Language Test Review

The word "aquatic" refers to living in water. What is the root word that helps determine its meaning?

• Aqua - Latin for "water"

• Terra - Latin for "land"

• Sonic - Latin for "sound"

• Visio - Latin for "sight"

Knowing the prefix "pre-" often means "before." What is the likely meaning of "predict"?

• To remember

• To say something will happen in the future

• To investigate something that happened

• To doubt something is true

You come across the word "imperious" in your reading. You're unsure of its meaning. What would be the most helpful resource to clarify its meaning?

• A thesaurus

• A novel

• A picture book

• A song

While reading a science article, you encounter the term "photosynthesis." To verify your understanding of the process, you should consult a:

• science dictionary

• comic book

• fantasy novel

• historical document

The teacher sarcastically says, "Great job breaking the vase," after a student accidentally knocks it over. What is the speaker's true meaning?

• 1. The teacher is not genuinely happy about the broken vase. - opposite meaning is implied

• The teacher is offering helpful advice.

• The teacher is confused about what happened.

• The teacher is unaware the vase is broken.

How does understanding the synonym "stubborn" help you determine the meaning of "persistent"?

• Stubborn suggests weakness, while persistent suggests strength.

• They have completely opposite meanings.

• Persistent refers to the past, while stubborn refers to the present.

• They are unrelated words with different meanings.

You're reading a news article about diplomacy. You don't know the meaning of "negotiate." What would be the best strategy to understand it in context?

• Skip the word and focus on the rest of the sentence.

• Look for a picture that might explain it.

• Read the sentence surrounding "negotiate" for clues.

• Ignore the word and move on to the next sentence.

While reading a historical document, you encounter the term "suffrage." The surrounding text discusses the right to vote. Based on the context, what can you infer about the meaning of "suffrage"?

• To run for office

• To pay taxes

• To join the military

• To avoid public debate

Which sentence uses the subjunctive mood to express a wish?

• We studied hard so we would pass the test.

• If I had known it would rain, I would have brought an umbrella.

• The teacher explained the concepts clearly.

• Be careful crossing the street!

Identify the sentences written in the passive voice.

• The chef baked a delicious cake.

• The cake was baked by the chef.

• We ate the cake quickly.

• Dinner was served at 7 pm.