Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Liza Kleinman
PREFIXES,
SUFFIXES, & ROOTS
Liza Kleinman
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Copyright 2006
J. Weston Walch, Publisher
P.O. Box 658 Portland, Maine 04104-0658
www.walch.com
Printed in the United States of America
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The reproduction of any part for an entire school or school system is strictly prohibited.
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Table of Contents
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Roots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Prefixes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Suffixes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Putting It All Together . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Answer Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Roots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Prefixes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Suffixes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Putting It All Together . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Answer Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
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The Daily Warm-Ups series is a wonderful way to turn extra classroom minutes into
valuable learning time. The 180 quick activitiesone for each day of the school yearpractice
English/language arts skills. These daily activities may be used at the very beginning of class to
get students into learning mode, near the end of class to make good educational use of that
transitional time, in the middle of class to shift gears between lessonsor whenever else you
have minutes that now go unused.
Daily Warm-Ups are easy-to-use reproduciblessimply photocopy the days activity and
distribute it. Or make a transparency of the activity and project it on the board. You may want
to use the activities for extra-credit points or as a check on the English/language arts skills that
are built and acquired over time.
However you choose to use them, Daily Warm-Ups are a convenient and useful supplement to
your regular lesson plans. Make every minute of your class time count!
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The Daily Warm-Ups series is a wonderful way to turn extra classroom minutes into
valuable learning time. The 180 quick activitiesone for each day of the school yearpractice
English/language arts skills. These daily activities may be used at the very beginning of class to
get students into learning mode, near the end of class to make good educational use of that
transitional time, in the middle of class to shift gears between lessonsor whenever else you
have minutes that now go unused.
Daily Warm-Ups are easy-to-use reproduciblessimply photocopy the days activity and
distribute it. Or make a transparency of the activity and project it on the board. You may want
to use the activities for extra-credit points or as a check on the English/language arts skills that
are built and acquired over time.
However you choose to use them, Daily Warm-Ups are a convenient and useful supplement to
your regular lesson plans. Make every minute of your class time count!
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Roots
ace, aci, acriroots meaning sour or bitter
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Thats Bitter!
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acidity
acerbic
acrimonious
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ace, aci, acriroots meaning sour or bitter
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Write the word on the line.
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fi
Thats Bitter!
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acidity
acerbic
acrimonious
acrid
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Roots
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Each of the following words is missing the same root. Use the
definitions to figure out the missing root. Then answer the
questions that follow.
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Each of the following words is missing the same root. Use the
definitions to figure out the missing root. Then answer the
questions that follow.
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b. malefactor
b. malevolent
3. To show its appreciation for its employees, the company will reward
everyone with a __________ check this year.
a. bonus
b. malady
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b. malefactor
b. malevolent
3. To show its appreciation for its employees, the company will reward
everyone with a __________ check this year.
a. bonus
b. malady
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Roots
Each of these roots describes a particular part of the body: card,
dent, man, ped, psych.
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Body Parts
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4. Years of __________ual labor had left his hands rough and scarred.
5. The movie was a complex __________ological thriller in which each character
was well-developed and fascinating.
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6. card: _______________
9. ped: _______________
7. dent: _______________
8. man: _______________
Roots
Each of these roots describes a particular part of the body: card,
dent, man, ped, psych.
Da i l y W a rm
Body Parts
Up
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Pr
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Su
f fi
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Root s
4. Years of __________ual labor had left his hands rough and scarred.
5. The movie was a complex __________ological thriller in which each character
was well-developed and fascinating.
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6. card: _______________
9. ped: _______________
7. dent: _______________
8. man: _______________
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Roots
crat, cracy, archyroots meaning rule
Choose a word from the box below to complete each sentence.
Write the word on the line.
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fi
War
D a il y
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aristocracy
oligarchy
democracy
monarchy
5. Now use two of the words from the box above in sentences of your own.
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Roots
crat, cracy, archyroots meaning rule
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Write the word on the line.
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fi
War
D a il y
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aristocracy
oligarchy
democracy
monarchy
5. Now use two of the words from the box above in sentences of your own.
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Roots
locut, loquroots meaning to talk
Up
s:
Da i l y W a rm
Keep Talking
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locut, loquroots meaning to talk
Up
s:
Da i l y W a rm
Keep Talking
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___ 1. vivacious
___ 2. mortal
___ 3. vital
___ 4. mortician
___ 5. vivid
e. undertaker
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___ 1. vivacious
___ 2. mortal
___ 3. vital
___ 4. mortician
___ 5. vivid
e. undertaker
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Roots
Each of these roots means to make, to do: fac, fic, fec, fect.
Up
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Pr
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Complete each sentence with a common word that contains fac, fic,
fec, or fect.
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Roots
Each of these roots means to make, to do: fac, fic, fec, fect.
Up
s:
Pr
ef
Complete each sentence with a common word that contains fac, fic,
fec, or fect.
Da i l y W a rm
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Su
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Roots
Number Roots
The following roots have number meanings:
decroot meaning ten
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on the line.
dec
cent
milli
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Number Roots
The following roots have number meanings:
decroot meaning ten
centroot meaning hundred
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Su
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Roots
fi
xe
D a il y
Wa
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Choose the correct root from the box below to complete each sentence. Write it
on the line.
dec
cent
milli
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Roots
Up
All of these words are missing the same root. Use the definitions
to figure out what the missing root is. Then answer the questions
that follow.
Da i l y W a rm
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All of these words are missing the same root. Use the definitions
to figure out what the missing root is. Then answer the questions
that follow.
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Scientific Roots
The following roots are found in scientific terms: aero, geo, herbi,
hydro, photo.
Complete each sentence by filling in the missing root.
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Scientific Roots
The following roots are found in scientific terms: aero, geo, herbi,
hydro, photo.
Complete each sentence by filling in the missing root.
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Roots
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Da i l y W a rm
Being Born
natroot meaning born
Up
s:
Pr
ef
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sentence. Write the word on the line.
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native
supernatural
international
s,
naturalized
prenatal
Su
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believe in _________________ phenomena.
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Roots
Da i l y W a rm
Being Born
natroot meaning born
Up
s:
Pr
ef
Choose the correct word from the box below to complete each
sentence. Write the word on the line.
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native
supernatural
international
prenatal
s,
naturalized
Su
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4. Although Rhonda enjoys watching science fiction movies, she does not
believe in _________________ phenomena.
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ng
Send Away!
mit, missroots meaning to send
Match each word to its definition by writing the correct letter on
each line.
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1. dismiss
___
2. transmit
b. to allow; to authorize
___
3. missile
___
4. submit
d. written communication;
letter
___
5. missive
e. to allow to leave
___
6. permit
f. to send
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Send Away!
mit, missroots meaning to send
Match each word to its definition by writing the correct letter on
each line.
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1. dismiss
___
2. transmit
b. to allow; to authorize
___
3. missile
___
4. submit
d. written communication;
letter
___
5. missive
e. to allow to leave
___
6. permit
f. to send
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Roots
Choose the correct word from the box below to complete each
sentence. Then answer the question that follows.
inscription
transcribe
postscript
s:
nondescript
Up
scribble
Da i l y W a rm
Pr
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s,
1. There isnt much to say about the town we visited; it was very
dull and __________________.
Su
f fi
x es
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3. The __________________ on the pocket watch indicated that it was from 1853.
4. At the end of her e-mail, Jennie added a(n) __________________.
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scrib and script mean?
Roots
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sentence. Then answer the question that follows.
inscription
transcribe
postscript
s:
nondescript
Up
scribble
Da i l y W a rm
Pr
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ix
s,
1. There isnt much to say about the town we visited; it was very
dull and __________________.
Su
f fi
x es
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3. The __________________ on the pocket watch indicated that it was from 1853.
4. At the end of her e-mail, Jennie added a(n) __________________.
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6. Using the context clues in the sentences above, what do you think the roots
scrib and script mean?
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Wa
ps
tetra, quadrfour
pentafive
trithree
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___ 1. united
___ 2. biennial
b. four-legged creature
___ 3. triathlon
___ 4. quadruped
___ 5. pentagram
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tetra, quadrfour
pentafive
trithree
Match each word to its definition by writing the correct letter on each line.
___ 1. united
___ 2. biennial
b. four-legged creature
___ 3. triathlon
___ 4. quadruped
___ 5. pentagram
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Roots
Da i l y W a rm
hexsix
novenine
s:
octeight
Up
quintfive
Pr
ef
sept, heptseven
ix
s,
Choose the correct word from the box below to complete each sentence.
Write the word on the line.
quintuplet
October
November
heptagon
Su
f fi
x es
hexagon
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hexsix
novenine
s:
octeight
Up
quintfive
Pr
ef
sept, heptseven
ix
quintuplet
October
November
heptagon
s,
Choose the correct word from the box below to complete each sentence.
Write the word on the line.
hexagon
Su
f fi
x es
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2. Our organizations __________annual fund-raiser takes place every halfyear, once in the fall and once in the spring.
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2. Our organizations __________annual fund-raiser takes place every halfyear, once in the fall and once in the spring.
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quer, ques, quir, quisroots meaning to ask
Up
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Dont Ask!
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a. require
b. inquisitive
c. query
d. quest
e. question
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quer, ques, quir, quisroots meaning to ask
Up
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Pr
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Da i l y W a rm
Dont Ask!
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a. require
b. inquisitive
c. query
d. quest
e. question
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1. The artifact dated back to before the Civil War; it was from the
__________ period.
a. antebellum
b. pacific
2. The crying child would not be __________ until his favorite toy was found.
a. bellicose
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b. pacified
b. pacifying
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1. The artifact dated back to before the Civil War; it was from the
__________ period.
a. antebellum
b. pacific
2. The crying child would not be __________ until his favorite toy was found.
a. bellicose
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b. pacified
b. pacifying
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Roots
Complete the following sentences by filling in the missing root.
Then answer the questions that follow.
Da i l y W a rm
Up
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3. In mythology, some gods are anthropo_____ic, meaning that they take the
shape of a person.
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Then answer the questions that follow.
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Su
f fi
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3. In mythology, some gods are anthropo_____ic, meaning that they take the
shape of a person.
4. What is the missing root? _______
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c. equal treatment
b. equal in amount
d. same distance
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b. opposite, different
c. speak, say
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Roots
c. equal treatment
b. equal in amount
d. same distance
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___
___
___
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b. opposite, different
c. speak, say
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Da i l y W a rm
Small or Large?
macroroot meaning large
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___ 1. macrocosm
a. universe
___ 2. minimum
___ 3. diminutive
___ 4. macroscopic
d. smallest amount
___ 5. microscopic
e. tiny
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Roots
Da i l y W a rm
Small or Large?
macroroot meaning large
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___ 1. macrocosm
a. universe
___ 2. minimum
___ 3. diminutive
___ 4. macroscopic
d. smallest amount
___ 5. microscopic
e. tiny
Whats Missing? I
Complete the following sentences by filling in the missing root.
Then answer the questions that follow.
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Roots
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Complete the following sentences by filling in the missing root.
Then answer the questions that follow.
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Roots
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D a il y
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Roots
Up
Choose the correct word from the box below to complete each
sentence. Write the word on the line. Then answer the questions
that follow.
Da i l y W a rm
Common Root I
s:
elaborate
labor
ef
laboratory
Pr
collaborate
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sentence. Write the word on the line. Then answer the questions
that follow.
Da i l y W a rm
Common Root I
s:
elaborate
labor
ef
laboratory
Pr
collaborate
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junction
conjunction
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conjunction
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audroot meaning to hear
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audroot meaning to hear
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Roots
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Read the sentences below. Then answer the questions that follow.
xe
i
ef
1. Based on the clues in the sentences above, what do you think the root
omni means?
a. few
c. power
b. all
d. knowledge
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2. Now write a sentence of your own containing a word with the root omni.
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omni means?
a. few
c. power
b. all
d. knowledge
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Complete the following sentences by filling in the missing root.
Then answer the questions that follow.
Da i l y W a rm
Whats Missing? II
Up
s:
Pr
ef
ix
s,
Su
2. The ship carried goods that were being im__________ed to the United
States from Spain.
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c. try
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Roots
Complete the following sentences by filling in the missing root.
Then answer the questions that follow.
Da i l y W a rm
Whats Missing? II
Up
s:
Pr
ef
ix
s,
2. The ship carried goods that were being im__________ed to the United
States from Spain.
Su
f fi
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c. try
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Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Roots
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War
D a il y
m-U
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Dont Touch!
tactroot meaning touch
Match each underlined word to its definition. Write the letter of
the definition on the line.
a. delicate, sensitive in dealing with others
b. untouched, unharmed
c. touching, coming together
d. relating to the sense of touch
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___ 3. Somehow, the lamp remained intact even after it crashed to the floor.
___ 4. Although Kyla hated her friends new haircut, she made an effort to be
tactful about it.
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Dont Touch!
tactroot meaning touch
Match each underlined word to its definition. Write the letter of
the definition on the line.
a. delicate, sensitive in dealing with others
b. untouched, unharmed
c. touching, coming together
d. relating to the sense of touch
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___ 3. Somehow, the lamp remained intact even after it crashed to the floor.
___ 4. Although Kyla hated her friends new haircut, she made an effort to be
tactful about it.
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s:
Pr
ef
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s,
Su
f fi
x es
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Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Roots
s,
m-
:P
Vinc, vict, and vanq are all roots that mean to conquer.
Complete each sentence below by filling in the missing root.
1. Our team is hoping for a __________ory in the game this
Saturday.
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War
D a il y
s
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f
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6. After not paying rent for months, the tenant was e__________ed.
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chronroot meaning time
Up
s:
Pr
ef
ix
Read each sentence. Use context and the meaning of the root to
find the meaning of each underlined word. Then write a definition
of each word.
