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- 1. Multiple Choice
In the Dark Year of the Raven, 13 men of the court plotted to take the throne of King Hugo. The king grew suspicious when he noticed that the men seemed to disappear at the same time after royal meetings. He sent his loyal foot soldier out to watch over their activities. He found them conspiring together to overthrow the king in an uncompleted workshop. Upon the discovery of the plot against the king, the conspirators were arrested. They were all imprisoned for their involvement for their crimes against the court.
adapted from "Raven's Plot" by Mr. Gore
Using your knowledge of how affixes change the meaning of a word, what is the meaning of the word disappear in the passage above?
appear before
appear again
vanish from sight
come into view
- 2. Multiple Choice
Another word for pedestal is
base.
floor.
table.
counter.
- 3. Multiple Choice
A form of government that is bicameral has _______ divisions.
one
no
two
many
- 4. Multiple Choice
Identify the meaning of the root word underlined in the word dictionary.
to mix
to ask
to step
to speak
- 5. Multiple Choice
I confess that my friend, Mark Prichard, carried the heavy pack. We followed a stream thickly bordered by laurel and rhododendron. The sky was generally clear, though scattered clouds hung low about the mountaintops and in the valleys. We saw forests dusted white with snow. They reminded me of a picture book scene of Bavaria or the Black Forest. The higher we climbed, the colder it became. As we passed under a rocky outcrop, the tree limbs glistened with icicles. Now and then they broke loose with thundering pops. We made it to the mountaintop and huddled all night in the old stone shelter. The shelter was built for summer use and was downright breezy in winter. Looking back, I realize it was well worth the effort. I was glad we had taken the precaution to dress warmly.
In the passage, precaution means
personal preference
active participation
carelessness
special care taken
- 6. Multiple Choice
Others followed in the 1800s, living in isolation, moving into the subvalleys, along creek branches and up the steep hillsides to scrabble for a hard living.
In the passage, the word subvalleys means
in the lower part of the valleys
inside the caves in the valleys
a valley nestled in the Smokies
up the steep hillsides of the Smokies
- 7. Multiple Choice
Identify the meaning of the prefix underlined in the word rebate.
forward
under
over
again
- 8. Multiple Choice
When the snow froze over into ice, it caused quite the catastrophe for the parking lot. The ice was so heavy, it caused the branches to break from the trees and onto the parked cars. In addition to the broken windshields, the floor to the lot was covered in debris and other particles. This was abnormal weather for this time of the year.
Using your knowledge of Greek and Latin roots, what is the meaning of the word abnormal in the passage above?
Not normal
Normally
Difficult
Cold
- 9. Multiple Choice
Using your knowledge of prefixes, suffixes, and word roots, answer the question.
Phillip was surprised that the driver's name was audible over the train's noise.
What does the word audible mean in the sentence above?
able to be heard
unable to be heard
to be heard twice
to be heard again
- 10. Multiple Choice
A doctor must write a note for the pharmacist before you can purchase certain types of medicine. What is this note called?
postscription
antiscription
unscription
prescription
- 11. Multiple Choice
Using your knowledge of prefixes, suffixes, and word roots, answer the question.
We knew Francis was malcontent when he said he wanted to be left alone.
What does the word malcontent mean in the sentence above?
excited
unhappy
scared
rushed
- 12. Multiple Choice
Tennessee's caves form a topography of sinkholes, sinking streams, underground drainage, and springs.
In the passage, topography most likely has to do with
the behavior of animals
the dangers of the dark
the poor water quality
the features of a place
- 13. Multiple Choice
"In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men . . . you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself." -- James Madison
Identify the meaning of the prefix underlined within the following word: oblige.
many
through
toward
in
- 14. Multiple Choice
"Travel is glamorous only in retrospect." -- Paul Theroux
Identify the meaning of the prefix underlined within the following word: retrospect.
backwards
forwards
currently
toward
- 15. Multiple Choice
Several children helped pick up litter off the sidewalk as part of an after-school project. Although their intentions were appreciated, stuffing only one trash can to the top proved to be a misguided effort. A strong wind came along and scattered the trash everywhere.
In the passage, the word misguided means
carefully led
well thought out
badly directed
not full of success
- 16. Multiple Choice
It is customary for people in Japan to remove their shoes before entering a room in someone's house. When Dolly came back from Japan, she decided to adopt this custom. She now asks people who visit her to please remove their shoes before entering as a sign of respect and politeness.
Using your knowledge of Greek and Latin roots, what is the meaning of the word customary in the passage above?
the unknown
commonly practiced, used, or observed
a way of running
foreign
- 17. Multiple Choice
Identify the meaning of the prefix underlined in the word mutation.
former
change
remove
below
- 18. Multiple Choice
The word manuscript contains the root word script with the prefix manu-. What is the definition of manuscript?
a document written about another person
a rock carving
a homemade piece of furniture
a document written by hand
- 19. Multiple Choice
Devon is the oldest, and he knows what it's like to be the big brother. As the patriarch of his family, Devon's father would go out of town to work and provide for his family, so Devon decided to help out more around the house.
Using your knowledge of Greek and Latin roots, what is the meaning of the word patriarch in the passage above?
Father of the family
A family member
An acquaintance
Mother of the family
- 20. Multiple Choice
Identify the meaning of the suffix underlined in the word condensation.
full of
capable of
without
process of
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