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Copyright 2000 by Prentice-Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458. All rightsreserved. Student practice pages may be duplicated for classroom use, the number not toexceed the number of students in each class. Notice of copyright must appear on allcopies. No other part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or byany means, electronic or mechanicat including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher.Printed in the United States of America.

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Contents Part 1: Vocabulary DevelopmentVocabulary Practice 1: Prefixes: e-, et-, ex-. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1 Vocabulary Practice 2: Prefixes: di-, dia-, dis- . . . . . . . . . . .. 2 Vocabulary Practice 3: Prefixes: ab-, ob- . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3 Vocabulary Practice 4: Prefixes: co-, co/-, com-, con-, cor . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Vocabulary Practice 5: Suffixes: -ity, -ty, -y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Vocabulary Practice 6: Suffixes: -ance, -ancy, -ence, -ency. . . . . . . . . . . 6 Vocabulary Practice 7: Suffixes: -ary, -ery, -ry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7

Vocabulary Practice 8: Suffixes: -ai, -etic, -ic, -ica/. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Vocabulary Practice 9: Word Roots: -tac-, -tact-, -tect, -tic- . .. ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Vocabulary Practice 10: Word Roots: -ang-, -flect-, -flex-, -trag-, -tract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Vocabulary Practice 11: Word Roots: -ject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Vocabulary Practice 12: Word Roots: -cap-, -capt-, -cept-, -cip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Vocabulary Practice 13: Word Roots: -trud-, -trus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Vocabulary Practice 14: Prefixes, Suffixes, and Word Roots . 14 Vocabulary Practice 15: Synonyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15 Vocabulary Practice 16: Synonyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Vocabulary Practice 17: Synonyms . . . . 17 Vocabulary Practice 18: Antonyms. . . . . . . . . . . 18 Vocabulary Practice 19: Antonyms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Vocabulary Practice 20: Antonyms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Vocabulary Practice 21: Synonym and Antonym Review. . .. 21 Vocabulary Practice 22: Analogies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Vocabulary Practice 23: Analogies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Vocabulary Practice 24: Analogies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Vocabulary Practice 25: Connotations and Denotations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Vocabulary Practice 26: Connotations and Denotations . . . . . . 26 Vocabulary Practice 27: Connotations and Denotations. . . . 27 Vocabulary Practice 28: Commonly Misused Words . . . 28 Vocabulary Practice 29: Commonly Misused Words . . . 29 Vocabulary Practice 30: Commonly Misused Words . . . . . . . . 30 Vocabulary Practice 31: Specialized Vocabulary. . . 31 Vocabulary Practice 32: Specialized Vocabulary. . . . . . . . . . 32 Part 2: SpeWng Applications

Using Spelling RulesSpelling Practice 1: Adding Prefixes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Spelling Practice 2: Adding Suffixes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-35 Spelling Practice 3: Words Ending in ee or in a Vowel and Final e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-37 Spelling Practice 4: Vowels Before Final r. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Distinguishing Sound-Alike EndingsSpelling Practice 5: Words Ending in -ise, -ize, -ity, -ety. . . . . . 39 Spelling Practice 6: Words Ending in -c, -k, -ch, -ck, -que . .40 Practicing Commonly Misspelled WordsSpelling Practice 7. . . 41 Spelling Practice 8. . .42 Spelling Practice 9. . .. 43 Spelling Practice 10 . .. 44

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To the Student This book is divided into two parts, Vocabulary Development and Spelling Applications. Eachsection provides practice pages to help you improve your vocabulary and spelling skills. The vo-cabulary practice focuses on eleventh grade vocabulary and the vocabulary you will be tested onwhen you take the SATs. The spelling practice highlights spelling rules and words that are ex-ceptions to the rules, words often misused in writing, an d words considered difficult to spell formany people. The activities allow you to use a dictionary or thesaurus when necessary.

The vocabulary practice pages will increase your knowledge of prefixes, suffixes. an d wordroots to help you understand new words in your reading. Studying synonyms, antonyms. con-notations. an d denotations will help you determine the meanings of unfamiliar words when youare reading. Learning the differences between words that sound like other words will help yo uto us e them correctly in writing and speaking and help you to recognize the differences whenyou are reading.In vocabulary practice. you will write definitions of words, write sentences using new vocabulary. form words by combining word parts. identify the correct choice of words in text, completesentences an d passages with new vocabulary. an d identify the connotations of words in con-text. You will also learn to identify and complete several types of analogies.The spelling practice pages will improve your ability to spell with accuracy. an important skillfor writing. You will apply spelling rules to correct misspelled words. learn the differences between words with similar spellings and meanings, an d learn to spell those words that are com-monly misspelled by many people-words sometimes called "spelling demons."Good spellers use the following gUidelines to improve their spelling skills.1. Learn the pronunciation of a word.2. Learn the word origin or root.3. Learn the spelling rules and their exceptions.4. Learn to spell words in small parts or syllables.5. Picture a word by closing your eyes and spelling it .6. Write the word often and use i t in conversation.7. Keep a list of difficult words. As you learn them, cross them off your list!Remember that practice increases your vocabulary an d your accuracy in spelling. Make yourgoal to improve your vocabulary and spelling skills to be a better reader, writer, an d speaker.You will have a greater word knowledge and achieve higher test scores!


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Name _________________________________________________ Date__________Vocabulary Practice 1: Prefixes

Prefixes: e-, ej-, ex-A prefix is a word part added to th e beginning of a word that changes the meaning of theword. Latin an d Greek words with prefixes have changed spelling over time.

Example: The Latin pref ix (also ex-) means "something external or outwardly directed."The Latin root fundere, means "to pour-" This word is now effusive, which means IIpouringfreely" or livery enthusiastic. I Other prefixes have meanings similar to ef. The prefix e- means"out" or lIaway from" and ex- means "taking or removing out of something."

A. Use the prefix. word origin, an d sentence to write a definition for the boldface word. Checkyour definitions in a dictionary.

1. expurgate is ex- and purgate (from purgare meaning "to purge. purify") The office staff expurgated all the files when they moved to new headquarters.

2. exonerate is ex- and onerate (from onerare meaning "to load" or "to burden")After many years, costly investigations, an d trials, the accused was exonerated.

3. extricate is ex- and tricate (from tricae meaning "obstacles or trivialities")The story protagonist was unable to extricate herself from her enemies' plots.

4. effervescent is eJ- an d Jervescent (from Jervere meaning "to boil") Jill was attractive an d effervescent- always surrounded by admiring friends.

5. emanate is e- and manate (from manare meaning "to flow") Richard's expansive vocabulary emanated in lively an d interest ing conversation.

B. On another piece of paper, identify the origins and meanings of these prefixed words. Then,write their definitions an d use the words in sentences.

1. efface ______________________________________________________________________2. elapse3. expatriate _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ___4. elude5. emit

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Name _________________________________________________ Date_________Vocabulary Practice 2: Prefixes

Prefixes: di-, dia-, dis-A prefix is a word part added to th e beginning of a word that changes the meaning of the

word. Latin and Greek words with prefixes have changed spelling over time.Example: The Greek prefixes dia- and dis- are forms of the prefix di-. The prefix dia- means"through, apart, between," while dis- means "away, apart." The prefix dis- becomes dibefore consonants b, d, 9, I, m, n, (, or v.

A. Write th e prefix dis- with th e word to make the ne w word that matches the definition. Use adictionary to check your answers.

approbation cord engage integrate avowallow enchanted passionate oblige closure

Prefix and Word Definition1. to deny knowledge or approval of2. to refuse to do a favor for; to offend3. unemotional, calm, composed4. disapproval5. lack of agreement; confused noise6. to untangle or detach7. to refuse to allow; to reject8. set free from illusion9. to separate into parts or fragments

10. something revealed or uncoveredB. Write five of th e words you created in Exercise A to complete these sentences. Some wordsrequire suffixes.

1. Carl ____________________ the puppy's tether from th e fence post so that he could run.2. Th e association decided to _______________________ on e proposal after a debate.3. Visitors were when they ran out of currency and asked for help.4. When th e teacher asked the child who was responsible, he ______________________

th e situation.5. A leader is demonstrative about issues, not _____________ and unconcerned.

C. On another piece of paper, make a chart with th e headings as shown below. Use th e dic-tionary to get information about these words: dichotomy, digress, dialect, diagnosis, diathermy,disparate, disconsolate, dispensation, discursive, disparagement.

Word Prefix: and Word Origin Definition

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Date _____________Name ________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Vocabulary Practice 3: Prefixes

Prefixes: ab-, ob-A prefix is a word part added to the beginning of a word that changes the meaning of theword. Latin and Greek words with prefixes have changed spelling over time.

Example: The Latin prefix ob-, means "in the wayll or lIagainst." The Latin root obstare,means lito stand." This word is now obstacle, which means IIthat which opposes or stands inthe way./I The prefix ab-, similar to ob-, means lIaway" or "from/' as in abstain, which meanslito hold oneself away from or back. I

A. Use th e prefix. word origin. and sentence to write a definition for the boldface word. Checkyour definitions in a dictionary.1. aberration is ab- and erration (from errare meaning "to wander, go astray")

The new lab results were an aberration of the standard results recorded for the test.

