SOL Prep #2- Vocab, Affixes

What does the prefix "un-" signify?

• before

• not or opposite

• under

• between

What is the meaning of the root "struct"?

• to see

• to write

• to build or pile up

• to send

Which suffix indicates the act, state, or result of something?

• -ly

• -ment

• -er

• -ness

What does the suffix "-ful" imply?

• past tense

• state of

• full of or inclined to

• plural form

Which prefix means "together, with, joint, or jointly"?

• de

• con, co, col, com, cor

• pre

• sub

Which definition of "acts" fits the example sentence: "This year no tryouts will be held for the talent show. The first twenty acts to sign up will be accepted."?

• The process of doing something

• A written record of actions

• One of the major divisions of a play

• A performance and its members

What does "trail" mean in the sentence: "As Niesha had spoken, her voice had become softer, trailing off to silence"?

• A pathway, footpath, or track

• To follow behind

• To grow weak or quiet

• To hang, droop, or spill over

Which synonym best replaces "slumped" in the sentence: "Anthony slumped in his chair."?

• slid

• sank

• tumbled

• crashed

Identify the word in the sentence that is a generalization: "Usually, this many absences would exclude you from the Busch Gardens trip."?

• Usually

• Absences

• Exclude

• Trip

What is the meaning of "vice" in the sentence: "A small vice in Craig’s writing style is his habit of not explaining his ideas, but he can improve his skills with increased effort."?

• a bad practice

• an unusual activity

• a confusing situation

• an interesting concept