IEO Spelling & Phonics 3

Question 1

Which word is spelled correctly?

Accepted Answer

Relevant

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Homophone

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Roofs

Answer

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

Question 4

Which word contains the prefix meaning 'against'?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotic

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Graph

Answer

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

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