AZELLA AZELLA Word Analysis and Spelling 2

Question 1

Which of the following words contains a Latin root that English language learners might study for AZELLA word analysis?

Accepted Answer

portable (from Latin 'portare,' meaning to carry)

Answer

'Portable' contains the Latin root 'port,' meaning to carry, which also appears in related words like transport and export.

Question 2

What spelling skill is demonstrated when a student correctly adds '-ed' to the verb 'stop' to form 'stopped'?

Accepted Answer

Understanding consonant doubling rules in English spelling

Answer

Doubling the final consonant before adding '-ed' to 'stop' demonstrates knowledge of English spelling rules for short-vowel words.

Question 3

In AZELLA word analysis, what is the function of a suffix?

Accepted Answer

It is added to the end of a base word to change its meaning or grammatical role

Answer

Suffixes are added to the end of base words and can change meaning (e.g., -less = without) or grammatical function (e.g., -ing = continuous action).

Question 4

How might recognizing the Greek root 'bio' (meaning life) help an ELL student on the AZELLA?

Accepted Answer

It would help them understand words like biology, biography, and antibiotic

Answer

Knowing that 'bio' means life helps students infer the meaning of many academic words that share this root, improving both vocabulary and reading comprehension.

Question 5

Which AZELLA skill area benefits most directly from strong word analysis ability?

Accepted Answer

Reading comprehension of academic texts

Answer

Strong word analysis skills help students decode and understand challenging vocabulary in academic texts, directly boosting reading comprehension scores on the AZELLA.

AZELLA - Arizona English Language Learner Assessment Practice Test

AZELLA - Arizona English Language Learner Assessment Practice Test

AZELLA AZELLA Word Analysis and Spelling 2