Using Context Clues to Find Word Meanings

Question 1

Which word contains the word root max?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

“maximum”

Question 2

Use what you know about word roots to make a prediction about the meaning of maximum.Maximum means

Revolt · Accepted Answer

“the largest amount possible.”

Question 3

Which context clues show that maximum means "the largest amount possible”? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The road trip would take a long time.; The word luckily shows that the mother was able to take a lot of time off for the long trip.

Question 4

Which word in the sentence uses a word root that means "the middle"?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

“central”

Question 5

According to the sentence, where does Carlos live?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

in the middle of the country

Using Context Clues to Find Word Meanings Answers