Guess My Name: Greek and Latin Word Parts

What does the prefix 'anti-' mean in Greek and Latin word parts?

• against or opposite

• around

• before

• in favor of

What does the prefix 'trans-' mean in Greek and Latin word parts?

• up or down

• before or after

• across or beyond

• inside or outside

What does the prefix 'amphi-' mean in Greek and Latin word parts?

• neither

• both

• one

• only

What does the prefix 'auto-' mean in Greek and Latin word parts?

• self or same

• two

• different

• opposite

Give an example of a word with the prefix 'anti-' and its meaning.

• Antibiotic - a medicine that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms

• Antidote - a remedy to counteract a poison or disease

• Antisocial - unfriendly or hostile to others

• Antifreeze - a substance used to lower the freezing point of a liquid

Give an example of a word with the prefix 'trans-' and its meaning.

• translucent - allowing light to pass through but not transparent

• transformation - the process of changing into something else

• transportation - the act of moving something from one place to another

• transatlantic - across the Atlantic Ocean

Give an example of a word with the prefix 'amphi-' and its meaning.

• Amphibious - a type of vehicle that can travel on both land and water

• Amphitheater - a type of outdoor performance venue

• Amphibian - an animal that can live both on land and in water.

• Amphitheism - a belief in the existence of multiple gods

Give an example of a word with the prefix 'auto-' and its meaning.

• Autopilot - a type of aircraft control system

• Automobile - a type of motor vehicle

• Autobiography - the story of a person's life written by that person

• Autograph - a type of written signature

Create a new word using the prefix 'anti-' and explain its meaning.

• anti-freeze

• anti-social

• anti-aging

• anti-war

Create a new word using the prefix 'trans-' and explain its meaning.

• transatlantic

• transmission

• transcendental

• transplant