AnswersHSA 26-27 English IV A -ICBuilding Vocabulary: Word Roots, Affixes, and Reference Materials

Building Vocabulary: Word Roots, Affixes, and Reference Materials Answers

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What is an affix?

A
a word that sounds the same as another word
B
the beginning of a word
C
a word part added to the beginning or end of a word
D
the base part of a word
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dia- = "with"log = "word"pro- = "before"

A
Erika wrote a dialogue for the beginning of her book explaining what inspired her to become a novelist.
B
The prologue between the two main characters on stage provided hints about which one of them had committed the crime.
C
The prologue in the book club got very heated as the classmates debated which book to read next.
D
Shelly started a dialogue with her coworkers about how to handle the problems the company was facing.
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If omni means "all" and potent means "power," what is the best definition of omnipotent?

A
limited
B
mighty
C
average
D
tired
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The principal objective of our booster club is to raise money for new marching band uniforms.Which definition best helps readers find the correct meaning of principal in this sentence?

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A
first, highest in rank or importance
B
the head of a school or organization
C
a sum of money
D
a rule of action or conduct
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ac- = "to"cept = "take or receive"ex- = "leave out"

A
I will except no money because this is a gift.
B
Everyone went home accept Celia.
C
It is hard for Jason to except such high praise.
D
I am very happy to accept the summer job.
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cent = "one hundred”sens = "feel”Which word is spelled correctly?

A
censational
B
centimental
C
sensational
D
sentennial
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Which is the prefix in disappointedly?

A
dis-
B
appoint
C
-ed
D
-ly
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Which word contains a suffix?

A
reverse
B
prewrite
C
happiness
D
disbelief
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If tele means "far away" and gram means "something that is written," which is the best definition of the word telegram?

A
a scientific analysis of handwriting
B
a communication that is false
C
a message sent over a long distance
D
a sound that is far away
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Which sentence uses aloud correctly?

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A
Krista is not aloud to eat food with artificial coloring.
B
You are aloud only one late assignment this term.
C
My parents aloud me to drive their new car this week.
D
Jorge’s cell phone gave him driving directions aloud.

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