This is the first real checkpoint in the guide, and it is deliberately placed after Parts A through H rather than at the very end — testing yourself now, while the material is fresh, is far more useful than waiting until you've read everything. For each item, combine the given parts, state the resulting word, and give its meaning. Cover the answer key with your hand or a sheet of paper and resist the urge to peek before committing to an answer; guessing and checking, even when you're wrong, builds a stronger memory trace than reading the answer first ever will.
sub- + terra (earth) + -an = ?
omni- + vor (eat) + -ous = ?
mal- + volent (wishing) = ?
dis- + sect (cut) = ?
intro- + spect (look) + -ion = ?
pre- + monish (warn) + -ion = ?
hyper- + bole (throw) = ?
equi- + vocal (voice) = ?
retro- + spect (look) + -ive = ?
mono- + logue (speak) = ?
bene- + volent (wishing) = ?
mis- + anthrop (human) + -ic = ?
syn- + chron (time) + -ous = ?
circum- + navig (sail) + -ate = ?
pseudo- + nym (name) = ?
auto- + nom (law) + -ous = ?
contra- + dict (say) + -ory = ?
magn- + anim (spirit) + -ous = ?
de- + gen (birth/kind) + -erate = ?
co- + hes (stick) + -ive = ?
ex- + tract (pull) = ?
in- + cred (believe) + -ulous = ?
peri- + pher (carry) + -al = ?
super- + flu (flow) + -ous = ?
un- + preced (go before) + -ented = ?
anti- + path (feeling) + -y = ?
dys- + funct (perform) + -ional = ?
inter- + rog (ask) + -ate = ?
cor- + rupt (break) = ?
ambi- + val (strength/worth) + -ent = ?
sub- + merge (dip) = ?
de- + prec (pray/value) + -iate = ?
re- + juven (young) + -ate = ?
ir- + rev (return) + -ocable = ?
in- + tang (touch) + -ible = ?
mal- + nutri (nourish) + -tion = ?
e- + luc (light) + -idate = ?
ob- + fusc (dark) + -ate = ?
re- + calc (pebble/count) + -itrant = ?
in- + culp (blame) + -ate = ?
de- + cid (kill/cut) + -e = ?
e- + rad (root) + -icate = ?
sub- + jung (join) + -ate = ?
dis- + sem (seed) + -inate = ?
bi- + later (side) + -al = ?
trans- + luc (light) + -ent = ?
arch- + typ (model) + -e = ?
re- + cur (run) + -rent = ?
mega- + lo- + man (madness) + -ia = ?
crypt- + o- + gram (write) = ?
Answer Key
Subterranean — underground, beneath the earth
Omnivorous — eating everything (both plant and animal matter)
Malevolent — wishing harm on others
Dissect — to cut apart for examination
Introspection — the examination of one's own thoughts and feelings
Premonition — a forewarning, a sense that something is about to happen
Hyperbole — deliberate exaggeration, "throwing beyond" the literal truth
Equivocal — open to more than one interpretation, deliberately ambiguous
Retrospective — looking back on past events
Monologue — a long speech by one person
Benevolent — wishing good things for others, kindly
Misanthropic — hating or distrusting humankind
Synchronous — happening at the same time
Circumnavigate — to sail or travel all the way around something
Pseudonym — a false or assumed name
Autonomous — self-governing, independent
Contradictory — saying the opposite, inconsistent
Magnanimous — generous and forgiving, "great-spirited"
Degenerate — to decline from a former, better state
Cohesive — sticking together, well-integrated
Extract — to pull out
Incredulous — unwilling or unable to believe
Peripheral — relating to the outer edge, of minor importance
Superfluous — more than is needed, excessive
Unprecedented — never having happened before
Antipathy — a strong feeling of dislike or aversion
Dysfunctional — not operating normally or properly
Interrogate — to question closely, often formally
Corrupt — dishonest, or (literally) broken/spoiled together
Ambivalent — having mixed or contradictory feelings, "strength on both sides"
Submerge — to plunge or sink below the surface
Depreciate — to lessen in value over time
Rejuvenate — to restore youthful vigour
Irrevocable — impossible to reverse or take back
Intangible — not able to be touched, without physical substance
Malnutrition — a lack of proper nourishment
Elucidate — to make clear, explain
Obfuscate — to deliberately make unclear
Recalcitrant — stubbornly resistant to authority
Inculpate — to accuse or incriminate
Decide — literally "to cut off" [other options], to make a firm choice
Eradicate — to remove completely, "to pull out by the root"
Subjugate — to bring under control, literally "to yoke under"
Disseminate — to spread widely, "to scatter seed"
Bilateral — relating to two sides
Translucent — allowing light through partially, semi-transparent
Archetype — the original model on which others are based
Recurrent — happening again repeatedly
Megalomania — an obsession with power and grandeur
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1.Identify the part of speech of the capitalised word in the sentence: "The TALL building can be seen from far away."
