Understanding the Prefixes Dia- and Per-

What does the prefix "dia-" mean?

• Around

• Through or across

• Above

• Below

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

Which word means "a straight line passing from side to side through the center of a body or figure"?

• Diagonal

• Diameter

• Diaphragm

• Diagnose

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Match the word "diagonal" with its correct definition.

• A line segment joining two opposite corners of a square, rectangle, or other straight-sided shape

• A muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen

• A regional variety of a language

• To identify a disease or condition

Use the word "diagnose" in a sentence.

• The doctor was able to diagnose the illness after reviewing the test results.

• The diagnose of the square was painted red.

• The diagnose of the circle was measured in centimeters.

• The diagnose spoken in that region is unique.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Which word is defined as "a regional variety of a language distinguished by vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation"?

• Diagonal

• Diameter

• Dialect

• Diaphragm

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Identify the word that means "a muscular partition separating the thorax from the abdomen in mammals."

• Diagonal

• Diameter

• Diaphragm

• Diagnose

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Use the word "diameter" in a sentence.

• The diameter of the circle was calculated to be 10 cm.

• The diameter of the rectangle was measured.

• The doctor was able to diameter the patient quickly.

• The diameter spoken there is quite different from the standard language.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which sentence correctly uses the word "dialect"?

• The dialect of the region includes many unique expressions.

• The dialect was drawn with a ruler.

• The dialect of the pipe was too small.

• The dialect is essential for respiration.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does the prefix "per-" generally mean in English?

• Below

• Around

• Through or thoroughly

• Above

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

Which word is defined as "capable of being passed through, especially by liquids or gases"?

• Perforate

• Permeable

• Perceive

• Percolate

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B