Prefixes
Think of the words: propel, prologue, and proactive.
What is the meaning of the prefix: pro?
forward, earlier, prior to
Where in a word would you find a SUFFIX? (beginning, middle, or end)
End
Which Latin root DOES NOT mean to speak/talk/cry out?
claim/clam
dic/dict
cline
voc/voke
cline (= slant or angle)
What is the meaning of the Greek Combining Form "tele"?
far or distant
Which word makes sense in the sentence:
The ________ buffet looked delicious!
(resilient, decadent, bouyant, negligent)
decadent
Name something you have CONCLUDED
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Think of the words: submarine, subfloor, subterranean. What is the meaning of the prefix SUB-?
under, beneath, below
Which suffix DOES NOT mean "a person" or "describing a person"?
-an
-ian
-ure
-ese
-ure (it means "process/function"
Which Latin root means "to stretch or strain"?
rupt, tend, flux, ject
tend
What is the meaning of the Greek Combining Form "graph"?
written or drawn
Which word makes sense in the sentence?
The ________ helps adults make healthy food choices.
(dietician, beautician, vegetarian, pediatrician)
dietician
Name something that may be DORMANT.
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Dormant = to appear in a sleeplike state
Think of the words: decline, deplane, deport. What is the meaning of the prefix DE-?
away from or down
Which suffix would be used to change the word MYSTERY to describe "something related to intrigue"?
-ious, -ese, -an
-ious
Which Latin root means to repair or make stationary?
fix
What is the meaning of the Greek Combining Form "chrono"?
time
Which word makes sense in the sentence?
The insect spray _________ mosquitos.
(protrudes, propels, repels, discloses, exposes)
repels
Name something that is ANNUAL.
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annual = occurs once a year
Think of the words transfer, transport, translate. What is the meaning of the prefix TRANS-?
across, beyond
Which suffix would be used to change the word SUDAN to describe "something related to the country"?
-ious, -ese, -an, -or, -ster, -er
-ese
Which Latin root means to write?
scribe/script
What is the meaning of the Greek Combining Form "biblio"?
book
Which word makes sense in the sentence?
Carlos was so shy that he preferred not to go places where he'd have to _________.
(socialize, apologize, organize, idolize, criticize, dramatize)
socialize
Name an example of a SENSIBLE decision.
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Sensible = having or showing good judgment
Think of the words bilateral, bicycle, bisect.
What is the meaning of the prefix BI-?
two
Which suffix would be used to change the word GANG to describe "someone like Al Capone who was a robber in the 1920s"?
-ile, -ine, -ster, -er, -ian, -ance
-ster
Which Latin root means thanks?
grate
What is the meaning of the Greek Combining Form "litho"?
stone
Which word makes sense in the sentence:
The ______ doe jumped over the fallen tree branch.
(divine, fragile, feline, textile, agile, sterile, immobile, hostile)
agile
Name something that should be CONFIDENTIAL
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Confidential = intended to be kept secret