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Expanding Vocabulary: Word Parts and Reference Resources Answers

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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.
4

How does adding the affix -etic to the words energy, athlete, and poet change the meanings of these words?

A
It changes them from nouns to adjectives.
B
It changes them from adjectives to nouns.
C
It changes them from nouns to adverbs.
D
It changes them from adverbs to nouns.
6

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.
7

Which word contains both a prefix and a suffix?

A
testify
B
preheat
C
reoriented
D
maximized
8

Which sentences use lean correctly? Select two options.

A
The property cannot be put on the market until the lean has been completely repaid.
B
After the earthquake in Crete, the water tower leans more than 15 degrees to the right.
C
The business owner placed a lean on the property until the debt could be repaid.
D
The voters are leaning toward the mayoral candidate with more government experience.
E
The house could not be sold until the lean was removed.
9

If the word rudiment is defined as a fundamental principle or skill, and the suffix -ary is defined as "of or relating to,” what does the term rudimentary education mean?

A
the education necessary for getting a job
B
a manual education
C
an education gained through hard work
D
a basic education
12

Which sentences use lean correctly? Select two options.

A
The property cannot be put on the market until the lean has been completely repaid.
B
After the earthquake in Crete, the water tower leans more than 15 degrees to the right.
C
The business owner placed a lean on the property until the debt could be repaid.
D
The voters are leaning toward the mayoral candidate with more government experience.
E
The house could not be sold until the lean was removed.
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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

A
Definition 1
B
Definition 2
C
Definition 3
D
Definition 4
18

Which words share a word root with educate? Select two options.duetconductedificedeductionduplicate

A
duet
B
conduct
C
edifice
D
deduction
E
duplicate
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Read the meanings of the word fold, then read the sentence.Definition 1. n., a crease in fabric or a piece of paper Definition 2. v., to bend Definition 3. n., a group of people with common beliefs Definition 4. v., to incorporate one food ingredient into another

A
Definition 1
B
Definition 2
C
Definition 3
D
Definition 4
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Which words share the same word root? Select three options.demandmangerhumancommandmandate

A
demand
B
manger
C
human
D
command
E
mandate

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