2. abstinence is ab- and tinence (from tenare meaning "to hold.") Jim's new health plan included complete abstinence from junk food and candy.

3. abstruse is ab- and truse (from trudere meaning "to thrust or push.")The freshmen found th e professor's new and confusing ideas quite abstruse.

4. obviate is ob- and viate (from viam meaning "way.") Carl thought that backup files would obviate the need for printing hard copies.

5. obsequious is ob- and sequious (from sequi meaning "to follow.")Charlotte's obsequious co-worker never disagreed with her.

B. Identify the origins and meanings of these prefixed words. Then. use the words in sentences.1. abeyance2. abhorrence3.obdurate ____________________________________________________________4. abstract5. obsess ___________________________________________________________________

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Name __________________________________________ Date _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __Vocabulary Practice 4: Prefixes

Prefixes: co-, con-, com-, col-, cor-A prefix is a word part that is added to th e beginning of a word that changes the meaning of

th e word.Example: The Latin prefix co- means IIwith ll or IItogether." Adding co- to the word operate,meaning lito work/' makes cooperate, which means lito work with" or "t o work together. IThe prefixes con-, com-, col-, and cor- also mean IIwith" or IItogether. 1I

A. Add a word to each prefix to make th e new word that matches the definition.trite respond glomerate league passionatemensurable efficient lateral relate ordinate

l . eo and means "equal in importance, rank, or degree"2. eoland means "running side by side; parallel"3. eorand means "to be in agreement or harmony"4. eorand means "to put into complementruy or reciprocal relation"5. eon an d means "to form into an adhering or rounding mass"6. eomand means "feeling or showing sympathy"7. eoland means "a fellow member of a profession"B. eonand means "feeling regret for one's offenses"9. eo and means "a number or symbol multiplying a variable"

10. eomand means "measurable by a common standard"B. Add eo-, con-, com-, col-, or eor- to these words and write the new words. Then. write th ewords in the sentences.mission___________ fluent _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ strict ____________incidence __________ apse_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

1. Two _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ rivers created a huge delta at th e mouth.2. The gymnast was near _____________ from exhaustion.3. Jen didn't think i t was a ________ hat Julie wore an identical dress to the prom.4. Last year's shoes were so small that Marco feared they would his feet.5. Tatiana hoped that the ad agency would her to develop new art ideas.

C. Using a dictionary, make a list of other words with th e prefixes co-, con-. com-, col-, or cor-.

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Name ______________________________________________ Date__________Vocabulary Practice 5: Suffixes

Suffixes: -ity, -ty, -yA suffix is a word part added to th e end of a word that changes the word's meaning.

Example: The Latin suffixes -ity, -ty, and -y, mean II state or quality of." Adding -ity to puremakes purity; adding -ty to loyal makes loyalty; adding y to fruit makes fruity.

A. Underline the words in th e sentences with the suffixes -ity, -ty, or -yo Then, write the letter ofthe definition before the sentence.

a. recklessness f. something beyond doubt; a certaintyb. government pardon g. proud in a condescending wayc. moral corruption h. daring; boldnessd. inadequate i. meaningful and briefe. lightness of manner or speech j. lacking in strictness or firmness

1. The library offered amnesty to borrowers who returned overdue books.2. Brian's jokes added a touch of levity to the birthday celebration.3. Illegal campaign contributions added depravity to the governor's race.4. Th e principal criticized Mr. Banks for his laxity in classroom management.5. Jose thought the batter had audacity to argue over a called strike.6. The column on affordable day care was precise and pithy according to readers.\.., 7. Patty felt confident that her selection for the lead in Our Town was a surety.8. The guide scolded Jim for his temerity in hiking without proper eqUipment.9. Dena thought the cafeteria lunch portions were measured and scanty.

10. The new senior class president walked with a vain and haughty air.B. Write five more words with the suffixes -ity, -ty. and -yand define them on the lines below.Check your answers in a dictionary.

-ity -ty -y

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Name _______________________________________________ Date________Vocabulary Practice 6: Suffixes

Suffixes: -ance, -ancy, -ence, -encyA suffix is a word part added to th e end of a word that changes th e word's meaning. Words

have evolved from their origins in spelling and meaning over time.Example: The Latin suffix -ance means lithe act or process of" as in acceptance, or "the stateor quality of " as in appearance. Other suffixes have spellings and meanings similar to -ance.The suffix -ancy is a form of -ance and has the same meaning. The suffix -ence means "act,fact, quality, state, result, or degree" and -ency is a form of -ence and has the same meaning.

A. Write th e words with the suffixes listed to form new words. Some words change spellingswhen adding the suffix. Use a dict ionary, ifnecessary.

-anee -aney -enee -eneycomply tenant indolent expedientvigil occupy eloquent consistentsustain buoyant defer resilientacquaint vacant creed complacentconcord hesitate prude insolventtolerate discrepant permanent reside

NewWords

B. Write ten words you wrote in Exercise A with their definitions.Word Definition

1. a. ability to spring back into shape2. b. belief in another's report3. c. lack of agreement4. d. suitability for a given purpose5. e. that which maintains life6. f. a taking or keepIng in possession7. g. careful management8. ____________________________ h. harmony9. 1. bankruptcy

10. ____________ ~ _________________ j. dislike of work; idlenessc. On another piece of paper, write the definitions of the words you did not use in Exercise B.6 Vocabulary Practice 6: Suffixes Prentice-Hall, Inc.


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Name _______________________________________________ Date_________Vocabulary Practice 7: Suffixes

Suffixes: -ary, -ery. -ryA suffix is a word part added to the end of a word that changes the word's meaning. Words

have evolved from their origins in spelling and meaning over time.Example: The English word literary, which means "having the nature of literature," comesfrom the Latin word littera, meaning "Ietter." The suffix ending -ary means IIhaving the natureof" or "concerning." Other suffixes with meanings similar to -ary are -ery and -ry, which mean"state or quality of."

A. Underline the words with the suffixes -ary, -ery, or -ry. Then select th e definition for eachunderlined word and write the letter of the definition before th e sentence.

a. boldness, shamelessness f. living in the same periodb. inn. hotel g. a famous intellectualc. merrymaking h. figures of speech. descriptionsd. fixed. no t movable 1. third in rank or ordere. as an honor. without service or pay j . unusual, exceptional

1. Graduating students participated in celebrations an d revehy until dawn.2. Whittier was a contemporary of Lowell and the other Fireside Poets.3. The teacher discussed the poem's imagery to create vivid pictures.4. People were surprised by the writer's effrontery at the interview.\.,. 5. Jonas Salk was a luminary in the field of medicine.6. On our European vacation, we stayed at a very nice hostelry.7. Well-known philanthropists were given honorary degrees by the college.8. A woman held th e tertiary position as second vice preSident.9. Long ago. school desks were stationary-a sign of the rigidity of classrooms.

10. Through extraordinary efforts. police and dogs rescued a child in a fire.B. Write two other words with the suffixes -ary. -ery, or -ry and use the words in sentences.Check your answers in a dictionary.

-ary -ery -ry

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N a m e _ ~ ____________________________________ Date__________Vocabulary Practice 8: Suffixes

Suffixes: -al, -etie, -ie, -icalA suffix is a word part added to the end of a word that changes th e word's meaning. Words

have evolved from their origins in meaning and spelling over time.Example: The Greek suffix -ic means II relating to. I Adding -ic to poet makes poetic, whichmeans IIcharacteristic of poetry. If The suffixes -etic, -ical, and -al also mean"of" or II relating to. I

A. Underline the suffixes -ie, -etie, -ical, or -al in th e boldface words. Then, write a word fromthe list in each sentence.

ascetic "of self-discipline"; "denial" prolific "producing abundance"vitriolic "bitter and scathing" esoteric "understood by a chosen few"prosaic "straightforward"; "dull" banal "drearily commonplace"; "trite"polemical "of controversy or argument" euphonic "agreeable to th e ear" soporific "causing sleep"; "lethargic" pedantic "concern for rules"; "details"

1. The author, who produced two books a year, was a ___________ writer.2. Dr. Toth's new theory proved to be quite__________ at the recent science symposium. 3. When th e teacher turned the lights off, th e class found th e film very ______________4. The internal rhyme of the poem made it ____________ when read aloud.5. Bare walls and plain furniture made Trina's dorm room look__________6. The _____ _______ article was readable only to those who understood baseball

statistics.7. A well-known columnist wrote a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ critique of th e pop star's new

album. 8. With its theme of boy meets girl, the book was ____________ and ha d no depth.9. Hal wrote a very___________ essay, using no literary techniques or poetic styles.

lO. Joy's _ _ __ ________ English professor spent more time on rules than on literature.B. Write the word that is combined with the suffix to make the new word. Then, write the definition of the new word. Check your definitions in a dictionary.

academia frenzy botany crypt remedy1. ___________ and -al make remedial ______ ~ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __2. ______.______ and -icmake cryptic3. __________ and -etic make frenetic ______4. ___________ and -ieal make botanical ________________________ _5. ___________ and -ic make academic _______ ______________

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Name ______________________________________________ Date_________Vocabulary Practice 9: Word Roots

Word roots: 1ac-. 1act-. 1ect-. -.fic-A word root is a word part, or group of letters, that forms th e basic part of a word an d gives

th e word its primary meaning. Prefixes and suffixes ad d specific meanings to word roots. If youknow th e meaning of a word root. you ca n determine th e meanings of the whole word.

