Which phrase describes a context clue?(1 point)
Responses
words or phrases in a text that help the reader determine the meaning of a word
words or phrases in a text that help the reader determine the meaning of a word
resources that help the reader determine the origin of a word
resources that help the reader determine the origin of a word
words or phrases in a text that help the reader determine where to find the definition of a word
words or phrases in a text that help the reader determine where to find the definition of a word
resources that help the reader determine the pronunciation of a word
words or phrases in a text that help the reader determine the meaning of a word
Use the context clues in the sentence to answer the question.
The aroma of oregano, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes simmering filled the apartment as Carolyn prepared dinner for her friends.
In the sentence, the word aroma means ______.
(1 point)
Responses
smell
smell
spices
spices
cooking
cooking
food
food
smell
Use the context clues in the sentence to answer the question.
Benjamin realized that he had made a rash decision when he signed up for the swim team. He had not considered how the early morning practices would affect his routine.
In the sentence, the word rash means ______.
(1 point)
Responses
funny
funny
with little thought
with little thought
unexpected
unexpected
itchy skin
with little thought
Use the sentence to answer the question.
William was afraid to begin the daunting task of writing his research essay. He had never written more than five pages before.
In the sentence, the word daunting mean _____.
(1 point)
Responses
boring
boring
enjoyable
enjoyable
annoying
annoying
intimidating
intimidating
intimidating
Use the sentence to answer the question.
My small salad did nothing to appease my growling stomach.
In the sentence, the word appease mean _____.
(1 point)
Responses
entertain
entertain
satisfy
satisfy
silence
silence
amuse
amuse
satisfy
The root spect means "see." Based on this knowledge, which is the most likely meaning of the word introspection? (1 point)
Responses
a dislike of certain colors
a dislike of certain colors
a positive feeling about a person
a positive feeling about a person
a close look at one's thoughts or emotions
a close look at one's thoughts or emotions
a careful examination of an argument
a careful examination of an argument
a close look at one's thoughts or emotions
The affix ante- means "before." Based on this knowledge and the meaning of the root belli, when was the Antebellum period in American history?(1 point)
Responses
before the Liberty Bell
before the Liberty Bell
after World War I
after World War I
before the Civil War
before the Civil War
after the Great Depression
before the Civil War
Use the sentence to answer the question.
Construction on the new shopping center will begin in two weeks.
Which is the meaning of the root in the underlined word?
(1 point)
Responses
to open
to open
to build
to build
to decide
to decide
to plan
to plan
to build
The prefix para- means "close to" or "next to." What does paranormal mean?(1 point)
Responses
almost strange
almost strange
nearly bizarre
nearly bizarre
close to usual
close to usual
next to a phantom
next to a phantom
Which prefix means all?(1 point)
Responses
omni-
omni -
aero-
aero -
pro-
pro -
ante-