2.Identify the type of the capitalised phrase/clause in the sentence: "THE TALL BUILDING NEAR THE PARK belongs to my uncle."
3.They ___ (build) this bridge for three years now.
4.Read the passage and answer the question:
"Coral reefs, sometimes called the rainforests of the sea, are among the most biologically diverse ecosystems on Earth. Although they cover less than one percent of the ocean floor, they support roughly a quarter of all known marine species, providing food, shelter, and breeding grounds for fish, crustaceans, and countless other organisms. Coral reefs are built by tiny animals called coral polyps, which secrete calcium carbonate to form hard skeletons. Over thousands of years, the skeletons of countless generations of polyps accumulate to form the large reef structures visible today. Most reef-building corals have a close relationship with microscopic algae called zooxanthellae, which live within the coral's tissues and provide it with food through photosynthesis in exchange for shelter. This partnership gives many corals their vibrant colours. However, when ocean temperatures rise even slightly above normal for extended periods, corals can expel their zooxanthellae in a stress response known as coral bleaching, leaving the coral white and vulnerable to disease and death. Rising sea temperatures linked to climate change, along with ocean acidification and pollution, have caused widespread bleaching events across reefs worldwide in recent decades. Because reefs also protect coastlines from storms and support fishing and tourism industries that millions of people depend on, their decline has serious consequences beyond the marine environment itself."
Question: According to the passage, what percentage of the ocean floor do coral reefs cover?
5.Read the passage and answer the question:
"Coral reefs, sometimes called the rainforests of the sea, are among the most biologically diverse ecosystems on Earth. Although they cover less than one percent of the ocean floor, they support roughly a quarter of all known marine species, providing food, shelter, and breeding grounds for fish, crustaceans, and countless other organisms. Coral reefs are built by tiny animals called coral polyps, which secrete calcium carbonate to form hard skeletons. Over thousands of years, the skeletons of countless generations of polyps accumulate to form the large reef structures visible today. Most reef-building corals have a close relationship with microscopic algae called zooxanthellae, which live within the coral's tissues and provide it with food through photosynthesis in exchange for shelter. This partnership gives many corals their vibrant colours. However, when ocean temperatures rise even slightly above normal for extended periods, corals can expel their zooxanthellae in a stress response known as coral bleaching, leaving the coral white and vulnerable to disease and death. Rising sea temperatures linked to climate change, along with ocean acidification and pollution, have caused widespread bleaching events across reefs worldwide in recent decades. Because reefs also protect coastlines from storms and support fishing and tourism industries that millions of people depend on, their decline has serious consequences beyond the marine environment itself."
Question: What builds coral reefs, according to the passage?
6.Read the passage and answer the question:
"Coral reefs, sometimes called the rainforests of the sea, are among the most biologically diverse ecosystems on Earth. Although they cover less than one percent of the ocean floor, they support roughly a quarter of all known marine species, providing food, shelter, and breeding grounds for fish, crustaceans, and countless other organisms. Coral reefs are built by tiny animals called coral polyps, which secrete calcium carbonate to form hard skeletons. Over thousands of years, the skeletons of countless generations of polyps accumulate to form the large reef structures visible today. Most reef-building corals have a close relationship with microscopic algae called zooxanthellae, which live within the coral's tissues and provide it with food through photosynthesis in exchange for shelter. This partnership gives many corals their vibrant colours. However, when ocean temperatures rise even slightly above normal for extended periods, corals can expel their zooxanthellae in a stress response known as coral bleaching, leaving the coral white and vulnerable to disease and death. Rising sea temperatures linked to climate change, along with ocean acidification and pollution, have caused widespread bleaching events across reefs worldwide in recent decades. Because reefs also protect coastlines from storms and support fishing and tourism industries that millions of people depend on, their decline has serious consequences beyond the marine environment itself."
Question: What do coral polyps secrete to form their skeletons?
