3. 1 Word Analysis and Vocabulary

Which of these is a correct example of an open compound word?

• apartment

• cook food

• upstairs

• living room

Which of these could be used to describe a period of time?

• long-lasting

• on-site

• made-up

• self-rule

Which underlined words are an open compound word?

• Last night was bright because there was a full moon.

• Last night was bright because there was a full moon.

• Last night was bright because there was a full moon.

• Last night was bright because there was a full moon.

Which of these is a correct example of a hyphenated compound word?

• to-morrow

• extra-wide

• study-ing

• hug-ged

All of these words have something to do with brightness. Which word best describes the least bright?

• sparkle

• glow

• shine

• dazzle

What is a platoon?

• a kind of sailboat

• a secret place

• a group of soldiers

• a narrow mountain trail

When something is creased, it has been _________.

• painted

• flattened

• folded

• removed

Which word is a synonym for faint?

• weak

• bony

• level

• grand

New soldiers or sailors are called ______________.

• convoys

• recruits

• producers

• directors

What does the word battered, most likely mean in this sentence?

The suitcase was battered, but Alex really liked it.

• heavy

• worn

• odd

• small