Prefix sub Flashcard

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What does the prefix 'sub-' mean?

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The prefix 'sub-' means 'under' or 'below'.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

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What does 'submerge' mean?

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To submerge means to put something under water or to cover it completely.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What does 'subfreezing' refer to?

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Subfreezing refers to temperatures that are below freezing, typically 32°F (0°C).

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What does 'subcutaneous' mean?

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Subcutaneous means located or occurring under the skin.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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Give an example of a word that uses the prefix 'sub-' and means to go under water.

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Submerge.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What is the opposite of 'submerge'?

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The opposite of 'submerge' is 'emerge', which means to come out of water.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What does 'subirrigate' mean?

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Subirrigate means to water plants from below the soil surface.

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

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What is a common use of the word 'sub-' in everyday language?

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A common use is in the word 'submarine', which means a vessel that goes under water.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

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What does 'subjected' mean?

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Subjected means to be put under the control or influence of something.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What is an example of a subfreezing temperature?

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An example of a subfreezing temperature is -10°F.