Vocab Quiz: ono, nym, onym

Question 1

Which word below means a word that imitates a sound it represents, such as clang, meow, or moo?

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onomatopoeia

Question 2

I had to take (a nice; an ice) cold shower is an example of an _____.

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oronym

Question 3

The words excellent & outstanding have similar meanings. What do we call these types of words

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synonyms

Question 4

"That factory will produce most of the produce needed by the entire country?" Produce is a

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heteronym

Question 5

I need a weather update to know whether or not to pack shorts. Weather/weather are examples of

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homonyms

Question 6

The NBA stands for the National Basketball Association. NBA is an example of an

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acronym

Question 7

"The stuffy nose can be a bother" and "The stuff he knows can be a bother" are examples of

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oronyms

Question 8

CSI, NASA, CIA and FBI are examples of

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acronyms

Question 9

Hot and cold, and unkind and friendly are examples of ________.

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antonyms

Question 10

The words generous and selfish have opposite meanings. What do we call these types of words?

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antonyms

Question 11

Alzheimer's disease was named after Dr. Alois Alzheimer. This is an example of what word?

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eponym

Question 12

Some authors prefer not to be identified. They would prefer to remain this.

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anonymous

Question 13

Delicious and tasty, and speedy and fast are examples of:

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synonyms

Question 14

Theodor Geisel enjoyed using these or various names, such as Theo LeSieg and Dr. Seuss.

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pseudonyms

Question 15

Teas and tease, and wail and whale are examples of

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homonyms

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