8.2.A Determine The Meaning Of English Words
Quiz by Texas Education Agency
Grade 8
ELAR (2009)
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
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- Q1Because the Latin root tangere means “to touch,” the reader can tell that the word intangible in paragraph 7 refers to something that —is passed on from one person to anotherdoes not consist of a physical substanceis not physically strongis handled often60s8.2.A: Reading - Vocabulary Development
- Q2What does the word alumni mean in paragraph 7?Former participantsCollege applicantsCompetition judgesParent supporters60s8.2.A: Reading - Vocabulary Development
- Q3In paragraph 1, the word intimidating means —frighteningconfidentfearlessencouraging60s8.2.A: Reading - Vocabulary Development
- Q4Read the origin of the word superficial. Based on this information, what is the meaning of the word superficial in paragraph 8?Without depthNot knownUnexpectedUndervalued60s8.2.A: Reading - Vocabulary Development
- Q5Originating from the word exponere, meaning “to explain,” the word expound in paragraph 44 means to —take actionunderstandprovide detailsdepend60s8.2.A: Reading - Vocabulary Development
- Q6The Latin word expedire, meaning “to be useful,” helps the reader understand that the word expediency in paragraph 5 means —permanencesignificanceconveniencecontroversy60s8.2.A: Reading - Vocabulary Development
