English Language Arts Grade 10 45 min

Use dictionary entries to determine correct usage

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1

Choose the correct definition for 'crane' in the sentence: 'The construction worker operated the crane.'

2

Which part of speech is 'conduct' in the sentence: 'Her conduct at the ceremony was exemplary.'?

3

Using its etymology, what does the 'geo-' part of 'geology' mean?

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
Choose the definition for 'bank' in the sentence: 'We sat on the river bank.' **bank** (n) 1. a financial institution. 2. land alongside a river.
0.1
1.2
2.Both
3.Neither
Easy
Which part of speech is 'object' here: 'What is that object?' **ob·ject** (n) a thing. (v) to protest.
0.noun
1.verb
2.adverb
3.adjective
Easy
What does 'bio-' mean in 'biology'? **bi·ol·o·gy** (n) [from Greek *bio-* 'life' + *-logia* 'study of']
0.study of
1.life
2.science
3.earth

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