7th Grade L7.4,5, 6 GRACE

Read the dictionary entry. cabana n. 1. a small cabin, tent, or temporary structure used as a bathhouse on a beach or by a pool 2. a cottage or cabin Also ca-ba-ña ( Sp. kä-vä-nyä). There is enough information in this dictionary entry to show that

• the word has more than one definition.

• the accent is pronounced on the first syllable of the word.

• the word was brought into use in the 1800s.

• the vowels in the word share the same pronunciation.

Which of the words carries a connotation of a higher class?

• diner

• pizzeria

• cafeteria

• restaurant

Which of the words carries a connotation of being formal?

• lunch

• banquet

• meal

• barbecue

Read the sentence. Albert strutted through the crowd, while smiling and giving handshakes. In this sentence, the word strutted carries a connotation that shows Albert

• feels extremely confident.

• is worried about his performance.

• is trying to avoid attention.

• often makes funny jokes.

Telescope contains the root -scope and the prefix tele-, so it probably allows people

• to see far-away objects.

• to make objects feel softer.

• to attract very small objects.

• to hide objects in distant places.

Hydroelectric contains the prefix hydro- and the root -electric, so it probably means

• sparks that come from the sun.

• hot air that is generated by coal.

• power that comes from water.

• cool air that is created by the wind.

Pictograph contains the root word -graph, meaning it is something that

• is written or drawn.

• is built or sculpted.

• makes loud noises.

• gives off light.

The word audience is derived from a Latin root that means

• to watch

• to love

• to hear

• to ask

The word benefit is derived from a Latin root that means

• money

• day

• secret

• good

The word automatic is derived from a Greek root that means

• free

• self

• change

• new