Select the correct spelling for the word that completes the sentence.
the mechanic told me the repairs would his original estimate.
excede
exceed
17. when might you use connotation in your writing?
when you are using facts and statistics
when you are writing research reports
when you are trying to persuade
when you are trying to explain
16. what is the meaning of the root word vid?
bring or carry
see
take or seize
stretch
f the latin prefix pro- means “ahead” and the suffix -ion means “act,” what does provision mean?
act of not looking; ignore
act of looking away; glance
act of seeing again; repeat
act of seeing ahead; supply
14.
read the sentence.
the magician’s concluding trick of the evening was an illusion involving a big container, a woman, and a reciprocating saw.
which word means “act of deceiving”?
concluding
reciprocating
container
illusion
12. if the suffix -ize means “cause to be,” which bolded word means “cause to be seen”?
the teacher warned her students not to plagiarize the writing assignment.
jimmy looked up to and idolized his big brother.
as tory read the book, she tried to visualize what each character looked like.
it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with all of the questions on a test before you begin writing answers.
11.
select the word that completes the sentence.
they were to take the next step.
already
all ready
. which bolded word means “to be opposed to” or “opposing”?
she was surprised by the committee’s adverse reaction.
steve called ahead to reserve his seat.
juana was asked to observe the practice session.
the nervous driver was not able to put the car in reverse.