Achievement Test Vocabulary and Word Knowledge 2

Question 1

What does the prefix 'pre-' mean in words like 'preview' and 'prehistoric'?

Accepted Answer

Before

Answer

The prefix 'pre-' means 'before,' so 'prehistoric' means before recorded history and 'preview' means to view before the main event.

Question 2

Which of the following words contains a Greek root meaning 'life'?

Accepted Answer

Biography

Answer

The Greek root 'bio' means life; 'biography' is the written story of a person's life.

Question 3

A word that sounds like another word but has a different meaning and spelling is called a:

Accepted Answer

Homophone

Answer

Homophones are words that sound alike but differ in spelling and meaning, such as 'there,' 'their,' and 'they're.'

Question 4

What does the word 'elaborate' mean when used as a verb?

Accepted Answer

To give more detail or explanation

Answer

As a verb, 'elaborate' means to explain something in greater detail or expand upon an idea.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a compound word?

Accepted Answer

Sunflower

Answer

A compound word is formed by combining two or more independent words; 'sunflower' is made of 'sun' and 'flower.'

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