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What does the root word "mort" or "morti" mean?
Death, to decay
100
Which one is spelled incorrectly? Remarkable, suitible, noticeable
"Suitible" should be spelled suitable.
100
What is the definition of binoculars?
It is an optical device, providing good depth effect, for use with both eyes, consisting of two small telescopes fitted together.
100
Galaxy: Astronomer:: Earth: A.) Oceanographer B.) Geologist C.) Anthropologist D.) Ecologist
B.) Geologist
100
Which word is capitalized incorrectly? We went to the grand canyon in Arizona; it was very rocky.
Grand Canyon
200
What does the root word "pyr" or "pyro" mean?
Fire, heat
200
Which one is spelled incorrectly? Enchilada, predictable, unforgivible
"Unforgivible" should be spelled unforgivable.
200
What is the definition of adamant?
Utterly unyielding in in attitude or opinion in spite of all appeals, urgings, etc.
200
Calcium:Bones::Oxygen: A.) Lungs B.) Digestive System C.) Feet D.) Kidney
A.) Lungs
200
What does an adverb modify?
Adverbs modify verbs, other adverbs and adjectives.
300
What does the root word "cent" mean?
Sing, to sing
300
Which one is spelled incorrectly? Manuever, inferred, rodeo
"Maneuver" is supposed to be spelled maneuver.
300
What is the definition of acrid?
Acrid means sharp and harsh to taste.
300
Car: Dealer:: House: A.) Mortgage Lawyer B.) House Dealer C.) Tax Advisor D.) Realtor
D.) Realtor
300
What punctuation mark can replace the comma to make the sentence correct? We got a new dog, I play with it everyday.
A semicolon or a period.
400
What does the root word "obit" mean?
Go over, meet one's death, pass away
400
Which one is spelled incorrectly? Avacodo, vacuum, mosquito
"Avacodo" is supposed to be spelled avocado.
400
What is the definition of careen?
The definition of careen is to lean, sway, or tip to one side while in motion.
400
Furious: Angry:: Crestfallen: A.) Nervous B.) Sad C.) Happy D.) Calm
B.) Sad
400
Identify the adverbs. Yesterday, I carelessly dropped my science textbook while I was speedily running through the hall.
Yesterday, carelessly, speedily
500
What does the root word "ger" or "gest" mean?
Bear, bring, carry
500
Which one is spelled incorrectly? Amature, pigeon, villain
"Amateur" is supposed to be spelled amateur.
500
What is the definition of belligerent?
The definition of belligerent means of a warlike character.
500
Athens: Attica:: Agrinio: A.) Thessaly B.) Lada C.) Central Greece D.) Western Greece
D.) Western Greece
500
Which one is the correct answer? Russell is on the ____ basketball team. Boys', boys, boy's
Boys'