SAVVAS Unit 3 Prefixes "mal-" & "para-"

What does the Latin prefix "mal-" mean?

• Good

• Bad

• Beside

• Across

What does the Greek prefix "para-" primarily mean?

• Good

• Bad

• Beside or Beyond

• Against

If "malfunction" means something is not working correctly, what does the "mal-" prefix contribute to the word?

• It indicates that it is working well.

• It indicates that it is not working correctly.

• It indicates a side function.

• It indicates a primary function.

Given the word "parallel," what does the "para-" prefix suggest about the lines?

• The lines intersect.

• The lines never meet.

• The lines are perpendicular.

• The lines are curved.

If you encounter the word "malnourished," how would you interpret the prefix "mal-" in this context?

• Well-nourished

• Poorly nourished

• Over-nourished

• Nourished on the side

In the term "parasailing," what does the prefix "para-" imply?

• Sailing against the wind

• Sailing with a parachute

• Sailing alone

• Sailing across the sea

How can understanding prefixes help in determining the meaning of unfamiliar words?

• By knowing the history of the word

• By identifying the root word only

• By understanding the meaning contributed by the prefix

• By guessing based on the length of the word

If "malpractice" refers to bad practice, what does "practice" without the prefix imply?

• Good practice

• No practice

• Regular practice

• Illegal practice

Given the word "paradox," what does the "para-" prefix help to convey about the concept?

• A universally accepted truth

• A statement that contradicts itself

• A statement that is easily understood

• A statement that supports itself

When encountering a new word with the prefix "mal-" or "para-," what should be the first step in understanding its meaning?

• Look up the word in a dictionary

• Identify and understand the prefix

• Guess the meaning based on context

• Ask someone else for the meaning