Photo Meaning and Prefixes Quiz & Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is a photocopy?

A paper copy of a document or picture that is made with a special machine.

What is a photograph?

A picture made by a camera.

What is a photon?

A tiny particle of light or electromagnetic radiation.

What is photosynthesis?

The process by which a green plant turns water and carbon dioxide into food using light. Signup and view all the answers

What is a telephoto lens?

A lens for a camera that makes far away objects appear closer. Signup and view all the answers

What does incapable mean?

Not able to do something; lacking the necessary skill or ability. Signup and view all the answers

What does ineligible mean?

Not allowed to do or be something; legally disqualified. Signup and view all the answers

What does imbalance refer to?

A state in which different things do not occur in equal or proper amounts. Signup and view all the answers

What does illiterate mean?

Not knowing how to read or write; lacking knowledge about a subject. Signup and view all the answers

What does illogical mean?

Not thinking about things in a reasonable or sensible way. Signup and view all the answers

The kind gentleman was __________ of saying a bad thing.

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After winning the championship game, the whole team took a __________ with the trophy.

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Since she worked for the company, she was __________ to win the contest.

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The __________ man struggled to find a job in the corporate world.

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He was bummed when he realized he forgot his __________ lens on the trip.

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A __________ is sometimes referred to as a 'quantum' of electromagnetic energy.

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The leaves owe all of their beautiful greenness to the process called __________.

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It was completely __________ for Linda to think it would be okay to steal the glove.

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Carly nearly passed out due to an _________ of electrons in her body.

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The teacher's aide ran to the printer to make a _________ of the day's lesson.

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Choose the synonym for incapable.

Unable Signup and view all the answers

Choose the synonym for illogical.

Absurd Signup and view all the answers

Choose the synonym for ineligible.

Unsuitable Signup and view all the answers

Choose the synonym for imbalance.

Disproportion Signup and view all the answers

Choose the synonym for illiterate.

Uneducated Signup and view all the answers

Choose the antonym for photocopy.

Original Signup and view all the answers

Choose the antonym for photograph.

Real life Signup and view all the answers

Choose the antonym for photon.

Sun Signup and view all the answers

Choose the antonym for photosynthesis.

Decay Signup and view all the answers

Choose the antonym for telephoto.

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Study Notes

Vocabulary Flashcards: Key Concepts

Photocopy:
- Paper copy produced by a copier.
Photograph:
- A picture captured using a camera.
Photon:
- A minuscule particle representing light or electromagnetic radiation.
Photosynthesis:
- A biological process in green plants converting water and carbon dioxide into food using light.
Telephoto:
- A type of camera lens used to magnify distant objects.

Vocabulary Derived from Prefixes

Im- (in-, il-):
- Negative prefixes indicating the absence or negation of a quality or condition.
Incapable:
- Lacking the ability or skill to perform a task.
Ineligible:
- Denotes a legal disqualification or prohibition from participation.
Imbalance:
- A situation reflecting unequal distribution or proportions.
Illiterate:
- The inability to read or write; also signifies lack of knowledge in a specific area.
Illogical:
- Characterized by unreasonable or nonsensical thought processes.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms:
- Incapable: unable
- Illogical: absurd
- Ineligible: unsuitable
- Imbalance: disproportion
- Illiterate: uneducated
Antonyms:
- Photocopy: original
- Photograph: real life
- Photon: sun
- Photosynthesis: decay
- Telephoto: decrease

Application in Sentences

Illustrations of vocabulary include:
- A gentleman being incapable of saying something bad.
- Capturing a moment with a photograph after winning a game.
- Ineligibility linked to prior employment status.
- A man struggling in the corporate world described as illiterate.

Additional Contextual Uses

Imbalance may refer to an unhealthy state, such as in a physical or environmental context (e.g., electron imbalance in a runner’s body).
Illogical actions can often lead to negative consequences, emphasizing the importance of rational thinking.
Understand the use of each word in varied contexts to enhance comprehension and retention.

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Description

Test your knowledge of vocabulary words related to 'photo' and prefixes like 'im-', 'in-', and 'il-'. This quiz features key terms such as photocopy, photograph, and photosynthesis. Expand your language skills with fun flashcards!

Vocabulary Lesson 2: Photo and Prefixes