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WorksheetsSAVVAS Unit 3 Prefixes "mal-" & "para-"
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What does the Latin prefix "mal-" mean?
Good
Bad
Beside
Across
What does the Greek prefix "para-" primarily mean?
Good
Bad
Beside or Beyond
Against
If "malfunction" means something is not working correctly, what does the "mal-" prefix contribute to the word?
It indicates that it is working well.
It indicates that it is not working correctly.
It indicates a side function.
It indicates a primary function.
Given the word "parallel," what does the "para-" prefix suggest about the lines?
The lines intersect.
The lines never meet.
The lines are perpendicular.
The lines are curved.
If you encounter the word "malnourished," how would you interpret the prefix "mal-" in this context?
Well-nourished
Poorly nourished
Over-nourished
Nourished on the side
In the term "parasailing," what does the prefix "para-" imply?
Sailing against the wind
Sailing with a parachute
Sailing alone
Sailing across the sea
How can understanding prefixes help in determining the meaning of unfamiliar words?
By knowing the history of the word
By identifying the root word only
By understanding the meaning contributed by the prefix
By guessing based on the length of the word
If "malpractice" refers to bad practice, what does "practice" without the prefix imply?
Good practice
No practice
Regular practice
Illegal practice
Given the word "paradox," what does the "para-" prefix help to convey about the concept?
A universally accepted truth
A statement that contradicts itself
A statement that is easily understood
A statement that supports itself
When encountering a new word with the prefix "mal-" or "para-," what should be the first step in understanding its meaning?
Look up the word in a dictionary
Identify and understand the prefix
Guess the meaning based on context
Ask someone else for the meaning
