Decoding
Read this word aloud and break it into syllables: “re-start”.
re-start (2 syllables)
Which answer best matches “admit”? (Choices: a. tell a lie b. tell the truth c. tell about a book d. tell about something new)
b. tell the truth
In “restart”, which part means “again”? What does “restart” mean?
“re-” means again. “restart” = start again
100
complaint
Use the parts provided to form a common word (1 point): dis + play = ?
dis + play = display
Read this multisyllabic word aloud and identify the number of syllables: “preprogram”.
pre-pro-gram (3 syllables)
Which answer best matches “discard”? (Choices: a. throw away b. put in a drawer c. see clearly d. play cards)
a. throw away
In “preplan”, which part means “before”? What does “preplan” mean?
“pre-” means before. “preplan” = plan beforehand
display
Use parts to form a common word: re + start = ?
re + start = restart
Read and chunk this word aloud: “misinformation”.
mis-in-for-ma-tion (5 syllables)
Which answer best matches “persist”? (Choices: a. buy something b. give up c. stop working d. keep on working)
d. keep on working
In “unfit”, which part means “not”? What does “unfit” mean?
“un-” means not. “unfit” = not fit.
300
inlaid
Use parts to form a common word: mis + behave = ?
mis + behave = misbehave
Read this word aloud, what is the root word for: “encase”
root “case”
Which answer best matches “absurd”? (Choices: a. silly b. sad c. old d. seen clearly)
a. silly
In “mislaid”, which part means “wrong” or “badly”? What does “mislaid” mean?
“mis-” means wrong/badly. “mislaid” = put in the wrong place (lost temporarily)
400
preprogram
Use parts to form a common word: im + print = ?
im + print = imprint
Read this word aloud, what is the root work for: “defraud”.
root "fraud"
Which answer best matches “distract”? (Choices: a. take to your friend’s house b. take attention away c. take to the store d. keep on working)
b. take attention away
In “disclaim”, which part means “opposite of”? What does “disclaim” mean? Explain how the prefix changes the root’s meaning.
“dis-” means opposite of/not. “disclaim” = to deny or refuse to accept/acknowledge.
500
misinform
Using the parts list (dis, claim, re, pre, pay, im, mis, print), create five words
reclaim, repay, misprint, prepay, disclaim, display, restart, misbehave, imprint