U1L1 Reading Assessment

1. 1. Which word means the opposite of like? ​

• A. alike

• B. relike

• C. dislike

• D. exlike

Answer explanation

The closest opposite to like is dislike. The prefix dis means the opposite of the base word.

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2. 2. Which word means an action that does not stop? ​ ​

• A. nonstop

• B. prestop

• C. bistop

• D. exstop

Answer explanation

The word nonstop means to not stop or it keeps going. The prefix non means not.

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3. 3. Which word means the opposite of load? ​ ​ ​

• A. conload

• B. preload

• C. reload

• D. unload

Answer explanation

The opposite of load is unload. Un is a prefix meaning not or opposite.

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4. 4. Which word means to fill more than once? ​ ​

• A. defill

• B. refill

• C. unfill

• D. postfill

Answer explanation

To fill more than once is refill. The prefix re means again which means it was filled more than once.

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5. 5. Which word is an antonym of unseen? ​

• A. shallow

• B. ordinary

• C. visible

• D. nasty

Answer explanation

Antonyms are words that mean nearly the opposite. If something is unseen, it is not seen. Visible means it can be seen, making it the opposite or antonym.

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6. 6. Something that is moved from one place to another is

• A. disadvantaged.

• B. unmeasured.

• C. transplanted.

• D. participated.

Answer explanation

Example: Transplanting a plant-moving from one place to another.

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7. 7. Which of these words is a synonym for conquer?

• A. defeat

• B. neglect

• C. glimpse

• D. apologize

Answer explanation

A synonym is a word that means nearly the same. If you conquer something, you defeat it. Example: Using soap conquers or defeats bad germs.

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8. 8. If you have pep, you are

• A. moody.

• B. lively.

• C. handsome.

• D. familiar.

Answer explanation

If you have pep, you have energy and you are lively.

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10. 9. What does the word gullible mean in this sentence?

George worried because his sister was so gullible.

• A. late for an important appointment.

• B. not feeling very well.

• C. riding a bike too fast.

• D. trusting in almost anything.

Answer explanation

If someone is gullible, they believe almost anything.

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10. 10. To be good at sports, you have to be

• A. adorable.

• B. lacking.

• C. coordinated.

• D. overgrown.

Answer explanation

If you are coordinated, you are able to do well with physical work or sport.

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