PDF Vocabulary Stems Homework Assignment (Parts 1-6)

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WEEK #15 Vocabulary Stems

Vocabulary Stem Word Examples:

and meaning

STEM INTRODUCTION TABLE

hema (blood) hematology, hematoma, hemorrhage, hemoglobin

proto (first)

prototype, proton, protohuman, protoderm

phon (sound) symphony, telephone, cellphone, phonetic, cacophony, microphone, euphony

mono (one) monotonous, monotone, monopoly, monogamy, monogram, monorail, monotheism

viv (life)

vivid, vivacious, revive, survive, convivial, vivisect

Vocabulary Stems Homework Assignment (Parts 1-6)

DIRECTIONS: Complete all 6 parts of the homework assignment before the due date. You will turn in the HW with your Stems Quiz.

You will earn 5 points for each part of the hw you complete, totaling 30 points towards your final stems quiz grade.

GRADING:

Correct meaning for all stems (cumulative)

= 70 points

Completion and accuracy of stems homework = 30 points TOTAL = 100 points as a formal assessment grade

Part 1: Stem Word Sentences: Directions: Write 1 complete sentence for each stem

(hema, proto, phon, mono, viv) using one of the word examples in the first box.

Ex: Hemoglobin is the oxygen-carrying pigment and predominant protein in the red blood cells.

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Part 2: Mystery Questions

Directions: Answer the following questions with complete sentences defining the stem used in the sentence: Ex: Does an interstate highway stretch across more than one state?

Yes, it goes between (inter) at least two states.

1. Is monogamy marriage to more than one person?

Part 3: Analogies

Directions: Pick the pair of words that has the most logical relationship to the word pair given.

1. ______ euphony : cacophony :: a. loud : soft b. beautiful : ugly c. accidental : intentional

2. Would American inventor, Thomas Edison's lightbulb be considered a prototype? Explain.

2. ______ hemorrhage : blood :: a. torrent : water b. leak : faucet c. break : bone

3. Is a convivial person a wallflower? 4. Does a vivacious person have a vicious personality?

3. _______ vivacious : lively :: a. melancholy : happy b morose : sad c. excited : indifferent

4. _______ monotony : uniformity :: a. monotone : excitement b society : change c. diversity : variety

Part 4: Synonyms Directions: Using your knowledge of each of the Week 15 stems, choose the best synonym for the

vocabulary stem words below.

synonym = same meaning

1. hematoma a) headache b) bruise c) sprain d) break

2. cacophony a) harmony b) agreement c) discord d) synchronicity

3. convivial a) unfriendly b) unsociable c) hospitable d) antagonistic

4. hemorrhage a) increase b) gain c) outpouring d) addition

5. revive a) kill b) resuscitate c) execute d) destroy

6. monopoly a) sharing b) scattering c) distribution d) control

Part 5: Antonyms Directions: Using your knowledge of each of the Week 15 stems, choose the best antonyms for the

vocabulary stem words below.

antonym = opposite meaning

1. prototype a) original b) example c) replica d) archetype

2. euphony a) dissonance b) harmony c) congruence d) agreement

3. monotonous a) dull b) tedious c) varied d) boring

4. vivacious a) languid b) vibrant c) lively d) effervescent

5. survive a) endure b) perish c) persist d) continue

6. monotone a) drone b) stability c) steadiness d) fluctuation

Directions: Find 4 words from the answer choices in Part 4 and Part 5 that were unfamiliar to you. Define those words on the lines below. Example: dissonance (noun) inharmonious or harsh sound

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Part 6: Stem Word Maps

Directions: Break apart the meaning of your stem words. Complete each of the stem maps with the correct information using your knowledge of the stem's meaning, word examples, and parts of speech. You may use a dictionary for this part of the homework.

1. Complete the Word Map for the stem (hema) using one of the words from the introduction chart.

Stem:

Word Example:

Definition:

Part of Speech:

Illustration:

Sentence:

2. Complete the Word Map for the stem (proto) using one of the words from the introduction chart.

Stem:

Word Example:

Definition:

Part of Speech: Illustration:

Sentence:

3. Complete the Word Map for the stem (phon) using one of the words from the introduction chart.

Stem:

Word Example:

Definition:

Part of Speech:

Illustration:

Sentence:

4. Complete the Word Map for the stem (mono) using one of the words from the introduction chart.

Stem:

Word Example:

Definition:

Part of Speech:

Illustration:

Sentence:

5. Complete the Word Map for the stem (viv) using one of the words from the introduction chart.

Stem:

Word Example:

Definition:

Part of Speech:

Illustration:

Sentence:

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