Business English Review 1

Select ALL compound words.

• useful

• useless

• hot dog

• postman

• superb

Answer explanation

For useless, less is a suffix. Compounds words can have a space between each word. Remember, hot dog - is 1 thing.

Is it beneficial to summarize the main points of a passage after reading it?

• Yes, it helps in better understanding and retention.

• No, it's a waste of time.

Answer explanation

Yes, we should always reflect while reading.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.2

What is the purpose of a summary?

• to explain an opinion based on factual information

• a shorter way to explain a text with the important information

• to make an educated guess

• to predict what will happen next

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

If a word contains THREE word parts/syllables, how many vowel sounds will it contain?

• three

• two

• four

• I need to see the word to answer the question.

Answer explanation

Each word part contains 1 and ONLY 1 vowel sound.

Kai found the word "precautious" in his book. He asked Brayden to identify the suffix in that word. What should be Brayden's answer?

• pre

• caution

• cau

• ous

Answer explanation

prefix = beginning of word

suffix = ending of word

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

Your teacher asks you to predict what will happen in a story by looking at the cover and pictures. When you predict something you??

• change the ending of the story

• contrast the story to another story

• make a guess of what you think will happen in the story

• answer questions about the story

Answer explanation

pre- = before

dict = to say

Predict is to say what YOU think will happen in the future.

Match the following image or example to it's corresponding name.

• business card

• 
• resume

• 
• cover letter

• 
• job application

• 

How many seasons are in 1 year?

• three

• two

• four

• five

Compliments - Is the following compliment inappropriate or appropriate?

A colleague comments on another's new haircut, saying it makes them look old.

• appropriate compliment

• inappropriate

  compliment

Answer explanation

You should not tell a co-worker that they look old. Co-workers should NOT be treated the same as friends.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.SL.9-10.3

Select ALL synonyms for the word - disgraceful.

• shameful

• reputable

• dishonorable

• admirable

• terrible

Answer explanation

synonyms mean the same

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RL.9-10.4