Da i l y W a rm
s,
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
anachronistic: _____________________________________________________
2. In history class, we created a chronology of the Civil War.
chronology: _____________________________________________________
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3. Lets synchronize our watches so that we can meet back here at 4 P.M.
synchronize: _________________________________________________
4. The paper listed the most important events in chronological order.
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chronological: _______________________________________________
Roots
chronroot meaning time
Up
s:
Pr
ef
ix
Read each sentence. Use context and the meaning of the root to
find the meaning of each underlined word. Then write a definition
of each word.
Da i l y W a rm
s,
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
anachronistic: _____________________________________________________
2. In history class, we created a chronology of the Civil War.
chronology: _____________________________________________________
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synchronize: _________________________________________________
4. The paper listed the most important events in chronological order.
chronological: _______________________________________________
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ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Roots
s,
xe
i
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D a il y
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recognizing
indoctrination
docile
cognition
documents
2. Some people have difficulty remembering names, while others have trouble
______________________ faces.
3. Studies of primate ______________________ shed light on the thought
processes of animals.
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indoctrination
docile
cognition
documents
2. Some people have difficulty remembering names, while others have trouble
______________________ faces.
3. Studies of primate ______________________ shed light on the thought
processes of animals.
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Da i l y W a rm
Context Clues
s:
Pr
ef
ix
1. She enjoyed each new toy until the novelty wore off and it was
no longer interesting to her.
s,
Su
novelty: ____________________________________________________
f fi
x es
2. As a novice skater, Julia falls a lot, but her balance will improve as she
gains experience.
,&
Root s
novice: _____________________________________________________________
3. The advertising agency wanted to come up with some innovative ideas
instead of the same old, stale ones.
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4. What does the root nov mean? ______________________
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Roots
Up
Da i l y W a rm
Context Clues
s:
Pr
ef
ix
s,
1. She enjoyed each new toy until the novelty wore off and it was
no longer interesting to her.
Su
novelty: ____________________________________________________
2. As a novice skater, Julia falls a lot, but her balance will improve as she
gains experience.
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
novice: _____________________________________________________________
3. The advertising agency wanted to come up with some innovative ideas
instead of the same old, stale ones.
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4. What does the root nov mean? ______________________
ng
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Roots
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i
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Match It Up!
Match each word to its definition. Write the letter of the
definition on the line provided. Then answer the question
that follows.
___ 1. hydrated
a. operated by water
___ 2. hydrant
b. to remove water
___ 3. dehydrate
___ 4. hydraulic
d. given water
___ 5. hydrosphere
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Match It Up!
Match each word to its definition. Write the letter of the
definition on the line provided. Then answer the question
that follows.
___ 1. hydrated
a. operated by water
___ 2. hydrant
b. to remove water
___ 3. dehydrate
___ 4. hydraulic
d. given water
___ 5. hydrosphere
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Up
s:
Pr
ef
ix
s,
a. content
b. contentious
1. After the large meal, we were __________ just to sit back in our
chairs and relax.
Su
f fi
c. detained
x es
,&
Root s
2. At the beginning of our hike we walked very quickly, but we were unable to
__________ that pace for very long.
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b. sustain
c. detain
3. It is unlikely that you will __________ great wealth by winning the lottery.
a. contain
b. entertain
c. obtain
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a. detain
b. maintain
c. abstain
Roots
Da i l y W a rm
Up
s:
Pr
ef
b. contentious
s,
a. content
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1. After the large meal, we were __________ just to sit back in our
chairs and relax.
c. detained
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
2. At the beginning of our hike we walked very quickly, but we were unable to
__________ that pace for very long.
a. pertain
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c. detain
3. It is unlikely that you will __________ great wealth by winning the lottery.
a. contain
b. entertain
c. obtain
b. maintain
c. abstain
Common Root II
The underlined words in the following sentences all contain a
common root. Read each sentence. Then use the context clues to
answer the questions that follow.
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Roots
fi
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The underlined words in the following sentences all contain a
common root. Read each sentence. Then use the context clues to
answer the questions that follow.
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Roots
fi
xe
D a il y
Wa
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Read the definitions below. Then answer the questions that follow.
Da i l y W a rm
Up
s:
Pr
ef
ix
s,
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
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Read the definitions below. Then answer the questions that follow.
Da i l y W a rm
Pr
ef
ix
s,
s:
Up
Su
f fi
x es
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Root s
In the City
cit, civroots meaning city
Complete each sentence with a common word that contains the
root cit or civ. Write the word on the line.
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Roots
fi
xe
D a il y
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cit, civroots meaning city
Complete each sentence with a common word that contains the
root cit or civ. Write the word on the line.
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Roots
fi
xe
D a il y
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Up
s:
zoologist
zoo
s,
botanist
ix
zoology
ef
botany
Pr
Complete each sentence with a word from the box. Write the correct
word on the line.
botanical
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
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Roots
Da i l y W a rm
Up
s:
zoologist
zoo
s,
botanist
ix
zoology
ef
botany
Pr
Complete each sentence with a word from the box. Write the correct
word on the line.
botanical
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
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Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Roots
fi
xe
D a il y
Wa
U
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Pr
Complete each sentence with a common word using the root bas or
alt. Write the word on the line. Use the clues in parentheses to help.
1. The part of a house that is below the ground is called the (sublevel)
______________________.
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D a il y
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Pr
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alt. Write the word on the line. Use the clues in parentheses to help.
1. The part of a house that is below the ground is called the (sublevel)
______________________.
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I Dont Care!
curroot meaning care
Up
s:
Pr
ef
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on the line.
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x es
___ 1. curator
___ 2. curative
___ 3. curable
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Root s
c. safe
___ 4. secure
___ 5. sinecure
ng
Roots
Da i l y W a rm
I Dont Care!
curroot meaning care
Up
s:
Pr
ef
Match each word to its definition. Write the letter of the definition
on the line.
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___ 1. curator
___ 2. curative
___ 3. curable
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Su
c. safe
___ 4. secure
___ 5. sinecure
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Root s
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Roots
cur, curr, cursroots meaning to run
Complete each sentence with a word from the box. Write the
correct word on the line.
xe
fi
Run!
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D a il y
m-
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Up
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occur
excursion
current
cursory
precursor
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Roots
cur, curr, cursroots meaning to run
Complete each sentence with a word from the box. Write the
correct word on the line.
xe
fi
Run!
War
D a il y
m-
s
Up
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Pr
occur
excursion
current
cursory
precursor
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s:
Pr
ef
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s,
Su
f fi
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to the dark.
4. The judge decreed that court would ________________ (be suspended until
another time) until the following day.
ng
Roots
noctroot meaning night
Up
Da i l y W a rm
s:
Pr
ef
ix
s,
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
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3. Owls are ________________ (active at night) creatures that are well adapted
to the dark.
4. The judge decreed that court would ________________ (be suspended until
another time) until the following day.
ng
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Roots
Stretch
ten, tend, tensroots meaning to stretch
Read each sentence. Use the meaning of the root and the context
of the sentence to help you figure out the meaning of each
underlined word. Then write a definition of each word on the line.
fi
xe
D a il y
Wa
U
r m-
ps
e
Pr
1. The dancer balanced on one foot and extended her other leg.
extended: ______________________________________________
2. Another person might have given up the search, but Tanya was very
tenacious and refused to abandon her effort.
tenacious: _____________________________________________________
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3. The rope must not sag; pull it so that there is tension in the middle.
tension: ______________________________________________________
4. He has a tendency to agree with whatever anyone says at the time.
tendency: _____________________________________________________
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Su
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e s , & Roo t s
Roots
Stretch
ten, tend, tensroots meaning to stretch
Read each sentence. Use the meaning of the root and the context
of the sentence to help you figure out the meaning of each
underlined word. Then write a definition of each word on the line.
fi
xe
D a il y
Wa
U
r m-
ps
e
Pr
1. The dancer balanced on one foot and extended her other leg.
extended: ______________________________________________
2. Another person might have given up the search, but Tanya was very
tenacious and refused to abandon her effort.
tenacious: _____________________________________________________
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3. The rope must not sag; pull it so that there is tension in the middle.
tension: ______________________________________________________
4. He has a tendency to agree with whatever anyone says at the time.
tendency: _____________________________________________________
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Da i l y W a rm
Up
s:
Pr
ef
ix
s,
Read each sentence. Use the meaning of the root and the context
of the sentence to help you figure out the meaning of each
underlined word. Then write a definition of each word on the line.
Su
f fi
1. The car can accelerate quickly, reaching a high speed in a very short
amount of time.
x es
,&
Root s
accelerate: __________________________________________________________
2. The cheetah is known for its celerity; it is the fastest animal on land.
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celerity: ________________________________________________________
3. Once the cart reaches the bottom of the hill, it will begin to decelerate until
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celerroot meaning fast
Up
s:
Pr
ef
s,
1. The car can accelerate quickly, reaching a high speed in a very short
amount of time.
ix
Read each sentence. Use the meaning of the root and the context
of the sentence to help you figure out the meaning of each
underlined word. Then write a definition of each word on the line.
Da i l y W a rm
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
accelerate: __________________________________________________________
2. The cheetah is known for its celerity; it is the fastest animal on land.
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celerity: ________________________________________________________
3. Once the cart reaches the bottom of the hill, it will begin to decelerate until
it rolls to a stop.
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Roots
frag, fractroots meaning to break
Complete each sentence with a word from the box. Write the
correct word on the line.
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fi
Broken
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D a il y
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fragment
fracture
fragile
infraction
fraction
2. The school has a very strict code of conduct, and even the slightest
________________ is grounds for punishment.
3. Fortunately, Sarahs injury from the fall was very minor. She received only
a small ________________ that will heal easily.
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Roots
frag, fractroots meaning to break
Complete each sentence with a word from the box. Write the
correct word on the line.
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fi
Broken
War
D a il y
m-
s
Up
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fragment
fracture
fragile
infraction
fraction
2. The school has a very strict code of conduct, and even the slightest
________________ is grounds for punishment.
3. Fortunately, Sarahs injury from the fall was very minor. She received only
a small ________________ that will heal easily.
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fall, falsroots meaning to deceive
Up
s:
Pr
Read each sentence. Then choose the definition for the underlined
word by circling the correct letter.
Da i l y W a rm
Deceit
ef
ix
s,
a. true statement
Su
f fi
x es
2. Miranda was accused of falsifying her time sheets for work, but she was able to
prove that they were accurate.
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c. double-checking
3. Jake insisted that his memory was infallible, but there were many recent
events that he could not recall.
a. deliberately incorrect
b. somewhat hazy
c. incapable of error
4. The defendant told a fallacious story in the hope it would hide his guilt.
a. honest
b. misleading
c. accurate
Roots
fall, falsroots meaning to deceive
Up
s:
Pr
Read each sentence. Then choose the definition for the underlined
word by circling the correct letter.
Da i l y W a rm
Deceit
ef
s,
a. true statement
ix
Su
f fi
x es
2. Miranda was accused of falsifying her time sheets for work, but she was able to
prove that they were accurate.
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c. double-checking
3. Jake insisted that his memory was infallible, but there were many recent
events that he could not recall.
a. deliberately incorrect
b. somewhat hazy
c. incapable of error
4. The defendant told a fallacious story in the hope it would hide his guilt.
a. honest
b. misleading
c. accurate
Definition, Please!
Read each sentence. Use the meaning of the root and the context
of the sentence to help you figure out the meaning of each
underlined word. Then write a definition of each word on the line.
Use these definitions to help you answer question 4.
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Roots
fi
xe
D a il y
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Pr
1. Once liberated from its cage, the parrot flew straight to the windowsill.
liberated: __________________________________________________
2. The students were at liberty to spend their free time however they chose.
liberty: __________________________________________________
3. The wealthy donor gave liberally to many worthy causes.
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Read each sentence. Use the meaning of the root and the context
of the sentence to help you figure out the meaning of each
underlined word. Then write a definition of each word on the line.
Use these definitions to help you answer question 4.
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Roots
fi
xe
D a il y
Wa
U
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ps
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Pr
1. Once liberated from its cage, the parrot flew straight to the windowsill.
liberated: __________________________________________________
2. The students were at liberty to spend their free time however they chose.
liberty: __________________________________________________
3. The wealthy donor gave liberally to many worthy causes.
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4. What does the root liber mean? _________________
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mutroot meaning change
Up
s:
Pr
ef
Complete each sentence with a word from the box. Write the
correct word on the line.
Da i l y W a rm
ix
immutable
commute
s,
mutate
permutation
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
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mutroot meaning change
Up
s:
Pr
ef
Complete each sentence with a word from the box. Write the
correct word on the line.
Da i l y W a rm
ix
immutable
commute
permutation
s,
mutate
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
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Not I
in-, im-, ir-, il- prefixes meaning not
Add the correct prefix to complete each sentence. Write the prefix
on the line.
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Prefixes
fi
xe
D a il y
Wa
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ps
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Pr
2. At first, the idea seemed completely _____sane, but after a while it began
to sound more reasonable.
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in-, im-, ir-, il- prefixes meaning not
Add the correct prefix to complete each sentence. Write the prefix
on the line.
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Prefixes
fi
xe
D a il y
Wa
U
r m-
ps
e
Pr
2. At first, the idea seemed completely _____sane, but after a while it began
to sound more reasonable.
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Da i l y W a rm
Not II
a- prefix meaning not
Up
s:
Write the word that each definition describes on the line. Each
word contains the prefix a-.
