Prefixes
If you are using a microscope, what would you be looking at?
A. something big
B. something small
C. something colorful
D. something far away
B. something small
What is the suffix in the word neighborhood?
-hood
a group of letters in a stem that has a particular meaning
Root
I admire Julie because she is such an optimist. Even when things are going horribly wrong, she has a positive attitude.
Positive, negative, or neutral
positive
Which sentence uses a simile?
Boyce's eyes were diamonds glittering in the moonlight.
Boyce's eyes were like diamonds glittering in the moonlight.
Boyce's eyes were like diamonds glittering in the moonlight.
a group of letters placed before the root of a word
A. prefix
B. affix
C. suffix
A. prefix
Give a definition for the word carefree.
free of care
or
does not care
What root do these words all share?
photon
photograph
photosynthesis
photo
Ella always acts superior to everyone else. She is so snotty and stuck-up. No one wants to be around her.
positive, negative or neutral
negative
Which sentence uses a metaphor?
Words are like weapons with which we wound.
Words are the weapons with which we wound.
Words are the weapons with which we wound.
What is the best definition for the word illiterate?
A. before class begins
B. bookish
C. not able to read
D. reading to oneself
C. not able to read
Choose the best definition for the word brotherhood.
A. having no brothers or sisters
B. a person who is someone else's brother
C. a belief that all men are brothers
D. the state of being brothers
D. the state of being brothers
What is the root in these words:
cardiac
cardiovascular
cardiogram
cardiologist
Double points if you can tell what the root means.
cardi
means related to the heart
After running a marathon, Brody was in agony. His feet were bloody, his muscles ached, and he was so tired he could barely see straight.
positive, negative, or neutral
negative
Opportunity was knocking at her door.
A. simile
B. personification
C. hyperbole
D. alliteration
personification
What is the definition for the word autograph?
a person's signature
The suffix of the word vegetarian is -arian. Based on what you know about this suffix, write a definition for the word veterinarian.
someone who treats animals
someone who takes care of sick animals
Give 3 words that has the root tele in them.
example: telegraph
telephone
teleport
telegram
telescope
telekinesis
When Joe lit the camp fire, he decided to ignite the dry twigs underneath, instead of lighting the larger logs that rested on top.
positive, negative, or neutral
neutral
Larry's lizard likes lounging in the sun.
alliteration
Give another word for a very small computer.
Microcomputer
The fearless boy walked right up to the snake.
What does fearless mean?
not afraid
What does the root photo mean?
light
The primitive drawing was sketched using charcoal on stone.
positive, negative, or neutral
neutral
If I can't get a smartphone, I will die.
hyperbole