ENGLISH PLUS

ASYNCHRONOUS ACTIVITY
Week 1
Name: ________________________________________ Course, Year, & Block: ________________

I. Read each statement carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write it on your answer sheet.
1. Which of these prefixes listed means opposite?
a. re
b. pre
c. dis
d. mis
e. semi

2. The suffix that means more is _____.

a. er
b. est
c. ness
d. ful
e. ion

3. Using your knowledge of word parts, specifically root words and suffixes, what does ''liberty'' mean?
a. A reference to a statue
b. Full of freedom
c. In the process of freedom
d. Without freedom
e. The condition of freedom

4. Which of the following words are related to the word “father”?

a. Fraternity
b. Patrimony
c. Farther
d. Maternal
e. Priest

5. Which of these words uses a Greek root?

a. Photograph
b. National
c. Disbursement
d. Deserving
e. Stressful

II. Without using a dictionary and by only using your knowledge on Word Structure, figure out the
meaning of the underlined word in each sentence. List down the AFFIX/AFFIXES (prefix or suffix or
both) used and the ROOT WORD or word stem.

Example:
The citizen’s discontentment led them to rebel against the kingdom.
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ASYNCHRONOUS ACTIVITY
Week 1
Root & Affixes: dis + content + ment
Meaning: feeling of being not contented or satisfied

1. His irreverent behavior towards the school principal has caused his one-week suspension.
Root & Affix/es: _________________________________________________________
Meaning: _______________________________________________________________

2. The government aims for the reformation of its services and the country’s justice system.
Root & Affix/es: _________________________________________________________
Meaning: _______________________________________________________________

3. NASA’s research team has made an incredible discovery about Asteroid Bennu.
Root & Affix/es: _________________________________________________________
Meaning: _______________________________________________________________

4. If offices would reduce extraneous processes, they can speed up their services
Root & Affix/es: _________________________________________________________
Meaning: _______________________________________________________________

.5. God is said to be omnipotent because of the belief that He has created all that exists and is capable of
making miracles.
Root & Affix/es: _________________________________________________________
Meaning: _______________________________________________________________