Pr
ef
ix
s,
Su
f fi
x es
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ng
Prefixes
a- prefix meaning not
Da i l y W a rm
Not II
Up
s:
Pr
ef
Write the word that each definition describes on the line. Each
word contains the prefix a-.
ix
s,
Su
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6. Now write a sentence of your own using one of the words above.
ng
,&
Root s
Not III
un- prefix meaning not
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Prefixes
fi
xe
D a il y
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un- prefix meaning not
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Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Prefixes
fi
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D a il y
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Da i l y W a rm
Not IV
dis- prefix meaning not
c. ignore
___ 4. disagree
d. lack of esteem
___ 5. displeasure
e. find
s,
___ 3. discover
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a. differ in opinion
s:
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___ 1. disregard
Up
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on the line.
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
ng
Prefixes
Da i l y W a rm
Not IV
dis- prefix meaning not
c. ignore
___ 4. disagree
d. lack of esteem
___ 5. displeasure
e. find
s,
___ 3. discover
ix
b. unhappiness
ef
sh i
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___ 2. disrespect
Pr
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a. differ in opinion
s:
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___ 1. disregard
Up
Match each word to its definition. Write the letter of the definition
on the line.
ng
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
Not V
You have learned several different prefixes that mean not.
Complete the following sentences by adding the correct prefix
meaning not. Write the prefix on the line.
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Prefixes
fi
xe
D a il y
Wa
U
r m-
ps
e
Pr
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You have learned several different prefixes that mean not.
Complete the following sentences by adding the correct prefix
meaning not. Write the prefix on the line.
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Prefixes
fi
xe
D a il y
Wa
U
r m-
ps
e
Pr
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Prefixes
Up
s:
Pr
Da i l y W a rm
ef
ix
s,
Su
f fi
antibacterial: __________________________________________________
x es
,&
Root s
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antipathy: _______________________________________________________
4. What does the prefix anti- mean? _________________
ng
Prefixes
Up
s:
Pr
Da i l y W a rm
ef
ix
s,
Su
antibacterial: __________________________________________________
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
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antipathy: _______________________________________________________
4. What does the prefix anti- mean? _________________
ng
Going In!
en-, em- prefixes meaning in
Complete each sentence by writing the correct prefix on the line.
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Prefixes
s,
xe
i
ef
War
D a il y
m-U
:
ps
Pr
2. The rock was so firmly ____bedded in the ground that it was difficult
to pull out.
3. He was so _____grossed in his book that he didnt hear the phone ring.
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Going In!
en-, em- prefixes meaning in
Complete each sentence by writing the correct prefix on the line.
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Prefixes
xe
i
ef
War
D a il y
m-U
:
ps
Pr
3. He was so _____grossed in his book that he didnt hear the phone ring.
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Prefixes
Da i l y W a rm
Up
s:
Pr
ef
ix
s,
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
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ng
Prefixes
dia- prefix meaning across
Up
s:
Pr
ef
Da i l y W a rm
ix
s,
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
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ubli
ng
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Prefixes
s,
xe
i
ef
War
D a il y
m-U
:
ps
Pr
1. overpriced: ___________________________________________________
2. overrated: ___________________________________________________
3. overstated: _____________________________________________________
4. underappreciated: _______________________________________________
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5. underestimated: _______________________________________________
6. undercooked: _________________________________________________
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Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Prefixes
xe
i
ef
War
D a il y
m-U
:
ps
Pr
1. overpriced: ___________________________________________________
2. overrated: ___________________________________________________
3. overstated: _____________________________________________________
4. underappreciated: _______________________________________________
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5. underestimated: _______________________________________________
6. undercooked: _________________________________________________
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Prefixes
Read each sentence. Circle the letter of the correct definition for
each underlined word. Then answer the questions that follow.
Da i l y W a rm
Up
s:
Pr
ef
ix
s,
2. The child could not sit still for more than a second; she was hyperactive.
a. overly active
b. quiet
Su
f fi
x es
c. too talkative
,&
Root s
3. Divers wear insulated suits to prevent hypothermia when they are in cold water.
a. extra oxygen
sh i
ubli
c. lack of energy
4. If Abby does not eat frequent snacks to keep her blood sugar high enough,
she gets hypoglycemic.
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a. good appetite
b. lacking enthusiasm
Prefixes
Read each sentence. Circle the letter of the correct definition for
each underlined word. Then answer the questions that follow.
Da i l y W a rm
Up
s:
Pr
ef
2. The child could not sit still for more than a second; she was hyperactive.
a. overly active
b. quiet
s,
ix
Su
f fi
x es
c. too talkative
,&
Root s
3. Divers wear insulated suits to prevent hypothermia when they are in cold water.
a. extra oxygen
sh i
ubli
c. lack of energy
4. If Abby does not eat frequent snacks to keep her blood sugar high enough,
she gets hypoglycemic.
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a. good appetite
b. lacking enthusiasm
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Prefixes
m-
:P
xe
War
D a il y
s
Up
f
re
Match Away!
___ 1. intra
a. below
___ 2. inter
b. above
___ 3. sub
c. between
___ 4. super
d. within
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s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Prefixes
xe
War
D a il y
m-
s
Up
:P
f
re
Match Away!
Read each sentence below, paying particular attention to the
underlined words. Then match each prefix to its meaning. Use the
context clues in the sentences to help you. Write the letter of the
meaning on the line.
___ 1. intra
a. below
___ 2. inter
b. above
___ 3. sub
c. between
___ 4. super
d. within
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Prefixes
pre- prefix meaning before
Up
Da i l y W a rm
s:
Pr
ef
ix
s,
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
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sh i
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4. The carnival fortune-teller claimed that she could _____dict the future.
5. After taking an initial look at the proposal, the committee will _____view it
and then vote.
ng
Prefixes
pre- prefix meaning before
s:
Up
Da i l y W a rm
Pr
ef
ix
s,
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
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sh i
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4. The carnival fortune-teller claimed that she could _____dict the future.
5. After taking an initial look at the proposal, the committee will _____view it
and then vote.
ng
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Prefixes
fi
xe
War
D a il y
m-U
s:
e
Pr
To Cause to Be
en-, em- prefixes meaning to cause to be
Complete each sentence with a word that contains the prefix enor em-.
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s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Prefixes
fi
xe
War
D a il y
m-U
s:
e
Pr
To Cause to Be
en-, em- prefixes meaning to cause to be
Complete each sentence with a word that contains the prefix enor em-.
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Prefixes
Da i l y W a rm
Put Me In!
in-, im- prefixes meaning in or into
Up
s:
Pr
ef
Complete each sentence by filling in the correct word from the box.
Write the word on the line.
ix
inhale
immerse
s,
impress
induce
Su
f fi
x es
1. Some people believe that the best way to learn a foreign language is to
______________________ oneself in it completely.
,&
Root s
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sh i
ubli
Prefixes
Da i l y W a rm
Put Me In!
in-, im- prefixes meaning in or into
Up
s:
Pr
ef
Complete each sentence by filling in the correct word from the box.
Write the word on the line.
ix
inhale
immerse
induce
1. Some people believe that the best way to learn a foreign language is to
______________________ oneself in it completely.
s,
impress
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
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ubli
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Prefixes
xe
fi
D a il y
mWar
Up
P
s:
re
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s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Prefixes
xe
fi
D a il y
mWar
Up
P
s:
re
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Prefixes
Up
Da i l y W a rm
s:
Pr
ef
ix
I thought I saw you at the concert, but I might have been mistaken.
s,
Su
f fi
Youre wearing mismatched socks; one is blue and the other is brown.
x es
,&
Root s
The animals at the shelter receive a lot of attention and kindness; they are never
mistreated.
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ng
sh i
ubli
Prefixes
Up
Da i l y W a rm
s:
Pr
s,
Youre wearing mismatched socks; one is blue and the other is brown.
ix
ef
I thought I saw you at the concert, but I might have been mistaken.
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
The animals at the shelter receive a lot of attention and kindness; they are never
mistreated.
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ng
sh i
ubli
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Prefixes
xe
i
ef
D a il y
mWar
:
ps
Pr
A Prefix
Complete each sentence with a word from the box. Write the
correct word on the line provided. Then answer the question that
follows by circling the letter of the correct answer.
ashore
afoot
affix
aboard
3. Walking along the beach, youll find that many interesting things wash
______________________.
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4. The dog watched suspiciously as his owners set out his traveling crate; he
knew that something was ______________________.
5. What does the prefix a- mean, as it is used in the words above?
a. from
b. on
c. too many
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s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Prefixes
xe
i
ef
D a il y
mWar
:
ps
Pr
A Prefix
Complete each sentence with a word from the box. Write the
correct word on the line provided. Then answer the question that
follows by circling the letter of the correct answer.
ashore
afoot
affix
aboard
3. Walking along the beach, youll find that many interesting things wash
______________________.
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4. The dog watched suspiciously as his owners set out his traveling crate; he
knew that something was ______________________.
5. What does the prefix a- mean, as it is used in the words above?
a. from
b. on
c. too many
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h Publish ing
Prefixes
extra-, extro- prefix meaning beyond, outside
Up
s:
Pr
ef
Complete each sentence with a word that begins with the prefix
extra- or extro-. Write the word on the line.
Da i l y W a rm
Extra, Extra!
ix
s,
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
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ubli
ng
Prefixes
extra-, extro- prefix meaning beyond, outside
Up
s:
Pr
ef
Complete each sentence with a word that begins with the prefix
extra- or extro-. Write the word on the line.
Da i l y W a rm
Extra, Extra!
ix
s,
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
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ng
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Prefixes
pan- prefix meaning all
Match each underlined word to its definition below. Write the
letter of the definition on the line.
xe
fi
All Aboard!
D a il y
Wa
U
r m-
ps
e
Pr
a. tumult, uproar
b. occurring over a
wide area
c. view in every
direction
d. cure-all
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___ 3. The classroom was noisy and chaotic; the scene was one of
pandemonium.
___ 4. Health officials worked hard to prevent the illness from becoming
pandemic.
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s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Prefixes
pan- prefix meaning all
Match each underlined word to its definition below. Write the
letter of the definition on the line.
xe
fi
All Aboard!
D a il y
Wa
U
r m-
ps
e
Pr
a. tumult, uproar
b. occurring over a
wide area
c. view in every
direction
d. cure-all
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___ 3. The classroom was noisy and chaotic; the scene was one of
pandemonium.
___ 4. Health officials worked hard to prevent the illness from becoming
pandemic.
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Prefixes
Match each word to its definition. Write the letter of the
definition on the line. Then answer the question that follows.
Da i l y W a rm
Meta Match
Up
s:
___ 2. metamorphosis
,S
b. figure of speech in which one phrase is
uf
fix
es,
exchanged for another to indicate similarity
& Ro
ot s
c. change in physical form
ef
ix
___ 3. metabolism
Pr
___ 1. metaphor
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ubli
ng
Prefixes
Match each word to its definition. Write the letter of the
definition on the line. Then answer the question that follows.
Da i l y W a rm
Meta Match
Up
s:
___ 2. metamorphosis
,S
b. figure of speech in which one phrase is
uf
fix
es,
exchanged for another to indicate similarity
& Ro
ot s
c. change in physical form
ef
ix
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___ 3. metabolism
Pr
___ 1. metaphor
How Many?
mono- prefix meaning one
multi- prefix meaning many
olig- prefix meaning few
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Prefixes
fi
xe
War
D a il y
m-
s
Up
e
Pr
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How Many?
mono- prefix meaning one
multi- prefix meaning many
olig- prefix meaning few
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Prefixes
fi
xe
War
D a il y
m-
s
Up
e
Pr
71
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Prefixes
per- prefix meaning through, across
Up
s:
Pr
ef
Read each sentence. Use the meaning of per- and the context clues
to help you figure out the meaning of each underlined word. Write a
definition of each word on the line.
Da i l y W a rm
Going Through
ix
s,
Su
pervaded: ____________________________________________________
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
2. I had hoped that my umbrella was impermeable, but then I noticed a leak.
impermeable: __________________________________________________
3. Each candidate tried to persuade the audience that he or she was the best
person for the job.
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persuade: ___________________________________________________
4. I was worried about finding information for my research paper, but I
discovered that the library contains several books pertaining to my topic.
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pertaining: ___________________________________________________
Prefixes
per- prefix meaning through, across
Up
s:
Pr
ef
Read each sentence. Use the meaning of per- and the context clues
to help you figure out the meaning of each underlined word. Write a
definition of each word on the line.
Da i l y W a rm
Going Through
ix
s,
pervaded: ____________________________________________________
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
2. I had hoped that my umbrella was impermeable, but then I noticed a leak.
impermeable: __________________________________________________
3. Each candidate tried to persuade the audience that he or she was the best
person for the job.
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persuade: ___________________________________________________
4. I was worried about finding information for my research paper, but I
discovered that the library contains several books pertaining to my topic.
sh i
ubli
ng
pertaining: ___________________________________________________
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Prefixes
All Together
syn-, sym-, syl-, sys- prefixes meaning with, together
Complete the defined words by writing the correct prefix on
the line.
fi
xe
Wa
D a il y
U
r m-
ps
e
Pr
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s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Prefixes
All Together
syn-, sym-, syl-, sys- prefixes meaning with, together
Complete the defined words by writing the correct prefix on
the line.
fi
xe
Wa
D a il y
U
r m-
ps
e
Pr
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Prefixes
Da i l y W a rm
Far Away
tele- prefix meaning distant, far
Up
s:
Pr
ef
Match each word to its definition. Write the letter of the correct
definition on the line.
ix
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s,
___ 1. telescope
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
___ 2. telegraph
___ 3. telemeter
___ 4. telephone
ng
Prefixes
Da i l y W a rm
Far Away
tele- prefix meaning distant, far
Up
s:
Pr
ef
Match each word to its definition. Write the letter of the correct
definition on the line.
ix
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s,
___ 1. telescope
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
___ 2. telegraph
___ 3. telemeter
___ 4. telephone
Sentence Clues
The underlined words in the following sentences all contain a
common prefix. Read each sentence. Then use the context clues
to answer the question that follows.
