ROOT WORDS& AFFIXES
Read the sentence: "The museum curator expressed adulation for the ancient sculpture, calling it an unparalleled work of art." Select the noun that comes from a Latin root meaning “to praise”? A. Curator B. Adulation C. Unparalleled D. Ancient
B. Adulation
The fog created a sense of enigma around the cabin, making its history a complete mystery. What does enigma mean here? A. Shelter B. Calm C. Exhaustion D. Riddle
D. Riddle
Question: The report's title is: “The Irreversible Impact of Microplastics on Marine Life”. How does this title convey meaning? A. It provides a specific statistic. B. It emphasizes a positive outcome. C. It summarizes the negative and lasting main finding. D. It questions the research methods.
C. It summarizes the negative and lasting main finding.
he argument for a mandatory course is supported by citing benefits for career advancement and democratic participation. How does this reasoning work? A. By using emotional anecdotes. B. By detailing the history of public address. C. By claiming that students who don't take the course will surely fail. D. By showing the benefits on both personal and civic levels.
D. By showing the benefits on both personal and civic levels.
Text A (Poem, 1850) focused on the train "leaving nature sore distressed." Text B (Journal, 2020) focused on the rail line "bringing prosperity." How do they approach the topic differently? A. Text B focuses on environment; Text A focuses on economic benefits. B. Text A focuses on the negative consequences for nature; Text B focuses on the positive consequences for commerce and travel. C. Text A uses academic language; Text B uses only figurative language. D. Text B expresses skepticism; Text A expresses enthusiastic support.
Text A focuses on the negative consequences for nature; Text B focuses on the positive consequences for commerce and travel.
Read the sentence: "The town's citizens formed an electorate to vote on the new traffic ordinance."
Identify the noun that uses a Latin root meaning “to choose or pick out” and a suffix meaning “group of”? A. Citizens B. Electorate C. Ordinance D. Traffic
B. Electorate
Question: When the captain called the player a fox, she meant to convey cleverness. What is the connotative meaning? A. A member of the canine family. B. A person who is clever and sly in their actions. C. Someone who is always hiding things. D. A very fast runner
B. A person who is clever and sly in their actions.
The report's title is: “The Irreversible Impact of Microplastics on Marine Life”. How does this title convey meaning? A. It provides a specific statistic. B. It emphasizes a positive outcome. C. It summarizes the negative and lasting main finding. D. It questions the research methods.
C. It summarizes the negative and lasting main finding
Speaker A proposed later school start times for student health. Speaker B responded: "So, you're saying we should just let students be lazy...?" Which fallacy is Speaker B using? A. Ad Hominem B. Appeal to Emotion C. False Dichotomy D. Strawman
D.Strawman
Text A (News) approved a 50-story tower. Text B (Planning Doc) said growth necessitates building. What are two similarities in their approach to urban development? A. Both focus on conservation groups. B. Both imply the building of large, dense structures for housing. C. Both describe the growth as a necessity or an approved action. D. Both use only highly emotional language.
B. Both imply the building of large, dense structures for housing. C. Both describe the growth as a necessity or an approved action.
The workers were promised remuneration for their labor. The prefix re- means "again" or "back," and the Latin root munerari means "to give" or "to pay." What does the word remuneration mean? A. A warning or scolding. B. A task or duty. C. A payment for work or service. D. A delay in payment.
C. A payment for work or service.
After hours of hiking up the steep, rocky trail, the runner felt completely spent. What is the meaning of spent as it is used in this sentence? A. To have used money to purchase something. B. To be completely exhausted or used up. C. To pass time in a particular activity. D. To have wasted resources unwisely.
B. To be completely exhausted or used up
Maya used positive reinforcement to train her hyper dog, Rusty. He was sitting on command by sundown. Which choice shows the central idea and a key detail? A. CI: Dogs are easy to train; Detail: Maya trained Rusty all afternoon. B. CI: Rusty is a hyper dog; Detail: Rusty sat on command by sundown. C. CI: Maya loves her dog; Detail: She used high-value treats. D. CI: Positive reinforcement is an effective method; Detail: Rusty was sitting on command by the time the sun went down.
. CI: Positive reinforcement is an effective method; Detail: Rusty was sitting on command by the time the sun went down.
A local politician argues, "We must increase police funding. Studies show that crime rates are lowest in cities with the highest police presence." What type of reasoning is the politician primarily using? A. Emotional reasoning, appealing to the fear of crime. A local politician argues, "We must increase police funding. Studies show that crime rates are lowest in cities with the highest police presence." What type of reasoning is the politician primarily using? A. Emotional reasoning, appealing to the fear of crime. B. Causal reasoning, linking high police presence (cause) to low crime rates (effect). C. Analogical reasoning, comparing the city to a historical success story. D. Fallacious reasoning, oversimplifying the argument. C. Analogical reasoning, comparing the city to a historical success story. D. Fallacious reasoning, oversimplifying the argument.
B. Causal reasoning, linking high police presence (cause) to low crime rates (effect)
Text A (Blog Post): The recent ban on single-use plastic bags has been an inconvenience for shoppers, but the sight of cleaner city streets and parks makes the slight hassle worth the effort. Text B (Letter to the Editor): The city's poorly planned plastic bag ban unfairly targets small business owners and has done nothing to address the core issues of waste management at the municipal level. Which statement best compares how the two authors address the plastic bag ban? A. Both authors agree that the plastic bag ban is unfair to local businesses. B. Text A acknowledges minor inconvenience while supporting the environmental benefit; Text B argues the ban is ineffective and harms businesses. C. Text A focuses only on the impact on shoppers; Text B focuses only on the impact on the environment. D. Both authors believe the ban is a successful solution to the city's waste problem.
B. Text A acknowledges minor inconvenience while supporting the environmental benefit; Text B argues the ban is ineffective and harms businesses.
The final section of the user manual is titled “Troubleshooting: Common Errors and Solutions.” How does this final section contribute to the meaning of the overall text? A. It provides historical context for why the product was created. B. It describes the most difficult technical tasks the user will face. C. It emphasizes the importance of reading the manual before using the product. D. It organizes solutions to practical problems for quick reference.
D. It organizes solutions to practical problems for quick reference.
Question: Read this story: Ms. Davis wanted to raise her students' standardized test scores. She decided to focus the final two months of class exclusively on test-taking strategies and practice drills, eliminating all project-based learning. While scores improved, student engagement dropped significantly. The central idea is that focusing narrowly on one metric can lead to unintended negative consequences. Which detail best develops this idea? A. Ms. Davis wanted to raise her students' standardized test scores. B. She focused the final two months of class exclusively on test-taking strategies. C. Student engagement dropped significantly. D. Scores improved, but engagement dropped.
C. Student engagement dropped significantly.