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AFFIXES = ________________ & ________________ROOTS = _____________________________________ NAME:1. The word "incredulous" means A.in a manner of disbelief.B.without disbelief.C.having qualities of disbelief.D.one who is disbelieved.2. From the words kingdom and freedom you can tell that the suffix "-dom" means A.having the qualities of.B.in a way or manner.C.an action or process.D.a place or state of being.3. The principal deemed the athletes' behavior disdainful and suspended them for a week.What does the word disdainful mean in this sentence? A.full of disdainB.before disdainC.below disdainD.without disdain4. The judge ruled that the apartments were substandard and fined the landlord.What does the prefix "sub-" mean in this sentence? A.withoutB.beforeC.wrongD.below5. From the words "magnificent," "magnitude," and "magnify," you can tell that the root word "magni-" relates to A.bearing or carrying.B.being small in size.C.being large in size.D.the study of.6. Which of these suffixes means "the study of"? A.logyB.biblioC.bioD.lectThe singer expressly told the photographer he didn't want his picture taken, and then he smashed the camera.7. In this sentence, the word expressly means A.in a specific manner.B.the process of being express.C.having qualities of being express.D.without being specific.Hampton's biennial Rosebud Contest is always held at the Coliseum.8. What does the word biennial mean in this sentence? A.the year beforeB.again this yearC.every two yearsD.once every yearSarah was not prepared to handle her pit bull's sudden aggressiveness.9. In this sentence, the suffix "-ness" means A.full of.B.state of.C.made of.D.capable of.10. From the words "symphony" and "homophone," the reader can conclude that the Latin root word "phon-" relates to A.sound.B.fear.C.weight.D.light.11. The Latin root word dict is related to A.speech.B.foot.C.study.D.books.12. Study this chart of root words. Then read the sentence below.Root WordMeaningpedfootpelpushportcarryphotolightLarry placed the painting on a pedestal and was very upset when it fell.Which is the root word of the word "pedestal"? A.pelB.phonoC.portD.pedKaren must return the misappropriated funds to the government by next Wednesday.13. What is the meaning of the prefix "mis-" in this sentence? A.bad or wrongB.againC.againstD.under or below14. One of the meanings of the word "conception" is "thought, idea, or belief." Which of these prefixes should be added to "conception" to make it mean "a wrong or erroneous belief"? A.non-B.dis-C.anti-D.mis-15. ?????Francie Stickingham, co-author of the how-to book, "How to Win a Game Show (and Show Off Your Money)" will be reading a chapter from her book and signing copies at the Barnes and Noble Bookstore on University. The appearance will take place on Tuesday, April 7 at 7pm. Stickingham's book will be available for purchase at that time.What does the term "co-author" mean in the passage above? A.Francie Stickingham is an assistant to an author.B.Francie Stickingham used to be an author.C.Francie Stickingham is one of two authors.D.Francie Stickingham is not really an author.16. What is the root of the word "multilayered"? A.layB.multipleC.layerD.layered17. Which of the following suffixes means "having qualities of"? A.-wardB.-ousC.-logyD.-less18. Which of the following suffixes means "the study of"? A.-ousB.-lyC.-ationD.-logy"The science fair is in three days," Mr. Lang reminded us. As if we needed reminders. "That means that you should have already started, if not finished, your projects. I will know if you are just starting your project now."?????"What, does he have eyes in the back of his head or something?" Victor whispered. I laughed, a little too loudly.?????"Ms. Wier, is something funny? Perhaps you enjoy seeing substandard projects," Mr. Lang reprimanded. "I, however, prefer seeing my students go above and beyond their own expectations and mine."19.What does the prefix "sub-" mean as it is used in the passage above? A.oppositeB.nearC.aroundD.beneath20. What is the root of the word "overachievement"? A.overB.achievementC.overachieveD.achieve21. Which of the following suffixes means "without"? A.-lyB.-esqueC.-lessD.-nessCarolina took a deep breath and turned sunward. She felt the warm light hit her face as she closed her eyes and enjoyed a minute of peace. Then she opened her eyes, turned back to the school, and walked inside the large, brick building.22. What does the suffix "-ward" mean? A.similar toB.in the direction ofC.away fromD.in the same way as23. Which of the following prefixes means "one"? A.dis-B.arch-C.mono-D.bi-I had always thought a burial at sea to be a very solemn and awe-inspiring event. I was quickly disillusioned, by this burial at any rate. One of the hunters was telling stories, liberally sprinkled with oaths and obscenities. Every minute or so the group of hunters gave mouth to a laughter that sounded to me like a wolf-chorus or the barking of hell-hounds. The sailors trooped noisily, some of the watch below rubbing the sleep from their eyes, and talked in low tones together. It was evident that they did not like the outlook of a voyage under such a captain.adapted from The Sea Wolf by Jack London24.What does the prefix "dis-" mean as it's used in the passage above? A.improvementB.start overC.returnD.reversal25. ?????Contrary to popular belief, police detectives are actually open to the paranormal when trying to crack unsolved crimes. They sometimes seek out psychics. Psychics can provide insight or clues into motives or where bodies are located.Which of the following prefixes in the passage means "beyond"? A.para-B.con-C.in-D.un-26. Which of the following prefixes means "used to be"? A.ex-B.con-C.pre-D.in-In the story "The Metamorphosis," Gregor suffers from a predicament. It is much like that of any person suffering from a chronic illness or disability. Gregor's life story and personal identify change dramatically when he becomes a vermin. In the new identity, his senses are different: the hospital across the street is beyond his range of vision. His abilities change. His voice is transformed. Some of Gregor's changes come from within, while some come from the world's reaction to his metamorphosis.27.According to the paragraph, what does the prefix "meta-" mean? A.falseB.assistantC.nearD.change ?????Astrology is the study of how heavenly bodies—stars, planets, comets—influence people's behaviors and emotions. The study assumes that these bodies can change how people act. Many scientists believe astrology is a pseudoscience. Scientists say that there is no scientific proof to support the many claims that astrologers make.28.What does the prefix mean in the term "pseudoscience" in the paragraph above? A.professionalB.new, uniqueC.false, not realD.equal, democratic29. ?????Danielle hoped that being active and eating properly would help her counteract the heart disease that was so common in her family.What does the prefix "counter-" mean as it is used in the sentence above? A.oppositeB.similarC.oldD.additional ................
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