Morphology Assessment Study Guide

What is the meaning of the word "duo"?

• a two-person musical group

• a type of dance

• a musical instrument

• a solo performance

What does the word "biped" refer to?

• an animal that walks on two legs

• an animal that swims in water

• an animal that flies in the sky

• an animal that lives underground

What is the meaning of the word "century"?

• a period of one hundred years

• a period of ten years

• a period of fifty years

• a period of one thousand years

What does the word "trident" represent?

• a spear with three points

• a shield used in battle

• a type of ancient helmet

• a ceremonial robe

What is the definition of the word "decade"?

• a period of ten years

• a period of five years

• a period of one hundred years

• a period of one year

What does the term "united" mean?

• having one common purpose

• being separated into parts

• acting independently

• showing disagreement

• lacking cooperation

What is the meaning of the word "dioxide"?

• a molecule containing two oxygen atoms

• a molecule containing two hydrogen atoms

• a molecule containing one oxygen atom

• a molecule containing two carbon atoms

Complete each sentence to show the meaning of the underlined word: 8. My mother is a great organizer because

• she keeps everything in order (or similar explanation showing understanding of 'organizer')

• she likes to watch TV all day

• she forgets where she puts things

• she never plans anything

Complete each sentence to show the meaning of the underlined word: 9. I prefer the brighter light because

• it gives more light (or similar explanation showing understanding of 'brighter')

• it is smaller than other lights

• it uses less electricity

• it is more expensive

Complete each sentence to show the meaning of the underlined word: 10. The tow truck operator

• drives or controls the tow truck (or similar explanation showing understanding of 'operator')

• washes the tow truck every day

• paints signs on the tow truck

• sells tickets for the tow truck