Reviewing Vocabulary-Learning Methods

Above each item there is a sentence using an underlined vocabulary word. Following the sentence are some questions about the word. Write the answer to each question as it relates to the word in the sentence.

The makeup commercial tries to play on our fears of being unattractive and unpopular.

1		What is the prefix of the word unpopular? What part of speech is it? What word is the opposite of unpopular? Which definition is most appropriate for the word use in the context? (Write the letter.) a. not happy b. not liked c. not selling well

How much information does advertising really give us about the products we are buying?

2		What is the prefix of the word information? What is the suffix of the word information? What part of speech is it? Which definition is most appropriate for the word use in the context? a. tell b. secrets c. knowledge

Usually, generic labels sell the same product at a more reasonable price.

3		What is the suffix of the word reasonable? What part of speech is it? Which definition is most appropriate for the word use in the context? a. having good judgment b. understand c. fair; acceptable

Some ads can be misleading, especially if they don't tell you the negative aspects of a product.

4		What is the prefix of the word misleading? What is the suffix of the word misleading? What part of speech is it? Which definition is most appropriate for the word use in the context? a. deceptive b. deceive c. deceived

Our microwave didn't work, so we had to send it back to the manufacturer.

5		What is the suffix of the word manufacturer? What part of speech is it? Which definition is most appropriate for the word use in the context? a. product b. to produce goods c. a company that produces goods

In the United States it is illegal for cigarette companies to advertise on TV.

6		What is the prefix of the word advertise? What is the suffix of the word advertise? What part of speech is it? Which definition is most appropriate for the word use in the context? a. put commercials b. place public notices c. do business