Vocabulary Skills for 8th Graders

What does the word 'analyze' mean?

• To examine in detail to understand or draw conclusions.

• To memorize information without understanding.

• To ignore and overlook details.

• To summarize briefly without details.

Choose the synonym for 'diligent': a) lazy b) hardworking c) careless

• indifferent

• unmotivated

• hardworking

• sluggish

What is the antonym of 'expand'?

• increase

• contract

• amplify

• enlarge

Use 'predict' in a sentence that shows its meaning.

• I can predict the weather yesterday.

• She predicted that the meeting was canceled last week.

• They predict that the train will arrive on time next month.

• I can predict that the sun will rise tomorrow.

What does the prefix 'un-' mean in the word 'unhappy'?

• somewhat sad

• neutral feeling

• very happy

• not happy

Identify the suffix in the word 'happiness'.

• -ness

• -ful

• -ing

• -ly

Which word is related to 'transport'? a) carry b) stop c) build

• fly

• carry

• park

• create

What does 'context' refer to in understanding a word?

• The definition of a word in a dictionary.

• The historical origin of a word.

• The grammatical structure of a sentence.

• The surrounding words or situations that clarify a word's meaning.

Choose the correct word: 'The teacher asked us to _______ the text for main ideas.' (analyze, analyzeing)

• analyze

• analyzeed

• analyzees

• analyzing

What does the word 'significant' imply in a sentence?

• Important or meaningful.

• Confusing or ambiguous.

• Unrelated or random.

• Trivial or unimportant.