DCAS DCAS Vocabulary and Word Study 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which sentence uses the word 'affect' correctly?
- The rain will affect our picnic plans. (Correct answer)
- The rain will effect our picnic plans.
- The rain has an affect on us.
- The rain's affect was felt.
Correct answer: The rain will affect our picnic plans.
'Affect' is a verb meaning to influence or impact something, while 'effect' is usually a noun.
Question 2: What does the word 'context' mean in reading comprehension?
- The surrounding text that helps determine word meaning (Correct answer)
- The title of a passage
- The author's name
- The number of paragraphs
Correct answer: The surrounding text that helps determine word meaning
Context refers to the words and sentences surrounding an unfamiliar word that help reveal its meaning.
Question 3: The word 'benevolent' means:
- Kind and generous (Correct answer)
- Angry and hostile
- Shy and timid
- Loud and disruptive
Correct answer: Kind and generous
'Benevolent' comes from Latin roots meaning 'good will' — it describes someone who is kind and charitable.
Question 4: Which of the following is an example of a compound word?
- Sunflower (Correct answer)
- Running
- Happily
- Quickly
Correct answer: Sunflower
A compound word is formed by combining two separate words; 'sunflower' is made from 'sun' and 'flower.'
Question 5: What does 'infer' mean in the context of reading?
- Draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning (Correct answer)
- Copy information directly from the text
- Summarize a passage in your own words
- Identify the main topic of a passage
Correct answer: Draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning
To infer means to use clues from the text along with prior knowledge to reach a logical conclusion.
Question 6: Which word has the same root as 'telephone'?
- Television
- Telltale
- Telegram (Correct answer)
- Teller
Correct answer: Telegram
Both 'telephone' and 'telegram' share the Greek root 'tele-' meaning 'far off' or 'distant.'
DCAS DCAS Vocabulary and Word Study 2
Which sentence uses the word 'affect' correctly?