Cards in this guide (22)
What is a homograph
A homograph is a word that is spelled the same as another word,
but has a different meaning, and often a different
pronunciation.
Which of the following pairs of words are homonyms
If you enter a spelling contest where you only hear a word pronounced for which type of word would it be crucial to request a definition
What is the purpose of keeping a running list of new vocabulary words
The purpose of keeping a running list of new vocabulary words is
to make it easier to remember and use new words.
The purpose of a code is to
The purpose of a code is to hide what you are writing or saying
so they dont know
Which of the following are not usually capitalized
Which numbers should be spelled out in regular text
How do you form a plural noun
Put an s on the end. Eg. orange goes to oranges
Identify the correct word division for the word control
What is the name for words that sound the same but have different spellings
Homophones are words that sound alike, but have different
spellings and different meanings.
bear, bare
to, two, too
raise, raze
due, do
Which word below is tape with a suffix added
What are the best adjectives that would describe Australia
Which is the correct rule for spelling with prefix
when adding a prefix, the spelling of the root word doesn't
change
What is the rule for dividing words between double consonants
What does mais je n'ai pas de soeurs mean
"mais je n'ai pas de soeurs"="but I don't have any sisters".
What options best define the rule for abbreviations in regular text
Abbreviate when you're sure your readers will know what the abbreviations stand for
All of the following sections are tested on the PSAT except
Assuming these words do not appear at the beginning of a sentence is incorrectly capitalized
What are accepted without proof in a logical system Check all that apply A Postulates B Theorems C Axioms D Corollaries
Look at the space indicated in the sentences below. Where would it be appropriate to put a semicolon (;)
She was prevented from fleeing down the fire escape; the window at the top of the stairs was bolted shut.
In which of the-following situations would it be appropriate to use a semicolon
To replace conjunctions and, or, but and to connect the main clauses in a compound sentence
Which of the sentences below uses the contraction they’re correctly Apex A. Red is they're team's colors B. Left field is they're C. They're is where Jason plays. D. They're up to bat now.