Example: The Latin word afficere means "a state of feeling." The Latin root -fect- means "todo" or "to make." Adding the prefix af-, meaning "to" or "toward," and the suffix -ion, mean-ing "state or quality of," makes affection, which means "fondness" or "regard toward some-one or something." The roots -fac-, -facto, and -fic- also mean "to do or make."

A. Underline the root in each boldface word. Explain the meaning of th e word as i t is used inth e phrase. Then, write a sentence using the phrase given or one of your own.

Example: efficiency expert -fic- A person who is knowledgeable about ways to producesomething without waste of time, effort, money, and so forth.The company hired an efficiency exper t to help people save time.

1. course proficiency _______________________________________________________

2. defective computer __________________________________________________ _

3. delicious confection ___________________________________________

4. officious maitre d' ___________________________________5. facsimile quality ________________________________________________________

6. infectious laugh ________________________________________________________

7. vocal faction ________________________________________________

8. factual article __________________________________________________ _

9. fictitious account

10. diverse faculty __________________________________________ _B. On another piece of paper, write sentences for these words: artifice,jaci/e, efficient,fictional,refectory.

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Name ______________________________________________ Date ____________Vocabulary Practice 10: Word Roots

Word roots: -ang-, :flect-, :flex-, -jrag-, -jract-A word root is a word part, or group of letters, that forms the basic part of a word and gives

th e word its primary meaning. If you know the meaning of a word root, you can determine themeaning of the whole word.

Example: The Latin root -flect- means "bend." Adding the prefix re-, meaning "back," andthe suffix -ion, meaning "the state or quality of," to the root -flect- makes reflection, whichmeans "a turning or bending back on oneself." Other roots have meanings similar to -fleet-.The word roots -fract- and -frag- mean "break" and -flex- and -ang- mean "bend."

A. Choose and write the word that completes each sentence. Underline th e roots in theanswer choices.

1. A good driver is aware of other drivers' responses and has good _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __fragility reflexes angles

2. Dr. Newman has a(n) ___________ schedule which allows him to see patientsin an emergency.flexible angular fragile

3. The player ___________ he ball with his hand, which saved him from injury-.inflection refracted deflected

4. It was a(n) of the law to make a U-turn. which the driver soon learned.fragment infraction reflection

5. The architect drew a(n) ______________ window for the small corner space in the room.reflex flexible angular

6. Being _________________ makes it difficult to change plans or be spontaneous.inflexible flexion reflexive7. A kitten, found in the basement, was frightened, hungry-, and in a __________ condition.

fragmented refracted fragile8. The _______________ in Annabel's tone of voice revea led a question in her mind.

fragility inflection Infraction9. Dr. Geuss examined and measured the ________________ in his patient's leg.

flexion refraction reflection10. Many employees have _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ to accommodate their needs for family time.

flexors angularity flextimeB. On another piece of paper, explain each answer in Exercise A in a statement like this:

The word ___ s the answer because the root___ means "___ " and the word___ means "__ _Then, choose five other words with the roots -any-, :fleet-, :flex-, -frag-, and -fracto, and writesentences using the words.10 Vocabulary Practice 10: Word Roots Prentice-Hall. Inc.


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Name ____________________________________________ Date ______________Vocabulary Practice 11: Word Roots

Word root: -ject-A word root is a word part, or group of letters, that fonns th e basic part of a word and gives

th e word its primary meaning. Knowing the meaning of a word root can help you detennine th emeaning of the whole word.

Example: The Latin root -ject- means "throw." Adding the prefix tra-, a form of trans-, meaning "across/' and the suffix -ory, meaning "having the quality of," to the root -ject- makestrajectory, which means "the path of a moving body through space."

A. Add th e prefixes to the root :Ject- an d write th e new words in th e first box. Then, ad d suffixesto th e prefixed words you wrote and write those words in the second box. Write as many wordsas you think there ar e with the root :Ject-. Write on another piece ofpaper, i f necessary. Then,check all your words in a dictionary.

Prefixpro- "forward" sub- "under" ob- "over, against, toward" re-"back, again" in- "into" inter-"between, among" de- "off, away from, down" con- "with, together" ab - "from, away" e- "from, out"

Prefix Addedto -ject1.________2._______3._______4",._______5._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _6. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _S._______9. ___________10. _________

Words with PrefixesSuffixes and Suf.fixes

1. _______-ire "suitable for" -ion "act or condition of" 2. ________ -ure "action or process" 3. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ -ive "of, relating to" 4. _______ -o r "one who is or does" 5. ________

6. _______7. _______8. ________9. ______

10. _______B. Write th e words from Exercise A in th e sentences. You will use words from both columns.

1. The actor needed to learn how to __________ hi s voice to the back of th e theater.2. Diana decided to her employer's contract proposal.3. Th e predictions for th e winner of th e World Cup were al l , or

based on speculation. 4. The prosecutor knew that the defense would to his questioning.5. Some people believe that taste in art is purely____________ because i t is so

personal. 6. The vaccine was prescribed in the fonn of an rather than orally.7. Everyone felt complete after losing to th e worst team.S. If th e referee caught Larry in one more foul, he would hi m from

the game.9. Mayors touring th e country were disturbed by such _________________ poverty.

10. A ___________________ hit the car from an explosion five hundred yards away.

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Name ________________----_____________________ Date _____________Vocabulary Practice 12: Word Roots

Word roots: -cap-, -capt-. -cept-, -cip-A word root is a word part, or group of letters, that fonns the basic part of a word and gives

th e word its primary meaning. Knowing the meaning of a root can help you detennine th emeaning of th e whole word.

Example: The Latin root -cip- means "to take or receive." The Latin word recipere is now the English word recipient, which means "one who receives." Other roots have meanings similar to -cip-.The word root -cept- means lito take or receive" and -cap- and -capt- mean "to seize or hold."

A. Write th e word that completes each sentence. Underline the root in each answer choice.1. Colby's teacher handed back his incomplete paper, noting that it wa s _________ '

recaptured receptive unacceptable2. Dana threw he r candy wrapper into the nearest trash _________________

receptacle reception conception3. Lee assured her boss that she could the project and begin work on it soon.recapitulate conceptualize except4. The sophomores knew that to get "A's," their papers had to be

intercepted exceptional participants5. Only a singer with Beth's star quality could ___._____ an audience so completely.

capitalize capsize captivate6. What ____________ Susan's asthma attack was a mystery to Dr. Ross.

precipitated reciprocated recaptured7. Ben was known to be _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ : he often sa w through appearances to the truth.

recipient percipient reciprocal8. Deb was glad she had brought he r camera to the historic event.capitalize caption capture

9. The newspaper ad described the basement apartment as "ground leveL"receptive deceptive recaptured

10. Rona thought she could _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ her half-hour speech into ten minutes.recapitulate reciprocate capacity

B. Use these words in sentences. L perceptive _ ..____________________ 2. reciprocity3. capitulate _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ~ . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ___4. captivate5. percipient _ ..___________

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Name____ ~ _______________ ~ ____ Date ________________Vocabulary Practice 13: Word Roots

Word roots: -trud-, -trus-A word root is a word part. or group of letters, that forms the basic part of a word an d gives

the word it s primary meaning. Knowing the meaning of the root ca n help you determine themeaning of the whole word.Example: The roots -trud- and -trus- mean "thrust or push." Adding the prefix pro-, meaning"forward," and the suffix -ion, meaning "act or condition of," to -trus- makes protrusion,which means "something that juts or bulges out."

A. Use th e prefix and suffix meanings and the root meaning to write th e definitions of thesewords. Then. check your definItions in a dictionary.Prefixes and Their Meanings Suffixes and Their Meaningspro- "forward" -er "one who is or does"ob- "over, against, toward" -ion "act or condition of"in- "into" -ness "act or quality"ab s "from. away" -ive "of. relating to" -ile "suitable for"

1. obtrusive2. intrusion3. protrusIon ______________________________________________________4. intrusive ___________________________________________________5.obtruded __________________________________________________________6. intrude ________________________________________________________7. abstruse _______________________________________________________8. protruded ____________________________________________________9. abstruseness ___________________________________________________ ___

10. protrusile _____________________________________________________________B. Use th e words in Exercise A to complete th e sentences.1. The ai r conditioner precariously from th e window ledge.2. Betsy resisted th e urge to read he r sister's diary; it would be too _________________3. The historian's ________________ speech was replete with specialized vocabulary.4. Tony interrupted his parents' conversation, saying, ''I'm sorry for the _____________5. Dee's aunt arrived uninvited and stayed for days before th e wedding.6. An elephant's trunk is a because it can be used to grab objects.7. The spectators were annoyed by the of th e players' argument.8. Jon's brother always tried to in conversations with his friends.9. A in the back of an open truck must be flagged to alert other drivers.

