Exploring Trans- and Super- Words

Ume is learning about different modes of transportation. She wants to know what the prefix "trans-" in the word "transport" means. Can you help her?

• Across

• Under

• Above

• Within

Harley is learning about prefixes in her English class. She wants to know which word uses the prefix "super-" to mean "above" or "beyond".

• Supermarket

• Superimpose

• Superficial

• Soup

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Christian needs to move a tree from his backyard to the front yard. Which of the following words means "to move across from one place to another" using the prefix "trans-"?

• Transmit

• Translucent

• Transcribe

• Transplant

Kyndall's teacher praised her for her superb project presentation.

• The superhero saved the day.

• The supermarket was crowded.

• Her performance was superb.

• The superimposed image was clear.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

During a science class, Aditi was asked to analyze the word "photography" and identify the meaning of the root "photo."

• Light

• Picture

• Dark

• Image

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

Sebastian is working on a project where he needs to send data across different networks. Which of the following words means "to send across" using the prefix "trans-"?

• Transmit

• Transcend

• Transpose

• Transact

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Plan a short story involving Judah and Eli using at least two words with the prefix "trans-" and "super-" where one person shows off there beyond natural talents to move things. Briefly outline the plot.

• A supermarket that transforms into a spaceship.

• A transatlantic steamship that supervises messages.

• A superhero who can transport objects.

• A supercomputer that translates languages.

Where does a prefix go in the word?

• At the beginning of the word

• In the middle of the word

• At the end of the word

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

In a story, a character has abilities that are beyond human capabilities. Which word with the prefix "super-" best describes this character?

• Supermarket

• Superhuman

• Supervise

• Superficial

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Which word with the prefix "super-" refers to something that is higher in rank or quality?

• Supernatural

• Superimpose

• Superior

• Superhero

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3A