Exploring Word Parts and Meanings

A scientist is studying the effects of heat on different materials. Which of the following words best describes the field of study she is working in?

• Thermology

• Audology

• Portology

• Terraship

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Given the prefix "mis-" means "wrongly," which of the following sentences uses a word with "mis-" correctly to show something was done incorrectly?

• She misheard the instructions and went to the wrong room.

• He misport the package to the office.

• The plant mistherm in the sunlight.

• The judge misjud the case.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.3.4B

If "terra" means "earth" or "land," which of the following new words could best describe a fear of land?

• Terraphobia

• Audphobia

• Thermphobia

• Portphobia

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Analyze the word "prejudgment." Which parts of the word are prefixes, roots, and suffixes, and what does the word mean?

• Prefix: pre-, Root: judg, Suffix: -ment; meaning: judging before knowing all facts

• Prefix: jud-, Root: pre, Suffix: -ment; meaning: judging after something happens

• Prefix: pre-, Root: ment, Suffix: -judg; meaning: a mental process before judging

• Prefix: pre-, Root: judg, Suffix: -ment; meaning: judging with fairness

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Which of the following words best uses the suffix "-ness" to change an adjective into a noun describing a state or condition?

• Kindness

• Kindly

• Kindport

• Kindjud

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

A student wants to describe someone who is afraid of heat. Which word should they create using the roots and suffixes provided?

• Thermophobia

• Audphobia

• Portology

• Terraness

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

If "re-" means "again," which of the following sentences uses a word with "re-" to show repetition?

• She rewrote her essay after getting feedback.

• He overcooked the pasta.

• They misjudged the distance.

• The midterm was difficult.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Which of the following words correctly combines a prefix meaning "not" with a root meaning "judge" to form a word meaning "not able to be judged"?

• Unjudgable

• Prejudgable

• Overjudgable

• Misjudgable

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

A new technology allows people to hear sounds from far away. Which word, using the roots and affixes provided, best describes this technology?

• Audport

• Overaud

• Audion

• Audology

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

If "port" means "to carry," which of the following words best describes the act of carrying something again?

• Report

• Overport

• Preport

• Portly

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.3.4B