in the word immortal, the root -mort- means "dying". the prefix means "the opposite". which of the following describes the meaning of immortal?
coming back to life
not liking death
enjoying life
not subject to death
not subject to death
The words teacher,preacher and dancer all end with the suffix -er. which of the following does the suffix -er mean?
an occupation a person has.
an important person in the community
someone who performs an action
a goal that people want to do
an occupation a person has.
the suffix -ant "tending to" and the word root -wig- mean "watchful". which word is the best synonym for vigilant?
The best synonym for vigilant would be "watchful".
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alert
asleep
absentminded
alive
The best synonym for vigilant among the given options would be "alert".
What is the best type of reference material to use if you want to learn how to accurately pronounce the word "erudite?
thesaurus
atlas
dictionary
encyclopedia
The best type of reference material to use if you want to learn how to accurately pronounce the word "erudite" would be a dictionary.
use the paragraph to answer the question
now my grandmother has arteriosclerosis. which the dictionary say is "a chronic disease characterized by abnormal thickening and hardening of the arterial walls. "this really means that she must take medicine and visit her doctor regularly.
what type of context clues is given for the word arteriosclerosis?
The type of context clue given for the word "arteriosclerosis" is a definition. In the given paragraph, the term is defined within quotation marks, providing the specific meaning of the word.
Which can help readers define words?
pronounciation
etymological patterns
parts of speech
stressed syllables
Etymological patterns, parts of speech, and stressed syllables can all help readers define words. Pronunciation, on the other hand, focuses on the correct way to say a word rather than its definition.
you must choose 1
If I must choose one, etymological patterns would be the most helpful for readers in defining words. Understanding the origin and history of words can provide insight into their meanings and usage.
Which words in the following help you to identify the meaning of the word "vegetation"?
uncontrolled fire
environment
wildland, grasslands
hundreds of millions of years
The words that help identify the meaning of the word "vegetation" are "environment," "wildland," and "grasslands." These words suggest a connection to nature and plant life, which is related to vegetation. The terms "uncontrolled fire" and "hundreds of millions of years" do not directly provide clues about the meaning of "vegetation."
choose only 1
The word that helps to identify the meaning of the word "vegetation" is "environment." Understanding the concept of an environment can provide a clue that vegetation refers to plant life within a particular setting or ecosystem.
True or False. A dictionary is NOT helpful in identifying a word's part of speech.
true or false
False. A dictionary is indeed helpful in identifying a word's part of speech. Dictionaries typically provide information about the word's definition, pronunciation, and grammatical classification, including its part of speech.
Identify the part of speech for the word "quickly" in the following sentence.
She ran quickly to catch the bus.
adjective
adverb
noun
verb
The part of speech for the word "quickly" in the sentence "She ran quickly to catch the bus" is an adverb. Adverbs modify verbs and often describe how an action is performed. In this case, "quickly" describes the manner in which she ran.
The Latin word root "bene" means good or well. What is the likely meaning of the word "benevolent"?
happy
unfeeling
stingy
well-meaning and kindhearted
The likely meaning of the word "benevolent" is "well-meaning and kindhearted." Given that the Latin word root "bene" means good or well, "benevolent" would align with a positive and charitable nature, rather than being happy, unfeeling, or stingy.
gentry is writing a report about the popularity of the community boxing club for youth. he includes information about one boy who is described as pugnacious. which is reference would help gentry understand the description of the athlete?
thesaurus
encyclopedia
dictionary
glossary
The reference that would help Gentry understand the description of the athlete as "pugnacious" would be a dictionary. A dictionary provides definitions of words, including their meanings and connotations. In this case, Gentry can look up the definition of "pugnacious" to understand the specific traits or characteristics being attributed to the athlete.
Which syllable is stressed in the word exception?
first syllable
second syllable
third syllable
there are no stressed syllables
if you don't undertand it im sorry it my fault i cant copy and past it
In the word "exception," the stress falls on the second syllable.
What part of speech is the word exception?
adjective
adverb
noun
verb