Questions and Answers
What is the best definition of the word 'autobiographical'?
related to writing about one's own life
What is the correct spelling of a word that means 'a vehicle that moves by itself'?
automobile
Which sentences use the underlined word 'sense' correctly? (Check all that apply)
Which sentence uses the underlined word correctly regarding a short film?
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What is the best definition of the word 'chronic' in the sentence 'Joanna has a chronic cough'?
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Which sentence uses the underlined word 'compliment' correctly?
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Which word roots are used in the word 'chronometer'? (Check all that apply)
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What is the meaning of the word 'chronometer'?
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What is the meaning of the word 'monochromatic'?
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What prefix is used in the word 'incredulous'?
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What suffix is used in the word 'incredulous'?
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What word root is used in the word 'incredulous'?
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What is the definition of the word 'incredulous'?
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What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'funny'?
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Which sentence uses the underlined word 'emigrated' correctly?
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Which sentence uses the word 'effect' correctly?
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Which sentences use the word 'affect' correctly? (Check all that apply)
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Development
- Autobiographical means "related to writing about one's own life."
- Automobile is a vehicle that moves by itself.
- Chronic in the context of a "chronic cough" refers to something long-lasting.
- Compliment used correctly in a sentence indicates praise or flattery.
- Chronometer is made from the roots "chron" (time) and "meter" (measure), meaning a device for measuring time.
- Monochromatic is derived from "mono" (one) and "chromatic" (color), indicating something consisting of only one color.
- Incredulous breaks down to the prefix "in-" (not), the root "cred" (believe), and the suffix "-ous" (full of), meaning "full of disbelief."
- Humorous is the correct spelling for "funny."
- Emigrate refers to moving from one's home country to another, used correctly in the context of moving from China to the U.S.
- Effect in a sentence refers to the result or outcome, as in studying the effects of World War I.
- Affect indicates an impact or influence, demonstrated in sentences regarding rising food prices and personal experiences with injuries and movies.
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This quiz focuses on expanding your vocabulary through the understanding of word roots, affixes, and their meanings. You'll work with definitions and correct spellings related to words derived from these components. Perfect for enhancing your language skills and reference material usage.
