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  1. Which word correctly fills the blank: 'The weather ________ dramatically last night.'?

    Answer: changed

    'Changed' is the simple past tense, matching the time marker 'last night'.

  2. What does the prefix 'over-' mean in the word 'overwork'?

    Answer: too much

    The prefix 'over-' means too much or excessively, so 'overwork' means to work too much.

  3. Which word is a synonym for 'frightened'?

    Answer: scared

    'Frightened' and 'scared' both describe a feeling of fear.

  4. Choose the correct form: 'There has been a significant ________ in temperature this winter.'

    Answer: drop

    After 'a' (indefinite article), you need a noun; 'drop' functions as a noun here.

  5. What does 'outgoing' mean when describing a person?

    Answer: friendly and sociable

    'Outgoing' describes someone who is confident, friendly, and enjoys meeting people.

  6. Which sentence uses a compound noun correctly?

    Answer: She bought a handbag.

    'Handbag' is a compound noun formed by combining 'hand' and 'bag' into one word.

  7. The word 'unforgettable' contains the prefix 'un-' and suffix '-able'. What does it mean?

    Answer: not able to be forgotten

    'Un-' means not, and '-able' means capable of, so 'unforgettable' means not able to be forgotten.

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