Prefixes, Suffixes, and Root Words

What is the definition of the prefix re-?

• again

• before

• after

• start

The suffix -tract means "pull" or "move away" Based on the definition, what does distract mean?

• remove or take out, especially by effort or force.

• practical contact with and observation of facts or events.

• prevent (someone) from giving full attention to something.

• make (something) visible by uncovering it.

Adding -tion to a word does what?

• means full of or having a quantity

• turns a verb into a noun meaning “the thing that is”

• forming abstract nouns denoting quality and state

• meaning “capable of

What does respiration mean if the root/stem "spir" means breath?

• the action of breathing.

• engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together

• displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness

• salty fluid secreted by sweat glands

Which word using the prefix ex- might mean "to stretch out"?

• exclude

• express

• extend

• exit

The prefix -in- means "not"

The word incorrect means?

• correct

• half correct

• unimportant

• not correct

What would the word guidance mean?

• the interruption of a settled and peaceful condition.

• advice or information aimed at resolving a problem or difficulty, especially as given by someone in authority.

• a particular kind of matter with uniform properties.

• a person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance.

Which word means: Makes you want to do something, such as be a better person, do something creative, or to be like someone in a good way? Breathing goodness.

• Conspiracy

• Perspire

• Inspire

• Aspire

Which word means:

excrete sweat through the pores in the skin

• aspire

• conspire

• dispirited

• perspire

What is the meaning of the word prefix?

• a word within a word

• a group of letters put before a root word which changes its meaning

• a group of letters put at the end of a root word which changes its meaning