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Prefixes
fi
xe
D a il y
Wa
U
r m-
ps
e
Pr
A fence that ran along the parks periphery separated the park from a
private yard.
The perimeter of a rectangle is the lengths of all the sides, added together.
A periscope is a device that uses lenses and mirrors so that a person can see
around obstructions.
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Sentence Clues
The underlined words in the following sentences all contain a
common prefix. Read each sentence. Then use the context clues
to answer the question that follows.
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Prefixes
fi
xe
D a il y
Wa
U
r m-
ps
e
Pr
A fence that ran along the parks periphery separated the park from a
private yard.
The perimeter of a rectangle is the lengths of all the sides, added together.
A periscope is a device that uses lenses and mirrors so that a person can see
around obstructions.
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h Publish ing
Prefixes
pseudo- prefix meaning false
Up
s:
Pr
ef
ix
s,
Read each sentence. Use the meaning of pseudo- and the context
clues to help you figure out the meaning of each underlined word.
Write a definition of each word on the line.
Da i l y W a rm
Thats a Fake!
Su
f fi
1. George Eliot was not the authors real name; it was a pseudonym.
x es
,&
Root s
pseudonym: ________________________________________________________
2. The study was poorly conducted and logically flawed. It was not real science; it
was pseudoscience.
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pseudoscience: ____________________________________________________
3. The sculpture had some of the elements of classic design, but it was not truly
classic in style. It was pseudoclassic.
pseudoclassic: __________________________________________________
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ubli
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Prefixes
pseudo- prefix meaning false
Up
Pr
ef
ix
s,
1. George Eliot was not the authors real name; it was a pseudonym.
s:
Read each sentence. Use the meaning of pseudo- and the context
clues to help you figure out the meaning of each underlined word.
Write a definition of each word on the line.
Da i l y W a rm
Thats a Fake!
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
pseudonym: ________________________________________________________
2. The study was poorly conducted and logically flawed. It was not real science; it
was pseudoscience.
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pseudoscience: ____________________________________________________
3. The sculpture had some of the elements of classic design, but it was not truly
classic in style. It was pseudoclassic.
pseudoclassic: __________________________________________________
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Close Prefixes
The underlined words in the following sentences all contain a
common prefix. Read each sentence. Then use the context clues
to answer the question that follows.
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Prefixes
fi
xe
D a il y
Wa
U
r m-
ps
e
Pr
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b. bic. mono-
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Close Prefixes
The underlined words in the following sentences all contain a
common prefix. Read each sentence. Then use the context clues
to answer the question that follows.
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Prefixes
fi
xe
D a il y
Wa
U
r m-
ps
e
Pr
77
b. bic. mono-
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Prefixes
Da i l y W a rm
Go Away!
se- prefix meaning away, apart
Up
s:
Pr
ef
Complete each sentence with a word from the box. Write the
correct word on the line provided.
ix
seclusion
separate
segregate
s,
secession
secede
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
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ng
Prefixes
Da i l y W a rm
Go Away!
se- prefix meaning away, apart
Up
s:
Pr
ef
Complete each sentence with a word from the box. Write the
correct word on the line provided.
ix
seclusion
separate
segregate
secede
s,
secession
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
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s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Prefixes
fi
Wa
ps
xe
D a il y
U
r m-
e
Pr
Are We Related?
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s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Prefixes
fi
xe
D a il y
Wa
U
r m-
ps
e
Pr
Are We Related?
para- prefix meaning alongside, related
Complete each sentence with a common word that begins with the
prefix para-.
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h Publish ing
Prefixes
Da i l y W a rm
Up
s:
Pr
ef
Complete each sentence with a word from the box. Write the
correct word on the line.
ix
abstract
abstain
abscond
s,
absent
abhor
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
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ubli
ng
Prefixes
Da i l y W a rm
Up
s:
Pr
ef
Complete each sentence with a word from the box. Write the
correct word on the line.
ix
abstract
abstain
abscond
abhor
s,
absent
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
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Not a Review
Write the correct prefix on the line to give each word its opposite
meaning.
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Prefixes
xe
fi
D a il y
mWar
Up
P
s:
re
1. The movie was filled with so many coincidences that the plot
seemed ____believable.
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h Publish ing
Not a Review
Write the correct prefix on the line to give each word its opposite
meaning.
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Prefixes
xe
fi
D a il y
mWar
Up
P
s:
re
1. The movie was filled with so many coincidences that the plot
seemed ____believable.
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Prefixes
Da i l y W a rm
Come Toward Me
ad- prefix meaning to, toward
Up
s:
Pr
ef
Complete each sentence with a word from the box. Write the
correct word on the line.
ix
advert
adjacent
admit
s,
adorn
adventure
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
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sh i
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ng
Prefixes
Da i l y W a rm
Come Toward Me
ad- prefix meaning to, toward
Up
s:
Pr
ef
Complete each sentence with a word from the box. Write the
correct word on the line.
ix
advert
adjacent
admit
adventure
s,
adorn
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
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In the Context
The underlined words in the following sentences all contain the
prefix ambi-. Read each sentence. Then use the context clues to
answer the question that follows.
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Prefixes
fi
xe
D a il y
Wa
U
r m-
ps
e
Pr
Natasha is ambidextrous; she can write with either her right or left
hand.
He was ambivalent about the book; he liked it, and yet he didnt like it.
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In the Context
The underlined words in the following sentences all contain the
prefix ambi-. Read each sentence. Then use the context clues to
answer the question that follows.
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Prefixes
fi
xe
D a il y
Wa
U
r m-
ps
e
Pr
Natasha is ambidextrous; she can write with either her right or left
hand.
He was ambivalent about the book; he liked it, and yet he didnt like it.
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h Publish ing
Prefixes
Da i l y W a rm
Going Forward
pro- prefix meaning forward
Up
s:
Pr
ef
Match each word to its definition. Write the letter of the correct
definition on the line.
ix
s,
___ 1. propel
___ 2. produce
___ 3. proactive
___ 4. proceed
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___ 5. promote
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
ng
Prefixes
Da i l y W a rm
Going Forward
pro- prefix meaning forward
Up
s:
Pr
ef
Match each word to its definition. Write the letter of the correct
definition on the line.
ix
s,
___ 1. propel
___ 2. produce
___ 3. proactive
___ 4. proceed
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___ 5. promote
ng
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Prefixes
xe
fi
War
D a il y
m-U
P
s:
re
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s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Prefixes
xe
fi
War
D a il y
m-U
P
s:
re
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Prefixes
vice- prefix meaning in place of
Up
s:
Pr
ef
Complete each sentence with a word that contains the prefix vice.
Write the word on the line.
Da i l y W a rm
Take My Place
ix
s,
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
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Prefixes
vice- prefix meaning in place of
Up
s:
Pr
ef
Complete each sentence with a word that contains the prefix vice.
Write the word on the line.
Da i l y W a rm
Take My Place
ix
s,
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
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s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Prefixes
with- prefix meaning away, back or against, from
Match each word to its definition. Write the letter of the correct
definition on the line.
xe
fi
D a il y
Wa
U
r m-
ps
e
Pr
___ 1. withhold
a. on the interior
___ 2. withstand
___ 3. withdraw
___ 4. without
d. on the outside
___ 5. within
e. to resist or endure
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s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Prefixes
with- prefix meaning away, back or against, from
Match each word to its definition. Write the letter of the correct
definition on the line.
xe
fi
D a il y
Wa
U
r m-
ps
e
Pr
___ 1. withhold
a. on the interior
___ 2. withstand
___ 3. withdraw
___ 4. without
d. on the outside
___ 5. within
e. to resist or endure
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Prefixes
Da i l y W a rm
Thats Bad!
dys- prefix meaning bad, abnormal
Up
s:
Pr
ef
Complete each sentence with a word from the box. Write the
correct word on the line.
ix
dysfunction
dyspepsia
dystopia
s,
dyslexia
dysphonia
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
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Prefixes
Da i l y W a rm
Thats Bad!
dys- prefix meaning bad, abnormal
Up
s:
Pr
ef
Complete each sentence with a word from the box. Write the
correct word on the line.
ix
dysfunction
dyspepsia
dystopia
dysphonia
s,
dyslexia
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Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Prefixes
arch- prefix meaning first, chief
Match each word to its definition. Write the letter of the correct
definition on the line.
xe
fi
Number One
War
D a il y
m-
s
Up
e
Pr
___ 1. archaic
a. original pattern
___ 2. archenemy
___ 3. archetype
c. chief foe
___ 4. architect
d. designer
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s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Prefixes
arch- prefix meaning first, chief
Match each word to its definition. Write the letter of the correct
definition on the line.
xe
fi
Number One
War
D a il y
m-
s
Up
e
Pr
___ 1. archaic
a. original pattern
___ 2. archenemy
___ 3. archetype
c. chief foe
___ 4. architect
d. designer
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5. Now use one of the words defined above in a sentence of your own.
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Prefixes
Read the following definitions. Then answer the question that
follows.
Da i l y W a rm
Up
s:
Pr
ef
ix
s,
Su
f fi
ultraconservativevery conservative
x es
,&
Root s
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b. again, repeated
c. against, opposite
ng
Prefixes
Read the following definitions. Then answer the question that
follows.
Da i l y W a rm
Up
s:
a. excessive, beyond
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b. again, repeated
c. against, opposite
ng
s,
ix
ultraconservativevery conservative
ef
ultramodernextremely modern
Pr
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Prefixes
fi
xe
War
D a il y
m-U
s:
e
Pr
Matching Sentences
contra- prefix meaning against, opposite
Match each underlined word to its definition. Write the letter of
the definition on the line.
a. in opposition
b. to show differences
c. to go against, oppose
d. a statement that is opposite to another one
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s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Prefixes
fi
xe
War
D a il y
m-U
s:
e
Pr
Matching Sentences
contra- prefix meaning against, opposite
Match each underlined word to its definition. Write the letter of
the definition on the line.
a. in opposition
b. to show differences
c. to go against, oppose
d. a statement that is opposite to another one
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Prefixes
de- prefix meaning away from, off
Up
s:
Pr
ef
Da i l y W a rm
ix
s,
1. The summer camp used to emphasize sports, but lately it has been
______________________ them in favor of the arts.
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
2. For several years, the number of visitors to the museum steadily increased, but
last year the number ______________________.
3. We spent an hour inflating our raft, only to have to
______________________ it because it wouldnt fit in the car.
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5. After accelerating the car for several minutes, the driver began
______________________ when the road became curvy.
Prefixes
de- prefix meaning away from, off
Up
s:
Pr
ef
Da i l y W a rm
ix
s,
1. The summer camp used to emphasize sports, but lately it has been
______________________ them in favor of the arts.
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
2. For several years, the number of visitors to the museum steadily increased, but
last year the number ______________________.
3. We spent an hour inflating our raft, only to have to
______________________ it because it wouldnt fit in the car.
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5. After accelerating the car for several minutes, the driver began
______________________ when the road became curvy.
Prefixes
e s , & Roo t s
Su
ffix
s,
xe
fi
D a il y
mWar
Up
P
s:
re
a. pro
b. re
c. in
b. pro
c. de
3. Unless you can _____duce some evidence, no one will believe that story.
a. in
b. pro
c. re
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4. Based on the clues, I can _____duce that the suspect is in this room.
a. de
b. in
c. re
b. to silence
c. to lead
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Prefixes
e s , & Roo t s
s,
Su
ffix
xe
fi
D a il y
mWar
Up
P
s:
re
b. re
c. in
b. pro
c. de
3. Unless you can _____duce some evidence, no one will believe that story.
a. in
b. pro
c. re
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4. Based on the clues, I can _____duce that the suspect is in this room.
a. de
b. in
c. re
b. to silence
c. to lead
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Prefixes
Use your knowledge of prefixes to complete each sentence. Circle
the letter of the correct answer.
Da i l y W a rm
Up
s:
ix
s,
c. tricycle
b. unicycle
ef
a. bicycle
Pr
b. dis
Su
f fi
x es
c. anti
,&
Root s
b. on
c. en
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b. pansoil
b. internal
c. eternal
ng
Prefixes
Use your knowledge of prefixes to complete each sentence. Circle
the letter of the correct answer.
Da i l y W a rm
Up
s:
ix
s,
c. tricycle
b. unicycle
ef
a. bicycle
Pr
b. dis
c. anti
b. on
c. en
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ng
b. internal
c. eternal
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
Prefix Fill-in
Use your knowledge of prefixes to complete the following
sentences. Write the correct prefix on the line.
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Prefixes
xe
fi
D a il y
mWar
Up
P
s:
re
1. Two figures that are not of the same size and shape are
_____symmetrical.
3. An instrument that allows the user to see objects that are very far away is a
_____scope.
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Prefix Fill-in
Use your knowledge of prefixes to complete the following
sentences. Write the correct prefix on the line.
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Prefixes
xe
fi
D a il y
mWar
Up
P
s:
re
1. Two figures that are not of the same size and shape are
_____symmetrical.
3. An instrument that allows the user to see objects that are very far away is a
_____scope.
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h Publish ing
Prefixes
Use your knowledge of prefixes to answer the following questions.
Circle the letter of the correct answer.
Da i l y W a rm
Up
s:
ix
s,
c. four
b. two
ef
a. one
Pr
b. three
Su
f fi
x es
c. five
,&
Root s
sh i
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c. five
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b. two
a. five
b. ten
c. one hundred
b. fiftieth
c. one hundredth
ng
Prefixes
Use your knowledge of prefixes to answer the following questions.
