The latin prefix sent- means feel. The root word -tient means to have. What does the word sentient mean?

Affixes

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Stephanie Willmert
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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to be unfeeling
to have feelings
to be full of emotions
to be familiar
Answer explanation
The prefix 'sent-' means feel, and the root '-tient' means to have. Therefore, 'sentient' translates to 'to have feelings', indicating the ability to perceive or feel emotions.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 10 pts
The prefix un- means...
not
inside
over
where
Answer explanation
The prefix un- means 'not', indicating negation or the opposite of a word. For example, 'happy' becomes 'unhappy', meaning 'not happy'. Therefore, the correct answer is 'not'.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 10 pts
An affix is...
an word piece added to the beginning or end of a word to change its meaning.
a word piece added to the end of a word to change the meaning
an word piece added to the beginning or end of a word to keep its meaning.
a word that is a base for other words
Answer explanation
An affix is a word piece added to the beginning or end of a word to change its meaning. This definition aligns with the correct choice, distinguishing it from other options that misrepresent the function of affixes.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 10 pts
Which word has a root that means water?
aquatone
acquired
litter
aquarium
Answer explanation
The word 'aquarium' has the root 'aqua', which means 'water'. This makes it the correct choice, as the other options do not contain this root related to water.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 10 pts
The suffix -ly is used to describe how something is done. The word overly means...
to do something under the extent needed
to do something over the extent needed
to do something without secrecy
to do something with great enthusiasm
Answer explanation
The prefix 'over-' indicates excess. Therefore, 'overly' means to do something over the extent needed, making 'to do something over the extent needed' the correct choice.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 10 pts
A group of letters that go after the root and changes the meaning of the root word is called a
affix
prefix
suffix
base word
Answer explanation
A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a root word that alters its meaning. In this case, the correct answer is 'suffix', as it specifically refers to letters that follow the root.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 10 pts
The base word in disagree is?
agree
dis
ree
Answer explanation
The base word in 'disagree' is 'agree'. The prefix 'dis-' indicates negation, while 'agree' is the root word that conveys the main meaning.
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