Just Words

The prefix "mis" means _________.

• wrongly, bad

• out of, away from

• in, into, within, near

• across, beyond

What is the base word in the word "impolite?"

What is the base word in the word "defrost?"

Which two words are homographs?

• lead, lead

• red, read

• peace, piece

• waste, waist

If someone is described as "Honest", what does it mean?

• They are not trustworthy

• They tell lies frequently

• They are always late

• They are truthful and sincere

What does "Actually" mean?

• Never

• In the future

• In fact or in reality

• Before

Select the two words that are synonyms.

• begin, start

• after, before

• night, day

• windy, calm

Synonyms are two words that have the ________ meaning.

• same

• opposite

• different

• contrasting

Which word is spelled correctly?

• reddish

• redish

Which word is NOT spelled correctly?

• basked

• trashing

• nods

• nodds