Root Power
Prefix Suffix Detective
Roots in sentences
Name that Context Clue
Word meanings from context
100

The root "photo" means this

light

100

the prefix un means?

NOT

100

A bicycle has 2 wheels. The root "bi-" means

two

100

The girl was ecstatic, or very happy, when she won.

Which type of context clue is used?

synonym

100
Southern California is arid, so few plants grew there.


What does arid mean?

dry

200

The root "bio" means this

life

200

the prefix "re-" means

again

200

A submarine can go really fast under water. The prefix "sub" means?

under

200

Unlike his noisy brother, Charles was quiet.

Which type of context clue is used?

antonym

200

The crowd was ecstatic after their team won the finals.

What does ecstatic mean?

very happy/excited

300

The root "tele" means this

far/distant

300

The prefix "sub" means?

under

300

You can watch what is happening in the world on the television. The root "tele" means?

far

300

I was lethargic after running the marathon, which means very tired.

Which context clue type was used?

definition clue

300

The soccer player was nimble, dodging every defender on her way to the goal.


What does nimble mean?

quick or light on her feet

400

The root micro means?

small

400

The suffix "-er" means

a person who does something

400

A microscope helps scientists study things you wouldn't be able to see with your normal eyes. What does the root "micro" mean?

small

400

Aquatic animals, such as seals and seahorses, live in the water. 

Which type of context clue is used?

example

400

Brenda was meticulous when cleaning her room. She organized every shelf and drawer, and folded every towel.

What does meticulous mean?

very careful or thorough, having attention to detail

500

The root port means: (transport, portable)

to carry

500

is "less" a prefix or suffix? And what does it mean?

suffix

WITHOUT

500

A predictable ending is one you know is going to happen

before

500

The path was arduous, or extremely difficult to climb. 

Which type of context clue is being used?

synonym

500

The steep cliff made the hike treacherous, with loose rocks and far drops.

What does treacherous mean?

dangerous

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