Prefixes: equi/equa, magna, mega, micro, & multi

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Focus on the prefixes: equi-/equa-, magn-, mega-, micro-, & multi-

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Affix focus: prefixes

​"size & amount"

​equator

I can...

> ...recognize and define common Greek and Latin affixes and roots

> ...break down unknown words into units of meaning to infer the definition.

Micro-

​means small

microscopic: extremely small

microbe: a micro (extremely small) organism

microclimate: the climate in a small geographical area or a confined space (like a terrarium)

Multiple Choice

A microscope allows you to see ______ organisms.

• very small

• extremely large

• scientific

• special

Mega-

​means large

megabyte: a large unit of storage on a computer

megalith: an enormous standing stone from prehistoric structures

megalopolis: when several large cities and their suburbs are close enough like they are one, big city

Multiple Choice

Costco or Sam's Club are considered megastores because they are so ________.

• small

• large

• plain

• interesting

Magn-

​means large

magnate: a person with lots of wealth and power

magnanimous: a person with great generosity and kindness

magnitude: something with great importance or of great size

Multiple Choice

The view of the Rocky Mountains was magnificent, meaning it had lots of

• beauty

• rocks

• snow

• mountains

Multi-

​means many

multitude: something that is a huge amount or number

multidisciplinary: involving more than one skill or subject

multifaceted: has many cuts or surfaces (when you talk about gems)

Multiple Choice

Many teachers have to be multidisciplinary because they have to teach _______ topics.

• two

• many

• some

• one

Equi-/equa-

​means the same

equator: an imaginary line around the center of the Earth, dividing the planet into two equal halves (Northern & Southern hemispheres)

equinox: when the sun crosses the equator (it only does this twice a year) and day and night are roughly the same length

equitable: able to be divided equally

Multiple Choice

One of the reasons why the equinox got its names is because the length of night (darkness) and day (light) are roughly ________.

• longer

• shorter

• equal

• opposite

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Multiple Choice

What does micro- mean?

• small

• large

• many

• same

Multiple Choice

What does mega- mean?

• small

• large

• many

• same

Multiple Choice

What does megn- mean?

• small

• large

• many

• same

Multiple Choice

What does multi- mean?

• small

• large

• many

• same

Multiple Choice

What does equa/equi- mean?

• small

• large

• many

• same

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Multiple Choice

You need to use a microscope to examine something extremely small or ___________.

• microbe

• microclimate

• microscopic

Multiple Choice

You can see a _______ using a microscope.

• microbe

• microclimate

• microscopic

Multiple Choice

A terrarium is an example of a ____________.

• microbe

• microclimate

• microscopic

Multiple Choice

Bonus: What do you think terr means in terrarium?

• plants

• earth

• climate

Multiple Choice

If your computer has one ________ of memory, it can store one million bytes.

• megalith

• megabyte

• megalopolis

Multiple Choice

A ________ is an enormous standing stone from a prehistoric structure.

• megalith

• megabyte

• megalopolis

Multiple Choice

A ___________ is an area where several large cities and their suburbs are so close it's as if they were one huge city.

• megalith

• megabyte

• megalopolis

Multiple Choice

Uncle Rich Moneybags from Monopoly could be considered a fictional _______.

• magnate

• magnanimous

• magnitude

Multiple Choice

Oprah Winfrey could be considered ___________. She has provided a lot of support for organizations and those who are less fortunate.

• magnate

• magnanimous

• magnitude

Multiple Choice

The __________ of the earthquake damaged many buildings.

• magnate

• magnanimous

• magnitude

Multiple Choice

There was a _________ of colors to choose from.

• multitude

• multidisciplinary

• multifaceted

Multiple Choice

The ____________ diamond shone brightly in the light.

• multitude

• multidisciplinary

• multifaceted

Multiple Choice

A _________________ study involves more than one skill or subject.

• multitude

• multidisciplinary

• multifaceted

Multiple Choice

We live in the Northern hemisphere, so the _______ is to our south.

• equator

• equinox

• equitable

Multiple Choice

There is a spring and fall _______ every year. On these days days, the length of night and day are the same.

• equator

• equinox

• equitable

Multiple Choice

Each person needs to have an ________ share.

• equator

• equinox

• equitable