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Praxis 5047 - Language Use and Vocabulary Questions and Answers Latest Version Graded A+
What is the meaning of the word “benevolent” in a sentence describing a character who donates to the poor?✔✔ Kind and generous.
Explain how context clues help determine the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary.✔✔ Context clues provide hints through surrounding words and sentences that suggest the meaning of an unknown word.
What is the function of a prefix in a word like “impossible”?✔✔ The prefix “im-” changes the meaning of the root word “possible” to mean “not possible.”
What is a synonym for the word “elated”?✔✔ Overjoyed.
What is an antonym for the word “hostile”? 1 / 2
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✔✔ Friendly.
In the sentence “The fog blanketed the city,” what type of figurative language is used?✔✔ Metaphor.
Why is it important to understand connotation when choosing vocabulary in writing?✔✔ Connotation affects the emotional tone and reader interpretation beyond the literal meaning.
Give an example of a word with a negative connotation that could be replaced by a more neutral word.✔✔ Instead of “cheap,” use “inexpensive.”
What does the suffix “-ful” indicate in the word “hopeful”?✔✔ That the word means “full of hope.”
What part of speech is the word “quickly” in the sentence “She ran quickly”?✔✔ Adverb.
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