10. Driving with th e top down, the radio sound upon the quiet country air.C. On another piece of paper, write the meanings of these words and use them in sentences:

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Name ___________________________________________ Date ______________Vocabulary Practice 14: Prefixes, Suffixes, and Word RootsA prefix is a word part added to th e beginning of a word. A suffix is a word part added to the

end of a word. A word root is a word part, or group of letters, that forms the basic part of aword. If you know the meanings of prefixes, suffixes, and word roots, you can figure out themeanings of whole words.A. Using this chart of prefixes, roots, and suffixes, write the definitions for the words below thechart. Check your definitions in a dictionary.

Prefixes Roots Suffixesex-, e-, eJ- "from, out" :fac-, :fact-, -ject-, :fi.c- -ity. -ty. -y "state or quality of"di-. dis- "opposite, apart, "do or make" -ance. -ence, -ency, -ant, -entaway" :flect-, :flex-, -ang- "bend" "act or state of"ob- "in the way. against" -jrag-, -jract- "break" -ry. -ery "state or quality of"00- "away from" ject- "throw" -ary "related to"co-, con-. com-, col-, cor -cap-, -capt-. -cept-, -cip -ie. -etic. -ieal -al "of. like,"with. together" "take, seize, hold" related to"

-trud-, -trus- "thrust, push" -ion "act or condition of"-UTe "action or process"

1. extrusion2. complacency ____________________________________________3. abstinence _ _ _ _ ~ _________.____________ .______________________4. objectivity _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _5. dejection _________________________________.___________6. exceptional7. effluence8. fra@lity ___________________________________________________9. deception

10. conjectureB. Add other prefixes. word roots, and suffixes to the chart. On a separate page. create wordsby combining the word parts in your chart. Then. write the definitions of the words.

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Name _________________________________________ ___ Date ________________Vocabulary Practice 15: Synonyms

A synonym is a word with th e same or nearly the same meaning as another word.Example: The word strife is a synonym for the word conflict.

A. Match each word in boldface with a synonym by writing the letter of the synonym after theword. Then, write another synonym for each word. Check your words in a dictionary or thesaurus.Words Synonyms Synonyms

1. gambol a. confuse2. abeyance b. eagerness3. fetid c. involve4. largess d. stubborn5. wan e. reserve6. corpulence f. discontinuance7. verdant g.putrid8. mettle h. clarity9. malapropism 1. colorless

10. alacrity j . obesity11. impUcate k. frolic12. diffidence 1. misusage13. obfuscate m. ardor14. obstinate n. green15. lucidity o. generosityB. Write te n of the boldface words from Exercise A in the sentences.

1. When night fell, the forest elves and fairies would _________ in the moonlight.2. The parade's______ ~ ___ was ordered by the Town Council.3. The swampland was caused b y chemical dumping.4. The Farleys were known among charity circles for their ___________________5. Toby's face was and expressionless when he heard about the accident.6. The audience was amazed at the _________________ of the Sumo wrestlers.7. After the rain, the forest looked lush and __________________8. The trainer needed patience, control, and _________ o handle th e unruly dog.9. Lana couldn't hold a conversation without a or two.

lD. Sal began his first varsity game at shortstop with an d optimism.C. On separate paper, write a sentence for each of the five words not used in Exercise B.

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Name ___________________________________________ Date ________________Vocabulary Practice 16: Synonyms

A synonym is a word with the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.Example: The word aberration is a synonym for deviation.

A. Underline the word in each sentence that is a synonym for th e boldface word. Then write asentence using the boldface word.

1. The principal admonished several students for their offensive behavior.reprimanded

2. Charlie was disaffected by hi s family's announcement regarding their relocation.malcontent

3. Despite her doctor's warnings, Trish wa s overindulgent on her vacation.unconstrained

4. Alan's diffidence resulted from being an only child, raised by protective parents.insecurity ___________________ ._____._____________________

5. The typewriter was a precursor to th e teletypewriter. which sent messages by telephonean d telegraph.forerunner

6. Mrs. Hanley was effUSive about her precocious child. wh o was also disrespectful.exceptional

7. The coach tried to ameliorate th e relationship between students and faculty.rectify _____

8. Dylan liked to pepper hi s conversation with platitudes to irritate hi s friends.cliches

9. Joanne has a proclivity to being a spendthrift, which she may regret.tendency

10. The clerk's arrogance compared favorably to th e customer's audacity.brazenness ___________________________________

B. Write a brief definition for each word.1. reprimanded2. rectify _____________3. brazenness ______________ ~ _______4. malcontent5. unconstrained6. insecurity7. forerunner8. exceptional9. cliches

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Name _______________________________________ __ Date__________Vocabulary Practice 17: Synonyms

A synonym is a word with the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.Example: The word continuous is a synonym for uninterrupted.

A. Underline th e word in each sentence that is a synonym for the boldface word. Then, writeanother synonym for the boldface word.

1. Kelly was vigilant about the safety of her younger sister especially when visiting the city. gwuded _________________

2. Normally decisive and positive, Don was ambivalent about the job offer. determined __________

3. The coach was vehement about the rules for practice and diet during the football season. earnest _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

4. Mabel's absence from the meeting was an aberration that everyone noticed since she wasalways present. exception _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ___

5. No one could figure out the professor's academic lecture; it certainly was obtuse. dull _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ 6. Jaws of life were used to extricate th e entangled accident victims.

withdraw__________ 7. Nelson wa s an expatriate and wanted to return to hi s native country.

erlle ___________ 8. It was three decades since th e classmates ha d seen each other, so memories of their friend-

ship eluded them. escaped ____________9. Students became complacent after the departure of their enthusiastic teacher.

indifferent___________ 10. Dr. Zane liked to dazzle his students with rhetorical questions an d their expressions

amused him. elaborate__________11. Classmates did no t antiCipate Todd's droll reading of his prosaic writings.

Dlundane _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __12. The puppy collected a conglomeration of insignificant items under the sofa.

assortDlent _________________13. There was no justification for the tardiness of the guests to the reception.

explanation__________14. Joshua was an erudite. ambitious young man, destined to reach his highest goals.educated__________

15. The contract delineated specific requirements for deadlines and payments.outllned ___________

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Name __________________________________________ Date________Vocabulary Practice 18: Antonyms

An antonym is a word that is opposite in meaning to another word.Example: The word boisterous is an antonym for the word quiet.

A. Underline the word in each sentence that is an antonym for the boldface word. Then, write asentence using the underlined word.

1. The extemporaneous speech by th e young orator was more impressive than the carefullyprepared remarks by his mentor.

2. Jen's blithe spirit is a sharp contrast to he r twin brother's gloomy demeanor.

3. To make soil richer, more productive, farmers allow land to lie fallow for years.

4. My parents are dubious, but Jill's are positive about ou r driving across country.

5. The accused was absolved of wrongdoing and someone else was implicated.

6. Northern gardeners prefer hardy plants to &agiIe ones that cannot survive frosts.

7. Karen's broken leg was an inauspicious beginning to an otherwise favorable year.

8. One candidate's injurious tactics and the other's inoffensive ones were publicized.

9. Our vacation plans are still nebulous because unexpected guests prevent our making themspecific.

10. People wearing seatbelts are unscathed; those who are unprotected are injured.

B. Write an antonym for each boldface word. Then, write a sentence using each phrase.1. tenuous evidence ____________________________________________________2. dispassionate spectators _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ____3. enigmatic smile4. impetuous child ___________________________________________5. coach's laxity ___________________________________________ _

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Name ______________________________________________ Date ________________Vocabulary Practice 19: Antonyms

An antonym is a word that is opposite in meaning to another word. Example: The word paragon is an antonym for the word pariah.

A. Match each boldface word with an antonym. Write th e letter of th e antonym before the word.Then. write another antonym for each boldface word.Word Antonym Antonym

1. plaintive a. compliant2. effrontery b. structured3. discursive c. terse4. resilient d. lengthiness5. lassitude e. focused6. zenith f. ineffective7. veracity g. one-sided8. multifarious h. bottom9. amorphous 1. courtesy

10. loquacious j. energy11. malign k. brittle12. recalcitrant 1. insincerity13. aggrandize m.jubilant\. 14. efficacious n. condense15. brevity o. praise

B. Write ten of th e boldface words from Exercise A in the sentences.1. The _______________ lecture was rambling and hard to follow.2. Nolan had never encountered such _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ from a new and inexperienced

employee.3. With three straight championships. th e Blazers were at their _______________4. Julio's writing was characterized by forthrightness, and zeal.5. Jill liked dancewear made from fabric that was lightweight and __________________6. The design for th e new town park seemed __________________ and ill-planned.7. Carla developed an ad campaign to reach a variety of customers.8. The wolves' ________________ howls sounded like mourners at a funeral.9. Basketball practice left Mary in a state of weakness and ___________________

10. The scientist was known for th e clarity and ________________ of hi s reports.C. On other paper, write a sentence using each boldface word no t used in Exercise B.

