Prefixes Contra- and Post-

What does the prefix "post-" mean?

• Before

• After

• Against

• Between

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does the prefix "contra-" mean?

• With

• After

• Against

• Before

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which of the following words means "to argue against a statement or idea"?

• Postpone

• Contrast

• Contradict

• Postwar

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

If something happens post-lunch, when does it occur?

• Before lunch

• After lunch

• During lunch

• Instead of lunch

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

A "postscript" (P.S.) is something added to a letter or email _________.

• Before the main message

• During the main message

• After the main message

• Instead of the main message

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CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which of the following words means "to put off until later"?

• Postpone

• Contrast

• Contradict

• Postwar

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which of the following best describes the meaning of "contrary"?

• Similar

• Opposite

• Next to

• Before

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

If a rule is "contraband," what does that mean?

• It is allowed

• It is against the law

• It is recommended

• It is widely accepted

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

A "postwar" event takes place when?

• Before the war

• After the war

• During the war

• During peace negotiations

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

If a person is "controversial," what does that mean?

• They are widely accepted

• They are against popular opinion

• They agree with everyone

• They are always right

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4