Word Study & Language Skills

Question 1

Connotation

Answer 1

The idea or feeling a word invokes.

For example, childish can have a negative connotation.

Question 2

Root Words

Answer 2

The core of a word.

Bio means life, and biology is the study of life.

Question 3

Context Clues

Answer 3

Context clues are information from the surronding text that can help decipher the meaning of a word.

The student’s dedication, or his unwavering commitment, was amazing.