Question

matching vocabulary quiz
a. justify f. citation k. suffix p. morphology
b. affix g. analyze l. explain q. derivation
c. paraphrase h. textual evidence m. summarize r. explicit
d. style guide i. interpret n. etymology s. make inferences
e. prefix j. implicit o. root t. cite
definitions

1. suggested or understood meaning that is not directly stated.
2. a formal, standardized reference to a source, often following a documentation system such as mla or apa.
3. to deduce information or draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than explicit statements.
4. a bound morpheme added before a root to shift its meaning (e.g., pre-, un-).
5. the historical study tracing a words origin, earliest usage, and evolution across languages.
6. to clarify an idea or process so that it becomes more comprehensible to an audience.
7. systematically breaking down a concept, text, or data set into components to uncover meaning or relationships.
8. to quote, reference, or otherwise acknowledge a source as evidence for an argument or idea.
9. rewriting a passage in your own words, maintaining the same level of detail but altering sentence structure and diction.
10. a morpheme attached to the beginning or end of a root word that alters its grammatical function or meaning.
11. condensing a text into a shorter version that captures only its essential ideas or main points.
12. a bound morpheme attached after a root, often marking tense, number, or creating a new lexical category.
13. directly stated and leaving no ambiguity or need for inference.
14. a set of rules and conventions for formatting documents and citing sources consistently (e.g., mla handbook).
15. the base element of a word that carries the primary lexical meaning, to which affixes may be attached.
16. the branch of linguistics concerned with the internal structure of words, including stems, affixes, and inflectional patterns.
17. to determine the meaning or significance of something, often weighing context and tone.
18. the process of forming a new word from an existing one through changes such as affixation or internal modification.
19. quotations, summaries, or paraphrases from a text used to support an analysis, claim, or argument.
20. to provide logical reasoning, proof, or evidence to defend a claim, position, or interpretation.

Explanation:

1. “Suggested or understood meaning that is not directly stated” corresponds to “Implicit” (J).
2. “A formal, standardized reference to a source, often following a documentation system such as MLA or APA” is “Citation” (F).
3. “To deduce information or draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than explicit statements” is “Make Inferences” (S).
4. “A bound morpheme added before a root to shift its meaning (e.g., pre-, un -)” is “Prefix” (E).
5. “The historical study tracing a word's origin, earliest usage, and evolution across languages” is “Etymology” (N).
6. “To clarify an idea or process so that it becomes more comprehensible to an audience” is “Explain” (L).
7. “Systematically breaking down a concept, text, or data - set into components to uncover meaning or relationships” is “Analyze” (G).
8. “To quote, reference, or otherwise acknowledge a source as evidence for an argument or idea” is “Cite” (T).
9. “Rewriting a passage in your own words, maintaining the same level of detail but altering sentence structure and diction” is “Paraphrase” (C).
10. “A morpheme attached to the beginning or end of a root word that alters its grammatical function or meaning” is “Affix” (B).
11. “Condensing a text into a shorter version that captures only its essential ideas or main points” is “Summarize” (M).
12. “A bound morpheme attached after a root, often marking tense, number, or creating a new lexical category” is “Suffix” (K).
13. “Directly stated and leaving no ambiguity or need for inference” is “Explicit” (R).
14. “A set of rules and conventions for formatting documents and citing sources consistently (e.g., MLA Handbook)” is “Style Guide” (D).
15. “The base element of a word that carries the primary lexical meaning, to which affixes may be attached” is “Root” (O).
16. “The branch of linguistics concerned with the internal structure of words, including stems, affixes, and inflectional patterns” is “Morphology” (P).
17. “To determine the meaning or significance of something, often weighing context and tone” is “Interpret” (I).
18. “The process of forming a new word from an existing one through changes such as affixation or internal modification” is “Derivation” (Q).
19. “Quotations, summaries, or paraphrases from a text used to support an analysis, claim, or argument” is “Textual Evidence” (H).
20. “To provide logical reasoning, proof, or evidence to defend a claim, position, or interpretation” is “Justify” (A).

Answer:

1. J. Implicit
2. F. Citation
3. S. Make Inferences
4. E. Prefix
5. N. Etymology
6. L. Explain
7. G. Analyze
8. T. Cite
9. C. Paraphrase
10. B. Affix
11. M. Summarize
12. K. Suffix
13. R. Explicit
14. D. Style Guide
15. O. Root
16. P. Morphology
17. I. Interpret
18. Q. Derivation
19. H. Textual Evidence
20. A. Justify