Choosing Vocabulary

Question 1

Which document would most likely use informal language?

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an advertisement for sportswear

Question 2

Which sentence most strongly develops a positive tone?

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A sense of accomplishment overwhelmed me as I stepped onto the stage that sunny, glorious day of graduation.

Question 3

What is the definition of a word called?

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its denotation

Question 4

How is a root word used to understand a text?

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It provides the foundation for a word’s meaning.

Question 5

Read the sentence.I grimaced as I walked into my apartment and recognized the familiar smell of my roommate’s cooking. Which of the following is the connotation of the word “smell” in this sentence?

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stench

Question 6

Which word has the most negative connotation?

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stingy

Question 7

Read the sentence. The malnourished young woman hardly touched her dinner. Instead, she looked at her food as though it annoyed her to eat, and it made us all feel very uncomfortable. Which word best contributes to the negative tone of this sentence?

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malnourished

Question 8

Which sentence most strongly develops a negative tone?

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I despise the fact that John is never on time when we have an appointment.

Question 9

Read the definition.egomania: excessive preoccupation with oneselfWhat is the root word in egomania?

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ego

Question 10

Read the letter.Dear Aunt May,I loved seeing you this week. I know that it was a sad event, but it was wonderful to see you and Chris. I can’t wait to see you again soon. Love,MicheleWhich type of language is used in this letter?

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informal

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