IN CONTEXT
In the sentence:
The scientist made a groundbreaking discovery that changed how we understand climate systems.
What does groundbreaking most likely mean?
A. Breaking physical ground with tools
B. Very ordinary
C. Innovative and important
D. Underground
C. Innovative and important
The Greek root tele means “far.”
What does telephone most nearly mean?
A. A device used to record and store spoken messages
B. A tool designed to amplify sound for easier hearing
C. A system for communicating sound across long distances
D. A machine that produces different types of sounds
C. A system for communicating sound across long distances
The Latin root port means “carry.”
What does transport most nearly mean?
A. To carry something from one place to another
B. To stop something from moving or changing location
C. To carry something briefly and then return it to the same place
D. To break something apart during movement
A. To carry something from one place to another
What does the prefix un- mean in the word unusual?
A. Not present in a typical or expected way
B. In a highly extreme or intensified manner
C. Before something occurs or is established
D. Again or repeated over time
A. Not present in a typical or expected way
Which sentence uses branch with a meaning different from a part of a tree?
A. The storm caused several branches to snap off the oak tree.
B. The bird built its nest on a low branch above the creek.
C. The company opened a new branch in town to expand its services.
D. The branch extended outward from the main trunk toward the sunlight.
C. The company opened a new branch in town to expand its services.
In the sentence:
The speaker’s tone was ambiguous, leaving the audience unsure of her true opinion.
What does ambiguous most nearly mean?
A. Open to more than one interpretation, making the message uncertain
B. Clearly stated in a way that leaves no room for misunderstanding
C. Expressed with strong emotion to influence the audience’s feelings
D. Delivered loudly in order to emphasize an important idea
A. Open to more than one interpretation, making the message uncertain
The Greek root bio means “life.”
What does biology most nearly study?
A. The physical structure of Earth, including rocks and landforms
B. Living organisms only at the microscopic level
C. The interactions between weather, climate, and the environment
D. Life and living organisms
D. Life and living organisms
The Latin root struct means “build.”
What does construct most nearly mean?
A. To carefully take apart something that has already been built
B. To build or assemble something using parts or materials
C. To improve the appearance of something without changing its structure
D. To measure and evaluate the size or strength of something
B. To build or assemble something using parts or materials
What does the suffix -less mean in the word fearless?
A. Having an extreme amount of fear
B. Without fear or lacking fear
C. Containing a small amount of fear
D. Becoming more fearful over time
B. Without fear or lacking fear
Which sentence uses critical to mean “very important”?
A. The teacher gave critical feedback on essays.
B. The situation was critical and needed immediate action.
C. She was critical of the movie’s plot and acting.
D. He wrote a critical review for the school newspaper.
B. The situation was critical and needed immediate action.
In the sentence:
The athlete’s stamina allowed her to finish the marathon despite exhaustion.
What does stamina most nearly mean?
A. The physical and mental endurance needed to sustain effort over a long period
B. The ability to move quickly for short periods of time
C. A specific skill or technique used to improve athletic performance
D. The maximum level of strength used in a single moment
A. The physical and mental endurance needed to sustain effort over a long period
The Greek root graph means “write or draw.”
What does autograph mean?
A. Self-written
B. Machine writing
C. Drawing only
D. Copying text
A. Self-written
The Latin root ject means “throw.”
What does reject mean?
A. To throw away
B. To accept
C. To catch
D. To build
A. To throw away
What does the prefix re- mean in the word rebuild?
A. To combine parts into a single structure
B. To build something before an event occurs
C. To build something again or in a repeated way
D. To act against or in opposition to something
C. To build something again or in a repeated way
What does charge mean in this sentence?
The police officer will charge the suspect.
A. To move forward quickly or rush ahead
B. To formally accuse someone of a crime
C. To supply electrical energy to a device or battery
D. To request payment for goods or services
B. To formally accuse someone of a crime
In the sentence:
The ancient manuscript was fragile and crumbled when touched.
What does manuscript most nearly mean?
A. A mass-produced text created using printing technology
B. An original document written by hand before modern printing methods
C. A digitally stored document accessed through electronic devices
D. A visual artwork created using paint or other artistic materials
B. An original document written by hand before modern printing methods
The Greek root chron means “time.”
What does chronological mean?
A. Random order
B. Order based on time
C. Old-fashioned
D. Fast moving
B. Order based on time
The Latin root aud means “hear.”
What does audience mean?
A. People who listen
B. People who speak
C. People who write
D. People who travel
A. People who listen
What does the suffix -able mean in the word readable?
A. Not able to be read or understood
B. The act of reading something aloud
C. To read something again in a repeated way
D. Able to be read or capable of being read
D. Able to be read or capable of being read
Which sentence best uses volume to mean the amount of space an object occupies (a measurement)?
A. The scientist calculated the volume of the irregular-shaped container using water displacement.
B. Turn down the volume of the music before the movie starts.
C. She read a volume of poetry during the summer break.
D. The teacher noticed the volume of questions increased near the end of class.
A. The scientist calculated the volume of the irregular-shaped container using water displacement.
In the sentence:
Her explanation was concise, giving only the essential details.
What does concise most nearly mean?
A. Including many supporting details and extended explanations
B. Difficult to follow due to unclear or disorganized ideas
C. Repeating information in multiple ways to ensure understanding
D. Expressing ideas clearly using only the most necessary words
D. Expressing ideas clearly using only the most necessary words
The Greek root micro means “small.”
What does microscope help you do?
A. See very small objects
B. Measure distance
C. Record sound
D. See far away objects
A. See very small objects
The Latin roots scrib/script mean “write.”
What does manuscript most nearly mean?
A. A printed copy of a text produced using a printing press
B. A digital version of a document stored on a computer
C. An audio recording of spoken information
D. A document written by hand or in its original written form before printing
D. A document written by hand or in its original written form before printing
What does the suffix -tion do in the word creation?
A. Changes a noun into a describing word (adjective)
B. Turns a verb into a noun
C. Indicates the opposite meaning of the root word
D. Shows repetition or doing something again
B. Turns a verb into a noun
What does project mean in this sentence?
The students will project their findings to the class.
A. To throw something forward with force or movement
B. To form a guess or prediction about something uncertain
C. To present or display information for others to see or hear
D. To construct or build something physical over time
C. To present or display information for others to see or hear