Exploring Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots in Language

The video tutorial 'Words of Power' explores the significance of linguistic units such as roots, prefixes, and suffixes. It begins with an introduction to root words, explaining their meanings and how they form the basis of many words. The tutorial then delves into prefixes, detailing their meanings and how they modify words. Finally, it covers suffixes, explaining their role in changing the grammatical function of words. Throughout, the video emphasizes the power of understanding these components to enhance vocabulary and comprehension.

What is the primary focus of the 'Words of Power' as discussed in the video?

• Literary devices

• Roots, prefixes, and suffixes

• Grammar and punctuation

• Historical evolution of language

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

What does the root 'Aqua' signify?

• Earth

• Air

• Water

• Fire

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CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

Which root word means 'life'?

• Geo

• Bio

• Aqua

• Amy

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CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

What does the root 'Geo' relate to?

• Earth

• Love

• Water

• Life

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CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

Which prefix means 'before'?

• Inter

• Trans

• Pre

• Anti

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CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

What does the prefix 'Poly' mean?

• Few

• Against

• Many

• Between

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CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

What does the prefix 'Anti' signify?

• Before

• Within

• After

• Against

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CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

What does the suffix '-ism' indicate?

• Process

• Belief in

• Without

• Full of

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which suffix can change a word from an adjective to an adverb?

• -ous

• -ism

• -ly

• -ish

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CCSS.L.3.2E

Which suffix indicates a 'study of'?

• -ment

• -ism

• -ology

• -ity

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A