Understanding Prefixes and Suffixes

What does the prefix "a-" or "an-" mean?

• with

• not, without, lacking

• both

• self

Which prefix would you use to describe something related to air?

• agri-

• aero-

• auto-

• aqu-

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

If a substance is described as "calorific," what property does it have?

• It is cold

• It is green

• It is hot

• It is wet

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which prefix would you use to describe a process that involves breaking down or moving downward?

• cata-

• contra-

• co-

• cephal-

What does the prefix "ambi-" mean?

• against

• both

• self

• center

Which prefix would you use to describe something related to the heart?

• cardi-

• carn-

• carpal-

• cerebr-

If a biologist is studying "cytology," what are they studying?

• The brain

• Cells

• Chemicals

• The skin

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

Which prefix would you use to describe a chemical that works against bacteria?

• auto-

• anti-

• co-

• calor-

If a machine is described as "automatic," what does it do?

• It requires manual operation

• It operates by itself

• It is powered by air

• It is used in agriculture

Which prefix would you use to describe a plant that grows in water?

• agri-

• aqu-

• aero-

• calor-