Question 1

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 4. 
​ Print and electronic dictionaries are essential reference tools for building one's vocabulary.

Accepted Answer

Print and electronic dictionaries provide definitions, pronunciations, and usage examples that are crucial for understanding new words and incorporating them into one's vocabulary, making them essential tools for vocabulary building.

Question 2

Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 4 to select the best answer to the following questions. ​ Choose the meaning of the word in bold using an antonym as a context clue:
Though the Kittredge family started out quite wealthy, years of gambling left them impoverished .

Accepted Answer

The word "impoverished" is used in contrast to "wealthy," indicating that the Kittredge family became the opposite of wealthy, which means they became poor.

Question 3

Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 4 to select the best answer to the questions about the following reading passage. ​
"Trees make up an essential part of the earth's ecosystem , but rapid deforestation is having harmful effects on the planet. Deforestation refers to the clearance of forests through logging and burning. The main cause of deforestation is the use of trees for lumber and fuel. Forests are also cut down to make room for farming. But while deforestation can provide a short-term boost to struggling economies, it is also causing harm to the environment. Adverse effects of deforestation include erosion of soil, disruption of the water cycle, loss of biodiversity , and flooding and drought. The most harmful effect, though, may be on the climate. Deforestation leads to a greater accumulation of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, which in turn may warm the planet."
​ If the word biodiversity means "variety of life in the world," then the best definition for the prefix bio is

Accepted Answer

The prefix "bio" directly relates to "life," as indicated by the definition of biodiversity meaning the variety of life in the world.

Question 4

Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 4 to select the best answer to the questions about the following reading passage. ​
"Trees make up an essential part of the earth's ecosystem , but rapid deforestation is having harmful effects on the planet. Deforestation refers to the clearance of forests through logging and burning. The main cause of deforestation is the use of trees for lumber and fuel. Forests are also cut down to make room for farming. But while deforestation can provide a short-term boost to struggling economies, it is also causing harm to the environment. Adverse effects of deforestation include erosion of soil, disruption of the water cycle, loss of biodiversity , and flooding and drought. The most harmful effect, though, may be on the climate. Deforestation leads to a greater accumulation of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, which in turn may warm the planet."
​ A synonym for adverse that occurs later in the reading passage is:

Accepted Answer

The passage mentions "adverse effects of deforestation" and later states "it is also causing harm to the environment," making "harmful" a synonym for "adverse."

Question 5

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 4. ​ An electronic dictionary includes what two additional benefits?

Accepted Answer

Electronic dictionaries often include audio features to hear the pronunciation of words and hyperlinks for easy navigation between related terms or definitions.

Question 6

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 4. ​ When you examine the words and ideas that surround an unfamiliar word to figure out its meaning, you are

Accepted Answer

Using context clues involves examining the words and ideas around an unfamiliar word to deduce its meaning, which is the process described in the question.

Question 7

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 4. 
​ Reading new words is usually enough to understand and remember them.

Accepted Answer

Reading new words often requires additional context, usage examples, or practice to fully understand and remember their meanings.

Question 8

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 4. ​ All the following are types of context clues except

Accepted Answer

Hyperlinks are not a type of context clue used within the text itself; they are digital links to other web pages or documents, not a method for understanding word meanings through context.

Question 9

Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 4 to select the best answer to the following questions. ​ If auto means "self," bio means "life," and graph means "write," then an autobiography must be:

Accepted Answer

An autobiography is a self-written account of the author's own life, which aligns with the meaning of the prefixes and suffix in the question: "auto" (self), "bio" (life), and "graph" (write).

Question 10

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 4. 
​ If a vocabulary word is hard to remember, including an illustration next to the word in your vocabulary notebook can help trigger your memory.

Accepted Answer

Including an illustration next to a difficult vocabulary word can serve as a visual cue, making it easier to recall the word by associating it with the image.

Question 11

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 4. 
​ Skipping over difficult words in your college textbooks is a smart study strategy when time is short.

Accepted Answer

Skipping difficult words can lead to misunderstandings of the material, which is counterproductive to learning and comprehension. It's important to take the time to look up and understand all terms for a complete grasp of the subject matter.

Question 12

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 4. ​ Every word has a _________________, and may also have a _____________________ and/or a _____________________.

Accepted Answer

Every word has a root, which is the base part of the word. Additionally, a word may have a prefix, which is added to the beginning of the root, and/or a suffix, which is added to the end of the root, to modify the word's meaning.

Question 13

Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 4 to select the best answer to the questions about the following reading passage. ​
"Trees make up an essential part of the earth's ecosystem , but rapid deforestation is having harmful effects on the planet. Deforestation refers to the clearance of forests through logging and burning. The main cause of deforestation is the use of trees for lumber and fuel. Forests are also cut down to make room for farming. But while deforestation can provide a short-term boost to struggling economies, it is also causing harm to the environment. Adverse effects of deforestation include erosion of soil, disruption of the water cycle, loss of biodiversity , and flooding and drought. The most harmful effect, though, may be on the climate. Deforestation leads to a greater accumulation of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, which in turn may warm the planet."
​ Using the context clue of a definition in the text, select the most precise definition of deforestation .

