Vocabulary Roots and Affixes Worksheet

What is the meaning of the root "Pro-"?

• Conquer, win

• Forward, in favor of

• Before

• Not

Answer explanation

The root 'Pro-' means 'forward' or 'in favor of'. It is used in words like 'promote' and 'progress', indicating support or advancement. Therefore, the correct choice is 'Forward, in favor of'.

The root "Persuade-" means (a)  

• To advise

• To conquer

• To run or move quickly

• To step, go

Answer explanation

The root 'Persuade-' comes from the Latin 'persuadere', meaning 'to advise' or 'to convince'. This aligns with the correct answer, as it emphasizes the act of advising someone to adopt a certain belief or action.

The root "Re-" means (a)  

• Before

• Again, back

• Not

• Step, go

Answer explanation

The root 'Re-' means 'again' or 'back', indicating repetition or returning to a previous state. Therefore, the correct choice is 'Again, back'.

Match the following suffixes with their meanings.

• -ive

• Step, go

• -cede

• Action or process

• -ment

• State, process, or result

• -tion

• Tendency towards

What is the meaning of the root "Cur-"?

• To run or move quickly

• To advise

• To conquer

• To step, go

Answer explanation

The root 'Cur-' comes from Latin, meaning 'to run' or 'to move quickly'. This aligns with the correct answer choice, which emphasizes the action of running or moving swiftly.

What does the prefix "Per-" mean?

• Before

• Through, thoroughly

• Not

• Conquer, win

Answer explanation

The prefix 'Per-' means 'through' or 'thoroughly', indicating a sense of completeness or intensity in the action described by the root word. This makes 'Through, thoroughly' the correct choice.

What is the meaning of the root "Vic-"?

• Forward, in favor of

• Conquer, win

• Before

• Not

Answer explanation

The root 'Vic-' comes from Latin, meaning 'to conquer' or 'to win'. This is evident in words like 'victory' and 'victorious', which relate to success in overcoming challenges.

Match the following suffixes with their meanings.

• -ive

• State, process, or result

• -ment

• Step, go

• -cede

• Action or process

• -ation

• Tendency towards

What is the meaning of the root "Scrib-"?

• To write

• To run

• To conquer

• To advise

Answer explanation

The root 'Scrib-' comes from Latin, meaning 'to write.' This is evident in words like 'scribe' and 'inscription,' which relate to writing. Therefore, the correct answer is 'To write.'

What does the prefix "Sub-" mean?

• Above

• Below, under

• Before

• Not

Answer explanation

The prefix 'Sub-' means 'below' or 'under'. It is used in words like 'submarine' (under the sea) and 'subordinate' (lower in rank). Therefore, the correct answer is 'Below, under'.