English Vocabulary Quiz

Define 'circum'.

• around

• circumference

• circumstance

Answer explanation

The term 'circum' means 'around', indicating the concept of surrounding or encircling something.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What is the meaning of 'contra/counter'?

• against

• contradict

• encounter

Answer explanation

The meaning of 'contra/counter' is 'against', which is the correct choice in this context.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What does 'aqua' refer to?

• water

• aquarium

• aquamarine

Answer explanation

The term 'aqua' refers to water, making the correct choice 'water'.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Explain the term 'dict'.

• to say

• dictation

• dictator

Answer explanation

The term 'dict' refers to 'dictation', which is the act of saying words for someone else to write down. It does not relate to 'to say' or 'dictator'.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What does 'cent' signify?

• one hundred

• century

• percent

Answer explanation

The term 'cent' signifies one hundred, as in one cent is equal to one hundredth of a dollar.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Explain 'fort'.

• strength

• fortitude

• fortress

Answer explanation

A 'fort' refers to a fortress, a fortified place or building used for defense. It is a structure designed to protect against attacks.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What does 'fract' mean?

• break

• fracture

• fraction

Answer explanation

The word 'fract' means 'fraction', which is the correct choice. It does not mean 'break' or 'fracture'.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What is the meaning of 'aud'?

• to hear

• audience

• audition

Answer explanation

The meaning of 'aud' is 'to hear' and 'audition'. Therefore, the correct choices are 'to hear' and 'audition'.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What is the meaning of 'form'?

• shape

• conform

• reform

Answer explanation

The meaning of 'form' is 'shape', which refers to the physical appearance or outline of something.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Explain the term 'bene'.

• good

• benefactor

• benevolent

Answer explanation

The term 'bene' means good or benevolent, indicating kindness and goodwill towards others.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B