Unlocking Words: Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes
An 11th-grade ELA worksheet focusing on understanding word meanings through common roots, prefixes, and suffixes.
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Unlocking Words: Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions to demonstrate your understanding of word parts (roots, prefixes, and suffixes).
1. In the word 'unpredictable', what is the meaning of the prefix 'un-'?
before
not
again
under
2. The word 'benevolent' contains the root 'bene-'. What does 'bene-' mean?
good
bad
many
small
3. The suffix '-ology' means the study of. Therefore, 'biology' is the study of .
4. The prefix 're-' means again. If you 'rewatch' a movie, you watch it .
5. The root 'aqua' means water. An 'aquarium' is a tank for animals.
Match each word part with its correct meaning.
6. 'bio-'
a. before
7. '-able'
b. life
8. 'pre-'
c. able to be
9. 'mono-'
d. one
10. Break down the word 'autobiography' into its prefix, root, and suffix. Explain the meaning of each part and how they combine to form the word's overall meaning.
11. Consider the word 'malfunction'. Identify the prefix and root. What does the word mean, and how do the parts contribute to this meaning?
12. The word 'chronometer' relates to time because of the root 'meter'.
True
False
13. The suffix '-phobia' indicates a fear of something.
True
False
14. Choose three words from the following list: 'circumvent', 'eulogy', 'polyglot', 'cacophony'. For each chosen word, identify its root, prefix (if applicable), and suffix (if applicable). Then, explain how understanding these word parts helps you determine the full meaning of the word. Provide a sentence for each word to demonstrate your understanding.