Circle the letter of the correct answer.
Da i l y W a rm
Up
s:
ix
s,
c. four
b. two
b. three
c. five
sh i
ubli
c. five
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b. two
a. five
b. ten
c. one hundred
ef
a. one
Pr
b. fiftieth
c. one hundredth
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Prefixes
xe
fi
War
D a il y
m-U
P
s:
re
b. anti
c. mis
b. in
c. dis
b. un
c. dis
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b. in
c. non
b. mis
c. un
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Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Prefixes
xe
fi
War
D a il y
m-U
P
s:
re
b. anti
c. mis
b. in
c. dis
b. un
c. dis
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c. non
b. mis
c. un
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Prefixes
Use your knowledge of prefixes to match each word to its
definition. Write the letter of the definition on the line provided.
Da i l y W a rm
Matching Prefixes I
Up
a. to come before
___ 2. contradict
b. to speak against
___ 3. precede
___ 4. proceed
d. to move ahead
s:
___ 1. predict
Pr
ef
ix
s,
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
5. Now use one of the words defined above in a sentence of your own.
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Prefixes
Use your knowledge of prefixes to match each word to its
definition. Write the letter of the definition on the line provided.
Da i l y W a rm
Matching Prefixes I
Up
a. to come before
___ 2. contradict
b. to speak against
___ 3. precede
___ 4. proceed
d. to move ahead
s:
___ 1. predict
Pr
ef
ix
s,
Su
f fi
x es
5. Now use one of the words defined above in a sentence of your own.
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,&
Root s
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Prefixes
xe
i
ef
War
D a il y
m-U
:
ps
Pr
Matching Prefixes II
Match the prefixes that are similar in meaning. Write the letter of
the correct prefix on the line.
___
1. mono
a. anti
___
2. poly
b. non
___
3. un
c. multi
___
4. contra
d. uni
___
5. sub
e. under
6. Now think of some words that begin with these prefixes. List as many as
you can.
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s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Prefixes
xe
i
ef
War
D a il y
m-U
:
ps
Pr
Matching Prefixes II
Match the prefixes that are similar in meaning. Write the letter of
the correct prefix on the line.
___
1. mono
a. anti
___
2. poly
b. non
___
3. un
c. multi
___
4. contra
d. uni
___
5. sub
e. under
6. Now think of some words that begin with these prefixes. List as many as
you can.
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Prefixes
Match the prefixes that are opposite in meaning. Write the letter of
the correct prefix on the line.
___ 4. post
d. anti
___ 5. micro
e. macro
sh i
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Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
6. Now think of some words that begin with these prefixes. List as many as
you can.
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s,
c. pre
ix
___ 3. super
ef
b. mal
Pr
___ 2. pro
s:
a. sub
Up
___ 1. bene
Da i l y W a rm
ng
Prefixes
Match the prefixes that are opposite in meaning. Write the letter of
the correct prefix on the line.
___ 4. post
d. anti
___ 5. micro
e. macro
sh i
ubli
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
6. Now think of some words that begin with these prefixes. List as many as
you can.
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s,
c. pre
ix
___ 3. super
ef
b. mal
Pr
___ 2. pro
s:
a. sub
Up
___ 1. bene
Da i l y W a rm
ng
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Suffixes
I Am Able
-able, -iblesuffixes meaning is able
Complete each sentence by changing the underlined word to an
adjective that contains the suffix -able or -ible.
fi
xe
Wa
D a il y
U
r m-
ps
e
Pr
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s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Suffixes
I Am Able
-able, -iblesuffixes meaning is able
Complete each sentence by changing the underlined word to an
adjective that contains the suffix -able or -ible.
fi
xe
Wa
D a il y
U
r m-
ps
e
Pr
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Suffixes
-al, -ialsuffixes meaning relating to
Up
s: P
For each definition, write an adjective that uses the suffix -al or -ial.
D aily W ar m
Does It Relate?
re
fix
s,
Su
ffi
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,&R
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Suffixes
-al, -ialsuffixes meaning relating to
Up
s: P
For each definition, write an adjective that uses the suffix -al or -ial.
D aily W ar m
Does It Relate?
re
fix
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s,
Su
ffi
xes
,&R
oots
Suffix Meaning
Write a definition for each word on the line. Then answer the
question that follows.
1. joyous: ____________________________________
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Suffixes
2. courteous: ________________________________
fi
xe
D a il y
Wa
U
r m-
ps
e
Pr
3. envious: ___________________________________
4. suspicious: ________________________________
5. anxious: ___________________________________
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Suffix Meaning
Write a definition for each word on the line. Then answer the
question that follows.
1. joyous: ____________________________________
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Suffixes
fi
xe
D a il y
Wa
U
r m-
ps
e
Pr
2. courteous: ________________________________
3. envious: ___________________________________
4. suspicious: ________________________________
5. anxious: ___________________________________
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Suffixes
D aily W ar m
Make Me!
-izesuffix meaning make
Up
s: P
re
Make each of the underlined words below into a verb that uses the
suffix -ize.
fix
s,
Su
ffi
xes
,&R
oots
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Suffixes
-izesuffix meaning make
Up
s: P
re
Make each of the underlined words below into a verb that uses the
suffix -ize.
D aily W ar m
Make Me!
fix
s,
Su
ffi
xes
,&R
oots
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s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Suffixes
Wa
:P
xe
D a il y
r m-
s
Up
f
re
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s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Suffixes
xe
D a il y
Wa
r m-
s
Up
:P
f
re
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Suffixes
-ion, -tion, -ation, -itionsuffixes meaning state or quality of
D aily W ar m
State or Quality Of I
Up
s: P
re
fix
s,
Su
ffi
xes
,&R
oots
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6. Now think of other nouns that use one of these suffixes. Use one of them in
a sentence of your own.
ng
Suffixes
-ion, -tion, -ation, -itionsuffixes meaning state or quality of
D aily W ar m
State or Quality Of I
Up
s: P
re
fix
s,
Su
ffi
xes
,&R
oots
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6. Now think of other nouns that use one of these suffixes. Use one of them in
a sentence of your own.
ng
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Suffixes
State or Act Of
-ance, -encesuffixes meaning state or act of
Complete each sentence with a common noun that contains the
suffix -ance or -ence.
fi
xe
Wa
D a il y
U
r m-
ps
e
Pr
3. Even though the twins are fraternal, they bear a striking ____________________
to each other.
4. Eva hates to wait for anything; she has very little ____________________.
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s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Suffixes
State or Act Of
-ance, -encesuffixes meaning state or act of
Complete each sentence with a common noun that contains the
suffix -ance or -ence.
fi
xe
Wa
D a il y
U
r m-
ps
e
Pr
3. Even though the twins are fraternal, they bear a striking ____________________
to each other.
4. Eva hates to wait for anything; she has very little ____________________.
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Suffixes
-hood, -ment, -ness, shipsuffixes meaning state, act, or condition of
Up
s: P
re
D aily W ar m
fix
s,
Su
ffi
2. With embarass_________, Paul realized that he had poured salt, not sugar,
into his coffee.
xes
,&R
oots
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Suffixes
-hood, -ment, -ness, shipsuffixes meaning state, act, or condition of
Up
s: P
re
D aily W ar m
fix
s,
2. With embarass_________, Paul realized that he had poured salt, not sugar,
into his coffee.
Su
ffi
xes
,&R
oots
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Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Suffixes
fi
xe
D a il y
Wa
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e
Pr
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s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Suffixes
fi
xe
D a il y
Wa
U
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e
Pr
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Suffixes
Many suffixes describe people. Complete each sentence with the
correct suffix. Write the suffix on the line.
D aily W ar m
Describing People
Up
s: P
re
fix
s,
Su
ffi
xes
,&R
oots
4. As a visit_____ in another country, you can learn a great deal about a different
culture.
5. As a teachers assist_____, Mona helps to plan lessons.
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Suffixes
Many suffixes describe people. Complete each sentence with the
correct suffix. Write the suffix on the line.
D aily W ar m
Describing People
Up
s: P
re
fix
s,
Su
ffi
xes
,&R
oots
4. As a visit_____ in another country, you can learn a great deal about a different
culture.
5. As a teachers assist_____, Mona helps to plan lessons.
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s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Suffixes
fi
Wa
ps
xe
D a il y
U
r m-
e
Pr
Causing to Be
4. The witness will ______________ (give testimony) after the court takes a
brief recess.
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5. The audience could not ______________ (have sympathy for) with the
movies heroine.
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Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Suffixes
fi
xe
D a il y
Wa
U
r m-
ps
e
Pr
Causing to Be
-en, -ify, -izesuffixes meaning to cause to be
Complete each sentence with a verb that contains the suffix -en,
-ify, or -ize. Use the clues in parentheses to help you.
4. The witness will ______________ (give testimony) after the court takes a
brief recess.
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5. The audience could not ______________ (have sympathy for) with the
movies heroine.
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-ness, -y,-ity,- tysuffixes meaning state or quality of
Up
s: P
re
Complete each sentence with the correct suffix. Write the suffix on
the line.
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State or Quality Of II
fix
s,
1. The cheering fans had great loyal_____ to their team, even when it
was losing.
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2. Dena hoped that with her new job would come prosper_____ for her family.
3. The whole school gathered together at the assembl____.
4. A simple act of kind_____ can brighten someones day immeasurably.
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-ness, -y,-ity,- tysuffixes meaning state or quality of
Up
s: P
re
Complete each sentence with the correct suffix. Write the suffix on
the line.
D aily W ar m
State or Quality Of II
fix
s,
1. The cheering fans had great loyal_____ to their team, even when it
was losing.
Su
ffi
xes
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2. Dena hoped that with her new job would come prosper_____ for her family.
3. The whole school gathered together at the assembl____.
4. A simple act of kind_____ can brighten someones day immeasurably.
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Suffixes
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A rainstorm led to the postponement of the baseball game. The game was
postponed because of the storm.
In order for the bicycle to work well, the wheels need to be in alignment. The
bicycles wheels must be aligned for it to work well.
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A rainstorm led to the postponement of the baseball game. The game was
postponed because of the storm.
In order for the bicycle to work well, the wheels need to be in alignment. The
bicycles wheels must be aligned for it to work well.
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Suffixes
Read the following sentences, paying close attention to the
underlined words. Then answer the question that follows.
D aily W ar m
Less Meaning
Up
s: P
re
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s,
Su
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Read the following sentences, paying close attention to the
underlined words. Then answer the question that follows.
D aily W ar m
Less Meaning
Up
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Su
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s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Suffixes
Which Way?
-wardsuffix meaning direction
Read the following definitions. Write the correct word containing
the suffix ward on the line.
fi
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Su
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e s , & Roo t s
Suffixes
Which Way?
-wardsuffix meaning direction
Read the following definitions. Write the correct word containing
the suffix ward on the line.
fi
xe
Wa
D a il y
U
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D aily W ar m
Full of What?
-osesuffix meaning full of
Up
s: P
re
Complete each sentence with a word from the box. Write the
correct word on the line.
fix
morose
bellicose
s,
lachrymose
verbose
Su
ffi
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3. Although they have a reputation for being ________________ dogs, most pit
bulls are quite peaceful.
4. Unable to have things her own way, Gina pouted and felt
________________.
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ng
Suffixes
D aily W ar m
Full of What?
-osesuffix meaning full of
Up
s: P
re
Complete each sentence with a word from the box. Write the
correct word on the line.
fix
morose
bellicose
lachrymose
s,
verbose
Su
ffi
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3. Although they have a reputation for being ________________ dogs, most pit
bulls are quite peaceful.
4. Unable to have things her own way, Gina pouted and felt
________________.
ng
5. Now use one of the words from the box in a sentence of your own.
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Suffixes
-ilesuffix meaning tending to or capable of
Match each word to its definition. Write the letter of the definition
on the line.
xe
fi
Having a Tendency
War
D a il y
m-
s
Up
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Pr
___ 1. juvenile
___ 2. volatile
b. relating to touch
___ 3. docile
c. explosive
___ 4. tactile
d. childish
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e s , & Roo t s
Suffixes
-ilesuffix meaning tending to or capable of
Match each word to its definition. Write the letter of the definition
on the line.
xe
fi
Having a Tendency
War
D a il y
m-
s
Up
e
Pr
___ 1. juvenile
___ 2. volatile
b. relating to touch
___ 3. docile
c. explosive
___ 4. tactile
d. childish
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Up
D aily W ar m
Somethings Missing
s: P
re
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s,
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b. state or quality of
c. doctrine, belief
ng
Suffixes
Up
D aily W ar m
Somethings Missing
s: P
re
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b. state or quality of
s,
c. doctrine, belief
Su
ffi
xes
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s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Suffixes
fi
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Wa
D a il y
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D aily W ar m
Im Inclined To . . .
-ivesuffix meaning like, inclined to
pensive
s,
expansive
fix
expensive
re
talkative
s: P
active
Up
Write the correct word from the box next to each synonym.
Su
ffi
1. costly _____________________
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2. chatty _____________________
3. thoughtful _____________________
4. broad _____________________
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5. lively _____________________
ng
Suffixes
D aily W ar m
Im Inclined To . . .
-ivesuffix meaning like, inclined to
pensive
1. costly _____________________
2. chatty _____________________
3. thoughtful _____________________
4. broad _____________________
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5. lively _____________________
ng
s,
expansive
fix
expensive
re
talkative
s: P
active
Up
Write the correct word from the box next to each synonym.
