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WorksheetsDetermining Word Meaning: Breaking Words into Parts
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Read the sentence and determine the meaning of the underlined word: 'The biologist studied the biodiversity of the rainforest.'
The variety of life in a particular habitat
The study of life
A type of plant
A type of animal
Identify the prefix in the word 'unhappiness'.
un
ness
happy
iness
What is the root word in 'dislocation'?
locate
dis
location
cation
Explain briefly what a suffix is.
Read the sentence and determine the meaning of the underlined word: 'The archaeologist discovered an ancient artifact.'
An object made by a human being
A type of rock
A type of plant
A type of animal
Identify the suffix in the word 'joyful'.
ful
joy
oy
joyf
What is the prefix in 'misunderstand'?
mis
under
stand
understand
Explain briefly what a root word is.
Read the sentence and determine the meaning of the underlined word: 'The philanthropist donated a large sum to charity.'
A person who seeks to promote the welfare of others
A type of doctor
A type of artist
A type of scientist
Identify the root word in 'transportation'.
port
trans
transport
ation
What is the suffix in 'happiness'?
ness
happy
iness
happi
Explain briefly what a prefix is.
Read the sentence and determine the meaning of the underlined word: 'The geologist examined the stratification of the rocks.'
The arrangement of layers
A type of rock
A type of plant
A type of animal
Identify the prefix in the word 'prehistory'.
pre
history
prehist
tory
What is the root word in 'reconstruction'?
construct
re
construction
tion
