AnswersELA11 ELA 11 Sem 1 26-27Analyzing Tone and Identifying Central Ideas: Chief Joseph's speech "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs"

Context Clues, Roots, and Affixes Answers

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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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If the root port means "carry," which word most likely means "to carry from one place to another"?

A
report
B
portable
C
deport
D
transport
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Adding the prefix mis- to the word interpret makes a new word that means

A
"to interpret before."
B
"to interpret again."
C
"to interpret quickly."
D
"to interpret wrongly."
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If the root spect means "look," which word most likely means "one who watches"?

A
spectator
B
inspect
C
respect
D
spectacles
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The root fac, as in the word factory, most likely means

A
"to shape or mold."
B
"to break or bend."
C
"to do or make."
D
"to rub or brush."
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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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The word gratitude contains a root that means

A
"cheerful."
B
"polite."
C
"joyous."
D
"pleasing."
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The museum has an interesting collection of nautical items, including ocean maps, sails, and anchors.

A
“growing or living near a boat.”
B
“of or associated with salt water.”
C
“having an interest in the ocean.”
D
“of or relating to ships or sailing.”
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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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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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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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Every time my aunt comes to visit, she tells us an anecdote about her childhood, such as the time when she dressed her dog in her baby doll’s clothes.

A
a short, amusing story
B
a funny imaginary tale
C
a long, interesting joke
D
a brief factual account

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