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  1. Which word is spelled correctly?

    Answer: Relevant

    The correct spelling is 'relevant,' meaning closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand.

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

    Answer: Homophone

    A homophone is a word pronounced the same as another but with different meaning and often spelling (e.g., 'sea' and 'see').

  3. What is the correct spelling for the plural of 'roof'?

    Answer: Roofs

    The standard plural of 'roof' is 'roofs,' formed by simply adding '-s.'

  4. Which word contains the prefix meaning 'against'?

    Answer: Antibiotic

    'Antibiotic' contains the prefix 'anti-,' which means 'against' — in this case, against bacteria.

  5. In the word 'photography,' which part is the root word?

    Answer: Graph

    The root 'graph' comes from Greek meaning 'to write or draw,' and forms the core meaning of 'photography.'

  6. What is the rule for adding '-ly' to an adjective ending in 'le' (e.g., 'simple')?

    Answer: Drop the 'le' and add '-ly': 'simp-ly'

    For adjectives ending in '-le,' drop the final 'e' and add '-y': simple → simply, gentle → gently.

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