Understanding Suffixes and Word Meanings

Which word means "to make something smaller"?

• emphasize

• minimize

• apologize

• memorize

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TN.AS.LA.5.FL.PWR.3.a

Divide the word "significance" into its syllables.

• sig-ni-fi-cance

• sig-nif-i-cance

• sig-nif-i-cance

• sign-if-i-cance

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TN.AS.LA.5.FL.PA

Which word best completes the sentence? "Her _______ in studying every night helped her get good grades."

• annoyance

• patience

• diligence

• allowance

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TN.AS.LA.5.FL.F.5.c

What is the meaning of the word "utilize"?

• To ignore something

• To make use of something

• To break something

• To lose something

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TN.AS.LA.5.FL.F.5.c

Which word contains the suffix that means "state of or quality of"?

• apologize

• minimize

• patience

• emphasize

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TN.AS.LA.5.FL.PWR.3.a

How many syllables are in the word "scrutinize"?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

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Which word best completes the sentence? "She had great _______ in her answer, so everyone believed her."

• confidence

• annoyance

• guidance

• allowance

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TN.AS.LA.5.FL.F.5.c

What is the meaning of the word "apologize"?

• To make something bigger

• To say sorry for something

• To remember something

• To give advice

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TN.AS.LA.5.FL.F.5.c

Which word is divided correctly into syllables?

• em-pha-size

• em-pha-sise

• e-mpha-size

• emph-a-size

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Which word means "the act of giving help or advice"?

• guidance

• annoyance

• patience

• allowance

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TN.AS.LA.5.FL.PWR.3.a