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Progress Check #2
VOCABULARY (50 Points)
PART A. Fill in the blanks in each sentence below (2 pts. each/ total of 30 pts).
Choose from the following words:
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1. The base, or root, of a word gives its __original_ meaning, which often comes from another language. It may be a root word from Greek, Latin, French, German, or Spanish.
2. A ____prefix_____ is a word part added to the front of a root word and changes the _meaning___ of the word.
3. A ___suffix_ is a word part added to the end of a root word. It most often changes the part of__________________ of a word as it is used in a sentence.
4. An author often provides clues right in the ___context__ to help you understand the meaning of unknown words.
5. A type of context clue where the writer provides the meaning of a word within the sentence, or in the sentence following the unknown word, is called a ___definition__ clue.
6. A type of context clue where the writer provides a word that is similar in meaning to the unknown word is called a ___synonym___ clue.
7. A type of context clue where the writer provides a word that means the opposite of the unknown word is called an ___antonym__ clue.
8. A type of context clue where the writer provides details that explain what the word means is called an__________________ clue.
9. When the writer gives hints about the meaning of an unfamiliar word, you can guess the meaning by using __inference__ clues.
10. A dictionary provides information about a word. It includes the__________________ of the word, the word’s__________________, the__________________, and the _spelling__ of the word.
PART B: Below you will find ten sentences with unfamiliar words highlighted. Determine the meaning of the unknown words by using the vocabulary strategies you have learned.
You will use Word...