Word Study Quiz 1.9

Which word means a word or phrase spelled by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase?

• synonym

• acronym

• anagram

• palindrome

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which word refers to the art of beautiful handwriting?

• calligraphy

• typography

• penmanship

• cursive

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Which word represents a simplified drawing showing the appearance, structure, or workings of something?

• illustration

• sketch

• diagram

• outline

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Which word relates to visual images or designs on a surface?

• painting

• sculpture

• music

• graphics

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Which word refers to the rules and structure of a language?

• syntax

• vocabulary

• grammar

• puntuation

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Which word represents a word that is spelled the same as another word but has a different meaning?

• homograph

• homonym

• synonym

• antonym

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which word refers to a distinct section of a piece of writing?

• chapter

• sentence

• paragraph

• line

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which word represents an instrument that records vibrations in the ground?

• seismograph

• thermometer

• barometer

• anemometer

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Which word refers to a message sent by telegraph?

• email

• text message

• voicemail

• telegram

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Which word means a mineral that is most commonly found in pencil lead?

• graphite

• calcium

• magnesium

• chromium