SHPS End of Month G5 Vocabulary Quiz

What does adding the prefix "im-" to the word "precise" mean?

• Very precise

• Not precise

• More precise

• Precise again

Answer explanation

Adding the prefix 'im-' to 'precise' creates 'imprecise', which means not precise. This indicates a lack of accuracy or clarity, making 'Not precise' the correct choice.

Add a suffix to the word "diminish" to turn it into a noun.

• -ment

• -ness

• -ation

• -ity

Answer explanation

The correct suffix to turn 'diminish' into a noun is '-ment', forming 'diminishment'. This suffix indicates the action or result of the verb, while the other options do not create a valid noun from 'diminish'.

Which of the following words contains the prefix "mis-" meaning wrong?

• Mistake

• Mislead

• Misplace

• All of the above

Answer explanation

The prefix 'mis-' means wrong, and all the words listed—mistake, mislead, and misplace—contain this prefix, indicating an error or wrong action. Therefore, the correct answer is 'All of the above'.

Add the correct prefix to the word "adequate" to mean "not enough."

• Over-

• Un-

• In-

• Pre-

Answer explanation

The prefix 'In-' is used to indicate negation or the opposite of a word. Therefore, 'inadequate' means 'not enough,' making 'In-' the correct choice for the word 'adequate'.

Which suffix can turn the word "obnoxious" into a noun?

• -ity

• -ness

• -ment

• -ful

Answer explanation

The suffix '-ity' can be added to 'obnoxious' to form the noun 'obnoxiousness', indicating a state or quality. The other options do not correctly convert 'obnoxious' into a noun.

What does the prefix "re-" mean in the word "remorse"?

• Again

• Against

• Fully

• Without

Answer explanation

The prefix 're-' in 'remorse' means 'again'. It indicates a sense of returning to a previous state or feeling, which aligns with the idea of feeling regret or sorrow again for past actions.

Add the correct suffix to the word "industrious" to form an adverb.

• -ful

• -ing

• -ly

• -ness

Answer explanation

The correct suffix to form an adverb from "industrious" is "-ly". This transforms the adjective into "industriously", indicating the manner in which an action is performed.

Which of these words contains a prefix meaning "before"?

• Preheat

• Preview

• Predetermine

• All of the above

Answer explanation

All the words—preheat, preview, and predetermine—contain the prefix 'pre-', which means 'before'. Therefore, the correct answer is 'All of the above'.

What is a synonym for "dexterous"?

• Clumsy

• Skillful

• Lazy

• Doubtful

Answer explanation

The word "dexterous" means skillful or adept, especially with the hands. Therefore, the synonym for "dexterous" is "skillful," as it conveys the same meaning of proficiency and agility.

What is an antonym for "dubious"?

• Certain

• Dangerous

• Difficult

• Delicate

Answer explanation

The word "dubious" implies uncertainty or doubt. An antonym would be a word that conveys certainty. "Certain" fits this definition, as it means sure or confident, directly opposing the meaning of dubious.