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Name____ ~ ___________ ~ _______ Date________Vocabulary Practice 20: Antonyms

An antonym is a word that is opposite in meaning to another word.Example: The word taciturn is an antonym for the word communicative.

A. Write two antonyms for each boldface word. Then, write a sentence using th e boldface word.egoistic befriended donate stingy unspoiledcommend spotless succinct plain mischievousterse deflect pale separate hospitablepraise pliable nasty obedient disentangle

1. desolate

2. garner

3. voluble

4. marred

5. altruistic

6. enmesh

7. florid

8. lampoon

9. recalcitrant---- - - _ . _ - - -

lO. cherubic

B. Substitute an antonym for th e boldface word in each phrase. Then, use the ne w phrase in asentence. Use a dictionary or thesaurus, if necessary

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-----------------------------------------------ame Date________Vocabulary Practice 21: Synonym and Antonym Review

A synonym is a word with th e same or nearly the same meaning as another word. Anantonym is a word that is opposite in meaning to another word.

Example: A synonym for appease is placate. An antonym for appease is provoke.A. Write a synonym and an antonym for th e boldfaced word in each sentence.

I. Katya was thoughtless when she said her little sister's dress was babyish. synonym: _____________________ antonym: ___________________

2. Saul could hear the sound of jocularity coming from th e party in the gym. synonym: antonym: _________________

3. The mid-July Sunday dawned hazy. hot. and humid. synonym: ____________________ antonym: __________________

4. Neighbors condemned th e school committee for failing to repair North High. synonym: ___________________ antonym: ___________________

5. The movie was more than three hours long. but yet. i t was very engrossing. synonym: antonym: __________________

6. Cindy thought that PhotoCorp and Pix Co. should merge into one company. synonym: __________________ antonym: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ___

7. Sandy was in the forefront of hi s school's volunteer team for th e food drive. synonym: ________________ antonym: ____________

8. Summit Avenue runs perpendicular to Beacon Street. synonym: ________________ antonym: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

9. With extreme caution, Jim moved slowly as he learned to rollerblade. synonym: __________________ antonym: ________________

10. Donna was extremely frugal when i t came to spending money on clothes.synonym: _____________________ antonym: _________________

B. Write two synonyms and two antonyms for th e boldface words. Use a thesaurus to checkyour answers.

antonyms: ________________1. compliant synonyms:antonyms: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __2. alacrity synonyms:antonyms: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __3. veracity synonyms:antonyms: __________________4. assurance synonyms:antonyms: _______________5. aggrandize synonyms:antonyms: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __6. nebulous synonyms:antonyms: ___________7. callow synonyms:antonyms: ____________8. denounce synonyms:antonyms: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _9. officious synonyms:antonyms: __________________10. redundant synonyms:

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Name _______________________________________________ Date__________Vocabulary Practice 22: Analogies

An analogy shows a relationship. or makes a comparison. between pairs of words. In ananalogy, the relationship between the first pair ofwords is compared to th e relationship in thesecond pair of words.

Example: One type of relationship is a function relationship. In EAR:HEAR::EYE:SEE, "hear" and"see" are functions of "ear" and "eye."Example: Another type of analogy shows a cause-effect relationship. In BURN:PAIN::SLEEP:REST,"burn" causes "pain," and "sleep" causes "rest."

A Determine the relationship between the first pair of words. Then write the word that com-pletes th e second pair of words in the analogy.

1. NEWS:DESCRIPTION::COMMERClAL :__________________a. influence b. information c. capitalism

2. PAUCI1Y:HUNGER::DISCIPLINE:______________ _a. sharpen b. order c. command

3. ANESTHETIC:NUMB: : LEAVEN:a. complete b. equalize c. raise4. LIGAMENT:CONNECT::ADDENDUM:________________

a. supplement b. discharge c. change5. COMPROMISE:SOLUTION: :ANCHOR:______________

a. stability b. dissipation c. retention6. FLOOD:DESTRUCTION::CURMUDGEON:_____________ _

a. confusion b. lenience c. discord7. EATING:SATIATION::FORGERY:________________

a. sympathy b. beguilement c. spontaneity8. LANGUAGE:COMMUNICATION::PRACTICE:________________a. mistakes b. performance c. perfection

9. DISUSE:ATROPHY::DROUGIIT:________________a. polyphony b. thirst c. growth

10. DINGHY:TRANSPORT: :TIRADE:_______________a. denounce b. venerate c. exclaim

B. Write a word to complete these analogies.1. TRAVESTY:RIDICULE::RADIATOR:____ ._________ _2. PERFIDY:MISTRUST::VIRUS:___ __________3. UNCERTAIN1Y:HESITATION::DISINTEREST:_______ ________4. EXPLANATION:AMELIORATE::INSULATION:______________ _5. FOOD:NOURISHMENT::HELMET:________________

C. On another piece of paper, rewrite the first pair of words in each analogy in Exercise B.

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Name _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Date ___________Vocabulary Practice 23: Analogies

An analogy shows a relationship. or makes a comparison, between pairs of words. In ananalogy. the relationship between the first pair of words is compared to th e relationship in thesecond pair of words. Wrtting a summary sentence that explains the relationship between thefirst pair of words ca n help to clartty the word relationship.

Example: QUILT:BED::ASPHALT: . Summary sentence: "You use a quilt to cover a bed."What do you use asphalt for? The word driveway would complete this analogy.

A. Think: about th e relationship between each pair of words. On the line below each analogy.write a sentence that explains the relationship between the words in the first pair. Then, writea word to complete the second pair of words in the analogy.L COMPETITION:WINNER::BUSINESS:___________ _2. TRUOGE:WALK::BACKSTROKE:___________ _3. ZIPPER:FASTENER::HELIUM:___________ _4. RING:MARRlAGE::CROWN:,____________5. PROFESSOR:UNIVERSI1Y::ARTIST:___________ _6. EIATlON:HAPPlNESS::GLOOM:___________ _7. HOT AIR:BALLOON::ENGINE:,___________ _8. SORROW:TEARS::HAPPINESS:___________ _9. EXPERr:NOVICE::SENIOR:___________ _

10. TURN:OOORKNOB::PULL:___________ _B. Determine th e relationship in the first pair of words. Wrtte a word that completes the secondpair ofwords in each analogy.

1. RECUNER:CHAIR::MAPLE:___________ _2. MALOOOROUS:FRAGRANT::COMPRESSEO: ______________3. PIAYERS:OUGOUT::FAMILY:_______________4. STAMINA:MARATHONER::PATIENCE:_______________5. STAR:CONSTELLATION::TRIBUTARY:___________ _

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Name___ ~ _____________________ Date________Vocabulary Practice 24: Analogies

An analogy shows a relationship. or makes a comparison. between pairs of words. In ananalogy. th e relationship between th e first pair of words is compared to the relationship in thesecond pair of words. Types of analogies fncludejUnction. cause-effect. synonym/antonym, andpart to whole relationships.

Examples: TRANSMITIER:COMMUNICATE::MICROSCOPE:MAGNIFY (function)FUMES: INTOXICATION: :OVEREXPOSURE:SUNBURN (cause-effect)DISSENSION:ACCORD::ELEGIAC:JOYOUS (synonym/antonym)KEY:KEYBOARD::WING:AIRCRAFT (part to whole)

A. Circle th e letter before the pair or words that completes each analogy.1. DUPLlCI1Y: MISTRUST: :___ _ 9. NUTRITlON:HEALTH::___ _

a. scissors:rent a. narrative:expositionb. enthrall:mesmerize b. resonant:ringingc. employment:remuneration c. aging:wrinkles2. ENGENDER:CAUSE::___ _ 10 . VIRULENT:TOXIC: :___ _

a. compass:navigate a. appropriate:timelyb. hiatus:interruption b. wan:colorfulc. nightmare:awakening c. stomach:digest

3. INDULGENCE:CORPULENCE: :___ _ 11 . MEDICATION: ILLNESS: :___ _a. hardy:robust a. bliss:despondencyb. negotiation:concordance b. fission:fusionc. constrict:release c. accident:injury

4. MALLET:PULVERlZE::___ _ 12. PHYSICIAN:HEAL::___ _a. catapult:jettison a. bungle:succeedb. socket:chandelier b. capitalist:financec. zenith:mountain c. hospital:patient

5. DESPOIL:LOOT::___ _ 13. BANAL: EXTRAORDINARY: ,___ _a. cylinder:engine a. hyperbole:understatementb. terse:discursive b. copious:profusec. lampoon:satirize c. liquid:hydrate6. CUTLERY:MINCE::___ _ 14 . DETECTIVE: INVESTIGATE: :___ _a. diminish:reduce a. coddle:spoilb. bacteria:infection b. clue:mysteryc. jail:sequester c. handcuffs:shackle7. STRlDENT:SOOTHlNG::___ _ 15. CONDENSATION:PRECIPITATJON: :___ _a. taciturn:boisterous a. copyrtght:protecUonb. electricity:lightning b. arrest:confinement

c. svelte:slim c. hurricane:typhoon8. ELECTROCARDIOGRAM: MEASUREMENT: :___ _a. surly:rudeb. calculator:computec. sprocket:wheel

B. On a separate page, write one example for each type of analogy.

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Vocabulary Practice 25: Connotations and DenotationsA connotation is the implied or suggested meaning of a word or phrase. I t is different from

the denotation, or dictionary definition. Words with the same denotation convey differentconnotations, depending on the use in context.A. Complete the sentences with two of the given words.

