Word Analysis

A unit of meaning that can stand alone as a whole word; a prefix, suffix, or both can be attached to build a new word

• base word

• suffix

• prefix

• antonym

A meaningful word part that is attached to the beginning of a root or base word (example: re-)

• root word

• suffix

• prefix

• base word

A meaningful word part that is attached to the end of a root or base word (example: -ly)

• suffix

• guide words

• synonyms

• base word

A part of a word that contains one vowel sound

• vowel

• consonant

• syllable

• homophone

What is the meaning of the word "benevolent"?

• Malevolent

• Generous

• Indifferent

• Miserly

Which word means something that is not being used or lived in?

• Occupied

• Unoccupied

• Burdensome

• Ploy

Which word means something that is not being used or lived in?

• Occupied

• Unoccupied

• Burdensome

• Ploy

Which word indicates something that is not being used or lived in?

• Occupied

• Unoccupied

• Burdensome

• Ploy

One who makes a claim is a __________.

• reclaim

• clamor

• claimant

• acclaim

A word opposite in meaning to another word

• antonym

• synonym

• suffix

• homophone