Sentence Structure and Vocabulary Quiz
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Which type of compound word is 'father-in-law'?

  • Open
  • Closed
  • Hyphenated (correct)
  • Barefoot

    • Which type of compound word is 'living room'?

  • Closed
  • Barefoot
  • Open (correct)
  • Hyphenated

    • Which type of compound word is 'high-speed'?

  • Hyphenated (correct)
  • Barefoot
  • Open
  • Closed

    • Which type of compound word is 'over-the-counter'?

    <p>Hyphenated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of compound word is 'one-half'?

    <p>Hyphenated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of compound word is 'barefoot'?

    <p>Closed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word is formed by combining the prefix 'mis-' and the word 'spelled'?

    <p>misspelled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix '-or' mean in the word 'collector'?

    <p>one who does</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word 'collect' mean?

    <p>to bring or gather together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the definition of the compound word 'bookstore' based on its word parts?

    <p>A store where books are sold</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the compound word 'software' based on its word parts?

    <p>Programs used by a computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the affixed word 'indefinite' based on its word parts?

    <p>Not clearly expressed or defined</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word is formed by combining the prefix 'in-' and the word 'complete'?

    <p>Incomplete</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix '-ly' mean in the word 'quickly'?

    <p>In a quick manner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the affixed word 'misunderstand' based on its word parts?

    <p>To understand incorrectly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'un-' mean in the word 'unhappy'?

    <p>Not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the affixed word 'preheat' based on its word parts?

    <p>To heat beforehand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of compound word is 'blackboard'?

    <p>Noun + Noun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the definition of the word 'collector' based on its word parts?

    <p>A person who collects or gathers things</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the word 'misspelled' based on its word parts?

    <p>To form the letters incorrectly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word 'spelled' mean?

    <p>To form letters of a word</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the meaning of the clipped word 'abs' based on the given context?

    <p>Abdominal muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the meaning of the clipped word 'photo' based on the given context?

    <p>Photograph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the meaning of the clipped word 'gig' based on the given context?

    <p>Gigabyte</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the meaning of the clipped word 'intro' based on the given context?

    <p>Introduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the meaning of the clipped word 'hyper' based on the given context?

    <p>Abnormally or extremely active</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the meaning of the clipped word 'gas' based on the given context?

    <p>Gasoline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the meaning of the clipped word 'fave' based on the given context?

    <p>Favorite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the meaning of the clipped word 'info' based on the given context?

    <p>Information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the meaning of the clipped word 'fridge' based on the given context?

    <p>Refrigerator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the meaning of the clipped word 'sci-fi' based on the given context?

    <p>Science fiction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the definition of the blended word 'workaholic' based on its word parts?

    <p>A person who works hard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the blended word 'telegenic' based on its word parts?

    <p>Looking good on television</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the blended word 'brunch' mean based on its word parts?

    <p>A meal that combines breakfast and lunch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the blended word 'camcorder' mean based on its word parts?

    <p>A device that combines a camera and a recorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the blended word 'docudrama' mean based on its word parts?

    <p>A genre that combines documentary and drama</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the blended word 'emoticon' mean based on its word parts?

    <p>A symbol that represents an emotion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the blended word 'frenemy' mean based on its word parts?

    <p>A person who is both a friend and an enemy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the blended word 'sportscast' mean based on its word parts?

    <p>A broadcast of sports events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the blended word 'staycation' mean based on its word parts?

    <p>Staying at home during a vacation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the blended word 'travelogue' mean based on its word parts?

    <p>A monologue about travel experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the meaning of the affix 'dis-' based on the given examples?

    <p>not, negative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the affix 'hyper-' mean based on the given examples?

    <p>over, above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the definition of the word 'equilibrium' based on its word parts?

    <p>a state of physical balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the affix 'meta-' mean based on the given examples?

    <p>beyond, change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the affix 'mal-' mean based on the given examples?

    <p>bad, badly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the meaning of the affix 'non-' based on the given examples?

    <p>not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the affix 'para-' mean based on the given examples?

    <p>beside</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the meaning of the affix 'peri-' based on the given examples?

    <p>around</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the affix '-sect' mean based on the given examples?

    <p>cut</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the meaning of the clipped word 'tux' based on the given context?

    <p>Tuxedo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the meaning of the clipped word 'vet' based on the given context?

    <p>Veterinarian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the meaning of the clipped word 'info' based on the given context?

    <p>Information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the meaning of the word 'context' based on its word parts?

    <p>The circumstances or setting in which something occurs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the meaning of the word 'strategies' based on its word parts?