1. Words that connote "equality" are identical, equivalent, and corresponding.a. Michelle asked what the word to the English "internet"

was in French.b. Greg and Harry's expensive, new basketball sneakers were ___________

2. Words that connote "an end" are termination, culmination, an d expiration.a. Tucker wondered about the __ ~ _________ date of his freelance contract.b. The high school dance was the of six months of fund-raising.

3. Words that connote "something new" are fresh, modem, an d innovative.a. Weary of the year's boring designs, the company was seeking a ________ ook.

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ idea.b. Trent's unheard-of campaign idea was a truly4. Words that connote "degrees of time" are often, continual, an d common.a. Connie thought she got stuck with dishwashing chores all too ___________b. Ms. Watson told he r class that tornadoes were a _ _ _ __ occurrence in Kansas.c. _____________________ ____ _________________ ~ ~

5. Words that connote "types of power" are potency, force, an d energy.a. Wilton Veras hi t his first homerun over the wall with great _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __b. Marianne told her cousin that her brand of vitamins had greater _ _ _ _ _ _ __

6. Words that connote "types of travel" are tour, trek, and migration.a. Thousands of geese headed south from Canada on their annual __________b. Brenda and her boyfriend wanted to take a _______________ of the state capitol.

7. Words that connote "degrees of rainfall" are downpour, sprinkle, and shower.a. With the prediction of a serious , people worried about flooding.b. The Cohens' outing was in question because of the possibility of a _ _ _ _ _ _ __

8. Words that connote "to judge" are assess, discriminate, an d censure.a. Dean postponed interviewing until he'd ha d time to the candidates.b. Holly found it difficult to between the various shades of light blue.

9. Words that connote "hope" ar e expectation, promise, andfaith.a. Nancy ha d that her friends would come through for her.b. Alan's spirits soared with the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ of a beautiful day.

10. Words that connote "types of news" ar e information. intelligence, and report.a. The Copellos worried because they'd had no from their son in days.b. Brandy turned on the television to get a on the shuttle launch.

B. On another piece of paper, write a sentence using the remaining words in Exercise A.

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Name _____________________________________________ Date_________Vocabulary Practice 26: Connotations and Denotations

A connotation is the implied or suggested meaning of a word or phrase. Connotations convey implied meanings and are positive, neutral, or negative, depending on the text.

Example: Inquire and snoop have the same denotative meaning, "t o be curious." Inquire has a positive or neutral connotation, meaning "t o ask." Snoop has a negative connotation, meaning lito pry into the private affairs of others."

A. This list of words are connotations for sullen. Choose and write three words that could complete each sentence and convey the appropriate connotation for the text. You may use somewords more than once.

bad-tempered, churlish, crabby. cross, cynical, dismal, dour, fretful, frowning. gloomy. glowering. glum. gruff, grumpy, hostlle. irritable, mean. moody. obstinate, pouting. somber, sllent, sulking. unsociable 1. Kitty was usually a very cheerful person, but on Monday morning when she could not find

he r contact lenses, she wa s ___________________ 2. The clerk wa s positively _______________ towards the customer, creating a

scene in the store by raising he r voice an d waving her arms in the customer's face. 3. After school, Chris received the disappointing news about his loan application and this

turned his cheerful smile into a _ _ _ _ _ ________ demeanor. 4. Lulu wa s a handful. Her mother tried everything to coax th e five-year-old to eat her dinner.

Lulu not only would no t eat, but she sat at the table with her arms folded and a____ expression on her face. ~5. After a long, hot day excavating the road, the men were asked to work an extra hour. Some

were agreeable, but th e majority spoke to their bosses in angry, __________________ tones and their body language displayed their unhappy mood.

B. Choose one of the sentences in Exercise A as a topic sentence, an d write a paragraph thatuses at least three of the boldface words listed in Exercise A. Underline th e words you use.

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Name __________________________________ ____________ Date ____ ~ __________Vocabulary Practice 27: Connotations and Denotations

A connotation is th e implied or suggested meaning of a word or phrase. Connotationsconvey implied meanings, positive, negative, or neutral. depending on the text.Example: Welcome and accost have the same denotative meaning, "t o greet." Welcome hasa positive or neutral connotation, meaning /I greet" (neutral) or 11greet favorably" (positive).Accost has a negative connotation, meaning IIgreet in a challenging way.1I

A. Write the two words that are connotations for each boldface word. Then, identify all thewords as positive, neutral, or negative connotations. Last, write a sentence using one word ineach set. Check your words in a dictionary or thesaurus.

reluctance terse ornate unruly spontaneousmercy insincerity sharpen argumentative honeunplanned compact innocent tawdry hostileobstinate deception aversion compassion unsophisticatedWord Connotation Word/Connotation Word/Connotation

1. whet

2. callow

3. extemporaneous

4. polemical

5. intractable

6. garish

7. duplicity

8. laconic

9. clemency

10 . diffidence

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Date________NameVocabulary Practice 28: Commonly Misused Words

Having a good vocabulary demands skillful us e of the right words in speaking and writing.Many words and phrases sound alike. Other words cause confusion because their meaningsare not understand.

Example: They're, their, and there sound alike, but have different meanings and uses.A. Write the word or phrase that completes each sentence.

1. The final __ ~ '__"_'__ of the daily newspaper is printed at midnight.edition. addition

2. On the _ ~ . _ _ _ _ _ _ from th e mountain, the climbers became dizzy and were rescued.decent. descent

3. Susie wanted to __ . ~ ~ . ______ her dress because i t did not fit after losingweight. alter. altar

4. How often have you wanted to voice your__ ._ _ _ _ .___ opinion in a tensesituation? personal, personnel

5. Along the coast, we saw the sea otters__ ~ __ ~ from the water to lieon the rocks. immerse. emerge

6. The grocery sign correctly noted that those with ..____ ~ ____ en items could us e aisle one. fewer than. less than

7. People are often unaware that their__ ~ ._____ remarks are offensive tosome people. callous, callus

8. Dorothy was ______ .___ because she was unprepared for her final exams.anxious. eager

9. Mr. Bolger was the _____ ~ . ____ for the plaintiff and won th e case.councll. counsel10. The senator said the charter was ___ the one written many

hundred years ago. different from, different than11. Carol .__ until she had all th e Signatures on the petition.

canvases,canvassed12. Mother will us on time to depart for the weekend celebration.

anticipate, expect13. New owners of the store will take over when the current owners_______ control.

cease, seize14. With insufficient information, the speaker__ ~ _______.____ before his audi-

ence. floundered, foundered15. Our money will go ____________ f we plan wisely before we begin spending it .

farther. furtherB. On another piece of paper, write a sentence using each word you did not use in the sentencesin Exercise A.28 Vocabulary Practice 28: Commonly Misused Words Prentice-Hall, Inc.


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Name _________ ~ ______________~ DateVocabulary Practice 29: Commonly Misused Words

Having a good vocabulary demands skillful use of th e right words in speaking an d writing.Many words and phrases sound alike and cause confusion.

Example: Capital and capitol sound alike, but have different meanings and uses.A. Write th e word that completes each sentence.

sure adapt dessert desert baseimply precede waver avenge alreadycertainly al l ready deductive bass revengeadopt infer waiver inductive proceed

1. Before sh e ordered _ _ _ ~ _________ , Kendra considered th e effect of pie on her waistline.

2. Brian planned to th e celebratoIY dinner with an introductoIY speech.3. HiCo. hadn't installed Tai's phone properly, so i t granted him a fee ____________ _4. In hi s opening statement, th e prosecutor asserted that th e motive wa s ________5. Before her party. RoIY adjusted the treble and .__ evels on her speakers.6. When hi s wife asked him to prepare th e meal, Marc said, "___________ . Dear."7. Tenley inquired if her children would be to go to th e picnic by noon.8. From her boyfriend's morose look, Gia could he'd failed th e exam.9. The terrain was more rugged than she'd expected, but Dena could to it .

