A set of letters at the end of a root word

A set of letters at the beginning of a word

What does the suffix "-ate" do to a word?

Changes a noun or an adjective into a verb

Changes a noun into an adjective

Changes an adjective into an adverb

How can the suffixes "-s" and "-es" be used?

To change verbs into adjectives

To change adjectives into adverbs

The suffix -en can be added to the word "hard" to make the word "harden." Which of these statements describes the change in the word class?

The word changes from an adjective to a verb.

The word changes from a verb to a noun.

The word changes from an adjective to an adverb.

The word changes from a noun to an adjective.

Circle all of the words which belong to the phon word family.

earphones, phoneme, euphonic, phonetic

elephant, phoenix, speakerphone, phantom

phoneme, phantom, phoenix, phonetic

speakerphone, phoneme, euphonic, elephant

All three of the following words belong to the graph word family. Insert the correct word into each sentence.

paragraph, photograph, biography

autograph, paragraph, telegraph

Which sentence is written in Standard English? Tick one.

The teachers were going to send a letter.

A fireman come to our school yesterday.

My friends was tidying the classroom.

The children done their school play today.

Which sentence is not written in Standard English? Tick one.

I wanted a cake but the shop didn’t have none.

There were apples and pears in a bowl.

She should have known what to do.

Which of the following is an example of formal vocabulary?

I wish to acquire a more contemporary device.

I want to get a more up-to-date gadget.

I’m unsure if I should agree with your idea.

I don’t really want to say yes to your plan.

Which sentence is the most formal?

I would be hesitant to agree with your proposal.

I’m unsure if I should agree with your idea.

I’m a bit uncertain about your suggestion.

I don’t really want to say yes to your plan.

Circle the most formal option in each box to complete the passage: "You are ___ invited to a ___ celebration on the captain’s most ___ yacht. It is ___ that party-goers wear ___ clothing."

kindly, grand, prestigious, imperative, suitable

warmly, nice, important, required, good

cordially, decent, fancy, asked, decent

kindly, party, fancy, required, suitable

Rewrite the following sentence so that it uses formal vocabulary: "I’d love to go to the cafe for a yummy lunch."

I would like to visit the restaurant for a delicious meal.

I want to go to the cafe for a tasty lunch.

I’d love to visit the diner for a yummy meal.

I wish to go to the cafe for a delightful lunch.

Which sentence is written in Standard English? Tick one.

We sang at the school’s Christmas concert.

I done my homework at my Dad’s house.

They seen their friends last weekend.

I been to the cinema with Nanna Cath.

Write an explanation of the word antonym.

A word that means the opposite of another word.

A word that means the same as another word.

A word that sounds like another word.

A word that is spelled the same as another word.

Which sentence is the most formal? Tick one.

Your attendance at the conference is requested.

Would you like to attend the conference?

We’d like you to come to the meeting.

There’s a meeting today – are you coming?

Vocabulary and Standard English Quiz

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a synonym?

A word with the opposite meaning

A word with the same or similar meaning

A word that rhymes

A word that is spelled the same

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an antonym?

A word with the opposite meaning

A word with the same or similar meaning

A word that rhymes

A word that is spelled the same

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a synonym for "great"?

Poor

Excellent

Bad

Small

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an antonym for "always"?

Often

Sometimes

Never

Usually

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which verb is a synonym of the verb build? Tick one.

glowering

construct

towering

disassemble

6.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Rewrite the following sentence, changing one word to give the sentence the opposite meaning. Remember to punctuate your answer correctly. The children noisily boarded the coach.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the prefix "dis-" mean?

Together

Away, separate, or not

Above

Again

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Vocabulary and Standard English Quiz

45 questions

What is a synonym?

What is an antonym?

Which of the following is a synonym for "great"?

Which of the following is an antonym for "always"?

Which verb is a synonym of the verb build? Tick one.

Rewrite the following sentence, changing one word to give the sentence the opposite meaning. Remember to punctuate your answer correctly. The children noisily boarded the coach.

What does the prefix "dis-" mean?

Which prefix means "again or back"?

What is the meaning of the prefix "super-"?

If "unhappy" means "not happy," what does "un-" mean?

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