Building Vocabulary: Word Roots,
Affixes, and Reference Materials Exam
With Correct Solutions | Graded A+
Which word roots are used in the word chronometer? Check all that apply. - Correct Answer-
chron
meter
Based on the list of word roots, what is the meaning of the word chronometer? - Correct
Answer-a device for measuring time
Based on the list of word roots, what is the meaning of the word monochromatic? - Correct
Answer-consisting of only one color
Refer to the list of words parts on the left to answer the questions.
What prefix is used in the word incredulous?
What suffix is used in the word incredulous?
What word root is used in the word incredulous? - Correct Answer-in-
-ous
cred
What is the definition of the word incredulous, based on its parts? - Correct Answer-"full of
disbelief"
Based on the list of suffixes, what is the correct spelling of the word that means "funny"? -
Correct Answer-humorous
Which sentence uses the underlined word correctly? - Correct Answer-My mother emigrated
from China and came to the United States.
Which sentence uses the word effect correctly? - Correct Answer-In my American history
class, we studied the effects of World War I.
Which sentences use the word affect correctly? Check all that apply. - Correct Answer--
Rising food prices affect everyone in my community.
-That injury will affect her ability to swim in tomorrow's race.
-Sad movies always affect my sister.
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