Exploring Vocabulary: Word Within Words

What does the prefix 'un-' mean in the word 'unhappy'?

• not happy

• emotionally neutral

• slightly sad

• very happy

Provide a synonym for the word 'benevolent'.

• charitable

• malevolent

• selfish

• indifferent

What is the antonym of 'diligent'?

• lazy

• indifferent

• careless

• negligent

Use the word 'transmit' in a sentence that shows its meaning.

• The radio tower can transmit signals over long distances.

• The computer can transmit data to the printer.

• They transmit the news every evening.

• She decided to transmit her thoughts in a letter.

What does the suffix '-able' indicate when added to a word?

• It signifies a past action.

• It denotes a specific location.

• It indicates a lack of ability.

• It indicates capability or suitability.

Identify the root word in 'disagree' and explain its meaning.

• agree

• agreeable

• disagree

• agreement

What is a word that can be formed from the letters in 'listen'?

• silent

• listen

• inlets

• tinsel

How does the prefix 're-' change the meaning of the word 'do'?

• The prefix 're-' changes 'do' to 'doer', meaning a person who does.

• The prefix 're-' changes 'do' to 'redo', meaning to do again.

• The prefix 're-' changes 'do' to 'redoing', meaning to stop doing something.

• The prefix 're-' changes 'do' to 'undone', meaning to reverse an action.

Provide an example of a word that contains the suffix '-tion'.

• creationism

• creation

• creational

• creationary

What relationship do the words 'happy' and 'happiness' have?

• 'Happiness' is an adverb that describes 'happy'.

• 'Happy' and 'happiness' are unrelated words.

• 'Happiness' is the noun form of the adjective 'happy'.

• 'Happy' is the verb form of the noun 'happiness'.