Reading 3 Inside Reading Unit 1
This is a test to see if you can identify the parts of speech of words formed from the same root.
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Alter
- A.
Noun
- B.
Adjective
- C.
Verb
- D.
Adverb
- E.
Noun or verb
Correct Answer
C. VerbExplanation
The word "alter" is a verb. It refers to the action of changing or modifying something. It can be used to describe the act of making adjustments or amendments to something, such as altering a document or altering one's appearance. As a verb, "alter" indicates an action or process of transformation.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Alterable
- A.
Noun
- B.
Adjective
- C.
Verb
- D.
Adverb
- E.
Noun or verb
Correct Answer
B. AdjectiveExplanation
-able is an adjective suffixRate this question:
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- 3.
Unalterable
- A.
Noun
- B.
Adjective
- C.
Verb
- D.
Adverb
- E.
Noun or verb
Correct Answer
B. AdjectiveExplanation
-able is an adjective suffix, the prefix un- simply means "not"Rate this question:
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- 4.
Alteration
- A.
Noun
- B.
Adjective
- C.
Verb
- D.
Adverb
- E.
Noun or verb
Correct Answer
A. NounExplanation
-tion is a noun suffixRate this question:
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- 5.
Design
- A.
Noun
- B.
Adjective
- C.
Verb
- D.
Adverb
- E.
Noun or verb
Correct Answer
E. Noun or verbExplanation
This is a noun or a verb, depending on how it is used in a sentence.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Designed
- A.
Noun
- B.
Adjective
- C.
Verb
- D.
Adverb
- E.
Noun or verb
Correct Answer
C. VerbExplanation
-ed is usually a verb suffix, altough it can be used as an adjective suffix, too.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Designer
- A.
Noun
- B.
Adjective
- C.
Verb
- D.
Adverb
- E.
Noun or verb
Correct Answer
A. NounExplanation
-er is a noun suffix when added to a verbRate this question:
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- 8.
Fee
- A.
Noun
- B.
Adjective
- C.
Verb
- D.
Adverb
- E.
Noun or verb
Correct Answer
A. NounExplanation
The word "fee" is correctly identified as a noun. A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, "fee" refers to a sum of money that is paid for a service or privilege. This aligns with the definition of a noun, making it the correct answer choice.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Framework
- A.
Noun
- B.
Adjective
- C.
Verb
- D.
Adverb
- E.
Noun or verb
Correct Answer
A. NounExplanation
The word "framework" is a noun because it refers to a basic structure or a set of rules or guidelines that provide support or organization for something. It is not an adjective because it does not describe or modify a noun. It is not a verb because it does not indicate an action or a state of being. It is not an adverb because it does not modify a verb, adjective, or another adverb. It is not a noun or verb because the word cannot function as both a noun and a verb simultaneously. Therefore, the correct answer is noun.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Individual
- A.
Noun
- B.
Adjective
- C.
Verb
- D.
Adverb
- E.
Noun or verb
Correct Answer
B. AdjectiveExplanation
-al is an adjective suffix, though this word can be used as a noun, too.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Individuality
- A.
Noun
- B.
Adjective
- C.
Verb
- D.
Adverb
- E.
Noun or verb
Correct Answer
A. NounExplanation
-ity is a noun suffixRate this question:
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- 12.
Individualize
- A.
Noun
- B.
Adjective
- C.
Verb
- D.
Adverb
- E.
Noun or verb
Correct Answer
C. VerbExplanation
-ize is a verb suffixRate this question:
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- 13.
Individualized
- A.
Noun
- B.
Adjective
- C.
Verb
- D.
Adverb
- E.
Noun or verb
Correct Answer
C. VerbExplanation
-ed is usually a verb suffix, altough it can be used as an adjective suffix, too.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Individually
- A.
Noun
- B.
Adjective
- C.
Verb
- D.
Adverb
- E.
Noun or verb
Correct Answer
D. AdverbExplanation
-ly is an adverb suffixRate this question:
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- 15.
Inherent
- A.
Noun
- B.
Adjective
- C.
Verb
- D.
Adverb
- E.
Noun or verb
Correct Answer
B. AdjectiveExplanation
-ent is an adjective suffixRate this question:
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- 16.
Inherently
- A.
Noun
- B.
Adjective
- C.
Verb
- D.
Adverb
- E.
Noun or verb
Correct Answer
D. AdverbExplanation
-ly is an adverb suffixRate this question:
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- 17.
