GLA Vocabulary and Language Use

Question 1

When reading an unfamiliar word, using the surrounding text to determine its meaning is called:

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Context clues

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Dictionary use

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Phonics analysis

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Word mapping

Question 2

A word that means the opposite of another word is called:

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An antonym

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A synonym

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A homophone

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A homonym

Question 3

In the sentence 'The stern captain refused to smile,' the word 'stern' most likely means:

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Strict and severe

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The back of a ship

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Friendly and warm

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Quiet and thoughtful

Question 4

The prefix 'mis-' in words like 'misunderstand' and 'mislead' means:

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Wrongly or incorrectly

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Before

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Again

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Together

Question 5

The denotation of a word refers to its:

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Literal dictionary definition

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Emotional associations

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Cultural implications

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Historical origin

Question 6

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'effect' as a noun?

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The new law had a positive effect on crime rates.

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The medicine will effect a cure.

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The storm effected the town's power.

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Stress can effect your health negatively.

Question 7

The suffix '-ology' in words like 'biology' and 'psychology' means:

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The study of

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The practice of

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The fear of

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The opposite of