Post on 12-Jan-2016
Acquisition of VocabularyMade by Veronica Gordon and
Tess MoranClick to begin.
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Benchmark A
Katie used mnemonic tools to help her remember the answers to her quiz
questions.
Using your knowledge of context clues, define the word “mnemonic.”
ANSWER:
Relating to, assisting, or intended to assist the memory.
Benchmark ABilly’s frog was an amphibian, a creature
that can live on both water and land. Using context clues, what is the definition
of amphibian?
ANSWER:
A creature that can survive on both land and water.
Benchmark ADad leveled the backyard, so it
wasn’t uneven anymore. Using context clues, what is the
definition of level in this sentence?
ANSWER:
Having a flat, smooth surface.
Benchmark BA shovel is to digging, as a needle is to _________
ANSWER:
Sewing.
Benchmark BIs the term, “as big as a giant” a simile or a
metaphor?
A simile.
ANSWER:
Benchmark BIs the term, “she was so petite, she was a mouse compared to others,” a simile or a metaphor?
A metaphor.
ANSWER:
Benchmark CRub and caress have similar denotations but
different connotations. Does rub have a positive, neutral, or negative connotation?
Neutral.
ANSWER:
Benchmark CAngry and indignant;
Do these two words have the same denotation, or definition, or the same
connotation?
Denotation (definition).
ANSWER:
Benchmark CEspy: To see at a distance, catch sight of.
Is this the denotation or connotation of the word ‘espy’?
Denotation (definition).
ANSWER:
Benchmark DUsing the sentence below, translate the
underlined word.The centro of a circle is the middle of its
diameter.
ANSWER:Center
Benchmark DUsing the sentence below, translate the
underlined word.My Mom’s sister is my Tia.
ANSWER:Aunt
Benchmark DUsing the sentence below, translate the
underlined word. My Sister, Brother, Mother, and Father are part of my familia.
ANSWER:Family
Benchmark EThe prefix –post mean after. Using
this, guess the meaning of the underlined word.
The country was in post-recession.
After the recession
ANSWER:
Benchmark EThe suffix “ing” means expressing the
action of the verb or its result, product, material, etc. Using this
definition, guess the meaning of the underlined word.
The construction workers were building a library.
ANSWER:the act, business, or practice of constructing houses, office buildings, etc.
Benchmark EThe prefix –pre means before.
Using this, guess the meaning of the underlined word.
Tess and Veronica are taking pre-algebra.
ANSWER:Preparation for Algebra
Benchmark FClara wants to know the meaning of
plethora. What would be the best resource for her to use (excluding the
internet)?
ANSWER:Dictionary (tells meanings of words)
Benchmark FJose wants to know where Budapest, Hungary is. What would be his best
resource to use (excluding the internet)?
ANSWER:Atlas.