7th Morphology Warm Up Activity #1

Front

What does the prefix 'man-' in 'maneuver' imply?

Back

The prefix 'man-' comes from Latin, meaning 'hand' or 'to handle'. It suggests actions that involve skillful handling or manipulation.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

Define 'maneuver'.

Back

To work skillfully by hand or through strategy.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Front

What is a root word?

Back

A root word is the base part of a word that carries its primary meaning, to which prefixes and suffixes can be added.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What does the suffix '-er' indicate in a word?

Back

The suffix '-er' typically indicates someone who performs an action, such as 'teacher' (one who teaches).

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

Give an example of a word with the prefix 'man-' and explain its meaning.

Back

Example: 'manual'. It means something done by hand, as opposed to automatic.

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

What is the importance of understanding prefixes and suffixes?

Back

Understanding prefixes and suffixes helps in deciphering the meanings of unfamiliar words.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

What does the word 'strategy' mean?

Back

A plan of action designed to achieve a specific goal.

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

How can context clues help in understanding a word's meaning?

Back

Context clues are hints found within a sentence or paragraph that help deduce the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

What is the meaning of the word 'exceptional'?

Back

Unusual or not typical; extraordinary.

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

Provide a synonym for 'maneuver'.

Back

Tactic.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B