Word Part Definitions
Define "prefix."
an affix placed before the root that changes the word's meaning.
Combine the root "funny" with the suffix "-er" and write the new word.
funnier
Define "consequence" using knowledge of the root "sequ/sequence."
a result or outcome; from Latin sequ-/sec- meaning "follow" (con- + sequence → "that which follows").
If "geo-" means earth, what does "geologist" likely mean? Explain using parts.
geologist — geo- (earth) + -logist (one who studies) → a scientist who studies the Earth.
Spell the plural form of a derivative formed from "analysis" (hint: analyses is irregular). (Short answer: provide correct plural.)
analyses
Define "suffix."
an affix added to the end of a root to change the word's form or part of speech.
Combine root "cardio" with "-ology" and write the new word; name the field it refers to.
cardiology
Define "achievement" and identify its root and suffix.
the act of achieving; root: "achieve" (from to reach/attain) + "-ment" (noun-forming suffix).
If "bio-" means life and "-logy" means study, what does "biology" mean? Show parts.
biology — bio- (life) + -logy (study of) → the study of life.
Explain how adding "-ly" to "critical" changes its part of speech and meaning; write the resulting word.
critically — adds adverbial meaning; changes adjective "critical" to adverb "critically."
Define "Root."
the base part of a word that carries the core meaning.
Combine prefix "non-" with root "mystic" and suffix "-al" to form the adjective.
nonmystical
Define "postsurgical" and explain how the parts give meaning.
occurring after surgery; prefix post- = after, surgical = relating to surgery.
Given the parts "sub-" (under) + "sequence" + "-ial", predict the meaning of "subsequential" (or "subsequentially") and justify.
subsequential — sub- (under/after) + sequential (relating to sequence) → coming after or relating to a following order; justify with parts.
The root "scribe/script" means "write." Give two derivatives and spell them correctly.
scribble, inscription, describe, manuscript (teacher picks two acceptable derivatives and correct spellings).
Define "Affix."
a prefix or suffix attached to a root to modify meaning.
Combine prefix "pre-" with root "medic" and suffix "-al" to form the new word.
premedical
Define "demystification" by breaking it into prefix, root, and suffix and explaining each part.
de- (remove) + mystic (mystery) + -fication (process of making) → the process of removing mystery; to make something clear.
Break down "malpractice" into its parts and explain the meaning based on those parts.
malpractice — mal- (bad) + practice → bad or improper practice, especially professional wrongdoing.
Use knowledge of bases and affixes to spell the derivative of "sequence" when made into an adjective with prefix "sub-" and suffix "-ial." (Expected: "subsequential" or "subsequent" depending on prompt—accept correct formed word and spelling.)
subsequential (or subsequent depending on class expectation). If teacher expects "subsequential," spelling: s-u-b-s-e-q-u-e-n-t-i-a-l.
Define "Derivative."
a word formed from a root by adding affixes; shows how form and meaning change.
Combine root "para" with "medic" to form the compound word; then use it in a short sentence.
paramedic
Define "complimentary" and explain the difference between "complimentary" and "complementary" using word parts and meaning.
giving praise or free of charge depending on context; complimentary (with an "i") usually means praising; complementary (with an "e") means completing or fitting together. Word parts and context determine meaning.
An unfamiliar word appears: "autobiographical." Break it into parts, define each part, and give the overall meaning.
autobiographical — auto- (self) + bio- (life) + -graphical (written record) → a written account of one's own life.
Given root "tele-" (far) and suffix "-graph" (write/record), create a derivative that means "a device that records or transmits over distance" and spell it correctly; explain morphological choices (e.g., "telegraph" vs. "telegraphic" vs. "telegrapher").
telegraph (device/system for long-distance transmission); telegraphic (adjective); telegrapher (person). Explain formation: tele- + graph.