Word Parts
Which word is correctly written to mean not having trust?
a. intrust
b. nontrust
c. distrust
d. untrust
c. distrust
a. encouraging
b. frightening
c. supportive
d. disappointing
b. frightening
What is the root word in rewrite?
write
re - write
Which word is a synonym for grand?
a. poorb. miserable
c. elegant
d. average
c. elegant
What is the purpose of a persuasive text?
a. to educate the reader about a topic
b. to convince the reader of a point of view
c. to tell an interesting story
d. to provide two sides of an argument
b. to convince the reader of a point of view
Which suffix means without?
-less
Examples : hopeless, joyless, fearless
"Carmen was ecstatic! She twirled around and clapped her hands with joy."
What does the word ecstatic mean?
a. very loud
b. very happy
c. very upset
d. very confused
a. very happy
What is the root word in mismanagement?
Manage
Mis - manage - ment
Which word is a synonym for glad?
a. sadb. joyful
c. gladly
d. morose
b. joyful
What is the name for "figurative language that has become a common saying"?
a. personification
b. metaphor
c. alliteration
d. idiom
d. idiom
Examples : cross your fingers, costs an arm and a leg, raining cats and dogs
What prefix means beyond, more than?
over-
Examples : overstimulated, overbooked, overheated
"The dialogue was lively and engaging, all of the actors were sharing ideas."
What does the word dialogue mean?
a. picture
b. talk
c. action
d. fun
b. talk
What is the root word in thankful?
thank
thank - ful
Which word is an antonym for different?
a. uneven
b. dissimilar
c. identical
d. together
c. identical
Which of the following sentences contains a simile?
a. Try as they might, their efforts were in vain.
b. The snow was a soft blanket over the rolling hills.
c. The twins were like two peas in a pod.
d. The baker is an artist when it comes to decorating cakes.
c. The twins were like two peas in a pod.
How many syllables are in the word tyrannical?
4
ty-ran-nic-al
Which answer choice correctly replaces the word ached in the sentence :
Rosa's heart ached with sorrow.
a. Rosa's heart hurt with sorrow.
b. Rosa's heart pounded with sorrow.
c. Rosa's heart beat with sorrow.
d. Rosa's heart thumped with sorrow.
a. Rosa's heart hurt with sorrow.
What is the root word in misunderstanding?
understand
mis - understand - ing
Which word is an antonym for terrible?
a. awful
b. hilarious
c. disastrous
d. amazing
d. amazing
Which of the following sentences contains a metaphor?
a. The classroom was a zoo, excited children running everywhere.
b. The movie was as dull as watching paint dry.
c. The house was built stead as a rock.
d. Her hair was like silk.
a. The classroom was a zoo, excited children running everywhere.
How would you write the word that means "having many colors"?
multicolor
Which would be the best source to use when checking the spelling of the underlined word :
The teacher wants us to separate the basketballs from the soccer balls.
a. an almanac
b. an online dictionary
c. a website about sports
d. an encyclopedia
b. an online dictionary
What is the root word in unknowable?
know
un - know - able
Which word is a synonym for strange?
a. weird
b. normal
c. commonplace
d. stranger
a. weird
Which of these statements is an opinion?
a. Airplanes are one of the fastest modes of transportation.
b. Bangkok, Thailand is widely recognized as the world's most visited city.
c. Pineapple is the best pizza topping.
d. CBA students have to wear school uniforms.
c. Pineapple is the best pizza topping.