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WorksheetsStandard English 12 VQ1
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
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Class
Date
1.
In the word alternative, the stem alter- means:
a)
first
b)
a place to pray at church
c)
change
d)
other
2.
If you see astr- at the beginning of a word, you can guess it has something to do with:
a)
horoscopes
b)
technology
c)
exploring
d)
stars
3.
Dyna- is a word stem that means:
a)
explode
b)
power
c)
understand
d)
know
4.
What does the word stem chron- mean?
a)
together
b)
know
c)
stars
d)
time
5.
If you are cognizant of something, it means:
a)
you know it/are aware of it
b)
you are unaware of it
c)
you are clueless
d)
you are confused about it
6.
You're a spy and you're going incognito. This means you probably need to:
a)
wear a disguise
b)
be loud and conspicuous
c)
wear fashionable clothing
d)
smile at everyone
7.
What is a surplus of something?
a)
too little/not enough
b)
a lot of shoes
c)
too much/extra
d)
an addition problem
8.
You have a goal of getting a 2.9 GPA by the end of the year. If you surpass your goal, what would your GPA probably be?
a)
2.5 or less
b)
3.0 or more
c)
2.9
d)
1.0
9.
Which word means "a noisy argument or disagreement"?
a)
alternative
b)
altercation
c)
altar call
d)
alter-ego
10.
Think about the definitions of astronomy and astrology. Choose the only correct answer.
a)
astronomy=science of space & the universe
b)
astrology=science of space & the universe
c)
astrology=a proven science
d)
both are the same
11.
Which is NOT true of a dynasty?
a)
It is a group of powerful people
b)
It can be a line of kings or rulers
c)
Duck Dynasty is a real-life example
d)
Dynasties are not something we have today
12.
If you tell a story chronologically, you are telling it:
a)
in order of time
b)
in order of importance
c)
backwards
d)
very quickly
13.
Choose the word that means "to occur or operate at the same time":
a)
chronological
b)
chronologize
c)
synchronize
d)
chronicle
14.
The word stem cogn- means:
a)
truth
b)
recognize
c)
know
d)
believe
15.
The word stem sur- means:
a)
surface
b)
top
c)
under
d)
over
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