TerraNova Word Analysis 2

Question 1

What does the prefix 're-' mean in the word 'rewrite'?

Accepted Answer

again

Answer

The prefix 're-' means 'again,' so 'rewrite' means to write something again.

Question 2

Which word contains a consonant blend (two consonants whose sounds blend together)?

Accepted Answer

train

Answer

'Train' begins with the consonant blend 'tr,' where both the t and r sounds are heard blended together.

Question 3

What vowel sound does the letter 'y' represent in the word 'fly'?

Accepted Answer

Long i

Answer

When 'y' appears at the end of a one-syllable word like 'fly,' it makes the long I sound.

Question 4

Which word begins with the same sound as the letters 'ph' in 'phone'?

Accepted Answer

fan

Answer

The letters 'ph' make an /f/ sound, so 'fan' begins with the same /f/ sound as 'phone'.

Question 5

Which of the following is the best definition of a compound word?

Accepted Answer

Two complete words joined to form a new word

Answer

A compound word is formed by joining two complete, independent words together to create a new word with its own meaning.

TerraNova Practice Test