Exploring Word Meanings and Origins

Use a dictionary to find the part of speech for the word "benevolent."

• Noun

• Adjective

• Verb

• Adverb

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TEKS.ELA.7.2A

What is the syllabication of the word "photography"?

• pho-to-gra-phy

• pho-tog-ra-phy

• pho-to-gra-ph-y

• pho-tog-raph-y

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Using context clues, determine the meaning of the word "elated" in the sentence: "She was elated when she heard the good news, jumping up and down with joy."

• Sad

• Angry

• Overjoyed

• Confused

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TEKS.ELA.7.2B

In the sentence "The ominous clouds signaled a storm was coming," what does the word "ominous" mean?

• Bright

• Threatening

• Clear

• Cheerful

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Identify the Greek root in the word "television" and determine its meaning.

• tele; far

• vis; see

• tele; near

• vis; hear

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TEKS.ELA.7.2C

What is the meaning of the Latin root "gen" in the word "generation"?

• Light

• Birth

• Sound

• Movement

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TEKS.ELA.7.2C

Determine the pronunciation of the word "chaos" using a digital resource.

• /kaɪ.ɒs/

• /tʃeɪ.ɒs/

• /keɪ.ɒs/

• /ʃeɪ.ɒs/

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TEKS.ELA.7.2A

Using context, what does the word "consequently" imply in the sentence: "He forgot his umbrella, and consequently, he got soaked in the rain"?

• Cause

• Result

• Contrast

• Addition

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TEKS.ELA.7.2B

What is the word origin of "philosophy"?

• Greek

• Latin

• French

• German

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Determine the meaning of the word "lucid" based on its Latin root "luc."

• Dark

• Clear

• Loud

• Soft

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TEKS.ELA.7.2C