Accepted Answer

Deforestation is directly defined in the passage as "the clearance of forests through logging and burning."

Question 14

Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 4 to select the best answer to the questions about the following reading passage. ​
"Trees make up an essential part of the earth's ecosystem , but rapid deforestation is having harmful effects on the planet. Deforestation refers to the clearance of forests through logging and burning. The main cause of deforestation is the use of trees for lumber and fuel. Forests are also cut down to make room for farming. But while deforestation can provide a short-term boost to struggling economies, it is also causing harm to the environment. Adverse effects of deforestation include erosion of soil, disruption of the water cycle, loss of biodiversity , and flooding and drought. The most harmful effect, though, may be on the climate. Deforestation leads to a greater accumulation of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, which in turn may warm the planet."
​ Considering the definition of deforestation , the prefix de most likely means

Accepted Answer

The prefix "de" in "deforestation" implies removal, as the term refers to the clearance or removal of forests.

Question 15

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 4. 
​ Sometimes the tone or overall feeling of a passage may help you understand an unfamiliar word in the text.

Accepted Answer

Context clues, including the tone or overall feeling of a passage, can help readers deduce the meaning of unfamiliar words.

Question 16

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 4. ​ To take full advantage of your vocabulary notebook, you should

Accepted Answer

To maximize the benefits of a vocabulary notebook, it's important to actively engage with the words through self-quizzing, using them in real-world contexts, and incorporating them into class discussions.

Question 17

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 4. ​ Which of the following is an effective way to improve your vocabulary?

Accepted Answer

Becoming a regular reader exposes you to a wide range of words, enhancing your vocabulary. Keeping a vocabulary notebook helps in actively remembering and revising new words. Avoiding texts with difficult vocabulary would limit exposure to new words, thus not improving vocabulary.

Question 18

Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 4 to select the best answer to the questions about the following reading passage. ​
"Trees make up an essential part of the earth's ecosystem , but rapid deforestation is having harmful effects on the planet. Deforestation refers to the clearance of forests through logging and burning. The main cause of deforestation is the use of trees for lumber and fuel. Forests are also cut down to make room for farming. But while deforestation can provide a short-term boost to struggling economies, it is also causing harm to the environment. Adverse effects of deforestation include erosion of soil, disruption of the water cycle, loss of biodiversity , and flooding and drought. The most harmful effect, though, may be on the climate. Deforestation leads to a greater accumulation of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, which in turn may warm the planet."
​ Noticing the overall tone of the reading passage, deforestation is having

Accepted Answer

The passage outlines the harmful effects of deforestation on the environment, including soil erosion, water cycle disruption, loss of biodiversity, and climate change, indicating a negative effect on the environment.

Question 19

Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 4 to select the best answer to the questions about the following reading passage. ​
"Trees make up an essential part of the earth's ecosystem , but rapid deforestation is having harmful effects on the planet. Deforestation refers to the clearance of forests through logging and burning. The main cause of deforestation is the use of trees for lumber and fuel. Forests are also cut down to make room for farming. But while deforestation can provide a short-term boost to struggling economies, it is also causing harm to the environment. Adverse effects of deforestation include erosion of soil, disruption of the water cycle, loss of biodiversity , and flooding and drought. The most harmful effect, though, may be on the climate. Deforestation leads to a greater accumulation of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, which in turn may warm the planet."
​ Look at the words in bold in the reading passage. Which word would come fourth in a dictionary?

Accepted Answer

Ecosystem is the fourth word in alphabetical order.

Question 20

Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 4 to select the best answer to the following questions. ​ Choose the meaning of the word in bold using the other words in the series as context clues:
The ostrich, the penguin, and the kiwi are all known for being flightless.

Accepted Answer

The ostrich, penguin, and kiwi are all types of birds that cannot fly, indicating that "flightless" refers to their inability to fly.

Quiz 4: Improving Vocabulary

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 4. Print and electronic dictionaries are essential reference tools for building one's vocabulary.

Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 4 to select the best answer to the following questions. Choose the meaning of the word in bold using an antonym as a context clue: Though the Kittredge family started out quite wealthy, years of gambling left them impoverished .

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 4. An electronic dictionary includes what two additional benefits?

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 4. When you examine the words and ideas that surround an unfamiliar word to figure out its meaning, you are

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 4. Reading new words is usually enough to understand and remember them.

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 4. All the following are types of context clues except

Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 4 to select the best answer to the following questions. If auto means "self," bio means "life," and graph means "write," then an autobiography must be:

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 4. If a vocabulary word is hard to remember, including an illustration next to the word in your vocabulary notebook can help trigger your memory.

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 4. Skipping over difficult words in your college textbooks is a smart study strategy when time is short.

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 4. Every word has a _______, and may also have a _ and/or a ___________.

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 4. Sometimes the tone or overall feeling of a passage may help you understand an unfamiliar word in the text.

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 4. To take full advantage of your vocabulary notebook, you should

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 4. Which of the following is an effective way to improve your vocabulary?

Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 4 to select the best answer to the following questions. Choose the meaning of the word in bold using the other words in the series as context clues: The ostrich, the penguin, and the kiwi are all known for being flightless.