1. What does the prefix trans mean in the word transatlantic?

A. beyond
B. between
C. across
D. against

Key: C

R-7-2.1 (prefix knowledge)

Item Type: MC - stand alone

Alignment to GLE R-7-2.1: Students identify the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary by…Using strategies to unlock meaning (e.g., knowledge of word structure, including prefixes/suffixes)

Depth of Knowledge: Level 1 - Use language structure (pre/suffix) to determine meaning of words
Joseph was tired and he wondered if he could tolerate the long bus ride home.

2. What does tolerate mean?
A. endure
B. prohibit
C. not like
D. overlook

Key: A

R-7-2.1 (use context)

Item Type: MC - stand alone

Alignment to GLE R-7-2.1: Students identify the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary by…Using strategies to unlock meaning (e.g., context clues)

Depth of Knowledge: Level 2 - Use context cues to identify the meaning of unfamiliar words

Read the dictionary definition below.

thwart (thwort) v 1. To prevent from taking place: FRUSTRATE. 2. To challenge, oppose, or offend: ANTAGONIZE. -adj. 3. Extending, lying, or passing across something: TRANSVERSE. 4. Perverse

When the security officer asked him to move, the protester felt thwarted.
3. Which definition of thwart is used in the above sentence?

A. definition 1
B. definition 2
C. definition 3
D. definition 4
3. See item above.

 

Key: B

R-7-2.1 (use context, resources)

Item Type: MC - stand alone

Alignment to GLE R-7-2.1: Students identify the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary by…Using strategies to unlock meaning (e.g., context clues; or other resources, such as, dictionaries)

Depth of Knowledge: Level 2 - Use context cues or resources to identify the meaning of unfamiliar words