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

    Answer: Before

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

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

    Answer: Biography

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

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

    Answer: Homophone

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

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

    Answer: To give more detail or explanation

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

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

    Answer: Sunflower

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

  6. What does 'consecutive' mean?

    Answer: Following in uninterrupted order

    'Consecutive' means following one after another without interruption, as in five consecutive days of rain.