Word Study: Delve into Vocabulary and Word Origins

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a type of derivational affix?

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Infix

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Prefix

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Suffix

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Circumfix

Question 2

Etymology, which comes from the Greek roots 'etymon' (true) and 'logos' (word), refers to the study of:

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The origin and history of words

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The structure of words

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The pronunciation of words

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The meaning of words

Question 3

Identify the root word in the word 'happiness':

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happ

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-ness

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happy

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happi

Question 4

Which of the following words is a cognate of the Spanish word 'casa'?

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House

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Dog

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Cat

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Tree

Question 5

Identify the type of word formation that occurs when two or more words are combined to create a new word:

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Compounding

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Affixation

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Derivation

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Inflection

Question 6

The prefix 'inter-' in English usually means:

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between

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not

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re

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good

Question 7

The prefix 're-' can have multiple meanings. Which of the following is NOT a possible meaning?

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very

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again

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back

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away from

Question 8

The suffix '-ology' in English typically means:

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a scientific study

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a condition or state

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a person who does something

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a large amount of something

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for building vocabulary?

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Ignoring words you don't know

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Using context clues

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Learning root words

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Analyzing word structure

Question 10

Which prefix means 'opposite' or 'against'?

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anti-

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pro-

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inter-

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sub-

Question 11

Which suffix is used to form nouns that denote a person who performs an action?

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-er

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-ment

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-tion

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-ity

Question 12

What is the meaning of the root word 'auto' in the word 'autobiography'?

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Self

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Life

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Writing

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Story

Question 13

Which of the following words means 'not generous'?

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Petty

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Magnanimous

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Benevolent

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Altruistic

Question 14

In the word 'unacceptable', what is the function of the prefix 'un-'?

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It reverses the meaning of the root word.

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It changes the part of speech of the root word.

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It attaches to the end of the root word.

Question 15

What is the precise definition of etymology?

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The scholarly study of the origin and historical evolution of words

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The examination of the structure of sentences

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The categorization of words into various grammatical classes

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The exploration of the relationship between language and societal context

Question 16

The suffix '-tion' generally indicates:

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A noun derived from a verb

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A verb derived from a noun

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An adjective derived from a noun

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An adverb derived from an adjective

Question 17

Identify the word with a Latin origin meaning 'write':

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script

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psychology

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photography

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mathematics

Question 18

In the word 'omnipotent,' the Latin root 'omni-' signifies:

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All

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One

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Many

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None

Question 19

The negative connotation of the word 'disgruntled' is primarily due to which prefix?

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dis-

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mal-

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bene-

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pro-

Question 20

Which of the following expressions is considered colloquial?

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Hit the sack

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Sleep tight

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Rest well

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Retire to bed

Question 21

Which suffix is commonly used to form nouns that indicate a state or quality?

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-Ness

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-Able

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-En

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-Fy

Question 22

The word 'photograph' is derived from Greek roots that mean:

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Light (photo) and writing (graph)

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Light (photo) and speaking (graph)

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Writing (photo) and drawing (graph)

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Speaking (photo) and drawing (graph)

Question 23

The word 'microscope' is derived from which Greek roots?

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Mikros (small) and skopein (to observe)

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Mikros (small) and graphy (writing)

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Skopein (to observe) and graphein (to write)

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Mikros (small) and phobia (fear)

Question 24

The suffix '-ive' typically indicates what type of word?

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An adjective that describes a quality

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A noun that names a person or thing

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A verb that shows an action or state of being

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An adverb that describes how something is done

Question 25

Which of the following is an example of a blend word?

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Smog

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Laptop

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Television

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Hamburger

Question 26

The prefix 're-' often means:

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Back or again

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Before or prior to

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Against or opposite

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Not or without

Question 27

Which of the following is the correct origin of the word "computer"?

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From the Latin word "computare", meaning "to reckon"

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From the French word "comptoir", meaning "a desk"

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From the Greek word "komptes", meaning "a calculator"

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From the English word "compete", meaning "to strive"

Question 28

Which suffix means "relating to" or "pertaining to"?

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-ive

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-ful

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-less

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-able

Question 29

Which of the following words is formed by adding the suffix "-ment" to the root word "frag"?

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Fragmentation

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Fragment

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Fragile

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Fragrant

Question 30

Which of the following prefixes means 'not' or 'opposite of'?

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un-

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in-

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re-

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pre-

Question 31

What is the origin of the word 'telephone'?

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Latin and Greek

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Greek and French

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French and German

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German and Italian

Question 32

What is the meaning of the root word 'chron'?

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time

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space

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number

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color

Question 33

Which of the following words has the same Latin root as 'aqua'?

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aquatic

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arthritis

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astronaut

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automobile

Question 34

The word 'gregarious' comes from the Latin word 'grex', which means 'flock'. What does this tell us about the original meaning of 'gregarious'?

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Friendly and outgoing

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Shy and reserved

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Hostile and aggressive

Question 35

When the suffix '-ly' is added to the word 'quick,' what part of speech does the word become?

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Adverb

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Noun

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Verb

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Adjective

Question 36

Which of the following is the most accurate etymology of the word 'telephone'?

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Greek 'tele' (far) + 'phone' (sound)

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Latin 'phoenic' (red)

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German 'phon' (sound)

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French 'phone' (sound)

Question 37

Which of the following words contains the suffix '-able' that indicates a possibility or capability?

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Capable

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Progress

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Hopeful

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Arrival

Question 38

Which of the following tools is most useful for exploring synonyms and antonyms?

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Thesaurus

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Encyclopedia

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Dictionary

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Atlas

Question 39

What is the process of forming new words from existing words called?

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Derivation

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Inflection

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Reduplication

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Composition

Question 40

What is the primary purpose of identifying the root word in word study?

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To understand the core meaning of related words.

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To translate a word into another language.

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To memorize the spelling of a word.

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To determine the part of speech of a word.

Question 41

Which of the following is the most effective strategy for improving vocabulary?

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Reading widely and using a dictionary regularly.

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Guessing the meaning of words from context only.

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Translating words from their native language.

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Memorizing lists of words.

Question 42

What is the recommended  way to prepare for a word study quiz?

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Review class notes, practice exercises, and utilize flashcards for memorization.

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Skip studying and rely solely on memory.

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Memorize all the words on the word list without understanding their usage.

Question 43

Identify the prefix that means "not" or "opposite of" in the word "unreadable".

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Un-

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-Read

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-Able

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-Unr

Question 44

What is the best definition of the word "equivocate"?

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To use ambiguous language to avoid stating a clear position

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To speak with great eloquence

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To speak loudly and clearly

Question 45

Which of the following words is an antonym of "loquacious"?

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Taciturn

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Gregarious

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Verbose

Question 46

Identify the part of speech of the underlined word in the sentence: "The **diminutive** dog barked incessantly."

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Adjective

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Noun

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Verb

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Adverb

Question 47

Which of the following is an effective strategy for improving one's vocabulary?

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Reading widely and using a dictionary

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Only memorizing words for tests

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Guessing the meaning of unfamiliar words from context

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Ignoring unfamiliar words

Question 48

How does studying etymology help students develop their vocabulary?

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It provides insight into the meaning and relationships between words

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It allows students to memorize words more easily

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It improves students' spelling skills

Question 49

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using prefixes and suffixes?

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They create confusion in language

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They expand vocabulary

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They clarify word meanings

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They facilitate word formation

Question 50

How can teachers incorporate word study into their daily instruction to enhance student learning?

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By using interactive word games, providing opportunities for word analysis, and encouraging students to use new words in their writing

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By solely focusing on memorizing word lists