesting places to visit in this city. *a) a large amount *b) many  *c) too many

b) many(✅)

500

_________ people showed up for the party due to the bad weather. *a) Many *b) Too many *c) Hardly any  (✅)

c) Hardly any (✅)

Quantifiers to express less.

100

1. The movie was entertaining, but it lacked a __________ bit of excitement. *a) marginal   *b) slightly  *c) a little  (also acceptable) - a little 

b) slightly  (✅) - slightly suggests a small difference or amount.

c) a little  (also acceptable) (✅)

200

1. There has been a __________ improvement in air quality since the new regulations were implemented. *a) least  *b) marginal  *c) a little
   
   
   
   

b) marginal  (✅) - marginal suggests a small or barely noticeable improvement.

300

1. I need __________ help with this project, mostly just proofreading. *a) least  *b) a little   *c) slightly  

b) a little  (✅) - a little suggests a small amount of help.

400

4. The chances of rain are __________ today, around 20%. *a) least   *b) slightly   *c) marginal  

c) marginal  (✅) - marginal suggests a low or borderline chance.

500

4. The difference in price between the two brands is __________ . *a) a little  *b) slightly   *c) least  

slightly  (✅) - slightly suggests a small but noticeable difference.