Injure
- A.
Noun
- B.
Adjective
- C.
Verb
- D.
Adverb
- E.
Noun or verb
Correct Answer
C. VerbExplanation
The word "injure" is classified as a verb. It refers to the action of causing physical harm or damage to someone or something. As a verb, "injure" is used to describe the act of inflicting injuries or harm, such as in sentences like "He injured his leg while playing football" or "The car accident injured several people." It is not used as a noun, adjective, adverb, or a combination of noun and verb.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Injury
- A.
Noun
- B.
Adjective
- C.
Verb
- D.
Adverb
- E.
Noun or verb
Correct Answer
A. NounExplanation
-y added to a verb is a noun suffixRate this question:
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- 19.
Job
- A.
Noun
- B.
Adjective
- C.
Verb
- D.
Adverb
- E.
Noun or verb
Correct Answer
A. NounExplanation
The word "job" can be used as a noun to refer to a paid position of regular employment. It can also be used as a verb to describe the action of working on a specific task or project. In this context, the word "job" is used as a noun because it is referring to a specific type of word in the given options.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Jobless
- A.
Noun
- B.
Adjective
- C.
Verb
- D.
Adverb
- E.
Noun or verb
Correct Answer
B. AdjectiveExplanation
-less is an adjective suffixRate this question:
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- 21.
Minimize
- A.
Noun
- B.
Adjective
- C.
Verb
- D.
Adverb
- E.
Noun or verb
Correct Answer
C. VerbExplanation
-ize is a verb suffixRate this question:
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- 22.
Minimal
- A.
Noun
- B.
Adjective
- C.
Verb
- D.
Adverb
- E.
Noun or verb
Correct Answer
B. AdjectiveExplanation
-al is an adjective suffixRate this question:
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- 23.
Overseas
- A.
Noun
- B.
Adjective
- C.
Verb
- D.
Adverb
- E.
Noun or verb
Correct Answer
B. AdjectiveExplanation
The word "overseas" can be used as an adjective to describe something that relates to or is located in a foreign country or across the sea. For example, "She traveled overseas to study abroad." In this sentence, "overseas" is used to describe the location of the study abroad program.Rate this question:
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- 24.
Primary
- A.
Noun
- B.
Adjective
- C.
Verb
- D.
Adverb
- E.
Noun or verb
Correct Answer
B. AdjectiveExplanation
-y is usually an adjective suffix (though it can sometimes turn a verb into a noun)Rate this question:
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- 25.
Primarily
- A.
Noun
- B.
Adjective
- C.
Verb
- D.
Adverb
- E.
Noun or verb
Correct Answer
D. AdverbExplanation
-ly is an adverb suffixRate this question:
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- 26.
Revolution
- A.
Noun
- B.
Adjective
- C.
Verb
- D.
Adverb
- E.
Noun or verb
Correct Answer
A. NounExplanation
-tion is a noun suffixRate this question:
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- 27.
Revolutionary
- A.
Noun
- B.
Adjective
- C.
Verb
- D.
Adverb
- E.
Noun or verb
Correct Answer
B. AdjectiveExplanation
-ary is an adjective suffixRate this question:
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- 28.
Revolutionize
- A.
Noun
- B.
Adjective
- C.
Verb
- D.
Adverb
- E.
Noun or verb
Correct Answer
C. VerbExplanation
-ize is a verb suffixRate this question:
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- 29.
Subsequent
- A.
Noun
- B.
Adjective
- C.
Verb
- D.
Adverb
- E.
Noun or verb
Correct Answer
B. AdjectiveExplanation
-ent is an adjective suffixRate this question:
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- 30.
Subsequently
- A.
Noun
- B.
Adjective
- C.
Verb
- D.
Adverb
- E.
Noun or verb
Correct Answer
D. AdverbExplanation
-ly is an adverb suffixRate this question:
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- 31.
Substitute
- A.
Noun
- B.
Adjective
- C.
Verb
- D.
Adverb
- E.
Noun or verb
Correct Answer
E. Noun or verbExplanation
This is a noun or a verb, depending on how it is used in a sentence. It can also be used as an adjective.Rate this question:
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- 32.
Substitution
- A.
Noun
- B.
Adjective
- C.
Verb
- D.
Adverb
- E.
Noun or verb
Correct Answer
A. NounExplanation
-tion is a noun suffixRate this question:
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