I. Each word below contains a number prefix.

Write the number

meaning of each prefix on the space provided.
1. bimonthly _____ month/s
2. tricolor _____ color/s
3. unicycle _____ wheel/s
4. biplane _____ wings
5. tripod _____ legs

II. The underlined words in each sentence below are the definition of
another word. Choose a word with a prefix to replace it. Write your
answers on the blanks provided before each number.

1. A partly skilled mime was performed in front of the museum.

2. It was not possible to see her face behind the makeup.
3. She made us laugh with movements that were not believable.
4. Her acts are interesting, but it is still not perfect.
5. Right now she is miming a person in a chair that is not comfortable.
III. Determine the meaning of the underlined word in each sentence and then circle
the letter of your choice.
1. We have to collate these pages – put them in the right order – before we staple them.
a. arrange b. accessorize
c. align d. insert

2. She has always been an upright person.

a. kind b. generous
c. obedient d. honorable

3. Some people think Nathan is irrational, but he has always seemed reasonable to me.
a. disrespectful b. snobbish
c. unreasonable d. ill-witted

4. Pull the taffy until it is as elastic as a rubber band.

a. stretchable b. flexible
c. versatile d. all-purpose

5. Most of us agreed. However, Nathan dissented.

a. disregarded b. dispatched
c. disproved d. disagreed
6. Some garrulous women cannot simply stop talking.
a. quiet b. talkative
c. secretive d. active

7. Although it is sunny now, we should bring our raincoats because the

weather is erratic.
a. unpleasant b. rainy
c. changeable d. manageable

8. The class is pessimistic, not optimistic, about winning the speech choir
contest that it is not even practicing for it.
a. looking at the bright side b. looking at the dark side
c. not caring at all

9. The kitchen was filled with the aroma of cinnamon and vanilla.
a. sight b. smell
c. bunch d. feel

10. The candidate with charisma will ultimately win the election.
a. good personality b. beauty and brains c. God-given power or gift
11. “To make a long story short” and “lips as red as a red, red rose” are
old clichés.
a. overworn expressions b. idiomatic expressions
c. figures of speech
12. He will never agree with you. His mind is inflexible on that point.
a. convinced b. not changeable
c. not exempted d. enlightened
13. She looked as if she hated me; her glance was malevolent.
a. benevolent b. scary c. evil d. frightful

14. The jury declared him innocent; he was completely exonerated.

a. exempted b. exterminated
c. forged d. freed

15. At the age of five, he could read difficult passages. He was quite
precocious.
a. precarious b. smart
c. dear d. bright
16. After his arrest, he was arraigned before the judge.
a. acquitted b. accused
c. put to prison d. tried

17. Take a deep breath. The freshness of the air is exhilarating.

a. exhausting b. strengthening
c. interesting d. incriminating

18. He was able to allay the resentment of the audience.

a. lessen b. lay down
c. work out d. increase

19. Nathan found the statement wrong and he refuted it.

a. repeated b. reacted on
c. countered d. contained
20. We must enter holy places with reverence.
a. obedience b. conformity
c. respect d. spirituality