Expanding Vocabulary: Word Parts And Reference Resources

Read the definitions. com = with ple = to complete pli = to be courteous, to comply with -ment = an action or object Which sentence uses the underlined word correctly?

Read the definitions, then choose the word that correctly completes the sentence. in- = not aud = to hear -ible = can be done -ity = state or condition of My grandfather spoke so quietly that his words were almost

Which sentences use lean correctly? Select two options.

How does adding the affix -etic to the words energy, athlete, and poet change the meanings of these words?

Which words share a word root with educate? Select two options.

Read the meanings of the word bolt, then read the sentence. Definition 1. n., a screw for fastening Definition 2. n., a strike of lightning Definition 3. n., a bar that slides to lock something Definition 4. n., a roll of fabric or wallpaper Please make sure you latch the bolt on the window when you close it tonight. What is the meaning of bolt as it is used in this sentence?

Comparethe dictionary and thesaurus entriesfor the word compliment. What information about the word compliment can be found in both the dictionary and thesaurus entries?

Read the meanings of the word fold, then read the sentence. Definition 1. n., a crease in fabric or a piece of paperDefinition 2. v., to bendDefinition 3. n., a group of people with common beliefsDefinition 4. v., to incorporate one food ingredient into another When making cake batter, it is important to fold the flour into the butter before adding the rest of the ingredients. What is the meaning of fold as it is used in this sentence?

What is the word root of memorialize?

Which words contain a suffix? Select two options.