10. Dr. Perry used reasoning to draw conclusions from th e available facts.B. Write a definition for each word yo u used in th e sentences in Exercise A. Check your defini-tions in a dictionary.1.2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

10. C. On another piece of paper, write a sentence using each word you did not use in Exercise A.

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N a m e ~ _______________________ ___________________ Date _______________Vocabulary Practice 30: Commonly Misused Words

Having a good vocabulary demands skillful us e of the right words in speaking an d writing.Many words and phrases sound alike an d cause confusion.

Example: Stationary and stationery sound alike, but have different meanings and uses.A. Write the word or phrase that completes each sentence. Then, write a sentence using theother word in each pair.

1. The critic implied that the acting in the new play was ___________ too unrehearsed.all together. altogether

2. The malodorous condition of Roy's wet poodle wa s bound to ______________ people.repulse. repel

3. Nell was quite _________ at sports, perhaps because her dad coached gymnastics.adapt. adept

4. Ted studied diligently, but the trigonometry answers managed to .._____________ him.allude. elude

5. The district attorney boasted he ha d enough evidence to ______________ the suspect.persecute. prosecute

6. Try as she might, Mrs. Dahl couldn't ______ her so n to apply for a summer job.impel. propel

7. The heckler added a note of __________ to an otherwise cordial town meeting.descent. dissent

8. When Sara revealed the surprising results of he r study, her peers were _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _incredible. incredulous9. Kit's community rent-control petition was met with indifference an d __________apathy, empathy

10. Lexi aided the whelping of he r beagle's four pups-all born alive an d _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __healthful. healthyB. On another piece of paper, write a definition for the boldface words in Exercise A.

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Name _____________________________________________ Date ________________Vocabulary Practice 31: Specialized Vocabulary

Most of the words we use today have their origins in Old English, Latin, and Greek. ManyLatin phrases are used in speaking an d writing.A. Using a dictionary, write the definition of each tenn. Then, write a sentence using each tenn.

1. ad hoc ________________________________________________ ______

2. pro bono _______________________________________________ ~ _________

3. ad nauseam4. caveatempwr ___________________________________________________5. defacw ______________________________________________________ __

6. exoJncw __________________________________________________________

7. habeas corpus8. ~ s o f a c w ____________________________________________________________

9. nonseqwtur ___________________________________________________________10. profonna ____________________________________________________________11. ____________________________________________________________a r p e d ~ m

12. ___________________________________________________________e r d ~ m

13. status quo14. ____________________________________________________________ __m e d ~15. nolo contendere

B. Which three phrases are legal terminology?

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Name ____________________________________________ __ Date _____________Vocabulary Practice 32: Specialized Vocabulary

Many of the musical tenns we use today have their origins in Latin and have been borrowedfrom contemporary Italian.A. Using a dictionary, write the definition of each musical tenn. Then, write each tenn in thebox under th e correct classification.

1. adagio2. allegro3. andante4. aria5. basso6. coloratura7. concerto8. crescendo9. __________________________________________________________________o ~ e

10. fortissimo ____________________________________________________________ ___I I . presto _________________________________________________________________12. sonata ________________________________________________________________ _13. soprano ______________________________________________________________14. staccato _____________________________________________________________15. rempo ________________________________________________________________

Type of I Style or Volume of Relative Speed of IiComposition Type of Voice Music Music

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IB. On another piece of paper, write a sentence for each musical term in Exercise A.

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Name _______________________________________________ Date _____________Spelling Practice 1: Adding Prefixes

When a pre8x: is added to a word, the spelling of the word remains the same. In some words.adding a prefix to a word results in a doubled consonant.

Examples: The prefix in- added to sensitive makes insensitive. The prefix mis- added to spellmakes misspell. Adding il- to legal makes illegal.A. Combine the prefixes an d words an d write the new words. Then, write another word with thesame prefix.1. pro- an d democracy makes2. a- and typical makes _______________________3. dis- and passionate makes4. pre- and meditated makes ___________5. im- and pious makes6. in- an d conceivable makes ____________7. un- and documented makes ________________8. dis- and satisfactory makes___________9. re- and route makes ________________

10. anti- and discrimination makes11. pro- and active makes ________________________12. a- makes moral makes13. dis- an d credited makes ______________________14. im- an d plausible makes ______________________15. non- and negotiable makesB. Write these misspelled words correctly. Check your answers in a dictionary. Then, write abrief definition for each word.L imutable2. ilimitable3. inumerable4. disatisfactory5. imodest6. disimilar7. imortalize8. ireverent9. unoticeable10. disoluble

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Name _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ____ Date________Spelling Practice 2: Adding Suffixes

When adding suffixes to words ending in final e, follow the rules for dropping or keeping e.Spelling Rules1. When adding a suffix that begins with a vowel to a word that ends in e, drop th e final e.

Example: The suffix -ing added to efface makes effacing.2. When adding a suffix that begins with a consonant to a word that ends in e, keep th e final e.

Example: The suffix -ment added to announce makes announcementA. Combine th e words and suffixes and write th e new words.1. disparage and -ing 9. dispassionate and -ly

10. extradite and -ion ________ _. furtive and -ness3. emulate and -ive 11. discursive and -ness4. recognize and -able ________ _ 12. bungle and -er ______________5. animate an d -ion ____________ 13. exonerate an d -ive6. immediate an d -ly _____________ 14. desecrate and -ion7. fickle and -ness 15. ostracize and -ing __________8. coddle and -ing __________

B. Underline the misspelled word in each sentence. Write th e word correctly at the end of thesentence. Check your spelling in a dictionary.

1. Julia was in a state of bereavrnent after the death of her best friend. _________2. When Jen discovered she had spread hannful rumors, she acted contritly. ______3. Robin began hedgeing when her parents asked why she had no t called home. _____4. Brad's refuseal to work overtime was not acceptable to his supervisor. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __5. The aerobics class was rejuvenateing for everyone who had sat through hours of classes.

6. The professor was venerateed by his students because he was a mentor to them.

7. The reporter's delineateion of th e story facts was corroborated by the eyewitnesses.

8. As he sat holding his brother's broken bat, Earle hoped for forgivness. ________9. Leah's father worried about his daughter's espouseal of radical ideas. ________

10. Della's personality tended toward rudness when sh e wa s feeling hurried. _______C. Write two words that are examples of the spelling rules for adding suffixes to words endingin final e.

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Spelling Practice 2: Adding SuffixesWhen adding suffixes to words with final y, follow spelling rules for keeping y or changing yto i before adding the suffix.Spelling Rules1. Change y to i in words ending with a consonant plus y before adding suffixes -ness, -er,

-ed, -ly, and -ous.Example: Adding -ness to hazy makes haziness.

2. Change y to i before adding suffixes -ance. -ant. and -able.Example: Adding -ance to apply makes appliance.

3. Keep the final y in words ending with a vowel plus y before suffixes -er. -ous, -ance, -ing.-jul. an d -ness.Example: Adding -er to buy makes buyer.

4. Keep the final y when adding the suffixes -ing or -ish to avoid having two i's.Example: Adding -ing to try makes trying.

D. If the word is spelled correctly. put a check (J) beside the word. Write the misspelled wordscorrectly. Check your answers in a dictionary.1. categorycally 9. necessaryly2. pitying 10. worrysome3. surlyest 11. angrily4. merryment 12. haughtyer5. prettyly 13. pithyness6. chillyness 14. gayly7. sorryest 15. bountyful8. tidyerE. Combine the words and suffixes and write the new words. Then. write another word with thesame suffix.I. mighty an d -er ___ ~ ____________._____________

2. burly and -est_____________________________ _3. extraordinary an d -ly __________________________ _4. shabbyand-ness __________________________________5.dutyand-Jul ______________________________________________ _ _6. tardy an d -ly _____________________________7. mystify and -ing8. ______________________________~ y a n d - m e n t9. uncanny and -ly

10. justify an d -ableI I . relay and -ed12. accompanyand-ment __________________________________13. spongyand-ness ________________________________14. simply and :fy15. swppyand-er _________________________________ Prentice-Hall. Inc. Spelling Practice 2: Adding Suffixes 35


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Name _____________________________________________ Date_________Spelling Practice 3: Words Ending in ee or in a Vowel and Final e

When a suffix beginning with e is added to a word ending in ee, one e is dropped. No spellingchanges occur when other suffixes are added.

Example: The suffix -ed added to agree makes agreed. The suffix -ment added to agreemakes agreement.

A. Combine th e words and the suffixes and write the new words.1. foreseeand-mg ___________________ 9. oversee and -ing2. wee and -est _____________ 10. free and -er _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __3. decree and -ed ___________ 11. flee and -ing _________________4. filigree an d -es 12. apogee and -es ___________5. lee an d -ward ____________ 13. guarantee and -ing _________6. puree and -ed ____________ 14. absentee and -es __________7. emcee and -ing ___________ 15. disagree and -able _________8. pedigree and -edB. Underline the misspelled word in each sentence. Write th e word correctly at the end of thesentence.

1. The disagreing friends were aided by a supporting friend who interceded.2. decided to sift the dry ingredients while her mother was pureing the fruit.3. used washing machine was guaranted to work by the previous owner.

