The bridge was UNSAFE for people to walk on. What is the best definition of the word UNSAFE based on the prefix UN?
A) safe
B) the most safe
C) not safe
D) the least safe
C) Not safe
I made my PREDICTION about who was going to win the football game. What does the root DICT mean?
A) speak or say
B) make a guess
C) think
D) write
A) speak or say
This root means FOOT or FEET
PED
DIS or UN
The suffix goes at the __________ of a word.
END
This root means TO MAKE
fac
The FACTORY was very busy. What is the best definition of the word FACTORY based on the root FAC?
A) a place that bakes something
B) a place that cuts hair
C) a place that makes something
D) a place that delivers food
C) a place that makes something
When she was driving her car, she saw many PEDESTRIANS crossing the street. What is the best meaning of the word PEDESTRIAN based on the root PED?
A) someone riding a bike
B) someone riding a motorcycle
C) a group of animals going to McDonalds
D) someone walking
D) Someone walking
The class gave all of their ATTENTION to the principal when she spoke. Using the BEST meaning of the suffix TION, what is the best meaning of the word ATTENTION?
A) more attending
B) less attending
C) the act of attending
D) lack of attending or no attending
C) the act of attending
DICT means.....
SPEAK or SAY
A prefix is added to the ____________________ of a word.
BEGINNING
What does the suffix TION mean?
O A) related to writing
O B) the act of/condition of
O C) related to hands
O D) related to feet
TION means B) the act of / condition of
This root means FIRST
The PRIMARY reason that we learn to read is because it makes us ready for the world. What is the best definition of the word PRIMARY based on the root PRIM?
A) last
B) first
C) silly
D) worst
B) first
After turning in my work, my teacher saw some mistakes and asked me to REWRITE it. What is the best meaning of the word REWRITE based on the prefix RE?
A) to write again
B) to write next
C) to write better
D) to write before
A) to write again
A SEISMOGRAPH is a device used by scientist. Based on the root GRAPH, what is the best definition?
A) a device that records sounds
B) a device that separates spheres of Earth
C) a device that goes underwater
D) a device that writes down Earth's movements
D) a device that writes down Earth's movements
This root means WRITING or STUDY OF
GRAPH
This prefix means NOT or OPPOSITE
True or False: A suffix changes the meaning of a word.
TRUE
This root means WITH or TOGETHER
COM
The COMBINATION for the locker was tricky at first, but then I figured it out. What is the best definition of the word COMBINATION based on the root COM?
A) lock
B) handle
C) numbers that go together in order
D) numbers that go in first
C) numbers that go together in order
I ordered a new table, but when it was delivered to my house it was in 100 pieces. I had to build it MANUALLY. What is the best definition of the word MANUALLY based on the root MANU?
A) build it quickly
B) build it with help
C) build it by reading directions
D) build it by hand
D) build it by hand
The runner showed her PERSISTENCE as she ran as fast as she could during the race without giving up. Based on the meaning of the suffix ENCE, what is the best meaning of the word PERSISTENCE?
A) most persisting
B) not persisting
C) less persisting
D) the condition of persisting
D) the condition of persisting
MAN or MANU means.....
Hand
This prefix means AGAIN or BACK
What does the suffix ENCE mean?
O A) related to writing
O B) the act of/condition of
O C) related to hands
O D) related to feet
This root manys MANY
MULTI
There are a MULTITUDE of reasons that we can not go to the park today. What is the best definition of the root MULTI?
A) many
B) one
C) small
D) around
A) many
After my cousin broke her promise, I began to DISTRUST her. What is the best meaning of the word DISTRUST?
A) bad trust
B) angry
C) opposite of trust
D) sad
C) opposite of trust
The professor studied different SECTORS of the community to investigate how water is used by different groups. What is the best meaning of the word SECTOR based on the root SECT?
A) separate groups or areas
B) a place where water is found
C) looking at information
D) writing about sections
A) separate groups or areas
This root means CUT or SEPARATE
SECT
TRUE
BONUS 500 Points
What are Bowen´s Big 3 Expectations?
Bee Here, Bee Kind, Bee Your Best
This root means LIFE
BIO
We read a BIOGRAPHY of a famous poet. What is the best definition of the root BIO?
A) book
B) poem
C) life
D) animals
C) life