Building Vocabulary Quiz
Authored by Theresa Callahan
English
9th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are word roots and affixes?
Affixes are the main part of a word that carries its core meaning.
Word roots and affixes are the same thing and can be used interchangeably.
Word roots are the main part of a word that carries its core meaning, while affixes are added to the root to modify its meaning or create new words.
Word roots are the letters at the beginning of a word that are often silent.
Answer explanation
Word roots are the main part of a word that carries its core meaning, while affixes modify its meaning or create new words.
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CCSS.L.1.5A
CCSS.L.1.5B
CCSS.L.K.5A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of learning word roots and affixes?
To enhance reading comprehension skills.
To improve grammar skills.
To understand the meaning of unfamiliar words and build vocabulary.
To learn different languages.
Answer explanation
Learning word roots and affixes helps understand the meaning of unfamiliar words and build vocabulary, enhancing reading comprehension skills.
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CCSS.L.1.5A
CCSS.L.1.5B
CCSS.L.K.5A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are synonyms?
Words with similar meanings.
Words with the same spelling but different meanings.
Words with unrelated meanings.
Words with opposite meanings.
Answer explanation
Synonyms are words with similar meanings.
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CCSS.L.11-12.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are antonyms?
Words with unrelated meanings
Words with similar meanings
Words with multiple meanings
Words with opposite meanings.
Answer explanation
Antonyms are words with opposite meanings.
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CCSS.L.11-12.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
5.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What are context clues?
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CCSS.L.11-12.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are context clues important for building vocabulary?
Context clues are not important for building vocabulary.
Context clues can confuse the meaning of unfamiliar words.
Context clues are only useful for understanding familiar words.
Context clues provide hints or clues about the meaning of unfamiliar words.
Answer explanation
Context clues provide hints about the meaning of unfamiliar words, making them important for vocabulary building.
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CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.L.7.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are vocabulary strategies?
Techniques or methods used to improve understanding and retention of words and their meanings.
Ways to avoid learning new words
Strategies for forgetting words
Methods for misinterpreting word meanings
Answer explanation
Vocabulary strategies are techniques to improve understanding and retention of word meanings.
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
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