Choosing Vocabulary - American Gothic

Read the sentence. The coded log book proved decipherable with the help of a few simple equations. Based on the suffix, -able, what does the word "decipherable" mean? A. able to be seen B. able to be counted C. able to be understood D. able to be discussed

Read the definition. conclusion: the last part What is the root word of conclusion? A. con B. clusion C. clus D. sion

Read the sentence. I grimaced as I walked into my apartment and recognized the familiar smell of my roommate's cooking. Which of the following is the connotation of the word "smell" in this sentence? A. aroma B. stench C. scent D. fragrance

Read the sentences. I was so excited for school to end and for summer vacation to begin. My grandpa and I were going to begin building a new fence around my backyard. I was really looking forward to spending the time with my grandpa. Which best describes the style of this text? A. formal B. comedic C. casual D. persuasive

Read the passage. Novels, poetry, and drama are all parts of literature. These genres of writing often reveal important insights about human nature as well as protest injustices in the world or make social criticisms. The authors of literary pieces use characters, settings, and plot to analyze themes such as love, maturity, and death. Which audience would this passage be most appropriate for? A. teachers who are accustomed to informal English B. students who are familiar with vocabulary definitions C. students who are familiar with literary jargon D. teachers who are accustomed to persuasive language

Which sentence most strongly develops a positive tone? A. I was happy when I received my first paycheck for my hard work. B. Winter break is approaching quickly, and I cannot wait to go shopping for gifts. C. Going to the beach is one of my favorite activities; I love surfing and paddle boarding. D. A sense of accomplishment overwhelmed me as I stepped onto the stage that sunny, glorious day of graduation.

Read the sentence. The newspaper my dad reads each day is a credible source of information. Based on the suffix, -ible, what does the word "credible" mean? A. The newspaper my dad reads is a worthy source of information. B. The newspaper my dad reads is an unworthy source of information. C. The newspaper my dad reads is an entertaining source of information. D. The newspaper my dad reads is a superior source of information.

Read the definition. antisocial: opposing a social norm What is the prefix of antisocial? A. ant B. anti C. soc D. social

Read the paragraph. To conserve fuel and save lives, the national speed limit of 55 miles per hour should be restored. Gas prices are very high right now, so going slower would help to save money for many drivers. Also, there are too many deaths on the freeways. If drivers slowed down, fewer deaths would occur. What is the writer trying to accomplish in this paragraph? A. persuade drivers to drive less B. persuade drivers to slow down C. inform drivers of high gas prices D. inform drivers of death rates on the freeways

Read the paragraph. When programming a universal remote, it is important to follow the step-by-step instructions. If the instructions are not followed, the remote will not program properly. Once all of the steps are followed appropriately, the remote will work, and the user will be grateful that the gadget was purchased. What is the writer trying to accomplish in this paragraph? A. persuade consumers to purchase a universal remote B. inform consumers of the differences between standard and universal remotes C. inform consumers how to program their universal remotes D. persuade consumers to abide by the universal remote's instructions

A job application would most likely use what type of language? A. formal B. informal C. jargon D. casual

An advertisement for a video game would most likely use what type of language? A. formal B. informal C. jargon D. academic

Read the letter. To Whom It May Concern: Thank you for giving me the opportunity to interview with your company today. I enjoyed the meeting thoroughly, and I look forward to hearing from you. I know that I would contribute positively to the company as a whole. Sincerely, John C. Owens Which type of language is used in this letter? A. formal B. informal C. comedic D. jargon

Which word has the most positive connotation? A. bonus B. extra C. nicety D. luxury