ELAR Vocabulary and Word Identification 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which word contains a Greek root meaning 'water'?
- hydrant (Correct answer)
- manual
- predict
- transport
Correct answer: hydrant
'Hydrant' contains the Greek root 'hydr,' meaning water.
Question 2: A word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and spelling is called a:
- synonym
- homophone (Correct answer)
- antonym
- prefix
Correct answer: homophone
Homophones are words that sound alike but differ in spelling and meaning, like 'their' and 'there.'
Question 3: In the phrase 'a plethora of options,' what does 'plethora' mean?
- a lack of
- an excess or very large amount (Correct answer)
- a careful selection
- an equal balance
Correct answer: an excess or very large amount
'Plethora' means an overabundance or excessive quantity of something.
Question 4: Which definition best fits the word 'excerpt' in a language arts context?
- A full copy of a written work
- A short passage taken from a longer text (Correct answer)
- A summary written by the author
- A list of vocabulary words
Correct answer: A short passage taken from a longer text
An excerpt is a selected passage or quotation taken from a larger text.
Question 5: Which word correctly uses the suffix '-ful' to mean 'full of'?
- careful (Correct answer)
- careless
- caring
- cared
Correct answer: careful
The suffix '-ful' means full of; 'careful' means full of care or attentive.
Question 6: The word 'ambivalent' is best described as feeling:
- very certain about a decision
- strong emotions about a topic
- mixed or uncertain feelings about something (Correct answer)
- completely indifferent and uncaring
Correct answer: mixed or uncertain feelings about something
'Ambivalent' means having conflicting feelings or being uncertain between two opposing views.
Question 7: Which sentence correctly uses the word 'coerce'?
- She tried to coerce him into signing the contract by threatening him. (Correct answer)
- He coerced the beautiful painting with great skill.
- They coerced happily on their walk in the park.
- The teacher coerced the lesson slowly.
Correct answer: She tried to coerce him into signing the contract by threatening him.
'Coerce' means to force or pressure someone into doing something, often through threats.
ELAR Vocabulary and Word Identification 4
Which word contains a Greek root meaning 'water'?