Name _____________________________________
Date___________________________
Dev. Com. 36B Quiz 11 and 12
1. T or F
Sometimes readers can find a hint in a sentence about what an unknown word means—this
is called using word analysis skills.
2. T or F
It is sometimes possible to determine the meaning of an unknown word from a word or
phrase in the context that has an opposite meaning—this is called a contrast clue.
3. T or F
Context clues are especially useful to readers because they assist in both pronouncing and
remembering new words.
4. T or F
The word interaction has two prefixes.
5. T or F
Guide words in a dictionary are intended to help you to locate the right meaning quickly.
In the following items, identify what kind of context clue for the italicized word can be found, and then
write a definition for the italicized word. (2 points each)
6.
The customer complained about Roberto's churlish behavior: first he ignored the customer, then he
barely responded to questions, and finally he muttered sarcastic comments under his breath.
a. definition
b. example
c. contrast
d. logic
churlish means____________________________________________________________________
7.
Jan’s voice is so soft that she is difficult to hear, but her husband’s voice is stentorian.
a. definition
b. example
c. contrast
d. logic
stentorian means _________________________________________________________________
8.
Many trees in my neighborhood are deciduous—that is, they shed their leaves annually.
a. definition
b. example
c. contrast
d. logic
deciduous means _________________________________________________________________
9.
The medication was soporific. After I took it, I could barely keep my eyes open.
a. definition
b. example
c. contrast
d. logic
soporific means __________________________________________________________________
10. Jeffrey is a novice at scuba diving. His brother, on the other hand, is an experienced expert.
a. definition
b. example
c. contrast
d. logic
novice means _________________________________________________________________
11.
Read the following words carefully. Look at the prefixes, roots, and suffixes. Then fill in the blanks
in the chart. One has been done as an example. (Don’t forget—adding a suffix can change the
spelling of the root!)
Word
Prefix
Base
Meaning
previewing
pre-
view
Looking at something again
undeniable
transplanted
dismissed
malodorous
retroactive
posttraumatic
contradiction
hypercritical
exporting
irreparable
12.
Please match the combining form with its meaning. There is one extra item in the left column.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
circumcredpathointerdictpsuedobenebiohyperchrono-
______ 1.
______ 2.
______ 3.
______ 4.
______ 5.
______ 6.
______ 7.
______ 8.
______ 9.
______ 10.
self
life
time
around
good or well
belief
between
excessively
false
say or speak