BSEP Word Knowledge and Vocabulary 3

Question 1

What does the suffix '-tion' indicate in a word like 'education'?

Accepted Answer

It forms a noun from a verb

Answer

The suffix '-tion' converts verbs into nouns, such as 'educate' becoming 'education.'

Question 2

Which word best replaces 'big' to make this sentence more precise: 'She felt a big sense of relief'?

Accepted Answer

Profound

Answer

'Profound' conveys a deep or intense sense of relief, making the sentence more descriptive.

Question 3

The word 'fluctuate' means to:

Accepted Answer

Rise and fall irregularly

Answer

'Fluctuate' means to change continually, shifting between higher and lower levels.

Question 4

Which word contains the root 'port,' meaning 'to carry'?

Accepted Answer

Both transport and portable

Answer

Both 'transport' (carry across) and 'portable' (able to be carried) share the root 'port.'

Question 5

What does 'ambiguous' mean?

Accepted Answer

Open to more than one interpretation

Answer

'Ambiguous' describes something that can be understood in more than one way.

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