Context
Clues
Clues
He was so devastated when his team lost the championship game, he cried.
A surprised B thrilled
C terribly upset D irritated
What is ...
C terribly upset
It can be helpful to look over the test before starting.
True False
What is ...
True
im-
impolite, immature
The prefix im- means...
A in B not
C of D very
What is ...
B not
-en
awaken, strengthen
The suffix -en ...
A makes the word a verb B makes the word a noun
C makes the word plural
The suffix -en ...
A makes the word a verb
I hate writing. I always procrastinate when I have to write a paper.
A enjoy B organize
C put off doing D plan
What is ...
C put off doing
Emily was boasting that her prom dress was made by a famous designer.
A explaining B embarrased
C bragging D unhappy
What is...
C bragging
Start with a story that seems interesting and 'easy' for you at first.
True False
What is ...
True
hyper-
hyperactive, hypersensitive
The prefix hyper- means...
A loud B relating to
C more than usual D high
What is ...
C more than normal
-dom
freedom, boredom
The suffix -dom means
A not smart B related to
C power D condition or state of being
The suffix for -dom is ...
D condition or state of being
Reading reviews can be beneficial before you make a large purchase.
beneficial means ...
A difficult B helpful
C boring D time consuming
What is ...
B helpful
John is so conceited. He always brags that he makes the highest scores on tests.
A talented B arrogant
C concerned D smart
B What is arrogant.
What are two things you can do when you notice you are getting tired?
A Take deep slow breaths
B Stretch your body
C Ask for help
D Go to a different story
What is ...
A Take deep slow breaths
B Stretch your body
anti-
anti-smoking, anti-bacterial
The prefix anti- means...
A heavily B related to
C against D dislike
What is ...
C against, opposing
-ology, logy
biology, geology
The suffix -ology means
A the study of B sounding like
C related to D opposite of
What is ...
A the study of
How many in a dozen?
A a few B ten
C twelve D many
What is ...
C twelve
Don't use the water in the garage. That's reserved for emergencies.
A created B kept for a specific use
C best quality D purchased
What is ...
B kept for a specific purpose
Always start with the hardest, least interesting story.
True False
What is ...
False
auto-
autograph, automobile
The prefix auto- means ...
A self B vehicle
C related to C mechanical
What does auto- mean?
A self
-arium
aquarium, solarium
The suffix for -arium means ...
A study of B a place for
C room D opposite of
What is ...
B a place for
If you gaze at someone, do you feel affection or anger?
What is ...
affection
Ever since her best friend moved away, Sandy has been shy and withdrawn. She doesn't play with the neighborhood kids anymore.
A keeping to oneself B holding a grudge
C sensitive D creative
What is ...
A keeping to oneself
Save the hardest stories for last.
True False
What is ...
False
mal-
malfunction, malpractice
The prefix mal- means ...
A multiple B many
C bad C helpful
What is ...
C bad or badly?
-aholic, -oholic
alcoholic, workaholic
The suffix -aholic or -oholic means ...
What is ...
one with an obsession for
What 3 words are related?
A traditional B typical
C occasional D usual
What are ...
A traditional
B typical
D usual