Lesson 11: AUDI / AUDIT
The Root
AUDI / AUDIT comes from Latin and means "to hear."
When you see this root, think about listening or sound.
Word List
| Word | Parts | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| audio | AUDI (hear) | sound, especially when recorded, transmitted, or reproduced |
| audience | AUDI (hear) + -ENCE (group/state) | the assembled spectators or listeners at a public event |
| audition | AUDIT (hear) + -ION (action) | an interview for a role as a singer, actor, dancer, or musician, consisting of a practical demonstration |
| auditorium | AUDIT (hear) + -ORIUM (place for) | the part of a theater, concert hall, or other public building in which the audience sits |
| audible | AUDI (hear) + -IBLE (able) / IN- (not) | able to be heard |
| inaudible | AUDI (hear) + -IBLE (able) / IN- (not) | unable to be heard |
| audit | AUDIT (hear) + -ION (action) | an official inspection of an individual's or organization's accounts, typically by an independent body (originally, a hearing of accounts) |
| auditory | AUDIT (hear) | relating to the sense of hearing |
| audiologist | AUDI (hear) | a health care professional who is trained to evaluate hearing loss and related disorders |
| clairaudience | AUDI (hear) + -ENCE (group/state) | the supposed faculty of perceiving, as if by hearing, what is inaudible |
| audiobook | AUDI (hear) | a recording of a book being read |
| audiovisual | AUDI (hear) | using both sight and sound, typically in the form of slides or video and recorded speech or music |
Practice 1: Multiple Choice
Choose the word that best completes each sentence.
- The speaker's voice was barely __________, even with the microphone.
a) visible
b) auditory
c) audible
d) inaudible
- The __________ clapped loudly at the end of the play.
a) auditorium
b) audition
c) audit
d) audience
- I prefer to listen to an __________ while I drive.
a) audiobook
b) audience
c) audiologist
d) audit
- The school __________ was packed for the talent show.
a) audio
b) audiovisual
c) auditorium
d) audition
- She has an __________ for the lead role in the musical tomorrow.
a) audit
b) auditorium
c) audition
d) audience
- The company hired an accountant to perform an __________ of their finances.
a) audience
b) audit
c) audio
d) audition
- Dogs have a higher __________ range than humans, hearing high-pitched whistles.
a) visual
b) audible
c) auditory
d) sensory
- The movie had amazing __________ effects that made the explosions sound real.
a) audio
b) video
c) audience
d) audit
- He mumbled something __________, so I asked him to repeat it.
a) loud
b) auditory
c) inaudible
d) audible
- An __________ helped my grandfather pick out the right hearing aid.
a) audiologist
b) auditor
c) optometrist
d) optician
- The teacher used __________ aids, like videos and sound clips, to teach the lesson.
a) audiovisual
b) audio
c) auditory
d) audible
- Some psychics claim to have __________, or the clear hearing of spirits.
a) clairvoyance
b) clairaudience
c) captioning
d) clarity
Practice 2: Fill in the Blank
Use each word from the word bank exactly once.
Word Bank: audio, audience, audition, auditorium, audible, inaudible, audit, auditory, audiologist, clairaudience, audiobook, audiovisual
The library has a special section for __________ materials like DVDs and CDs.
Her whisper was almost __________, but I managed to catch the secret.
The __________ cheered wildly when the band came on stage.
I have an __________ for the school play on Tuesday afternoon.
We sat in the back of the large __________ for the assembly.
The __________ quality of this recording is terrible; there is too much static.
The IRS decided to __________ the business to check for unpaid taxes.
Even from the back row, the actor's voice was clearly __________.
The __________ tested my hearing and said it was perfect.
Visual learners prefer pictures, while __________ learners prefer listening to lectures.
I downloaded an __________ to listen to during my long flight.
In the ghost story, the medium used __________ to hear messages from the other side.
Practice 3: Reading Passage
The Tryout
Mia stood backstage at the school auditorium, trembling. It was her first audition for the choir. She could hear the audience (mostly other students waiting) murmuring.
When her name was called, she walked out. She hoped her voice would be audible enough to reach the back of the room. She started to sing. At first, she was quiet, but then she gained confidence. The judges smiled. She didn't need to be a professional audiologist to know that she sounded good.
Reading PassageQuestions
- Where did the "audition" take place?
a) In a library
b) In the school auditorium
c) In a stadium
d) In a classroom
- The "audience" consisted of:
a) Teachers only
b) Other students waiting
c) Parents
d) Dogs
- Mia hoped her voice would be "audible." This means:
a) Loud enough to be heard
b) Quiet and shy
c) Beautiful
d) Invisible
- An "audition" is:
a) A concert
b) A tryout or performance test
c) A lesson
d) A medical exam
- Why is an "audiologist" mentioned?
a) Because Mia's ears hurt
b) Because they are experts in hearing/sound
c) Because one was judging the contest
d) Because it rhymes with artist
Answer Key
Practice 1: Multiple Choice
- c
- d
- a
- c
- c
- b
- c
- a
- c
- a
- a
- b
Practice 2: Fill in the Blank
- audiovisual
- inaudible
- audience
- audition
- auditorium
- audio
- audit
- audible
- audiologist
- auditory
- audiobook
- clairaudience
Reading Passage Questions
- b
- b
- a
- b
- b