Choosing Vocabulary Answers

Read the definition.conclusion: the last partWhat is the root word of conclusion?

Read the letter.To Whom It May Concern:Thank you for giving me the opportunity to interview with your company today. I enjoyed the meeting thoroughly, and I look forward to hearing from you. I know that I would contribute positively to the company as a whole. Sincerely,John C. OwensWhich type of language is used in this letter?

Read the sentence.The coded log book proved decipherable with the help of a few simple equations.Based on the suffix, -able, what does the word “decipherable” mean?

Read the sentence.The newspaper my dad reads each day is a credible source of information. Based on the suffix, -ible, what does the word “credible” mean?

Read the passage.Novels, poetry, and drama are all genres, or types, of literature. These genres can reveal important insights about human nature, as well as protest injustices in the world or make social criticisms. The authors of literary pieces use characters, setting, and plot to analyze themes such as love, maturity, and death. The author’s use of vocabulary in this passage helps to

Which document would most likely use informal language?

Which sentence most strongly develops a negative tone?

Which word has a clearly positive connotation?

Which word has the most negative connotation?

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?