Greek & Latin Affixes: Space and Time
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7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If humans could manipulate time, which affix would be used to describe a device that controls time?
ante
auto
chron
extra
Answer explanation
The affix 'chron' comes from the Greek word for time, making it the correct choice. 'Ante' means before, 'auto' means self, and 'extra' means outside or beyond, none of which relate to time.
Tags
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.RF.3.3A
CCSS.RF.3.3B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which affix means "side"?
pre
post
neo
lat
Answer explanation
The affix 'lat' means 'side', as seen in words like 'lateral'. The other options do not convey this meaning: 'pre' means 'before', 'post' means 'after', and 'neo' means 'new'.
Tags
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.RF.3.3A
CCSS.RF.3.3B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which affix means "before, in front of"?
fore
miss/mit
port
extra
Answer explanation
The affix 'fore' means 'before' or 'in front of'. It is used in words like 'foresee' and 'forefront', indicating a position ahead or prior in time.
Tags
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.L.3.4B
CCSS.RF.3.3A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which prefix means "outside, beyond"?
auto
extra
pre
post
Answer explanation
The prefix 'extra' means 'outside' or 'beyond', making it the correct choice. 'Auto' refers to self, 'pre' means before, and 'post' means after, none of which convey the meaning of 'outside'.
Tags
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.L.3.4B
CCSS.RF.3.3A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which prefix means "new"?
neo
ante
port
lat
Answer explanation
The prefix 'neo' means 'new', derived from Greek. It is commonly used in terms like 'neologism' (a new word) and 'neonatal' (newborn). The other options do not convey the meaning of 'new'.
Tags
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.L.3.4B
CCSS.RF.3.3A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which affix would be used to describe a robot that can operate on its own?
pre
auto
chron
fore
Answer explanation
The affix 'auto' means 'self', as seen in words like 'autonomous' (self-governing). The other options do not convey this meaning: 'pre' means before, 'chron' relates to time, and 'fore' means in front.
Tags
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.RF.3.3A
CCSS.RF.3.3B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which prefix means "in front of, previous, earlier"?
ante
post
miss/mit
port
Answer explanation
The prefix 'ante' means 'in front of, previous, earlier.' It is derived from Latin, contrasting with 'post,' which means 'after.' Therefore, 'ante' is the correct choice for this question.
Tags
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.L.3.4B
CCSS.RF.3.3A
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