Prefixes
What does the prefix sub mean? Give a sample word.
below or secondary
submarine, substitute
can do or able to
capable, edible
What does customary mean? Give one example.
according to the the customs or usual practices associated with a particular society, place, or set of circumstances
ex. Korean dishes for certain holidays
What is the root word? bankrupt
Define it.
rupt
to break/burst
What does the prefix centi mean? Give a sample word.
100 (one hundred)
centimeter, centipede
What does the suffix logy/ology mean? Give a sample word.
science of/study of
technology, cardiology, volcanology
What does forecast mean? Use it in a sentence.
to predict or estimate a future event or trend
The weather forecast showed a rainstorm coming.
What is the root word? manuscript
Define it.
script
to write
What does the prefix inter mean? Give a sample word.
between
international, intercept
What does the suffix ess mean? Give a sample word.
feminine
actress, waitress, seamstress
What does generalization mean? Give one example.
taking what you’ve learned in one situation and applying it to other similar situations.
He generalized that all birds have wings after doing a research report.
What is the root word? photograph
Define it.
photo
light
What does the prefix semi mean? Give a sample word.
half or partial
semicircle, semi-sweet
What does influence mean? Give one example.
the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something.
The friend had a positive influence on him.
What does the prefix super mean? Give a sample word.
above, beyond
supernatural, superhero, superfood
What does coordinate mean? Give one example.
to make many different things work effectively as a whole.