Building Vocabulary: Word Roots, Affixes, and Reference Materials

Question 1

Which word roots are used in the word chronometer? Check all that apply.chronchrommetametermono

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A: chron; D: meter

Question 2

Based on the list of word roots, what is the meaning of the word chronometer?

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A: a device for measuring time

Question 3

Based on the list of word roots, what is the meaning of the word monochromatic?

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C: consisting of only one color

Question 4

creden-✔ in- -ous

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C: ✔  in-

Question 5

What is the definition of the word incredulous, based on its parts?

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D: "full of disbelief"

Question 6

Based on the list of suffixes, what is the correct spelling of the word that means "funny"?

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C: humorous

Question 7

Which sentence uses the underlined word correctly?

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B: My mother emigrated from China and came to the United States.

Question 8

Which sentence uses the word effect correctly?

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C: In my American history class, we studied the effects of World War I.

Question 9

Which sentences use the word affect correctly? Check all that apply.

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A: Rising food prices affect everyone in my community.; C: That injury will affect her ability to swim in tomorrow’s race.; E: Sad movies always affect my sister.

Question 10

credin-✔ -ous -less

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C: ✔  -ous

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