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Word Structure/Meaning - Extra Credit #2

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 1hrs 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Synonyms: What is a synonym for 'happy'?

a)

sad

b)

excited

c)

joyful

d)

angry

2.

What does the root bio mean in the word biology?

a)

rock

b)

life

c)

earth

d)

ocean

3.

Antonyms: What is the opposite of 'big'?

a)

small

b)

enormous

c)

tiny

d)

huge

4.

Analogies: Complete the analogy - Hot is to cold as fast is to ________.

a)

hurry

b)

slow

c)

quick

d)

speedy

5.

Context Clues: In the sentence 'The teacher was exasperated with the students' behavior', what does 'exasperated' mean?

a)

Happy

b)

Excited

c)

Calm

d)

Irritated, annoyed, or frustrated

6.

Word Relationships: Which word is most closely related to 'cat' - dog, fish, or bird?

a)

fish

b)

dog

c)

bird

d)

elephant

7.

Vocabulary Development: What does the word 'gregarious' mean?

a)

Fond of company; sociable.

b)

Shy and reserved

c)

Loud and obnoxious

d)

Introverted and quiet

8.

Synonyms: What is another word for 'brave'?

a)

Daring

b)

Fearless

c)

Courageous

d)

Timid

9.

Antonyms: What is the opposite of 'dark'?

a)

gloomy

b)

shadowy

c)

bright

d)

light

10.

Analogies: Complete the analogy - Ocean is to water as forest is to ________.

a)

sand

b)

grass

c)

trees

d)

mountains

11.

What does the root spect mean in the word inspect?

a)

to look

b)

death

c)

carry

d)

against or opposite

12.

Context Clues: In the sentence 'The detective scrutinized the evidence', what does 'scrutinized' mean?

a)

Destroy

b)

Ignore

c)

Examine closely and thoroughly

d)

Praise

13.
Which word or phrase below could best replace the word in red?
John was so hungry that he consumed the cranberry muffin and went back for a donut.
a)
ate
b)
bought
c)
saved
d)
threw away
14.

Christmas is a time when Dad reverts to his childhood. I really think he looks forward to Santa’s visit more than any other member of the family. Mom says that he’ll always be a child during this season.


What is the meaning of the word reverts as it is used in the paragraph above?

a)

stands up straight

b)

peeks at presents

c)

drinks too much eggnog

d)

goes back to being what he was

15.

The long hike up to the mountains was grueling.


Using your context clues, which is a synonym for grueling?

a)

loud

b)

easy

c)

tiring

d)

short

16.

Which word best fits in the sentence: "The aroma of the spices was so __________ that it made my eyes water."

a)

pittance

b)

pungent

c)

immaculate

d)

indulgent

17.

What does the root micro mean in microscope?

a)

large

b)

important

c)

glass

d)

small

18.

Complete the analogy: Book is to Reading as Fork is to ________.

a)

cutting

b)

eating

c)

cooking

d)

writing

19.
This root word means study or "the study of"
a)
-sci-
b)
-ology-
c)
-mem-
d)
-graph-
20.
a)
She worked very meticulous on her art project.
b)
Did you meticulous with your homework last night?
c)
You should be very meticulous when solving math problems.
d)
The story was about a young meticulous.
21.

What does the root multi mean in the word multiplication?

a)
many
b)
one
c)
ten
d)
four
22.

What does the root syn mean in the word synonym?

a)

same

b)

name

c)

together

d)

burst or break

23.

What does the root rupt mean in the word disrupt?

a)

same

b)

name

c)

together

d)

burst or break

24.

What does the root anti/ant mean in the word antagonist?

a)

to look

b)

death

c)

carry

d)

against or opposite

25.

What does the root port mean in the word transport?

a)

to look

b)

death

c)

carry

d)

against or opposite

26.

Which reference material is used to find definitions of words?

a)

Dictionary

b)

Thesaurus

c)

Atlas

d)

Almanac

27.

Use this reference resource to find synonyms and antonyms for a word

a)

thesaurus

b)

atlas

c)

dictionary

d)

encyclopedia

28.

Use this reference resource to find more information about a topic on the internet

a)

encyclopedia

b)

web page

c)

atlas

d)

thesaurus

29.

If we pool all of our money, we will

have enough for the newest game!

a)

Meaning 1

b)

Meaning 2

c)

Meaning 3

d)

Meaning 4

30.

The entrance to the old silver mine

was hidden by rocks and bushes.

a)

Meaning 1

b)

Meaning 2

c)

Meaning 3

d)

Meaning 4

31.

This dictionary page has been ripped.  Which word below would NOT appear on this dictionary page?

a)
hall
b)
handy
c)
happy
d)
ham
32.
Which word would you find on the same page as the following guide words; 
pedal--pelt
a)
peek
b)
pearly
c)
pebble
d)
peace
33.

Use this dictionary entry to answer question.


pop, (verb)

1. to open wide 2. to move quickly 3. to make a short, sharp sound 4.to let go of


Read this sentence.


I could hear the car's tire pop when it drove over the nail.


Which dictionary entry gives the BEST meaning for the word pop?

a)

Definition 1

b)

Definition 2

c)

Definition 3

d)

Definition 4

34.

Families could carry only those possessions that would fit in a prairie schooner, or covered wagon. Toys, furniture, books, extra linens and clothing—even family heirlooms—were sold to raise money for the trip.


Read the dictionary entry below.


raise \ı ra¯z\ v 1. to move something higher 2. to rear a child 3. to collect 4. to improve


Which definition matches the meaning of raise in the paragraph?

a)

Definition 1

b)

Definition 2

c)

Definition 3

d)

Definition 4

35.

Which word is the best synonym for ancient?

a)

better

b)

old

c)

deep

d)

grumpy