Word Families
abilities
disabilities
unable
able
This root means water.
Aqua/Aque
or
hydra/hydro
Identify the baseword of abnormalities.
normal
What does the prefix pre mean?
before
Identify the suffix: Recommendation
-ation
endurance
enduring
endured
endure
Identify the root in the word inscription.
script
Identify the basewords of irreplaceable and irresistible.
replace
resist
Identify the prefix: disadvantage
dis
Identify the suffixes:
- appearance
- development
-ance
-ment
Identify the base word for the following word family:
integration
disintegrate
integrated
disintegrating
integrate
Name two words with the root bio .
biology
biologist
biography
autobiography
biopsy
antibiotic
biohazard
Identify 2 words that have the baseword repel.
repellent
repelled
repels
repelling
Identify the prefixes:
- miscommunication
- nontoxic
- mis
- non
Identify the suffixes: characterization
-ize
-ation
Identify 3 of the words that are part of the word family for the following base word: exist
existing
nonexistent
existed
exists
Define the root vit/viv AND identify a word that uses that root.
vit/viv = life
survival
revive
survivor
vital
vitamin
vivacious
vivisection
Identify 3 words that have the baseword history.
historic
historical
prehistoric
Identify 3 words that use the prefix un.
Unacceptable
Unusual
Uncomfortable
Uncivilized
Unfasten
Unappetizing
Unbelievable
Undesirable
Unbearable
Unaccompanied
Unnatural
Unqualified
Unimaginable
Unintentional
Unreasonable
Unreliable
Unsweetened
Identify 3 words that use the suffix -able.
Reliable
Likable
Flammable
Adorable
Advisable
Available
Agreeable
Changeable
Considerable
Durable
Regrettable
Accountable
Admirable
Biodegradable
Disputable
Downloadable
Fashionable
Identify 4 of the words in word family for the following base word: teach
teachable
unteachable
teacher
teaching
Identify the root of the word prescription and then define the word.
Identify the basewords in the following:
1) signature
2) retiree
3) endurance
1) sign
2) retire
3) endure
Identify 4 words that use the prefix mis.
Misfortune
Misjudge
Mislead
Misspell
Mistreat
Misplace
Misuse
Misbehave
Misallocate
Miscalculate
Miscalculation
Mischaracterize
Mischaracterization
Miscommunication
misconceive
Misdiagnose
misfire
Identify 4 words that use the suffix -ee.
Referee
Assignee
Absentee
Amputee
Deportee
Adoptee
Devotee
Nominee
Enlistee
Inductee
Refugee
Retiree
Abductee
Detainee
Trainee
Escapee
Divorcee