Prefix semi-

What does the prefix semi- means?

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• three quarter

• half of or partial

• as a result of

• without

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Jane said she wants her tea semisweet. What does the word semisweet means?

• fully sweet

• fresh

• half sweet or partial sweet

• extremely sweet

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

They attend couples counseling sessions on a semi-weekly basis. What does the word semiweekly means in the sentence?

• happening twice a week.

• once per week

• three time per week

• none of the above

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

She beat me in the semi-finals two years ago and it was a big experience. According to the sentence what does the word semi-finals mean?

• Finals in a competition
• Round in a competition before the finals
• First round in a competition
• A type of sports equipment

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

The chairs were placed in a semicircular arrangement. What does the word semicircular means in the sentence?

• In the shape of a square
• In the shape of a triangle
• In the shape of a rectangle
• In the shape of a half circle or arc

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The riverbed was semi-dry after we went two full weeks without any rain. The word semi-dry means____.

• Completely wet
• Partially wet
• Fully dry
• Partially dry

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

She wore a semiformal gown to the wedding. What does semiformal means in the sentence?

• More formal than casual but less formal than black tie
• Means the gown was rented for the occasion
• Refers to a specific color of gown
• More casual than casual but more formal than black tie

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

Her carvings of mermen had semi-precious stones for eyes. According to the sentence semiprecious means ______.

• used in industrial machinery
• only found in underwater caves
• made from artificial materials
• valued for their beauty but not as rare or expensive as precious stones

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The crash led to the semitruck going off the side of the west side of the bridge.. What does the word semitruck means in the sentence?

• Large truck with a tractor unit and semi-trailer for carrying freight
• Bicycle with a trailer
• Motorcycle with a sidecar
• Small car used for transportation

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

He sheds very little and needs only an occasional brushing and semiannual trimming to keep his coat at its best. What does the word semiannual means in the sentence?

• Occurring every three months
• Occurring every ten years
• Occurring twice a year
• Occurring once a year

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A