Grade 11 Word Analysis Worksheet

Grade 11 Word Analysis

Read each question carefully and follow the instructions. This worksheet assesses your ability to analyze words using knowledge of affixes, root words, and context clues.

Complete the sentences by adding the most appropriate prefix or suffix to the base word in parentheses.

1. The scientist was able to   (construct) the entire fossil from fragmented pieces.

2. Her   (stellar) performance earned her a standing ovation.

3. The new policy was met with   (approval) from the community members.

4. Despite the rain, the hikers remained   (daunt) and continued their ascent.

5. The company's   (profit) margins increased significantly this quarter.

Match each root word on the left with its definition on the right.

Read the following sentences and choose the best definition for the underlined word based on context clues.

1. The ancient manuscript was so fragile that the historian handled it with extreme <u>deference</u>, knowing its immense historical value.

2. The politician's speech was so full of <u>euphemisms</u> that it was difficult to understand his true stance on the controversial issue.

1. The word 'philanthropy' combines the Greek roots 'philos' (love) and 'anthropos' (man, mankind). Explain how these roots contribute to the meaning of 'philanthropy'.

2. Consider the word 'chronicle'. Identify its root word and explain how this root relates to the overall meaning of 'chronicle'.

Indicate whether each statement is True or False.

1. A prefix is an affix placed after the stem of a word.

2. Understanding common Greek and Latin roots can significantly enhance vocabulary.