ELAR Vocabulary and Word Identification 4

Question 1

Which word contains a Greek root meaning 'water'?

Accepted Answer

hydrant

Answer

manual

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predict

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transport

Question 2

A word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and spelling is called a:

Accepted Answer

homophone

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synonym

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antonym

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prefix

Question 3

In the phrase 'a plethora of options,' what does 'plethora' mean?

Accepted Answer

an excess or very large amount

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a lack of

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a careful selection

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an equal balance

Question 4

Which definition best fits the word 'excerpt' in a language arts context?

Accepted Answer

A short passage taken from a longer text

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A full copy of a written work

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A summary written by the author

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A list of vocabulary words

Question 5

Which word correctly uses the suffix '-ful' to mean 'full of'?

Accepted Answer

careful

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careless

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caring

Answer

cared

Question 6

The word 'ambivalent' is best described as feeling:

Accepted Answer

mixed or uncertain feelings about something

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very certain about a decision

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strong emotions about a topic

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completely indifferent and uncaring

Question 7

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'coerce'?

Accepted Answer

She tried to coerce him into signing the contract by threatening him.

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He coerced the beautiful painting with great skill.

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They coerced happily on their walk in the park.

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The teacher coerced the lesson slowly.