Marvel Universe
Which prefix means "not" or "opposite of"?
For example: ___visible
in-/im-/ir-/il-
Which prefix means "not"?
For example: ___follow
un-/non-/dis-
Which prefix means "again"?
For example: ___do
re-
Which prefix means "not" and often comes before words starting with L?
For example: ___legal
il-
Which prefix means "not" and is often used before words starting with R?
For example: ___regular
ir-
Which suffix means "a person who does something"?
For example: teach___
-er/-or
Which suffix means "the act or process of"?
For example: crea___
-tion/-sion
Which suffix means "state or quality"?
For example: kind___
-ness
Which suffix means "someone from a place or group"?
For example: Americ___
-an/-ian
Which suffix means "state of being"?
For example: confid___
-ence/-ance
Tony Stark had to reconsider his plan after the mission failed. What does reconsider mean?
to think about again
When edited photos and fake lifestyles flood social media, they can distort reality, making teens believe life should be perfect.
What does distort mean?
The prefix dis- means away from or not.
So distort means to change something so it is no longer true or accurate.
Even though the teacher explained the math problem clearly, Jake remained uncertain about how to solve it, so he asked for extra help.
What does uncertain mean?
The prefix un- means not.
So uncertain means not sure or unsure.
The new game’s controls were irrelevant to the challenge, so players could win without using them.
What does irrelevant mean?
The prefix ir- means not.
So irrelevant means not related or not important to the situation.
An imbalance in the team’s defense led to easy goals for the opponent.
What does imbalance mean?
The word imbalance comes from im- (not)
Imbalance means not balanced/ equal
Superheroes must intervene when civilians are in danger.
What does intervene mean?
to come between to help or stop something
The moderator must preapprove posts before they are visible.
What does preapprove mean?
Pre means before
So, preapprove means to approve beforehand
Because the science project didn’t follow the instructions, it was considered noncompliant, and the teacher asked the student to redo it.
What does noncompliant mean?
The prefix non- means not.
So noncompliant means not following rules or instructions.
The referee had to postpone the match due to rain.
What does postpone mean?
to delay until later
he MLB introduced interleague play, allowing teams from the American and National Leagues to compete against each other.
What does interleague mean?
Interleague comes from inter- (between)
Interleague means games or events that involve teams from different leagues
When Spider-Man chose to save the city instead of chasing the villain, his bravery and sense of responsibility showed his integrity, even though no one was watching.
Using the suffix, what does integrity mean?
The suffix -ity means the state or quality of.
So integrity means the quality of being honest and doing what is right.
Because she constantly checked for likes and comments, her dependence on social media made it hard for her to focus on homework.
What does dependence mean?
The suffix -ence means a state or condition.
So dependence means the state of relying on something.
Your curiosity helps you ask good questions in class.
What does curiosity mean?
The suffix -ity means the state or quality of.
So curiosity means the state of wanting to learn or know more about something.
Winning the tournament gave the team achievement.
What does achievement mean?
The suffix -ment means the result or product of an action.
So achievement means the result of accomplishing something successfully
Even in the wake of a hard-fought loss, the athlete displayed exceptional sportsmanship by shaking hands and congratulating her opponent on their well-deserved victory, demonstrating respect for the game and its participants.
What does sportsmanship mean?
The suffix -ship means the state, condition, or quality of being.
So sportsmanship means the quality of showing fairness, respect, and ethical behavior while participating in sports.