Chapter 2 Vocabulary Test

1. The root scrib and script mean

• letter
• to write
• to read
• picture

2. The root graphy means

• the alphabet
• to write
• to read
• picture

3. The root gram means

• letter
• picture
• number
• book

4. Which word describes something you might get at the drugstore?

• grammar
• prescription
• manuscript
• autograph

5. A story about a person's life is called

• a manuscript
• a letter
• a biography
• a telegraph

6. Which word means "something written by hand" ?

• diagram
• manuscript
• describe
• graphite

7. Which of the following would be found in a pencil?

• graphite
• telegraph
• describe
• grammar

8. Which of the following might you get from your favorite movie star?

• grammar
• telegraph
• autograph
• manuscript

9. Annie tried to think of some words that _____________________ her pet turtle.

• autograph
• describe
• prescription
• telegraph
• subscribe

10. A(n) _________________ was an early communication machine.

• autograph
• describe
• prescription
• telegraph
• subscribe