TerraNova Word Analysis 1

Question 1

Which word contains the same vowel sound as the word 'cake'?

Accepted Answer

rain

Answer

'Rain' contains the long A vowel sound, just like 'cake', because the ai vowel team makes the long A sound.

Question 2

What is the prefix in the word 'unhappy'?

Accepted Answer

un-

Answer

'Un-' is the prefix added before the root word 'happy' to change its meaning to 'not happy'.

Question 3

Which of the following shows the word 'children' correctly divided into syllables?

Accepted Answer

child-ren

Answer

'Child-ren' is the correct syllable division because each syllable must contain a vowel sound, and the break comes between the consonant blend and the following vowel.

Question 4

What does the suffix '-tion' contribute to the meaning of the word 'action'?

Accepted Answer

the act or process of doing

Answer

The suffix '-tion' turns a verb into a noun meaning 'the act or process of,' so 'action' means the act of acting.

Question 5

Which pair of words are antonyms?

Accepted Answer

fast / slow

Answer

'Fast' and 'slow' are antonyms because they have opposite meanings, unlike the other pairs which are synonyms.

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TerraNova Word Analysis 1