The root 'scope' comes from Greek meaning 'to see or look at.'

Which word would help you see tiny objects?

What does the root 'phon' mean in words like telephone and microphone?

The suffix '-sion' changes verbs into nouns.

What does 'confusion' mean?

The army made a plan to invade the enemy, and they hoped their invasion would be successful. What happens when you add the suffix -sion to the word invade?

The ingredients would cause the glass container to explode, and the explosion might cause a lot of damage. What happens when you add the suffix -sion to the word explode?

The ingredients would cause the glass container to explode, and the explosion might cause a lot of damage. What happens when you add the suffix -sion to the word explode?

Designers made plans to expand their designs, and the expansion would increase the amount of time it would take to finish. What happens when you add the suffix -sion to the word expand?

If 'fore-' means before, what does 'foreground' mean in a picture?

What does 'expansion' mean using your knowledge of the suffix '-sion'?

If you 'foresee' something, you:

The scientist used precision instruments to measure the tiny particles.

What is the meaning of 'precision' based on the suffix '-sion'?

The symphony created beautiful harmonies.

What does 'symphony' mean based on the root 'phon'?

The microbiologist studied bacteria under a powerful lens.

What does 'microbiologist' mean based on the prefix 'micro-'?

The detective used a periscope to see around the corner without being noticed.

hat does 'periscope' mean based on the root 'scope'?

The weather forecaster warned about the storm approaching tomorrow.

What does 'forecaster' mean based on the prefix 'fore-'?

The teacher's discussion with the class helped clarify the confusing topic.

What does 'discussion' mean based on the suffix '-sion'?

The cacophony of car horns and sirens made it impossible to concentrate.

What does 'cacophony' mean based on the root 'phon'?

The microscopic details of the leaf were amazing when viewed closely.

What does 'microscopic' mean based on the prefix 'micro-'?

The astronomer adjusted the telescope to get a better view of Saturn's rings.

What does 'telescope' mean based on the root 'scope'?

She had a strong feeling of foreboding about the upcoming test.

What does 'foreboding' mean based on the prefix 'fore-'?

The magician's illusion amazed the audience with its clever tricks.

What does 'illusion' mean based on the suffix '-sion'?

The megaphone helped the coach's voice reach all the players on the field.

What does 'megaphone' mean based on the root 'phon'?

The microwave heated the food quickly and efficiently.

What does 'microwave' mean based on the prefix 'micro-'?

The ship's forecastle provided shelter for the crew during storms.

What does 'forecastle' mean based on the prefix 'fore-'?

The collision between the two cars caused significant damage.

What does 'collision' mean based on the suffix '-sion'?

The microprocessor controls all the computer's basic functions.

What does 'microprocessor' mean based on the prefix 'micro-'?

The endoscope allowed the doctor to examine inside the patient's body safely.

What does 'endoscope' mean based on the root 'scope'?

The forest ranger could foresee potential fire dangers during the dry season.

What does 'foresee' mean based on the prefix 'fore-'?