7.Read the passage and answer the question:
"Coral reefs, sometimes called the rainforests of the sea, are among the most biologically diverse ecosystems on Earth. Although they cover less than one percent of the ocean floor, they support roughly a quarter of all known marine species, providing food, shelter, and breeding grounds for fish, crustaceans, and countless other organisms. Coral reefs are built by tiny animals called coral polyps, which secrete calcium carbonate to form hard skeletons. Over thousands of years, the skeletons of countless generations of polyps accumulate to form the large reef structures visible today. Most reef-building corals have a close relationship with microscopic algae called zooxanthellae, which live within the coral's tissues and provide it with food through photosynthesis in exchange for shelter. This partnership gives many corals their vibrant colours. However, when ocean temperatures rise even slightly above normal for extended periods, corals can expel their zooxanthellae in a stress response known as coral bleaching, leaving the coral white and vulnerable to disease and death. Rising sea temperatures linked to climate change, along with ocean acidification and pollution, have caused widespread bleaching events across reefs worldwide in recent decades. Because reefs also protect coastlines from storms and support fishing and tourism industries that millions of people depend on, their decline has serious consequences beyond the marine environment itself."
Question: What is the relationship between corals and zooxanthellae, as described in the passage?
8.Read the passage and answer the question:
"Coral reefs, sometimes called the rainforests of the sea, are among the most biologically diverse ecosystems on Earth. Although they cover less than one percent of the ocean floor, they support roughly a quarter of all known marine species, providing food, shelter, and breeding grounds for fish, crustaceans, and countless other organisms. Coral reefs are built by tiny animals called coral polyps, which secrete calcium carbonate to form hard skeletons. Over thousands of years, the skeletons of countless generations of polyps accumulate to form the large reef structures visible today. Most reef-building corals have a close relationship with microscopic algae called zooxanthellae, which live within the coral's tissues and provide it with food through photosynthesis in exchange for shelter. This partnership gives many corals their vibrant colours. However, when ocean temperatures rise even slightly above normal for extended periods, corals can expel their zooxanthellae in a stress response known as coral bleaching, leaving the coral white and vulnerable to disease and death. Rising sea temperatures linked to climate change, along with ocean acidification and pollution, have caused widespread bleaching events across reefs worldwide in recent decades. Because reefs also protect coastlines from storms and support fishing and tourism industries that millions of people depend on, their decline has serious consequences beyond the marine environment itself."
Question: What is coral bleaching, according to the passage?
9.Read the passage and answer the question:
"Coral reefs, sometimes called the rainforests of the sea, are among the most biologically diverse ecosystems on Earth. Although they cover less than one percent of the ocean floor, they support roughly a quarter of all known marine species, providing food, shelter, and breeding grounds for fish, crustaceans, and countless other organisms. Coral reefs are built by tiny animals called coral polyps, which secrete calcium carbonate to form hard skeletons. Over thousands of years, the skeletons of countless generations of polyps accumulate to form the large reef structures visible today. Most reef-building corals have a close relationship with microscopic algae called zooxanthellae, which live within the coral's tissues and provide it with food through photosynthesis in exchange for shelter. This partnership gives many corals their vibrant colours. However, when ocean temperatures rise even slightly above normal for extended periods, corals can expel their zooxanthellae in a stress response known as coral bleaching, leaving the coral white and vulnerable to disease and death. Rising sea temperatures linked to climate change, along with ocean acidification and pollution, have caused widespread bleaching events across reefs worldwide in recent decades. Because reefs also protect coastlines from storms and support fishing and tourism industries that millions of people depend on, their decline has serious consequences beyond the marine environment itself."
Question: According to the passage, what gives many corals their vibrant colours?
10.Read the passage and answer the question:
"Coral reefs, sometimes called the rainforests of the sea, are among the most biologically diverse ecosystems on Earth. Although they cover less than one percent of the ocean floor, they support roughly a quarter of all known marine species, providing food, shelter, and breeding grounds for fish, crustaceans, and countless other organisms. Coral reefs are built by tiny animals called coral polyps, which secrete calcium carbonate to form hard skeletons. Over thousands of years, the skeletons of countless generations of polyps accumulate to form the large reef structures visible today. Most reef-building corals have a close relationship with microscopic algae called zooxanthellae, which live within the coral's tissues and provide it with food through photosynthesis in exchange for shelter. This partnership gives many corals their vibrant colours. However, when ocean temperatures rise even slightly above normal for extended periods, corals can expel their zooxanthellae in a stress response known as coral bleaching, leaving the coral white and vulnerable to disease and death. Rising sea temperatures linked to climate change, along with ocean acidification and pollution, have caused widespread bleaching events across reefs worldwide in recent decades. Because reefs also protect coastlines from storms and support fishing and tourism industries that millions of people depend on, their decline has serious consequences beyond the marine environment itself."
Question: Which of the following is mentioned as a cause of widespread coral bleaching events?