Module 2 Vocabulary Practice

What is the meaning of the word grit?

• How fast a car is able to go.

• A type of plant

• Tiny rough bits of sand or stone.

• Grit means to give up easily.

Answer explanation

The correct meaning of 'grit' refers to 'tiny rough bits of sand or stone.'

Draw a quick sketch to show the meaning of the word grit.

When something is reduced, it gets . . .

• smaller

• multiplied

• divided

• larger

Answer explanation

When something is reduced, it means it becomes less or smaller in size.

Draw a line with your finger to underline the PREFIX in the word reduced.

Answer explanation

The prefix in the word reduced is re-

Match the word parts to their meanings!

• climb

• luna

• back or again

• scend

• bad

• mal

• moon

• re-

What does the word lunar mean?

• Related to the sun.

• Pertaining to the stars.

• Connected to the earth.

• Related to the moon.

Answer explanation

The word 'lunar' specifically refers to anything related to the moon.

Draw a picture to show the meaning of the word lunar.

Mrs. Becker's dishwasher started to malfunction.

What is happening to her dishwasher?

• The dishwasher is not working properly.

• The dishwasher is making a funny noise.

• The dishwasher is working better than it used to.

Answer explanation

The term 'malfunction' indicates that the dishwasher is experiencing issues, meaning it is not working properly. Therefore, the correct choice is that the dishwasher is not working properly.

Build a new word by putting the word parts together.

​ (a)   +​ (b)   = not working properly

• mal
• function
• dis, able

• non, operation

Answer explanation

The correct parts are 'mal' and 'function', which combine to form 'malfunction', meaning not working properly.

Ascent means to . . .

• to move sideways

• to fall or go down

• to stay still

• to rise or climb up

Answer explanation

The term 'ascent' specifically means to rise or to climb up.