Word Study Quiz

What is a prefix?

• letters or words that go at the end of another word to change the meaning of the word

• letters or words that go at the beginning of another word to change the meaning of the word

• the middle part of a word, that provides the base for words being created

• none of the above

What is the base word or root of the word unhelpful?

• un

• helpful

• ful

• help

What is the suffix on the word lovingly?

• ing

• love + ing

• ly

• ing + ly

The prefix in the word misunderstanding?

What are two origins of the English Language that we studied in class?

• German and French

• Latin and French

• Greek and Latin

• none of the above

What is the meaning of the Greek root "astro" ?

List at least 2 English words that include the root "astro".

What does the Greek root bio mean?

• stars, planets and space

• life

• family

• ocean

What is the importance of learning and studying Indigenous Languages? Provide 2 reasons.

Answer in RAP format for full marks.

Think about the read aloud story we heard, and the group discussions we had.

What does the town name of Okotoks mean in the Blackfoot language?

• migration

• mountains

• bison

• rock

List at least 3 places and/or roads that have Indigenous names.