Vocabulary 2 Quiz

Identify the prefix in the word 'unhappy'.

• in-

• re-

• un-

• dis-

What is the suffix in the word 'careless'?

• less

• ly

• ing

• ful

What does the prefix 're-' mean in the word 'rewrite'?

• before

• without

• again

• during

In the sentence 'The dog barked loudly', what does the word 'loudly' tell you about the barking?

• It tells us that the barking was done in a slow manner

• It tells us that the barking was done in a musical manner

• It tells us that the barking was done quietly

• It tells us that the barking was done in a loud manner.

Using context clues, what does the word 'ominous' mean in the sentence 'The dark clouds looked ominous'?

• threatening or menacing

• bright

• joyful

• friendly

What does the word 'tele' mean in the word 'television'?

• Teleport

• Television

• Vision

• Distance or far

What is the word root in the word 'transportation'?

• port

• ation

• sport

• trans

In the sentence 'The teacher's stern look silenced the class', what does 'stern' mean?

• Funny

• Friendly

• Serious, strict, or harsh

• Lenient

What does the word 'frugal' mean in the sentence 'She was known for her frugal spending habits'?

• Careful with money and not spending it unnecessarily

• Indifferent to money and not concerned with spending

• Generous with money and spending it freely

• Careless with money and spending it unnecessarily

Using the context, what does the word 'elaborate' mean in the sentence 'The chef gave an elaborate explanation of the dish'?

• confusing or unclear

• detailed or extensive

• simple or basic

• boring or uninteresting