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Which word contains both a prefix and a suffix?

A
testify
B
preheat
C
reoriented
D
maximized
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If retro means "back” and spec means "to see or look,” what is the best definition of the phrase in retrospect in the sentence below?In retrospect, I probably should have taken better notes on that topic.

A
in regretting the past
B
in respecting the past
C
in anticipating the past
D
in considering the past
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Which pair of words share the same prefix?

A
competent and correspondent
B
impatient and incomplete
C
nuisance and tolerance
D
disintegrate and disappear
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Which sentences use wrung correctly? Choose two options.

A
He wrung as much water out of the towel as he could before hanging it up.
B
When she heard the news, she wrung her hands in frustration.
C
The wrungs of the ladder are so unsturdy that the ladder should not be used.
D
The students liked to balance their feet on the wrungs of the desk chairs.
E
Hard work is required to reach the highest wrungs of success.
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Which words share a word root with educate? Select two options.

A
duet
B
conduct
C
edifice
D
deduction
E
duplicate
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Read the definitions.com = with ple = to complete pli = to be courteous, to comply with -ment = an action or object

A
The silk curtains were a nice compliment to the tall windows.
B
She appreciated his effort and paid him a nice complement.
C
The necklace was a perfect complement to her outfit.
D
The design of the building complimented its intended purpose.
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Compare the dictionary and thesaurus entries for the word compliment. What information about the word compliment can be found in both the dictionary and thesaurus entries?

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A
antonyms
B
synonyms
C
pronunciations
D
parts of speech
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Read the chart.HOMOPHONEMEANINGbybeside or nearbuyto purchase somethingbyeexpression that is short for goodbye

A
by, buy
B
bye, by
C
by, bye
D
bye, buy
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Read the definitions.ex– = "out" im– = "in" plicit = "folded"

A
The research assignment came with explicit instructions on source citation.
B
The speaker was explicit and difficult to understand.
C
Interpretations of the passage varied because its meaning was explicit.
D
The custodian posted implicit instructions asking that the door remain locked.
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Read the meanings of the word bolt, then read the sentence.Definition 1. n., a screw for fastening Definition 2. n., a strike of lightning Definition 3. n., a bar that slides to lock something Definition 4. n., a roll of fabric or wallpaper

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Definition 1
B
Definition 2
C
Definition 3
D
Definition 4

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