AnswersCA-Expository Reading and Writing BLives of Commitment: Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

Context Clues, Roots, and Affixes Answers

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The root phon, meaning "sound," indicates that the word symphony most likely means

A
"a large meal."
B
"a beautiful view."
C
"a musical concert."
D
"a fragrant bouquet."
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The root of the word valiant gives a clue that this word means

A
"holding tightly to something."
B
"acting with strength and bravery."
C
"feeling pleasure or happiness."
D
"behaving in a self-serving manner."
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Adding the prefix de- to the word value makes a word that means

A
"lessen the worth of."
B
"increase the worth of."
C
"beyond the worth of."
D
"against the worth of."
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The word gratitude contains a root that means

A
"cheerful."
B
"polite."
C
"joyous."
D
"pleasing."
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The root of the word conductor gives a clue that this word means

A
"a leader or guide."
B
"a living person."
C
"a writer or artist."
D
"a strong person."
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The root aqua means "water," so the word aqueduct most likely means

A
"fish found only in rivers."
B
"a large bird that eats fish."
C
"the blue-green color of water."
D
"a pipe that carries water."
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It’s not surprising that Jeremy is so obstinate. His sisters are equally as stubborn about getting what they want, no matter how impossible or challenging it may seem.

A
surprising
B
stubborn
C
impossible
D
challenging
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I thought that my parents would reprimand me for getting a poor grade on my science test. Instead, they praised me for trying my best.

A
scold
B
study
C
admire
D
worry

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