Affix #1 Quiz

What is the definition of the term 'voc/voke'?

• 'write' or 'letter'

• 'see' or 'look'

• 'sing' or 'song'

• 'call' or 'voice'

What is the definition of the term 'mem'?

• 'write' or 'letter'

• 'mind' or 'soul'

• 'memory'

• 'call' or 'voice'

What is the definition of the term 'ling/lang'?

• 'mind' or 'soul'

• 'mind' or 'memory'

• 'language' or 'tongue'

• 'call' or 'voice'

What is the definition of the term 'psych-'?

• 'mind' or 'memory'

• 'mind' or 'soul'

• 'language' or 'tongue'

• 'call' or 'voice'

voc/voke is a....

• root

• prefix

• suffix

psyche is a....

• root

• prefix

• suffix

mem is a....

• root

• prefix

• suffix

ling/lang is a....

• root

• prefix

• suffix

What is the meaning of the root 'ling' in the word 'linguistics' in the following sentence':

I want to study linguistics so that I can

be an English teacher

• study of language

• word or speech

• communication

• writing

What is the meaning of the root 'mem' in the word 'commemorate' in the following sentence':

We commemorate our founding fathers every 4th of July.

• study of language

• word or speech

• being mindful

• recall; remember