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Dictionary, Glossary, Jargon

Total questions: 71

Worksheet time: 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Greek root word "omni" means...

a)

all

b)

bright light

c)

love/friendship

d)

see

2.

The Latin root word "vid" or "vis" means...

a)

all

b)

see

c)

bright light

d)

love/friendship

3.

The Greek root word "phil," found in words like philosophy or hydrophile, means...

a)

love/friendship

b)

all

c)

see

d)

bright light

4.

The Latin root word "luc," found in words like lucid and translucent, means...

a)

all

b)

see

c)

feel

d)

bright light

5.

The Latin root word "sens" or "sent" means...

a)

feel

b)

bright light

c)

all

d)

see

6.

How are words organized in a dictionary?

a)

alphabetical, by letter.

b)

in the order they were created.

c)

with larger words in the front of the book and smaller words at the end.

d)

smallest to largest words.

7.

What are "guide words" in a dictionary?

Hint: there are TWO right answers.

a)

words that are in bold before each definition

b)

words at the top corners of each page

c)

root words that you will find on the page

d)

they tell you the first and last word on the page

e)

words that are listed as adjectives to the words on the page

8.

What do the numbers in the photo represent?

(You can click on the picture to see it up close)

a)

multiple correct definitions of the word clout

b)

different sentences you can use the word clout in

c)

a ranked list of ways people like to use the word clout in a sentence

d)

a list of the best to worst ways to use the word clout

9.

What do the letters to the right of the word clout represent?

(You can click on the picture to see it up close)

a)

a different way you could spell clout

b)

the correct way to pronounce the word clout

c)

the formal/traditional English way of spelling the word clout

d)

the spelling of the word clout in Spanish

10.

What does the letter n symbolize to the right of the word clout in the photo?

(You can click on the picture to see it up close)

a)

the type of speech clout is (n means noun)

b)

an alternate way to spell the first letter in clout

(the c can be replaced with the letter n)

c)

The correct way to pronounce the word clout

d)

the words at the top of the page

11.

We use dictionaries to find a word's . . .

a)

definitions and parts of speech

b)

pronunciation

c)

syllables

d)

All of the above

12.

The words you are looking up in a dictionary are called . . .

a)

Entry Words

b)

Guide Words

13.

The two words at the very top of every dictionary page are called . . .

a)

Entry Words

b)

Guide Words

14.

Words in the dictionary are in

a)

chronological order

b)

ABC order

c)

no specific order

15.

A ______ is a book of synonyms and antonyms.

a)

dictionary

b)

internet

c)

thesaurus

16.

_______ are the book version of google.

a)

internet

b)

dictionary

c)

encyclopedia

17.

An atlas is a collection of _____

a)

books

b)

maps

c)

information

18.

You want to find the DEFINITION of the word 'mimic'. Which reference source would you use?

a)

encyclopedia

b)

dictionary

c)

atlas

19.

You want to find a map of Africa. Which reference source would you look in?

a)

dictionary

b)

internet

c)

atlas

20.

Which entry word would come between these two guide words in a dictionary? FARM-FIST

a)

gate

b)

feet

c)

fun

d)

apple

21.

Book, Chalk, Lesson Plan

a)

Teacher

b)

Secretary

22.

Tweeted, online, ig

a)

Social Media

b)

Business

23.

Book, Chalk, Lesson Plan

a)

Teacher

b)

Secretary

24.

Tweeted, online, ig

a)

Social Media

b)

Business

25.

Flip flopper, reform, purple state

a)

Politics

b)

Office

26.

stage, entertainment, film making

a)

religion

b)

showbiz

27.

farmer, cultivation, greenhouse

a)

Agriculture

b)

Medical

28.

Assignment, Quiz, Classes

a)

Technology

b)

Student

29.

Saute, fry, blanch

a)

Cooking

b)

Animals

30.

Arraignment, Extradition, Grand Jury

a)

Court

b)

Political

31.

AFK, auto-aim, avatar

a)

Online Games Jargons

b)

Political Jargons

32.

Bait, Chumming, Tacle box

a)

Gardening Jargons

b)

Fishing Jargons

33.

________________, are those ____________ that are controlled and monitored by the ___________ and used to expand the computer’s input, output and storage capabilities.



(a)  

34.

Which of the following definitions is most suitable for the term Hardware?

a)

all the things you can see and touch

b)

all the physical parts used in the processing of data

c)

all the physical components used in the processing of data

d)

all the physical, mechanical and electronic components used in the processing of data

35.

A programmable electronic device that accepts input, processes data, stores data, and produces output, all according to a series of stored instructions.

This statement best describes what?

a)

Smart phone

b)

Television

c)

Computer system

d)

Security system

36.

Which of these best describes the term software?

a)

program

b)

a collection of instructions a computer uses to perform a task

c)

Microsoft

d)

MS teams

37.

Where two or more computers are connected for the purpose of sharing programs, this is referred to as?

a)

telecommunication

b)

network

c)

computer

d)

wifi

38.

(a)   the process of starting up a computer from a halted or powered-down condition

39.

is a process through which digital data is saved within a data storage device by means of computing technology.



