Exploring Intra and Phil Prefixes

A scientist discovers a new type of cell that only exists within the heart. She names it an "intracardiac" cell. Based on your understanding of prefixes, what does the prefix "intra-" tell you about the location of this cell?

• The cell is outside the heart.

• The cell is between two hearts.

• The cell is inside the heart.

• The cell is above the heart.

Given the word "philosophy," use your reasoning skills to explain how the prefix "phil-" changes the meaning of the root word "sophy" (wisdom).

• It means "against wisdom."

• It means "love of wisdom."

• It means "without wisdom."

• It means "wisdom inside."

Analyze the following sentence: "The intramural sports league is only for students within the same school." What does the prefix "intra-" suggest about who can participate?

• Only students from different schools

• Only students from the same school

• Only teachers from the school

• Only students from other cities

Compare the words "intravenous" and "venous." How does the prefix "intra-" change the meaning of the base word?

• It changes the word to mean "outside the veins."

• It changes the word to mean "inside the veins."

• It changes the word to mean "between the veins."

• It changes the word to mean "without veins."

Create a sentence using a word with the prefix "phil-" that shows your understanding of its meaning.

• The philanthropist donated money because she loves helping others.

• The intrastate highway connects two countries.

• The teacher explained the rules.

• The cat slept on the mat.

You encounter the word "intracellular" in your science textbook. Using your knowledge of prefixes, what does this word most likely mean?

• Between cells

• Outside cells

• Inside a cell

• Without cells

A person is described as a "bibliophile." Using reasoning, what can you infer about this person?

• They dislike books.

• They love books.

• They write books.

• They sell books.

Explain how the meaning of "intrastate" differs from "interstate" by analyzing the prefixes.

• "Intrastate" means between states, "interstate" means within a state.

• "Intrastate" means within a state, "interstate" means between states.

• Both mean the same thing.

• "Intrastate" means outside a state, "interstate" means inside a state.

Given the word "philharmonic," use evidence from the prefix to determine what kind of organization this is.

• An organization that dislikes music

• An organization that loves music

• An organization that sells music

• An organization that bans music

If a doctor says a medicine should be given "intramuscularly," what does this mean about how the medicine is administered?

• It is given between the muscles.

• It is given inside the muscle.

• It is given outside the muscle.

• It is given on top of the muscle.