Words in Context Review

The prefix anti- means “against,” and the root bio means “life.” What does antibiotic most likely mean?

• Life-giving

• Medicine that works against infection

• Good for life

• Study of life

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The prefix sub- means “under,” and the Latin root terr means “earth.” What does the word subterranean most likely mean?

• Above the earth

• Under the ground

• Related to the sea

• Flat ground

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

The prefix tele- means “far,” and the root phon means “sound.” What does the word telephone most likely mean?

• Sound made by instruments

• Long-distance communication device

• Short-distance message device

• System for sending text messages

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The prefix auto- means “self,” and the Greek root graph means “write.” What does the word autograph most likely mean?

• Writing about one's life

• Writing done automatically

• One’s own handwriting or signature

• A message written for someone

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The prefix bene- means “good,” and the Latin root dict means “say” or “speak.” What does the word benediction most likely mean?

• A good deed

• A prediction

• A debate

• A blessing or kind words

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

Despite the chaos around him, Marcus remained stoic, showing no sign of worry.

Based on the context, stoic most nearly means:

• cheerful

• calm

• nervous

• outspoken

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Her brevity during the presentation left her audience wanting more details.

Based on the context, brevity most nearly means:

• clarity

• lengthiness

• conciseness

• intensity

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

The flamboyant actor enjoyed making a bold impression wherever he went.

Based on the context, flamboyant most nearly means:

• modest

• dramatic

• shy

• humble

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Megan’s penitent expression suggested she felt sorry for her actions.

Based on the context, penitent most nearly means:

• excited

• regretful

• defiant

• indifferent

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

His tactful comments avoided offending anyone at the gathering.

Based on the context, tactful most nearly means:

• careless

• sensitive

• casual

• aggressive

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C