WorksheetsPrefixes, Roots & Suffixes Vol. 1
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
What do we call the study of the history of words?
biology
etymology
theology
virology
What does the prefix "-de" mean?
against
between
too little
opposite of
If you add the suffix "-able/-ible" to a word, what is the new meaning that is given to the word?
Example: read+able=readable
one who
full of
can be done
carry
What is a "root" word?
Holds the most basic meaning of any word
A word that has to do with plants
The beginning of a word
The first word in a compound word
Connecting to your prior knowledge about the prefix anti- you can conclude that anticlimax means
a disappointing decline after a previous rise
a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison
thoroughly clean and free of disease-causing organisms
a feeling of intense dislike
Connecting to your prior knowledge about about the prefix anti- you can conclude that antipathy means
a disappointing decline after a previous rise
a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison
thoroughly clean and free of disease-causing organisms
a feeling of intense dislike
Connecting to your prior knowledge about the root word audi you can conclude that audible means
Heard or able to be heard
A large room or building where people gather to hear a speech or watch a performance.
An interview for a role or job as a singer, actor, dancer, or musician.
relating to the sound that is heard on a recording or broadcast
Match the prefix macro- with its meaning
small
bend
large
thought
Match the prefix log- with its meaning
small
bend
large
thought
Match dict- with its meaning
write
say
able to be heard
thought
Which word describes people who bend all the way down to touch their toes while standing or sitting down?
inflexible
flexible
cirumflexed
retractable
Connecting to your prior knowledge about the prefix circum, you can conclude that circumflex means
together
bending around something else
in a circular motion
to stretch across
Using our prior knowledge about slowly, automatically and actively you could assume that -ly means
like
property of
vagueness
process
Using our prior knowledge about rewind, and reinvent you could assume that resuscitate means
make active again
give energy to
capable of being invoked
to call on
The purpose of a literary analysis is
to explain how the author communicates his purpose
to explain the author's purpose
to explain the structure of the literature
to break down the intellect of the author
Connecting to your prior knowledge about the suffix -al you can conclude that ____________________ means made by nature or found in nature
official
practical
natural
maternal
Connecting to your prior knowledge about the suffix -al you can conclude that _________________ means people who speak out with feelings
social
initial
vocal
maternal
Connecting to your prior knowledge about the root word log you can conclude that ____________________ means an introductory chapter at the beginning of the book or play
dialogue
epilogue
prologue
monologue
Connecting to your prior knowledge about the root word dict you can conclude that contradict means
the act of speaking words that someone writes down or that a machine records
a person who rules a country with total authority, often in a cruel or brutal way
to say the opposite of something someone else has said; to deny the truth of something
to say what will or might happen in the future
Connecting to your prior knowledge about the root word dict you can conclude that verdict means
the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing
a person who rules a country with total authority, often in a cruel or brutal way
the decision made by a jury in a trial; a judgement or opinion about something
to say what will or might happen in the future
