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WorksheetsAELA 30-15-10 Affixes #3
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
Select the meaning of the prefix in-
in, into
on, above
not
in, into, not
Select the meaning of the prefix inter-
around
backward, opposite
between, among
off
Select the meaning of the prefix mal- / male-
under, below
bad, ill
between
malady
Select the meaning of the prefix mis-
misinterpret
beneath
without
wrong
Select the meaning of the prefix mono-
alone, one, single
apart
disease
monotheistic
Select the meaning of the prefix non-
none
not
noun
nothing
Select the meaning of the prefix ob-
around
under, below
Obtuse, rubber goose, green moose, guava juice.
in front of, against
Which word means 'having only one atom'?
obatomic
monatomic
interatomic
nonatomic
Monotheistic means
belief in one theory
belief in one God
belief in one theme
belief in many gods
Engines on board the spacecraft fired intermittently over the course of 10 seconds in order to carry the capsule away from the launch pad and the hypothetical unstable rocket.
What is the meaning of intermittently?
Scientific AmericanNov 3, 2019 The coastal scrub
continuously.
steadily progressing.
at irregular intervals; not continuously or steadily.
going over again and around some more.
Sometimes corporations find it useful to train their employees on any interpersonal skills they may be lacking, especially if they have a group of really socially awkward people, because it really does make the work environment a lot easier if your coworkers all get along with one another.
What line of context helps you figure out what interpersonal means?
Vocabulary.com
relating to relationships or communication between people.
communication between people.
useful to train their employees
coworkers all get along with one another.
“nothing is so monotonous as the sea”
What does this quotation mean?
The sea is only one body of water.
The sea is ever-changing and provides interest.
The sea is dull and lacking in variety.
Nothing compares to the sea.
Select a synonym for the word monopolize.
exclusive control
inclusive
prioritize expenses
benefit
The woman is dressed in nondescript clothing. There is nothing extraordinary about her outfit.
What context clues help you to define nondescript?
dull and uninteresting
nothing extraordinary
clothing
not very unique
A synonym for nonchalant is:
unconcerned
confused
interested
serious
An example of incarceration is:
Closing the door behind yourself
Blocking out the sun with sun glasses
Putting a lion inside a cage
Walking beneath street-level
They also [tried] to get Tubman’s words right, particularly given how often she’s been misquoted.
What context clues help you to understand the meaning of misquoted?
New York Times Oct 22, 2019
an incorrect quotation
[tried] to get Tubman's words right
how often
the misuse of a quotation
The students objected to the overwhelming amount of homework. They continued to protest until the teacher lightened the workload.
Which context clues clarify the meaning of the word objected?
filed a complaint
persuade
continued to protest
lightened the workload
Select a word that is a synonym of obligate.
force
remind
return
try
