Exploring the Sub- Prefix in English Vocabulary

What does the root 'sub' mean?

• Around

• Above

• Under or below

• Beside

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What is a 'subcontract'?

• A contract without any terms

• A verbal agreement

• A written agreement to get help

• A contract made above another

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does 'subdivide' mean?

• To separate into smaller parts

• To combine parts

• To write under

• To join together

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Where is a 'subheading' located?

• At the bottom of the page

• In the middle of the page

• Under the heading

• Above the heading

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

What does 'submarine' refer to?

• A vehicle that flies in the air

• A vehicle that travels on land

• A vehicle that operates under the sea

• A vehicle that moves underground

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What does 'submerge' mean?

• To rise above

• To blend under

• To write under

• To separate into parts

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does 'subscribe' mean?

• To travel under the sea

• To combine together

• To separate into parts

• To write the name under

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is a 'subterranean' habitat?

• A habitat in the air

• A habitat under the ground

• A habitat in the sea

• A habitat above the ground

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A