Sentence Structure and Vocabulary Quiz

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Hyphenated (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of compound word is 'barefoot'?

<p>Closed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>misspelled (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What does the word 'collect' mean?

<p>to bring or gather together (C)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Incomplete (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Not (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of compound word is 'blackboard'?

<p>Noun + Noun (C)</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 (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'spelled' mean?

<p>To form letters of a word (A)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (B)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<p>beside (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>cut (A)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Not capable (A)</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, (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Compound word

A word formed by combining two or more words, often written as one word or with a hyphen.

Compound noun

A type of compound word where two nouns are combined to form a new noun.

Compound adjective

A type of compound word where two adjectives are combined to form a new adjective.

Affixed word

A word formed by adding a prefix or suffix to a base word.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Prefix

Letters or groups of letters added to the beginning of a word, changing its meaning.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Suffix

Letters or groups of letters added to the end of a word, changing its meaning.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Clipped word

A word formed by shortening a longer word.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Blended word

A word formed by combining parts of two or more words.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Affix

A letter or group of letters added to a word to change its meaning, including prefixes and suffixes.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Base word or root word

The part of a word that carries the core meaning.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Equilibrium

A state of balance or equilibrium.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Context

The situation or circumstances surrounding something.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Strategies

Plans or methods for achieving a goal.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Unfamiliar

Not well-known or strange.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Affixes

Letters or groups of letters added to a word to change its meaning.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Blended

A word formed by combining parts of two or more words.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Graphite

A type of mineral, used in pencils.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Metamorphosis

A change in form or shape.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Compound

A word formed by combining two or more words, often written as one word or with a hyphen.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Affixed

A word with a prefix, suffix, or infix.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Clipped

A word shortened by omitting one or more syllables.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Incapable

Unable to do something.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Clueless

Having no idea or understanding.

Signup and view all the flashcards

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.

Studying That Suits You

Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

Quiz Team

More Like This

Infer the Meaning of Compound Words Quiz
3 questions

Infer the Meaning of Compound Words Quiz

RetractableOlive avatar
RetractableOlive
Compound Words Quiz
3 questions

Compound Words Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of Compound Word Examples

ForemostCoral avatar
ForemostCoral
YouTube Compound Words
3 questions

YouTube Compound Words

GenerousAntigorite avatar
GenerousAntigorite
Understanding Compound Words
10 questions

Understanding Compound Words

AccomplishedBixbite avatar
AccomplishedBixbite
Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Open
Browser
Browser