Vocabulary and Language Conventions Flashcards

Which sentence uses the correct form of the verb to match the subject?

Answer: The students were excited about the NeSA results.

'Students' is a plural subject, so it requires the plural verb 'were,' not 'was,' 'is,' or 'be.'

What does the suffix '-tion' indicate when added to a verb?

Answer: It turns the verb into a noun

The suffix '-tion' converts verbs into nouns (e.g., 'create' becomes 'creation,' 'educate' becomes 'education').

Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'The principal praised the students for _____ hard work.'

Answer: their

'Their' is the possessive pronoun showing that the hard work belongs to the students.

What is the meaning of the word 'infer' as used in reading comprehension?

Answer: To draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning

To infer means to reach a conclusion that is not directly stated, using evidence from the text and prior knowledge.

Which sentence uses an adverb correctly?

Answer: She ran quickly to catch the bus.

Adverbs modify verbs, so 'quickly' (an adverb) correctly modifies the verb 'ran'; 'quick' is an adjective.

The word 'benevolent' contains the Latin root 'bene,' which means:

Answer: Good or well

The Latin root 'bene' means 'good' or 'well,' so 'benevolent' means well-meaning or kindly.