Root Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes
What does the Root “graph” mean? (ex. telegraph)
To Write
Abbreviate the word “doctor”
Dr.
Which of the following are synonyms?
A. Easy/Hard
B. Nasty/Gross
C. Boot/Shirt
B. Nasty/Gross
Promptly
On time
What does the heart word “Heartbroken” mean?
Saddened
What does the root “com” mean? (ex. community)
Together, with
Contract the words “Will not”
Won’t
Which of the following are antonyms?
A. Silly/Serious
B. Beautiful/Gorgeous
C. Computer/Phone
A. Silly/Serious
Gradually
little by little
What is the plural form of the word “firefly”?
Fireflies
what does the prefix “re” mean? (ex. Repeat, remix)
again
Write the full word for the abbreviation “Mt.”
Mountain
Which of the following are antonyms?
A. Harsh/Pleasant
B. Investigate/Collect
C. Eat/Have
A. Harsh/Pleasant
Assemble
put together
How many years in a centennial?
100
What does the prefix “im” mean? (ex. impossible, impressed)
Into or not
Abbreviate all the days of the week
Sun. Mon. Teus. Wes. Thurs. Fri. Sat.
Which of the following are synonyms?
A. Superb/Ordinary
B. Bite/Grab
C. Desperate/Urgent
C. Desperate/Urgent
Traverse
cross the street
what is an onomatopoeia for a doorbell?
ding dong!
what does the suffix “ist” mean (ex. artist)
one who
Contract the phrase “of the clock”
O’Clock
Is this a synonym or an antonym?
Vanquish/Destruct
Synonym
Homely
ugly
Which of these statements are not an opinion?
A. People who lift weights are better than people who don’t
B. It’s harder to ski than to lift weights
C. Lifting weights burns less calories than running
D. The more you lift weights, the better you look
C. Lifting weights burns less calories than running