Su
ffi
xes
,&R
oots
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Suffixes
fi
xe
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b. ly
c. ful
b. ment
c. ing
b. ity
c. ness
4. When the restor______ project is finished, the building will look exactly
as it did in the middle of the nineteenth century.
a. ation
b. ative
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c. ment
5. The dinner will recogn_____ all of the volunteers who have worked with
the organization this year.
a. ize
b. ition
c. izable
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Suffixes
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b. ly
c. ful
b. ment
c. ing
b. ity
c. ness
4. When the restor______ project is finished, the building will look exactly
as it did in the middle of the nineteenth century.
a. ation
b. ative
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c. ment
5. The dinner will recogn_____ all of the volunteers who have worked with
the organization this year.
a. ize
b. ition
c. izable
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Up
D aily W ar m
s: P
re
fix
s,
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P ub
c. process of
Suffixes
Up
D aily W ar m
s: P
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c. process of
s,
fix
re
Su
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xes
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s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Suffixes
-ficsuffix meaning making, doing
Complete each sentence with a word from the box. Write the word
on the line.
xe
fi
War
D a il y
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s
Up
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prolific
scientific
terrific
soporific
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Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Suffixes
-ficsuffix meaning making, doing
Complete each sentence with a word from the box. Write the word
on the line.
xe
fi
War
D a il y
m-
s
Up
e
Pr
prolific
scientific
terrific
soporific
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Suffixes
-lysuffix meaning resembling
Up
s: P
D aily W ar m
re
fix
s,
Su
ffi
xes
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-lysuffix meaning resembling
Up
s: P
D aily W ar m
re
fix
s,
Su
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Suffixes
fi
xe
Wa
D a il y
U
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2. The test showed that the student had a strong ______________________ for
science. (apt)
3. Alone for the weekend at the lakeside cabin, she enjoyed the peace and
______________________. (solitary)
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Suffixes
fi
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Wa
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2. The test showed that the student had a strong ______________________ for
science. (apt)
3. Alone for the weekend at the lakeside cabin, she enjoyed the peace and
______________________. (solitary)
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Suffixes
-orsuffix meaning state or quality of
Up
s: P
re
D aily W ar m
State or Quality Of IV
fix
s,
Su
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-orsuffix meaning state or quality of
Up
s: P
re
D aily W ar m
State or Quality Of IV
fix
s,
Su
ffi
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,&R
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s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Taking Action
-ationsuffix meaning action or process
Turn each verb into a noun using the suffix -ation. Write the word
on the line provided.
fi
xe
D a il y
Wa
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Pr
Verb
Noun
1. graduate
_______________________
2. educate
_______________________
3. imitate
_______________________
4. incline
_______________________
5. coronate
_______________________
6. Now use two of the ation words above in sentences of your own.
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s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Taking Action
-ationsuffix meaning action or process
Turn each verb into a noun using the suffix -ation. Write the word
on the line provided.
fi
xe
D a il y
Wa
U
r m-
ps
e
Pr
Verb
Noun
1. graduate
_______________________
2. educate
_______________________
3. imitate
_______________________
4. incline
_______________________
5. coronate
_______________________
6. Now use two of the ation words above in sentences of your own.
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Suffixes
-eesuffix meaning recipient of action or performer of action
D aily W ar m
Up
s: P
Complete each sentence with a word containing the suffix -ee. Use
the underlined word to help you.
re
fix
s,
Su
ffi
xes
,&R
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Suffixes
-eesuffix meaning recipient of action or performer of action
D aily W ar m
Up
s: P
re
Complete each sentence with a word containing the suffix -ee. Use
the underlined word to help you.
fix
s,
Su
ffi
xes
,&R
oots
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s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Suffixes
xe
fi
War
D a il y
m-U
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s:
re
b. eer
c. or
b. eer
c. ier
b. ar
c. or
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c. or
b. or
c. er
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War
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b. eer
c. or
b. eer
c. ier
b. ar
c. or
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b. ar
c. or
b. or
c. er
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Suffixes
-ifysuffix meaning to make
Up
s: P
re
Make each underlined noun into a verb by using the suffix -ify.
Write the word on the line.
D aily W ar m
fix
s,
Su
ffi
xes
,&R
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6. Now use one of the -ify words above in a sentence of your own.
ng
Suffixes
-ifysuffix meaning to make
Up
s: P
re
Make each underlined noun into a verb by using the suffix -ify.
Write the word on the line.
D aily W ar m
fix
s,
Su
ffi
xes
,&R
oots
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6. Now use one of the -ify words above in a sentence of your own.
ng
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Suffixes
fi
xe
D a il y
Wa
U
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Suffixes
fi
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D a il y
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Up
D aily W ar m
Why?
s: P
re
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s,
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b. person who
c. place for
ng
Suffixes
Up
D aily W ar m
Why?
s: P
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b. person who
c. place for
ng
s,
fix
re
Su
ffi
xes
,&R
oots
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Suffixes
xe
fi
War
D a il y
m-U
P
s:
re
b. ose
c. y
2. The advertisement made great claims, but in real_____ the product did not
live up to them.
a. ness
b. tor
c. ity
b. ile
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c. ment
4. Eric is not a professional artist; he draws cartoons for his own amuse_____.
a. ing
b. ment
c. ation
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Su
ffix
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Suffixes
xe
fi
War
D a il y
m-U
P
s:
re
b. ose
c. y
2. The advertisement made great claims, but in real_____ the product did not
live up to them.
a. ness
b. tor
c. ity
b. ile
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c. ment
4. Eric is not a professional artist; he draws cartoons for his own amuse_____.
a. ing
b. ment
c. ation
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h Publish ing
Suffixes
-ationsuffix meaning state or quality of
Up
s: P
re
D aily W ar m
State or Quality Of V
fix
s,
Su
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Suffixes
-ationsuffix meaning state or quality of
Up
s: P
re
D aily W ar m
State or Quality Of V
fix
s,
Su
ffi
xes
,&R
oots
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Suffixes
fi
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Suffixes
fi
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Suffixes
Use a suffix to turn each word in parentheses into an adjective.
Write the adjective on the line.
D aily W ar m
Making Adjectives
Up
s: P
re
fix
s,
Su
ffi
xes
3. Thank you for the gift; it was very (thought) ________________ of you.
,&R
oots
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Suffixes
Use a suffix to turn each word in parentheses into an adjective.
Write the adjective on the line.
D aily W ar m
Making Adjectives
Up
re
fix
s,
s: P
Su
ffi
3. Thank you for the gift; it was very (thought) ________________ of you.
4. Please arrange the files by (alphabet) ________________ order.
5. Although Ella was born in America, her parents are (Vietnam)
________________.
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Making Verbs
Use a suffix to turn each word in parentheses into a verb. Write
the verb on the line.
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Suffixes
xe
fi
D a il y
mWar
Up
P
s:
re
3. Please (specific) ________________ the size and color of the shirt you
want.
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Making Verbs
Use a suffix to turn each word in parentheses into a verb. Write
the verb on the line.
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Suffixes
xe
fi
D a il y
mWar
Up
P
s:
re
3. Please (specific) ________________ the size and color of the shirt you
want.
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h Publish ing
Suffixes
Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word strong
from the box below. Write the word on the line.
strength
stronger
s: P
strengthen
Up
strongly
D aily W ar m
How Strong?
re
fix
s,
Su
ffi
xes
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5. Now use one of the words from the box in a sentence of your own.
ng
Suffixes
Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word strong
from the box below. Write the word on the line.
strength
stronger
s: P
strengthen
Up
strongly
D aily W ar m
How Strong?
re
s,
fix
Su
ffi
xes
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5. Now use one of the words from the box in a sentence of your own.
ng
,&R
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Its an Honor
Complete each sentence with the correct word from the box.
Write the word on the line.
honor
honorary
honorable
honorarium
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Suffixes
fi
xe
War
D a il y
m-U
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Its an Honor
Complete each sentence with the correct word from the box.
Write the word on the line.
honor
honorary
honorable
honorarium
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Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Suffixes
fi
xe
War
D a il y
m-U
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h Publish ing
Suffixes
Use a suffix to turn each word in parentheses into a noun. Write
the noun on the line.
D aily W ar m
Making Nouns
Up
s: P
re
fix
s,
Su
ffi
xes
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Suffixes
Use a suffix to turn each word in parentheses into a noun. Write
the noun on the line.
D aily W ar m
Making Nouns
Up
re
fix
s,
s: P
Su
ffi
xes
,&R
oots
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ffix
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Suffixes
xe
fi
D a il y
mWar
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P
s:
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Suffixes
xe
fi
D a il y
mWar
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P
s:
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Match each word to its definition. Write the letter of the
definition on the line.
D aily W ar m
Matching Suffixes
Up
a. a charge of wrongdoing
___ 2. accusation
___ 3. accuser
___ 4. accusatory
s: P
___ 1. accuse
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s,
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Match each word to its definition. Write the letter of the
definition on the line.
D aily W ar m
Matching Suffixes
Up
a. a charge of wrongdoing
___ 2. accusation
___ 3. accuser
___ 4. accusatory
s: P
___ 1. accuse
re
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ffi
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Make It Complete
Complete each sentence with the correct suffix. Write the suffix
on the line.
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Suffixes
xe
fi
War
D a il y
m-U
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s:
re
4. Weve met with obstacles, but they only fort_____ our resolve.
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Make It Complete
Complete each sentence with the correct suffix. Write the suffix
on the line.
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Suffixes
xe
fi
War
D a il y
m-U
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s:
re
4. Weve met with obstacles, but they only fort_____ our resolve.
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Complete each sentence with the correct word from the box.
Write the word on the line.
dictation
diction
dictionary
s: P
dictator
Up
dictate
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3. While Alice reads and writes like a native speaker of English, her
________________ needs improvement.
4. A good ________________ gives not only a words definition, but its origin
and pronunciation.
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Complete each sentence with the correct word from the box.
Write the word on the line.
dictation
diction
dictionary
s: P
dictator
Up
dictate
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s,
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3. While Alice reads and writes like a native speaker of English, her
________________ needs improvement.
4. A good ________________ gives not only a words definition, but its origin
and pronunciation.
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e s , & Roo t s
Suffixes
fi
xe
War
D a il y
m-
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Up
e
Pr
Finish It!
Complete each sentence with the correct suffix. Write the suffix
on the line.
1. As an art_____, Henry experiments with different colors and
textures in his paintings.
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Su
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e s , & Roo t s
Suffixes
fi
xe
War
D a il y
m-
s
Up
e
Pr
Finish It!
Complete each sentence with the correct suffix. Write the suffix
on the line.
1. As an art_____, Henry experiments with different colors and
textures in his paintings.
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Complete each word with the correct suffix. Use the definitions to
help you.
s: P
re
Up
D aily W ar m
A Person Who . . .
fix
s,
Su
ffi
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Suffixes
Complete each word with the correct suffix. Use the definitions to
help you.
re
fix
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D aily W ar m
A Person Who . . .
Su
ffi
xes
,&R
oots
Adjective Suffix
Read the following definitions. Write the word that fits each
definition on the line. Each word should be an adjective that
contains the suffix -ive.
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Suffixes
fi
xe
War
D a il y
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Read the following definitions. Write the word that fits each
definition on the line. Each word should be an adjective that
contains the suffix -ive.
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Suffixes
fi
xe
War
D a il y
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s: P
re
fix
1. ___________________: mysterious
Up
Read the following definitions. Write the word that fits each
definition on the line. Each word should be an adjective that
contains the suffix -ic.
D aily W ar m
s,
2. ___________________: simple
3. ___________________: relating to what is real
Su
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2. ___________________: simple
s: P
1. ___________________: mysterious
Up
Read the following definitions. Write the word that fits each
definition on the line. Each word should be an adjective that
contains the suffix -ic.
D aily W ar m
Su
ffi
xes
,&R
oots
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Suffixes
xe
i
ef
War
D a il y
m-U
:
ps
Pr
Noun Suffix
Read the following definitions. Write the word that fits each
definition on the line. Each word should be a noun that contains
the suffix -sion.
1. ___________________: the act of admitting
2. ___________________: the act or process of deciding
3. ___________________: the act of concluding
4. ___________________: a feeling of being tense
5. ___________________: the act of propelling
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Su
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e s , & Roo t s
Suffixes
xe
i
ef
War
D a il y
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ps
Pr
Noun Suffix
Read the following definitions. Write the word that fits each
definition on the line. Each word should be a noun that contains
the suffix -sion.
1. ___________________: the act of admitting
2. ___________________: the act or process of deciding
3. ___________________: the act of concluding
4. ___________________: a feeling of being tense
5. ___________________: the act of propelling
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Suffixes
s: P
re
fix
Up
Read the following definitions. Write the word that fits each
definition on the line. Each word should be a verb that contains
the suffix -ate.
D aily W ar m
Verb Suffix
s,
Su
ffi
xes
4. _____________: to copy
5.
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4. _____________: to copy
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re
s: P
Up
Read the following definitions. Write the word that fits each
definition on the line. Each word should be a verb that contains
the suffix -ate.
D aily W ar m
Verb Suffix
Su
ffi
xes
,&R
oots
Just My Luck!
s,
Su
ffix
Each word below contains the root fortu, meaning luck or chance.
Use your knowledge of prefixes and suffixes to write a definition
for each word.
fi
xe
D a il y
Wa
U
r m-
ps
e
Pr
1. fortunate
______________________________________________________
2. misfortune
______________________________________________________
3. fortuitous
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4. unfortunately
_____________________________________________________________
5. fortune
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s,
Su
ffix
Each word below contains the root fortu, meaning luck or chance.
Use your knowledge of prefixes and suffixes to write a definition
for each word.
fi
xe
D a il y
Wa
U
r m-
ps
e
Pr
1. fortunate
______________________________________________________
2. misfortune
______________________________________________________
3. fortuitous
______________________________________________________________
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4. unfortunately
_____________________________________________________________
5. fortune
_____________________________________________________________
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Each word below contains the root dic, which means say. Use your
knowledge of prefixes and suffixes to match each word to its
definition. Write the letter of the correct definition on the line.
