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Context Clues, Roots, and Affixes Answers

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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 directions for setting up the new computer seemed complex at first, but they were actually quite simple once I looked at the pictures and followed the steps.

A
“obvious.”
B
“modern.”
C
“complicated.”
D
“advanced.”
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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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My neighbor rarely drives his car because he knows that the car’s worth will depreciate, or decrease in value, if it is in an accident or driven for many miles.

A
“drives his car”
B
“decrease in value”
C
“in an accident”
D
“driven for many miles”
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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 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 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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My brother’s face twisted into a grimace every time my mother asked him to do chores. Of course, his frown disappeared the minute he was allowed to go outside to play.

A
face
B
chores
C
frown
D
minute
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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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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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