MAP Fluency and Vocabulary 2

Question 1

Which pair of words are antonyms?

Accepted Answer

Ancient and Modern

Answer

'Ancient' means very old, and 'modern' means current or new — they are opposites, making them antonyms.

Question 2

A student reads at 90 words per minute with 92 percent accuracy. What reading fluency concern might a teacher identify?

Accepted Answer

The rate is acceptable but accuracy needs improvement

Answer

90 words per minute may be appropriate depending on grade level, but 92 percent accuracy is below the 95-98 percent threshold considered fluent.

Question 3

Which word has a negative connotation compared to its neutral synonym?

Accepted Answer

Stubborn vs. Determined

Answer

'Stubborn' carries a negative connotation (closed-minded), while 'determined' has a positive connotation (persistent). They have similar denotations but different emotional implications.

Question 4

What does the Latin prefix 'mis-' mean in the word 'misunderstand'?

Accepted Answer

Wrongly or badly

Answer

The prefix 'mis-' means 'wrongly' or 'badly.' To misunderstand means to understand something incorrectly.

Question 5

Which best describes the difference between denotation and connotation?

Accepted Answer

Denotation is the dictionary meaning; connotation is the emotional association

Answer

Denotation is the literal, dictionary definition of a word. Connotation is the emotional or cultural associations the word carries beyond its literal meaning.

MAP - Measurement of Academic Progress Practice Test

MAP - Measurement of Academic Progress Practice Test

MAP Fluency and Vocabulary 2