Da i l y W a rm
Say What?
s:
Pr
___ 2. dictator
ef
___ 1. predict
ix
s,
___ 3. malediction
___ 4. contradict
Su
f fi
x es
c. to say in advance
,&
Root s
d. a curse
5. Use one of the words above in a sentence of your own.
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Up
Each word below contains the root dic, which means say. Use your
knowledge of prefixes and suffixes to match each word to its
definition. Write the letter of the correct definition on the line.
Da i l y W a rm
Say What?
s:
s,
ix
___ 2. dictator
ef
Pr
___ 1. predict
___ 3. malediction
___ 4. contradict
c. to say in advance
d. a curse
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f fi
x es
,&
Root s
Opposites Attract
Use your knowledge of prefixes and suffixes to choose the opposite
of each word. Circle the letter of the correct answer.
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
1. just
xe
fi
War
D a il y
m-U
P
s:
re
a. adjust
b. unjust
c. justice
2. artful
a. artless
b. artist
c. artistic
3. capable
a. capability
b. incapability
c. incapable
4. natural
a. nature
b. unnatural
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c. unnaturally
5. active
a. reactive
b. activity
c. inactive
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Use your knowledge of prefixes and suffixes to choose the opposite
of each word. Circle the letter of the correct answer.
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
1. just
xe
fi
War
D a il y
m-U
P
s:
re
a. adjust
b. unjust
c. justice
2. artful
a. artless
b. artist
c. artistic
3. capable
a. capability
b. incapability
c. incapable
4. natural
a. nature
b. unnatural
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c. unnaturally
5. active
a. reactive
b. activity
c. inactive
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___ 4. nontoxic
d. poisonous
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Su
f fi
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Root s
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ix
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___ 2. antitoxin
Pr
a. not poisonous
s:
___ 1. toxic
Up
The following words contain the root tox, which means poison.
Use your knowledge of prefixes and suffixes to match each word to
its definition.
Da i l y W a rm
Thats Poisonous!
ng
c. poisonous substance
___ 4. nontoxic
d. poisonous
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s,
___ 3. toxin
ix
ef
___ 2. antitoxin
Pr
a. not poisonous
s:
___ 1. toxic
Up
The following words contain the root tox, which means poison.
Use your knowledge of prefixes and suffixes to match each word to
its definition.
Da i l y W a rm
Thats Poisonous!
ng
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
fi
xe
War
D a il y
m-U
:
ps
e
Pr
Describe It!
Use your knowledge of roots, prefixes, and suffixes to answer the
following questions about the word indescribable.
1. Which part of the word is the root that means write?
__________________
2. The suffix -able signals that the word is what part of speech?
__________________
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e s , & Roo t s
fi
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War
D a il y
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Pr
Describe It!
Use your knowledge of roots, prefixes, and suffixes to answer the
following questions about the word indescribable.
1. Which part of the word is the root that means write?
__________________
2. The suffix -able signals that the word is what part of speech?
__________________
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Da i l y W a rm
Its a Mystery!
Up
s:
Pr
ef
ix
s,
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
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Its a Mystery!
Up
s:
ix
s,
ef
2. The suffix -ify signals that the word is what part of speech?
__________________
Pr
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
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Whats a Precursor?
Use your knowledge of prefixes, suffixes, and roots to answer the
following questions about the word precursor.
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
xe
fi
D a il y
mWar
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P
s:
re
3. The suffix -or signals that the word is what part of speech?
__________________
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Whats a Precursor?
Use your knowledge of prefixes, suffixes, and roots to answer the
following questions about the word precursor.
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
xe
fi
D a il y
mWar
Up
P
s:
re
3. The suffix -or signals that the word is what part of speech?
__________________
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The following words are based on the root fur, which means rage.
Use your knowledge of prefixes and suffixes to match each word to
its meaning. Write the letter of the correct answer on the line.
Da i l y W a rm
Rage
s:
Pr
___ 3. furiously
c. angrily
___ 4. fury
d. angry
s,
b. causing anger
ix
___ 2. infuriating
ef
sh i
ubli
a. anger
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
5. Use one of the words from the left-hand column in a sentence of your own.
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ng
Up
The following words are based on the root fur, which means rage.
Use your knowledge of prefixes and suffixes to match each word to
its meaning. Write the letter of the correct answer on the line.
Da i l y W a rm
Rage
s:
Pr
___ 3. furiously
c. angrily
___ 4. fury
d. angry
s,
b. causing anger
ix
___ 2. infuriating
ef
sh i
ubli
a. anger
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
5. Use one of the words from the left-hand column in a sentence of your own.
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ng
How Often?
The root freq means often. Use your knowledge of prefixes and
suffixes to write a definition for each word.
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
xe
fi
War
D a il y
m-U
P
s:
re
1. frequent: _____________________________________________
2. infrequent: _____________________________________________
3. frequency: __________________________________________________
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How Often?
The root freq means often. Use your knowledge of prefixes and
suffixes to write a definition for each word.
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
xe
fi
War
D a il y
m-U
P
s:
re
1. frequent: _____________________________________________
2. infrequent: _____________________________________________
3. frequency: __________________________________________________
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The following words are based on the root fin, which means end.
Use your knowledge of prefixes and suffixes to write a definition
for each word.
Da i l y W a rm
At an End
s:
Pr
ef
ix
1. finite: _______________________________________________
s,
2. infinite: _________________________________________________
Su
f fi
3. final: ________________________________________________________
x es
,&
Root s
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Up
The following words are based on the root fin, which means end.
Use your knowledge of prefixes and suffixes to write a definition
for each word.
Da i l y W a rm
At an End
s:
Pr
ef
s,
2. infinite: _________________________________________________
ix
1. finite: _______________________________________________
3. final: ________________________________________________________
4. Write three sentences using the above words.
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Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
Deactivate
Use your knowledge of prefixes, suffixes, and roots to answer the
following questions about the word deactivate.
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
xe
fi
D a il y
mWar
Up
P
s:
re
1. Which part of the word is the root that means to drive, to do?
________________
3. What is the suffix that indicates that the word is a verb? ________________
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Deactivate
Use your knowledge of prefixes, suffixes, and roots to answer the
following questions about the word deactivate.
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
xe
fi
D a il y
mWar
Up
P
s:
re
1. Which part of the word is the root that means to drive, to do?
________________
3. What is the suffix that indicates that the word is a verb? ________________
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Da i l y W a rm
s:
Pr
ef
ix
s,
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
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s:
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ix
ef
Pr
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
Improbable
Use your knowledge of prefixes, suffixes, and roots to answer the
following questions about the word improbable.
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
xe
fi
War
D a il y
m-U
P
s:
re
b. probable.
c. problem.
b. uninteresting.
c. undecided.
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Improbable
Use your knowledge of prefixes, suffixes, and roots to answer the
following questions about the word improbable.
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
xe
fi
War
D a il y
m-U
P
s:
re
b. probable.
c. problem.
b. uninteresting.
c. undecided.
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Always a Critic
Up
c. judgment or analysis
___ 4. uncritical
s,
___ 3. criticism
ix
ef
___ 2. critical
Pr
a. judgmental
s:
___ 1. critic
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
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Always a Critic
Up
c. judgment or analysis
___ 4. uncritical
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s,
___ 3. criticism
ix
ef
___ 2. critical
Pr
a. judgmental
s:
___ 1. critic
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
Flying Solo
Use your knowledge of prefixes, suffixes, and roots to answer the
following questions.
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
s,
1. The words sole, solo, solitary, and desolate are all based on the
root __________________.
xe
fi
D a il y
mWar
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P
s:
re
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Flying Solo
Use your knowledge of prefixes, suffixes, and roots to answer the
following questions.
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
xe
fi
D a il y
mWar
Up
P
s:
re
1. The words sole, solo, solitary, and desolate are all based on the
root __________________.
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Da i l y W a rm
Trembling
Up
s:
Pr
ef
ix
s,
1. The words tremor, tremulous, and tremble are all based on the
root __________________.
2. The root means
a. quake.
b. welcome.
Su
f fi
c. try.
x es
,&
Root s
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Trembling
Up
s:
Pr
b. welcome.
c. try.
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a. quake.
ix
ef
1. The words tremor, tremulous, and tremble are all based on the
root __________________.
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
xe
i
ef
War
D a il y
m-U
P
s:
Try Again
Use your knowledge of roots and prefixes to match the following
words with their definitions. Each word is based on the root tempt,
which means try.
___
1. attempt
a. enticing
___
2. reattempt
b. able to be tempted
___
3. temptation
c. try again
___
4. tempting
d. try
___
5. temptable
e. something that
is enticing
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Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
xe
i
ef
War
D a il y
m-U
P
s:
Try Again
Use your knowledge of roots and prefixes to match the following
words with their definitions. Each word is based on the root tempt,
which means try.
___
1. attempt
a. enticing
___
2. reattempt
b. able to be tempted
___
3. temptation
c. try again
___
4. tempting
d. try
___
5. temptable
e. something that
is enticing
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Da i l y W a rm
Doing Well
s:
___ 3. benevolent
c. doing good
___ 4. benefactor
d. help
s,
b. not helpful
ix
___ 2. benefit
ef
Pr
___ 1. unbeneficial
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
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Da i l y W a rm
Doing Well
s:
___ 3. benevolent
c. doing good
___ 4. benefactor
d. help
s,
b. not helpful
ix
___ 2. benefit
ef
Pr
___ 1. unbeneficial
Su
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f fi
x es
,&
Root s
In a Week
Use your knowledge of prefixes, suffixes, and roots to answer the
following questions about the word biweekly.
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
xe
fi
War
D a il y
m-U
P
s:
re
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In a Week
Use your knowledge of prefixes, suffixes, and roots to answer the
following questions about the word biweekly.
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
xe
fi
War
D a il y
m-U
P
s:
re
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a. relating to skin
___ 2. epidermis
sh i
ubli
s,
___ 4. dermatology
ix
ef
___ 3. dermal
Pr
___ 1. dermatologist
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
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Da i l y W a rm
In This Skin
ng
___ 4. dermatology
sh i
ubli
s,
___ 3. dermal
ix
ef
___ 2. epidermis
Pr
a. relating to skin
s:
___ 1. dermatologist
Su
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Da i l y W a rm
In This Skin
ng
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
Circumspection
Use your knowledge of prefixes, suffixes, and roots to answer the
following questions about the word circumspection.
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
xe
fi
D a il y
mWar
Up
P
s:
re
3. The suffix -tion indicates that the word is what part of speech?
________________
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Circumspection
Use your knowledge of prefixes, suffixes, and roots to answer the
following questions about the word circumspection.
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
xe
fi
D a il y
mWar
Up
P
s:
re
3. The suffix -tion indicates that the word is what part of speech?
________________
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s:
chronology
Up
chronic
Da i l y W a rm
What Time?
Pr
ef
ix
s,
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
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ng
s:
chronology
Up
chronic
Da i l y W a rm
What Time?
Pr
ef
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s,
ix
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Rejuvenating
Use your knowledge of prefixes, suffixes, and roots to answer the
following questions about the word rejuvenate.
s,
Su
fi
a. rejuv
xe
D a il y
Wa
U
r m-
ps
e
Pr
b. venate
c. juven
b. rejuven-
c. re-
b. -nate
c. -ate
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Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
Rejuvenating
fi
a. rejuv
xe
D a il y
Wa
U
r m-
ps
e
Pr
b. venate
c. juven
b. rejuven-
c. re-
b. -nate
c. -ate
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s:
Pr
ef
ix
s,
___ 3. collaborate
c. work together
___ 4. laborer
d. work
___ 2. laboratory
Up
___ 1. labor
Da i l y W a rm
Labor-Intensive
Su
f fi
x es
,&
Root s
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d. work
s,
___ 4. laborer
ix
c. work together
ef
___ 3. collaborate
Pr
s:
___ 2. laboratory
Up
___ 1. labor
Da i l y W a rm
Labor-Intensive
Su
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f fi
x es
,&
Root s
Stronger
Use your knowledge of prefixes, suffixes, and roots to choose the
correct word from the box for each definition. Write the word on
the line. Each word in the box is based on the root fort, which
means strong.
s,
Su
ffix
e s , & Roo t s
fi
xe
D a il y
Wa
U
r m-
ps
e
Pr
refortification
fortress
fortitude
fortify
1. ___________________: strength
2. ___________________: stronghold
3. ___________________: strengthen
4. ___________________: strengthening again
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5. Now use one of the words from the box in a sentence of your own.
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Stronger
Use your knowledge of prefixes, suffixes, and roots to choose the
correct word from the box for each definition. Write the word on
the line. Each word in the box is based on the root fort, which
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1. ___________________: strength
2. ___________________: stronghold
3. ___________________: strengthen
4. ___________________: strengthening again
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3. The root rupt, also found in the words rupture and erupt, means
a. see.
b. speak.
c. break.
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c. adjective.
3. The root rupt, also found in the words rupture and erupt, means
a. see.
b. speak.
c. break.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
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15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
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10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
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16.
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19.
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21.
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27.