    <p>Plans or methods for achieving a goal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the meaning of the word 'unfamiliar' based on its word parts?

    <p>Not known or recognized</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the meaning of the word 'affixes' based on its word parts?

    <p>Prefixes and suffixes added to a base word</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the meaning of the word 'blended' based on its word parts?

    <p>A word formed by combining parts of two or more words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly defines the word 'dissect' based on the given context?

    <p>To cut up a body, part, or plant to study its internal parts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the word 'graphite' based on the given context?

    <p>A soft, dark grey form of carbon, used in the middle of a pencil thermometer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word 'metamorphosis' mean based on the given context?

    <p>The process of changing in form when an insect reaches adulthood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the word 'compound' based on the given context?

    <p>A word formed by combining two or more words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word 'affixed' mean based on the given context?

    <p>To attach or add something to something else</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the word 'blended' based on the given context?

    <p>To combine two or more words to create a new word</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word 'clipped' mean based on the given context?

    <p>To shorten a word by removing one or more syllables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the word 'unfamiliar' based on its word parts?

    <p>Not familiar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word 'incapable' mean based on its word parts?

    <p>Not capable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the word 'clueless' based on its word parts?

    <p>Not having a clue or having no knowledge,</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Compound Words

    • 'Father-in-law' is a type of compound word called a compound noun.
    • 'Living room' is a type of compound word called a compound noun.
    • 'High-speed' is a type of compound word called a compound adjective.
    • 'Over-the-counter' is a type of compound word called a compound adjective.
    • 'One-half' is a type of compound word called a compound noun.
    • 'Barefoot' is a type of compound word called a compound adjective.

    Affixed Words

    • The word 'misspelled' is formed by combining the prefix 'mis-' and the word 'spelled'.
    • The suffix '-or' in the word 'collector' means a person or thing that performs the action.
    • The word 'collect' means to gather or bring things together.
    • The prefix 'in-' in the word 'incomplete' means not.
    • The suffix '-ly' in the word 'quickly' forms an adverb.
    • The prefix 'un-' in the word 'unhappy' means not.
    • The prefix 'pre-' in the word 'preheat' means before.

    Clipped Words

    • The clipped word 'abs' means abdominals.
    • The clipped word 'photo' means photography.
    • The clipped word 'gig' means a live music performance.
    • The clipped word 'intro' means introduction.
    • The clipped word 'hyper' means excessive or extreme.
    • The clipped word 'gas' means gasoline.
    • The clipped word 'fave' means favorite.
    • The clipped word 'info' means information.
    • The clipped word 'fridge' means refrigerator.
    • The clipped word 'sci-fi' means science fiction.
    • The clipped word 'tux' means a tuxedo.
    • The clipped word 'vet' means a veterinarian.
    • The clipped word 'info' means information.

    Blended Words

    • The blended word 'workaholic' means a person who works excessively.
    • The blended word 'telegenic' means having a pleasing appearance on television.
    • The blended word 'brunch' means a meal between breakfast and lunch.
    • The blended word 'camcorder' means a camera and recorder combined.
    • The blended word 'docudrama' means a documentary and drama combined.
    • The blended word 'emoticon' means a facial expression using symbols.
    • The blended word 'frenemy' means a friend who is also an enemy.
    • The blended word 'sportscast' means a sports broadcast.
    • The blended word 'staycation' means a vacation at home.
    • The blended word 'travelogue' means a travel documentary.

    Affixes

    • The affix 'dis-' means not or opposite.
    • The affix 'hyper-' means excessive or extreme.
    • The affix 'meta-' means beyond or transcending.
    • The affix 'mal-' means bad or wrong.
    • The affix 'non-' means not.
    • The affix 'para-' means beside or beyond.
    • The affix 'peri-' means around or about.
    • The affix '-sect' means to cut or divide.

    Word Parts

    • The word 'equilibrium' means a state of balance.
    • The word 'context' means the situation or circumstances.
    • The word 'strategies' means plans or methods.
    • The word 'unfamiliar' means not well-known or strange.
    • The word 'affixes' means a letter or letters added to a word.
    • The word 'blended' means a word formed by combining parts of two words.
    • The word 'graphite' means a type of mineral.
    • The word 'metamorphosis' means a change in form or shape.
    • The word 'compound' means a word formed by combining two or more words.
    • The word 'affixed' means a word with a prefix, suffix, or infix.
    • The word 'clipped' means a word shortened by omitting one or more syllables.
    • The word 'incapable' means unable to do something.
    • The word 'clueless' means having no idea or understanding.

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