Root [anti] Greek root words

Multiple Choice

Why do you think the prefix 'anti' is used to indicate opposition or being against something?

• Because it means 'before' something happens

• Because it means 'with' something

• Because it means 'against' something

• Because it means 'inside' something

Open Ended

How does the literary device 'antithesis' help to highlight differences between two ideas in a sentence?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the difference between an antihero and a hero?

• An antihero lacks heroic qualities but is still admired, while a hero possesses heroic qualities and is admired for them.

• An antihero is always evil, while a hero is always good.

• An antihero is a side character, while a hero is the main character.

• An antihero has superpowers, while a hero does not.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best fits the definition of 'antidote'?

• A medicine to counteract poison

• A medicine to destroy microorganisms

• A liquid added to car radiators to prevent freezing

• Not wanting to interact with people

Open Ended

How do the meanings of 'antibiotic', 'antifreeze', and 'antidote' relate to their prefixes and functions?

Multiple Select

Select all the words whose meanings involve preventing or counteracting something.

• antibiotic

• antifreeze

• antidote

• antisocial

Open Ended

What is the main difference between 'antisocial' and 'antipathy' as shown in the images?

Multiple Choice

What does the prefix 'anti-' mean?

• against

• before

• with

• after

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the meaning of the prefix 'anti-' as seen in the words antiseptic, anticlimactic, and anticrime?

• Against or opposed to

• Before or earlier

• With or together

• After or later