Understanding Key Terms

What does it mean to "digress" during a conversation?

• To stay focused on the main topic

• To leave the main subject temporarily

• To show an idea clearly

Which of the following best defines "subject"?

• A person or thing that is being discussed

• An area of knowledge to study

• A type of verb

• A grammatical error

What does "precise" mean?

• Vague and unclear

• Clearly defined and accurate

• Difficult to understand

• Easy to forget

What is the meaning of "authority"?

• The ability to write creatively

• The power or right to give orders or make decisions; the power to be in charge

• The skill of persuasion

• The act of listening carefully

What is a "suffix"?

• An affix attached to the beginning of a word

• An affix attached to the end of a word

• The most basic part of a word

• A word part that changes the word's part of speech

What is the "root" of a word?

• An affix attached to the beginning of a word

• An affix attached to the end of a word

• The most basic part of a word that gives a word its meaning

• A word part that changes the word's part of speech

What is a "prefix"?

• An affix attached to the beginning of a word

• An affix attached to the end of a word

• The most basic part of a word

• A word part that changes the word's part of speech

What is an "affix"?

• A word part added to a root or base word that can change the word's part of speech or meaning

• The most basic part of a word

• A type of verb

• A grammatical error

What is meant by "part of speech"?

• The grammatical category of a word, such as noun or verb

• The pronunciation of a word

• The origin of a word

• The spelling of a word

What is the definition of "technical language"?

• Words that are used in everyday conversation

• Words that are used in certain fields of knowledge, such as astronomy or computer science

• Words that are used to describe emotions

• Words that are used in poetry