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WorksheetsPrefixes, Roots, Suffixes
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
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
Paleo--is a root that means (a)
ancient
young
middle aged
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
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
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 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
Using our prior knowledge about slowly, automatically and actively you could assume that -ly means
like
property of
vagueness
process
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
In the following words, what do the underlined prefixes mean?
with
bad
not
together
In the word, intermediate, what does the underlined root mean?
top
lowest
middle
In the word, abyssmal, the underlined root means ________
low
high
middle
In the following words, the prefix means___________
together
without
against
What does the prefix 'un-' mean in the word 'unhappy'?
A) Not
B) Again
C) Before
D) After
Which of the following words contains a root meaning 'write'?
A) Biography
B) Geography
C) Biology
D) Geometry
What is the meaning of the suffix '-ment' in the word 'enjoyment'?
A) State of being
B) Capable of
C) Without
D) Full of
In the word 'transportation', what does the prefix 'trans-' mean?
A) Across
B) Under
C) Over
D) Within
What does the root 'spect' mean in the word 'inspect'?
A) See
B) Build
C) Move
D) Write
Which of the following words uses the suffix '-ist' to indicate a person who practices or is concerned with something?
A) Artist
B) Fastest
C) Largest
D) Brightest
