DCAS DCAS Vocabulary and Word Study 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does the prefix 'pre-' mean in the word 'preview'?
- Before (Correct answer)
- After
- Against
- Again
Correct answer: Before
The prefix 'pre-' means 'before,' so 'preview' means to view something before it is released.
Question 2: Which word is a synonym for 'enormous'?
- Gigantic (Correct answer)
- Tiny
- Average
- Narrow
Correct answer: Gigantic
Synonyms are words with similar meanings; 'gigantic' means very large, just like 'enormous.'
Question 3: In the sentence 'The lake was tranquil at dawn,' what does 'tranquil' mean?
- Calm and peaceful (Correct answer)
- Loud and busy
- Cold and dark
- Deep and wide
Correct answer: Calm and peaceful
'Tranquil' means free from disturbance; calm and peaceful, especially in nature.
Question 4: What does the suffix '-tion' typically indicate when added to a word?
- It forms a noun indicating an action or process (Correct answer)
- It forms an adjective
- It forms an adverb
- It forms a verb
Correct answer: It forms a noun indicating an action or process
The suffix '-tion' turns verbs into nouns (e.g., 'educate' → 'education'), indicating an action or process.
Question 5: Which word is an antonym for 'courageous'?
- Cowardly (Correct answer)
- Brave
- Bold
- Fearless
Correct answer: Cowardly
An antonym is a word with the opposite meaning; 'cowardly' is the opposite of 'courageous.'
Question 6: What is the meaning of the root word 'bio' in 'biology'?
- Life (Correct answer)
- Earth
- Water
- Study
Correct answer: Life
The Greek root 'bio' means 'life,' so biology is the study of living things.
DCAS DCAS Vocabulary and Word Study 1
What does the prefix 'pre-' mean in the word 'preview'?