Vocabulary and Prefix Understanding Quiz

The word "resilient" contains the prefix "re-", meaning "again" or "back." Based on this meaning, what does it mean to be resilient?

• To recover quickly and keep going after difficulties

• To avoid challenges altogether

• To wait for someone else to solve problems

• To give up easily when facing challenges

The word "adjust" comes from the root word "just" and contains the prefix "ad-", meaning "to" or "toward." Based on this, what does "adjust" most likely mean in the sentence: "Time doesn’t wait, pity, or adjust for or to anyone."

• To follow the same routine without change

• To move away from something

• To change or adapt to something

• To stop completely

The word "remiss" contains the prefix "re-", meaning "again" or "back." In the sentence "And I would be remiss if I didn’t thank all of the community partners," what does "remiss" most likely mean?

• Taking extra time to complete a task

• Careful and responsible

• Excited and grateful

• Failing to do something properly

The word "inaudible" contains the prefix "in-", meaning "not." Based on this, what does "inaudible" most likely mean in the sentence "all of the community partners and [inaudible] supporters I have gained over the past month."

• Something that is loud and clear

• Something that is difficult to understand

• Something that is repeated many times

• Something that cannot be heard

The word "unfair" contains the prefix "un-", meaning "not." In the sentence "Life is not fair. Life is not fair," how does the repetition of the word "unfair" help emphasize the speaker’s message?

• It suggests that life is unfair only for some people

• It proves that life will always be full of obstacles with no hope

• It stresses that life is often difficult and does not always reward effort

• It shows that life is unpredictable but usually fair

The word "despite" contains the prefix "de-", which can mean "opposite" or "away." In the sentence "But despite that harsh reality, you must keep striving for success," what does "despite" mean?

• As a result of an action

• In contrast to or even though something is true

• Because of something

• With the help of something

The word "determination" comes from the base word "determine" and contains the prefix "de-", which can mean "down" or "away." How does the use of "determination" in the sentence "Resilience, perseverance, discipline, determination, and dedication is the key to your success." impact the speaker’s message?

• It argues that success comes only to those who do not experience failure

• It emphasizes that achieving success requires strong willpower and persistence

• It shows that success is a natural process that happens easily

• It suggests that success depends entirely on talent and luck