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29. 1. d, 2. c, 3. b, 4. a
30. 1. thermometer, 2. thermos, 3. thermostat,
4. therm, 5. heat
31. 1. vict, 2. vanq, 3. vinc, 4. vict, 5. vinc, 6. vict
32. 1. misplaced in time, 2. time line, 3. set to the
same time, 4. by time of occurrence
33. 1. documents, 2. recognizing, 3. cognition,
4. indoctrination, 5. docile
34. 1. newness, 2. beginning, new, 3. fresh, new,
4. new
35. 1. d, 2. e, 3. b, 4. a, 5. c, 6. water
36. 1. a, 2. b, 3. c, 4. b
37. 1. fin, 2. end
38. 1. skin, 2. blood, 3. bone
39. 1. citizen, 2. civil, 3. civilization, 4. civic,
5. civilian
40. 1. zoologist, 2. botany, 3. zoology, 4. zoo,
5. botanical, 6. botanist
41. 1. basement, 2. altitude, 3. basics, 4. exalted,
5. bass
42. 1. e, 2. a, 3. d, 4. c, 5. b
43. 1. current, 2. excursion, 3. precursor, 4. cursory,
5. occur
44. 1. journal, 2. journey, 3. nocturnal, 4. adjourn
45. 1. stretched out, 2. persistent, 3. tautness,
4. inclination, habit
46. 1. speed up, 2. speed, 3. slow down
47. 1. fragile, 2. infraction, 3. fracture, 4. fragment,
5. fraction
48. 1. b, 2. a, 3. c, 4. b
49. 1. set free, 2. freedom, 3. generously; freely, 4. free
50. 1. commute, 2. permutation, 3. mutate,
4. immutable
51. 1. ir, 2. in, 3. il, 4. in, 5. im
52. 1. amoral, 2. atypical, 3. asymmetrical, 4. atonal,
5. achromatic, 6. Sentences will vary.
53. Answers may vary. 1. unwilling, 2. unhappy,
3. unoriginal, 4. uneven, 5. unmet
54. 1. c, 2. d, 3. e, 4. a, 5. b, 6. Sentences will vary.
55. 1. in, 2. un, 3. in, 4. il, 5. a, 6. dis
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29. 1. d, 2. c, 3. b, 4. a
30. 1. thermometer, 2. thermos, 3. thermostat,
4. therm, 5. heat
31. 1. vict, 2. vanq, 3. vinc, 4. vict, 5. vinc, 6. vict
32. 1. misplaced in time, 2. time line, 3. set to the
same time, 4. by time of occurrence
33. 1. documents, 2. recognizing, 3. cognition,
4. indoctrination, 5. docile
34. 1. newness, 2. beginning, new, 3. fresh, new,
4. new
35. 1. d, 2. e, 3. b, 4. a, 5. c, 6. water
36. 1. a, 2. b, 3. c, 4. b
37. 1. fin, 2. end
38. 1. skin, 2. blood, 3. bone
39. 1. citizen, 2. civil, 3. civilization, 4. civic,
5. civilian
40. 1. zoologist, 2. botany, 3. zoology, 4. zoo,
5. botanical, 6. botanist
41. 1. basement, 2. altitude, 3. basics, 4. exalted,
5. bass
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42. 1. e, 2. a, 3. d, 4. c, 5. b
43. 1. current, 2. excursion, 3. precursor, 4. cursory,
5. occur
44. 1. journal, 2. journey, 3. nocturnal, 4. adjourn
45. 1. stretched out, 2. persistent, 3. tautness,
4. inclination, habit
46. 1. speed up, 2. speed, 3. slow down
47. 1. fragile, 2. infraction, 3. fracture, 4. fragment,
5. fraction
48. 1. b, 2. a, 3. c, 4. b
49. 1. set free, 2. freedom, 3. generously; freely, 4. free
50. 1. commute, 2. permutation, 3. mutate,
4. immutable
51. 1. ir, 2. in, 3. il, 4. in, 5. im
52. 1. amoral, 2. atypical, 3. asymmetrical, 4. atonal,
5. achromatic, 6. Sentences will vary.
53. Answers may vary. 1. unwilling, 2. unhappy,
3. unoriginal, 4. uneven, 5. unmet
54. 1. c, 2. d, 3. e, 4. a, 5. b, 6. Sentences will vary.
55. 1. in, 2. un, 3. in, 4. il, 5. a, 6. dis
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69.
70.
71.
72.
73.
74.
75.
76.
77.
78.
79.
80.
81.
82.
1. d, 2. c, 3. a, 4. b
1. b, 2. c, 3. a, 4. involving change
1. olig, 2. mono, 3. multi, 4. mono, 5. multi
1. spread through, 2. not allowing anything to pass
through, 3. convince, 4. appropriate to, having to
do with
1. sys, 2. syn, 3. syl, 4. sym, 5. syn, 6. sym
1. d, 2. c, 3. a, 4. b
c
1. false name, 2. methodology that is not scientific
(false science), 3. not really classic (falsely classic)
a
1. separate, 2. seclusion, 3. secession, 4. segregate,
5. secede
1. parallel, 2. parachute, 3. paraphrase, 4. paradox,
5. paragraph
1. abscond, 2. abhor, 3. absent, 4. abstract,
5. abstain
1. un, 2. ir, 3. non, 4. dis, 5. de
1. adventure, 2. advert, 3. admit, 4. adorn,
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69.
70.
71.
72.
73.
74.
75.
76.
77.
78.
79.
80.
81.
82.
1. d, 2. c, 3. a, 4. b
1. b, 2. c, 3. a, 4. involving change
1. olig, 2. mono, 3. multi, 4. mono, 5. multi
1. spread through, 2. not allowing anything to pass
through, 3. convince, 4. appropriate to, having to
do with
1. sys, 2. syn, 3. syl, 4. sym, 5. syn, 6. sym
1. d, 2. c, 3. a, 4. b
c
1. false name, 2. methodology that is not scientific
(false science), 3. not really classic (falsely classic)
a
1. separate, 2. seclusion, 3. secession, 4. segregate,
5. secede
1. parallel, 2. parachute, 3. paraphrase, 4. paradox,
5. paragraph
1. abscond, 2. abhor, 3. absent, 4. abstract,
5. abstain
1. un, 2. ir, 3. non, 4. dis, 5. de
1. adventure, 2. advert, 3. admit, 4. adorn,
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83.
84.
85.
86.
87.
88.
89.
90.
91.
92.
93.
94.
95.
96.
97.
98.
Answer Key
5. adjacent
b
1. c, 2. a, 3. b, 4. d, 5. e
a
1. vice president, 2. vice principal, 3. vice admiral,
4. vice chairman
1. c, 2. e, 3. b, 4. d, 5. a
1. dyslexia, 2. dyspepsia, 3. dysfunction,
4. dystopia, 5. dysphonia
1. b, 2. c, 3. a, 4. d, 5. Sentences will vary.
a
1. d, 2. a, 3. b, 4. c
1. deemphasizing, 2. decreased, 3. deflate,
4. decontaminated, 5. decelerating
1. c, 2. a, 3. b, 4. a, 5. c
1. b, 2. a, 3. c, 4. c, 5. a
1. a, 2. pro, 3. tele, 4. post, 5. magni
1. c, 2. b, 3. b, 4. b, 5. c
1. c, 2. b, 3. c, 4. b, 5. a
1. c, 2. b, 3. a, 4. d, 5. Sentences will vary.
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83.
84.
85.
86.
87.
88.
89.
90.
91.
92.
93.
94.
95.
96.
97.
98.
Answer Key
5. adjacent
b
1. c, 2. a, 3. b, 4. d, 5. e
a
1. vice president, 2. vice principal, 3. vice admiral,
4. vice chairman
1. c, 2. e, 3. b, 4. d, 5. a
1. dyslexia, 2. dyspepsia, 3. dysfunction,
4. dystopia, 5. dysphonia
1. b, 2. c, 3. a, 4. d, 5. Sentences will vary.
a
1. d, 2. a, 3. b, 4. c
1. deemphasizing, 2. decreased, 3. deflate,
4. decontaminated, 5. decelerating
1. c, 2. a, 3. b, 4. a, 5. c
1. b, 2. a, 3. c, 4. c, 5. a
1. a, 2. pro, 3. tele, 4. post, 5. magni
1. c, 2. b, 3. b, 4. b, 5. c
1. c, 2. b, 3. c, 4. b, 5. a
1. c, 2. b, 3. a, 4. d, 5. Sentences will vary.
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125. 1. fortitude, 2. aptitude, 3. solitude, 4. gratitude,
5. certitude
126. 1. candor, 2. error, 3. fervor, 4. valor, 5. splendor
127. 1. graduation, 2. education, 3. imitation,
4. inclination, 5. coronation, 6. Sentences will
vary.
128. 1. employee, 2. trustee, 3. absentee, 4. appointee,
5. attendee, 6. Words will vary.
129. 1. a, 2. c, 3. c, 4. b, 5. a
130. 1. terrify, 2. falsify, 3. beautify, 4. amplify, 5. purify,
6. Sentences will vary.
131. 1. natural, 2. tribal, 3. paternal, 4. c
132. 1. sugary, 2. dirty, 3. wealthy, 4. a
133. 1. a, 2. c, 3. b, 4. b
134. 1. adoration, 2. maturation, 3. inspiration,
4. elevation, 5. infestation
135. 1. cellular, 2. spectacular, 3. tubular, 4. circular,
5. rectangular
136. 1. drinkable, 2. homeward, 3. thoughtful,
4. alphabetical, 5. Vietnamese
137. 1. intensify, 2. prioritize, 3. specify, 4. categorize,
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Answer Key
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125. 1. fortitude, 2. aptitude, 3. solitude, 4. gratitude,
5. certitude
126. 1. candor, 2. error, 3. fervor, 4. valor, 5. splendor
127. 1. graduation, 2. education, 3. imitation,
4. inclination, 5. coronation, 6. Sentences will
vary.
128. 1. employee, 2. trustee, 3. absentee, 4. appointee,
5. attendee, 6. Words will vary.
129. 1. a, 2. c, 3. c, 4. b, 5. a
130. 1. terrify, 2. falsify, 3. beautify, 4. amplify, 5. purify,
6. Sentences will vary.
131. 1. natural, 2. tribal, 3. paternal, 4. c
132. 1. sugary, 2. dirty, 3. wealthy, 4. a
133. 1. a, 2. c, 3. b, 4. b
134. 1. adoration, 2. maturation, 3. inspiration,
4. elevation, 5. infestation
135. 1. cellular, 2. spectacular, 3. tubular, 4. circular,
5. rectangular
136. 1. drinkable, 2. homeward, 3. thoughtful,
4. alphabetical, 5. Vietnamese
137. 1. intensify, 2. prioritize, 3. specify, 4. categorize,
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Answer Key
5. emphasize
138. 1. strengthen, 2. strongly, 3. stronger, 4. strength,
5. Sentences will vary.
139. 1. honorarium, 2. honor, 3. honorable,
4. honorary, 5. Sentences will vary.
140. 1. freedom, 2. migration, 3. recommendation,
4. agreement, 5. realization
141. 1. powerful, 2. demonstrative, 3. plentiful,
4. panicky, 5. believable
142. 1. b, 2. a, 3. d, 4. c, 5. Sentences will vary.
143. 1. fy, 2. ful, 3. ly, 4. ify, 5. ate
144. 1. dictation, 2. dictator, 3. diction, 4. dictionary,
5. dictate
145. 1. ist, 2. ee, 3. eer, 4. ian, 5. er
146. 1. er, 2. ee, 3. ist, 4. or, 5. eer
147. Answers may vary. 1. expensive, 2. creative,
3. negative, 4. massive, 5. pensive, 6. Sentences
will vary.
148. Answers may vary. 1. cryptic, 2. basic, 3. realistic,
4. historic, 5. Sentences will vary.
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5. emphasize
138. 1. strengthen, 2. strongly, 3. stronger, 4. strength,
5. Sentences will vary.
139. 1. honorarium, 2. honor, 3. honorable,
4. honorary, 5. Sentences will vary.
140. 1. freedom, 2. migration, 3. recommendation,
4. agreement, 5. realization
141. 1. powerful, 2. demonstrative, 3. plentiful,
4. panicky, 5. believable
142. 1. b, 2. a, 3. d, 4. c, 5. Sentences will vary.
143. 1. fy, 2. ful, 3. ly, 4. ify, 5. ate
144. 1. dictation, 2. dictator, 3. diction, 4. dictionary,
5. dictate
145. 1. ist, 2. ee, 3. eer, 4. ian, 5. er
146. 1. er, 2. ee, 3. ist, 4. or, 5. eer
147. Answers may vary. 1. expensive, 2. creative,
3. negative, 4. massive, 5. pensive, 6. Sentences
will vary.
148. Answers may vary. 1. cryptic, 2. basic, 3. realistic,
4. historic, 5. Sentences will vary.
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Answer Key
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174. 1. d, 2. a, 3. c, 4. b, 5. Sentences will vary.
175. 1. fortitude, 2. fortress, 3. fortify, 4. refortification,
5. Sentences will vary.
176. 1. inscribe, 2. circumscribe, 3. scribe, 4. scribble,
5. Sentences will vary.
177. 1. a, 2. b, 3. c, 4. Sentences will vary.
178. 1. pro, 2. ion, 3. re, 4. ive, 5. pro, ion, 6. Sentences
will vary.
179. 1. ous, 2. il, 3. ary, 4. Sentences will vary.
180. 1. al, 2. re, 3. ity, 4. Sentences will vary.
Answer Key
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174. 1. d, 2. a, 3. c, 4. b, 5. Sentences will vary.
175. 1. fortitude, 2. fortress, 3. fortify, 4. refortification,
5. Sentences will vary.
176. 1. inscribe, 2. circumscribe, 3. scribe, 4. scribble,
5. Sentences will vary.
177. 1. a, 2. b, 3. c, 4. Sentences will vary.
178. 1. pro, 2. ion, 3. re, 4. ive, 5. pro, ion, 6. Sentences
will vary.
179. 1. ous, 2. il, 3. ary, 4. Sentences will vary.
180. 1. al, 2. re, 3. ity, 4. Sentences will vary.
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