(a)  

40.

Which of the following is NOT a type of data?

a)

Text

b)

audio

c)

images

d)

video

e)

processed raw facts and figures

41.

Which number system is referred to as machine code?

(a)  

42.

An entry tells you the part of speech of the word. The word able is a /an _____________.

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

adjective

d)

pronoun

43.

This entry give _______________different meanings of the word able.

a)

one

b)

two

c)

three

d)

four

44.

You can find the pronunciation written inside of ____________.

a)

the bod letters

b)

the parenthesis

c)

numbers

45.

The word able has ______________syllables.

a)

one

b)

three

c)

four

d)

two

46.

This entry shows how to add the endings ___________ and _____________ to able. They are both ______________endings.

a)

slow

b)

adjective

c)

noun

d)

popcorn

47.

What part of speech is the word baggy?

a)

adverb

b)

adjective

c)

verb

48.

How many different meanings of the word baggy does this entry give?

a)

one

b)

two

c)

three

49.

What is the pronunciation of the word baggy?

a)

bag gy

b)

The children wore baggy pants.

c)

bag'e

d)

none given

50.

Which of the following is a definition of jargon?

a)

I don't know

b)

the literal meaning of a word

c)

the meaning of a word in a different language

d)

Specific words used by a profession or group

51.

What are morphemes?

a)

Suffixes

b)

Small units of words

c)

the study of words structures

d)

I don't know

52.

What does the following phrase/Jargon mean "Piece of Cake"

a)

To tell something briefly

b)

Something is done with shortcuts

c)

Something is simple or easily done

d)

I don't know

53.

What does this acronym mean "EFL"?

a)

England, France, Liberia

b)

English as a Fun Language

c)

English as a Foreign Language

d)

I don't know

54.

What does the following phrase/Jargon mean "Cut to the chase"

a)

explain briefly

b)

I don't know

c)

it's urgent

d)

Get to the point, make your point clear

55.

"ESL" stands for (a)  

56.

The practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own.

a)

Being a thief

b)

I don't know

c)

Plagiarist

d)

Plagiarism

57.

If you have a "Headache" then you have...

a)

a continuous pain in the stomach.

b)

a continuous pain in the head.

c)

a big head

d)

I don't know

58.

What does this acronym stands for "B.A."?

a)

Bachelor of Arts

b)

Bachelor of Ants

c)

Back Again

d)

I don't know

59.

True or False: an accent is a manner of pronunciation peculiar to a particular individual, location, or nation.

a)

True

b)

False

60.

What does the word shelter mean in the sentence below?

The hut was small, but it gave Jenny shelter from the storm.

a)

silence

b)

protection

c)

a good view

d)

a warm coat

61.

What does the word constant mean in the sentence below?

Jessica was tired of listening to the constant noise from the television.

a)

endless

b)

too loud

c)

very quiet

d)

screaming

62.

What does the word overheated mean in the sentence below?

The baby became overheated with the heavy blanket on her.

a)

too hot

b)

too cold

c)

overly loud

d)

very cranky

63.

What does the word unexpected mean in the sentence below?

An unexpected wind blew off my hat.

a)

hot

b)

cold

c)

surprise

d)

uninteresting

64.

What does the word wilderness mean in the sentence below?

Ted and Joe went camping in the wilderness.

a)

city

b)

country

c)

place that is left wild

d)

place that has many buildings

65.

In a dictionary or glossary, under which entry would the word closest be found?

a)

close

b)

closed

c)

closest

d)

cloud

66.

In a dictionary or glossary, under which entry would the word meeting be found?

a)

meat

b)

meet

c)

met

d)

mete

67.

attend (verb) attended, attending, attends.

1.To be present at; go to: I attended the meeting. 2. To be useful to as a helper: The aide attends the officer. 3. To take care of: The nurse attends the patients. 4. To follow or result from: Danger attends careless driving.


According to the dictionary entry, which word endings can be added to the word attend?

a)

-ing, -es

b)

-ful, -ly, -s

c)

-ed, -er, -s

d)

-ed, -ing, -s

68.

attend (verb) attended, attending, attends.

1.To be present at; go to: I attended the meeting. 2. To be useful to as a helper: The aide attends the officer. 3. To take care of: The nurse attends the patients. 4. To follow or result from: Danger attends careless driving.


Which definition of the word attend is used in the sentence below?

Max was unable to attend the party because he did not feel well.

a)

definition 1

b)

definition 2

c)

definition 3

d)

definition 4

69.

attend (verb) attended, attending, attends.

1.To be present at; go to: I attended the meeting. 2. To be useful to as a helper: The aide attends the officer. 3. To take care of: The nurse attends the patients. 4. To follow or result from: Danger attends careless driving.


Which meaning of the word attend would apply to person who helps sick people?

a)

definition 1

b)

definition 2

c)

definition 3

d)

definition 4

70.

What's the translation of the word 'sketch' in Latin which means extemporaneous poem?

a)

skets

b)

schedium

c)

schizzo

d)

skhedios

71.

What does modellus (from Latin) in English?

a)

standard

b)

mannequin

c)

soldier