Word Stems—List Seven



Name:

Word Stems—List Seven Quiz Date :_____________

|Stem |Meaning |Sample Words |

|extra |beyond |extraordinary |

|super |over |superfluous |

|un |not |unconventional |

|--itis |infection |tonsillitis |

|ad |to |advocate |

|miss/ mit |send |transmit |

|tele |far |telepathy |

|hypo |under |hypodermic |

|neuro |nerve |neuron |

|--tomy |cut |appendectomy |

Wednesday—Make flashcards for each stem.

Friday—Part I: Answer the following questions in complete sentences. Make sure you answer all parts of the question. Explain your answers.

1. Is a superfluous comment welcome?

2. Is it good to be remiss in your duties?

3. If derm means “skin”, what does hypodermic mean? What do you think of when you hear the word hypodermic?

Part II: Complete the following analogies. Use a dictionary if needed.

1. superfluous : inadequate :: ___________

A. excess : insufficiency

B. malevolence : benevolence

C. superior : mediocre

D. euphony : cacophony

Study for quiz on Friday :)

Name:

Word Stems—List Seven Quiz Date :_____________

|Stem |Meaning |Sample Words |

|extra |beyond |extraordinary |

|super |over |superfluous |

|un |not |unconventional |

|--itis |infection |tonsillitis |

|ad |to |advocate |

|miss/ mit |send |transmit |

|tele |far |telepathy |

|hypo |under |hypodermic |

|neuro |nerve |neuron |

|--tomy |cut |appendectomy |

Wednesday—Make flashcards for each stem.

Friday—Part I: Answer the following questions in complete sentences. Make sure you answer all parts of the question. Explain your answers.

1. Is a superfluous comment welcome?

2. Is it good to be remiss in your duties?

3. If derm means “skin”, what does hypodermic mean? What do you think of when you hear the word hypodermic?

Part II: Complete the following analogies. Use a dictionary if needed.

1. superfluous : inadequate :: ___________

A. excess : insufficiency

B. malevolence : benevolence

C. superior : mediocre

D. euphony : cacophony

Study for quiz on Friday :)

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