U2L6 Review Reading Assessment

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What is an irregular plural noun?

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An irregular plural noun is a noun that does not follow the standard rules of adding 's' or 'es' to form its plural. For example, 'cactus' becomes 'cacti'.

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What does the prefix 'tele-' mean?

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The prefix 'tele-' means 'distant' or 'far off'. It is used in words like 'television' and 'telecommute'.

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What does the word 'conducted' mean in the context of a team performing tests?

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'Conducted' means to carry out or perform an activity, such as tests or experiments.

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What does the Greek root 'phon' mean?

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The Greek root 'phon' means 'sound'. It is found in words like 'symphony' and 'telephone'.

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What does the Latin root 'sign' mean?

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The Latin root 'sign' means 'mark'. It is found in words like 'insignia' and 'signature'.

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What is a plural noun?

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A plural noun is a noun that indicates more than one person, place, thing, or idea, such as 'dogs' or 'cars'.

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning, such as 'un-' in 'unhappy'.

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What is a root word?

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A root word is the base part of a word that carries its primary meaning, to which prefixes and suffixes can be added.

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What is the meaning of 'symphony'?

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A 'symphony' is a complex musical composition for a full orchestra, typically in four movements.

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What does 'insignia' refer to?

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'Insignia' refers to a badge or emblem that indicates rank, membership, or authority.