4. refered the basketball games for th e high school team for two years.5. Mrs. Chapman was ecstatic about the artist who ha d filigreeed th e archway.6. The school committee said that no funds are available in the foreseable future.7. May and Li shared divergent views and yet were usually in agrement.8. The children were gleful when they heard the no school announcement.9. The nomines for the Citizens' Award were Ben and his sister for saving a life.

10. The political club felt fortunate to have two notables for debate emces.

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Spelling Practice 3: Words Ending in ee or in a Vowel and Final eWhen a suffix beginning with e is added to a word ending in Ve (vowel + el, th e final e isdropped. When adding other suffixes. different spelling rules apply.Spelling Rules1. Keep the final e in words ending in ie before adding suffixes. except when adding -ing and

suffixes beginning with e. When adding -ing, change ie to y.Examples: Adding -ing to tie makes tying. Adding -less to tie makes tie/ess.

2. Keep th e final e in words ending in oe and ye before adding suffixes. except those beginningwith e.

Examples: Adding -ing to hoe makes hoeing. Adding -ed to hoe makes hoed.3. Drop the final e in words ending in ue before adding suffixes that begin with vowels. Keep

the final e before adding suffixes that begin with consonants.Examples: Adding -ish to blue makes bluish. Adding -ness to blue makes blueness.

D. Add the suffixes to the words an d write th e new words. Check your spelling in a dictionary.1. accrue an d -ing 11. opaque and -ness2. woe an d -Jul 12. tie and -ing _ ..3. vie and -ed 13. ensue an d -ed4. issue and -able 14. eye an d -ing5. dye and -ed 15. blue and -est6. canoe an d -ist 16. true and -er7. pique and -ed 17. untie and -ed8. argue and -able 18. shoe and -less9. toe and -ing 19. value and -able

10. belie and -ed ..-- 20 . oblique and -lyE. Categorize the word you wrote in Exercise C according to th e spelling rule that applies foradding suffixes to words ending in a vowel an d final e.

Keep final e Drop final e Change ie to y

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Name _____________________________________________ Date_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Spelling Practice 4: Vowels Before Final r

Words with a vowel followed by final r usually follow rules fOf spelling.Spelling Rule: In an unstressed syllable. the vowel sound before th e final r is faf and ma y

be spelled by a, e, i, 0 , and u.1. Words ending in ul_r take the vowel a as in regular; the exception is ruler.2. Words ending in ate (regulate) and ct (connect) take th e vowel 0 when adding r as in regu-lator an d connector; some exceptions are locater, distracter.3. Words meaning "one who does something" take er as in teacher. or or as injuror.

A. Add the missing vowel to each word. Check your spelling in a dictionary.1. engend_r 11. vtne!L-r 21.occ_r 31. few_r2. squal_r 12. smuggl_f 22. consum_r 32. protract_r3. modul_r 13. initiat_r 23. ast_r 33. benefact_r4. cell_f 14. toddl_r 24. deslgn_r 34. altimet_f5. centimet_f 15. cloist_r 25. precurs_r 35. serv_r6. prosecut_r 16. direct_r 26. procrastinat_f 36. conif_r7. famili_r 17. cellul_f 27. request_r 37. conc_rS. impost_r IS. edit_r 2S. ranc_r 3S. inspect_r9. feact_f 19. cartograph_r 29. vap_r 39. val_r

10. indlcat_r 20. vehicul_r 30. surrend_r 40. amate_rB. Organize the words according to th e spelling rules in Exercise A.

uLr ate. ct er. or

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Date________ame___Spelling Practice 5: Words Ending in -ise, -ize, -ity, -ety

Word endings that sound alike are commonly misspelled. The endings -Ese an d -ize, -ety and-ity are often confused.

Spelling Rules1. In American English, the predominant ending is -ize, except for compound words.

Example: winterizeExceptions: likewise, otherwise

2. The ending -ety appears when -41 is added to certain adjectives ending in e.Examples: entire, entirety; nai've, naiVety; nice, nicety

3. The ending -ety appears in words ending in i to avoid two 1's. The ending ity is more common.Examples: variety, gaiety

A. Write the misspelled words correctly. Put a check W next to the words that are spelled correctly. Check your spelling in a dictionary.1. politicise 11. capsise2. enterprize 12. lengthwize3. aggrandize 13. advertize4. ostracise 14. advize5. merchandise 15. popularize6. supervize 16. victimise7. pulverise 17. guise8. chastize 18. criticise9. eulogize 19. televize

10. compromise 20. otherwiseB. Write these misspelled words correctly. Check your spelling in a dictionary.1. disparety 11. niceity2. acuety 12. sureity3. anxiity 13. proclivety4. pugnacety 14. impiity5. sobriity 15. gaiity6. entireity 16. subtleity7. alacrety 17. felicety8. hilarety 18. impropriity9. notoriity 19. vanity

10. brevety 20. receptivetyC. On a separate sheet of paper. organize th e words in Exercises A and B according to theirendings. Then. write the spelling rule that applies to each group of words.

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Name _____________________________________________ Date ____________Spelling Practice 6: Words Ending in -c, -k, -ch, -ck, -que

The final sound /k / is spelled -c, -k, -ch, -ck, and -que.Spelling Rules1. The endings -ch and -que with the /k / sound are used infrequently.

Examples: stomach, antique, pique2. Final-c occurs in the ending -i c and in some words borrowed from other languages.

Examples: attic, bivouac3. The endings -k and -ck appear in words such as break and check.4. When adding suffixes beginning with e, i, or y to words in which the final -c has the /k /

sound, add the letter k before the suffix.Examples: Adding -ed to mimic makes mimicked. Adding -y to colic makes colicky. Adding-ing to picnic makes picnicking.

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Name ________________________________________ __ Date _____________Spelling Practice 7: Commonly Misspelled Words

Some words follow rules for spelling, while the spelling of other words must be remembered.Example: Words with ei or ie follow the rule: i before e except after c or when sounded like aas in neighbor and weigh.

A. Write these misspelled words correctly. Check your spelling in a dictionary.1. mischeivous 9. riegn2. liesure 10. obiesance3. cheiftan 11. wierd4. peirce 12. shiek5. percieve 13. plebiean6. inconcievable 14. niether7. foriegn 15. speceis8. hygeine

Words ending in -ish or -ist ar e often misspelled. The ending -ish means "relating to" ordescribes "an action or process." The ending -ist means "one who practices."

Examples: stylish, nourish, zoologistB. Write the ending -ist or -ish that is added to each word to spell the word that matches thedefinition. Then, write th e new word. Some words change spelling before adding th e ending.

Word and Suffix New Word Definition1. sheep and _________ timid; bashful2. moraland one who leads a moral life3. child and ________ one who acts like a child4. pacify an d .__ ~ ____ one who opposes war5. peeve and ________ marked by ba d temper6. classic and __________ a claSSical scholar7. purple an d _ _ _ _ _ _ ___ characteristic of th e color purple8. churl and __________ surly; boorish9. botany and ______ a SCientist who studies plants

10. minimal and _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ one who likes to keep things to aminimum

c. Write ten words that end in -ish or -ist. Include words for each meaning of -ish.

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Name ____________________________________________ Date_________Spelling Practice 8: Commonly Misspelled Words

Some words follow rules for spelling. while other words must be remembered.A. Add the endings -ancy, -ency, -cy, or -sy to these words. Then. check your spelling in a dic-tionary.

-ancy or -ency -cy or -syl . pot embas2. occup discourte3. resid pharrna4. complac bankrupt5. tend biop6. absorb ecsta7. clem courte8. expedi autocra9. consist prophe10. resUi controver

11. redund accura12. insolv hypocri13. depend normal14. discrep pira15. dorm idiosyncra16. effici aristocra17. frequ jealou18. hesit falla19. tr u immedia20. vagr lunaB. Add as many words as you ca n with each ending. Check your spelling in a dictionary.

-ancy -ency -sy

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Name _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ~ Date _______________Spelling Practice 9: Commonly Misspelled Words

Words with endings that sound alike ar e often misspelled.A. Underline th e misspelled word(s} in each sentence. Write th e words correctly at the end ofthe sentences.

1. Zoe was fasinated by the soler calender that was carved in Summit Park. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __2. Pete laughed at goulish tales, yet he wouldn't walk through the cemetary. ________3. Uri's favorite historical subject wa s Imperial Japan and it s regal empiters. _______4. As June's older sIster, it was essental for Jan to be a good role moddal. _ _ _ ~ ____5. Rhea was mortified because the wine she poured had turned to vineger. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __6. A high incidance of deafness Is a hereditery condition in Dalmatians. _________7. Dylan's father often le t him visit him at th e moleculer biology laboratary. _______8. Cal knew his secretety could perform more than administrative tasks. _________9. When Beth met Fran's boyfriend, she was convinsed that he looked familier. ___ __

10. More than fifty sponsers signed up for the charety walk-a-thon.11. Mr. Formica travelled so much he couldn't be partlculer about his diet. __________12. All th

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