Affix/Root

Knowing the meaning of the Greek roots mono and logue helps the reader understand that monologue means

• a picture of a group of people.

• a piece of ancient writing.

• a long speech by one person.

• a device for small sounds.

Many people mistake Mr. Scruffs to be a misanthrope, but he actually loves mankind. In other words, Mr. Scruffs

• uses few words to communicate.

• is not very easy to understand.

• is not someone who hates people.

• studies the behavior of people.

Plants use the process of photosynthesis to turn carbon dioxide, water, and minerals into the oxygen that we humans breathe.

Judging from your knowledge of Greek and Latin roots, you know that the word "photosynthesis" in the passage above has to do with

• light.

• pollution.

• bacteria.

• minerals.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word below. Then, answer the question.

Paleontologists have developed several ways to study life from the prehistoric ages. As a result, they are able to study fossilized remains of plants, insects, and animals.

Which of these would a paleontologist most likely study?

• the songs of grasshoppers

• planetary movements

• how plants use sunlight

• extinct reptiles

In extreme sports, players have to mend their dislocated bones often. What has happened to their bones?

• They are not in place.

• They are made smaller.

• They are broken again.

• They are beyond repair.

The root word of misunderstand is

• understand.

• misunder.

• stand.

• mis.

he company decided to computerize all of the forms to cut back on the use of paper.

What does computerize mean?

• to buy a brand new computer

• to sell items on the Internet

• to invent new technology

• to make usable on a computer

Identify the meaning of the prefix underlined in the word imperfect.

• one

• away

• samw

• not

In the English language, some words can be pronounced in different ways. These words are called polyphones. One example of a polyphone is the word "a."

Based on your knowledge of Greek and Latin roots, what is the meaning of the word polyphones in the passage above?

• many writings

• small talk

• many sounds

• fake sounds

At the end of a letter, a writer may write P.S. to include more information. The letters P.S. stand for _______.

• prosperous

• physicist

• prescribed

• postscript