RETEACH

Name: Hajin Wang Date: 04-20-2023

LATIN PREFIX TRANS-

The Latin prefix trans- means “across; beyond; through.” For instance, the word
transition means “a change from one situation to another.” When you graduate
from middle school, you transition to high school.
A. DIRECTIONS: Each answer choice below uses the prefix trans-. Circle the word that
fits in each sentence.
1. There was too much radio interference and we were not able to transmit our
rescue signal.
A. transmit B. transmittable

2. Once I arrived at the school in Beijing, the Dean provided me with a

so I would be able to navigate the city without having any trouble.
A. translate B. translator

3. My hometown has gone under a major in recent years, basically

turning the entire downtown area from mom-and-pop shops into student
housing.
A. transformation B. transformational

4. Though not quite global, our company went about a month ago.
A. transnational B. transcultural

5. I forgave Lewis for his many , the least of which was lying about
how much he had actually stolen from me.
A. transgressions B. transgressors

B. DIRECTIONS: Reread the sentences in Part A. Then, write the word that corresponds
to the definition. Remember that either word may be used.
1. transnational: extending or operating across national boundaries
2. translator: a person who translates from one language into another
3. transgression: an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct
4. transformation: a thorough or dramatic change in form or appearance
5. transmittable: broadcast or send out

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 PRACTICE

Name: Date:

LATIN PREFIX TRANS-

A. DIRECTIONS: Select the correct word to complete each sentence.

1. The highway system is (transcontinental /transatlantic) and spans the entire
country.
2. I was able to switch schools because all my credits were (transferable/non-
transferable).
3. I put my headphones on and sat down to (transcribe/transcription) all of
Woody Guthrie’s lyrics by hand.
4. The last (transaction/transcends) did not go through because I didn’t have
sufficient funds in my account.

B. DIRECTIONS: Write the words that were not used in Part A and use each correctly in
a sentence.
1. transatlantic:
Transatlantic voyages were rare in the past but nowadays there are transatlantic
flights everywhere.
2. nontransferable:
Very cheap toys are nontransferable because most of them cannot endure it for
3 months after being bought.
3. transcription:
I had to prepare a transcription of my favorite music piece for tomorrow.
4. transcends:
His work has transcended after years of not getting a promotion.

C. DIRECTIONS: Find three additional words with the prefix trans-. Provide a brief
definition and use each correctly in a sentence.
1. Word: transparent Definition: allowing light pass through so all the objects behind
can be seen.
Sentence: Water looks transparent but it actually has color…
2. Word: transit Definition: pass across or through an area.
Sentence: We were able to transit the dangerous path.
3. Word: transform Definition: change in form, appearance, or character.
Sentence: I wish transforming was easy like they do on marvel movies.

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