assignment_returnWorksheet:
The Roots And Affix Institute
Standard(s): L.3.4.B
Look at the following pairs of words.
happy - unhappy
cover - uncover
lock - unlock
When the prefix ‘un’ is added to the word, what happens to its meaning?
The meaning remains the same.
The meaning becomes opposite of the given word.
The word becomes a synonym of the given word.
The word becomes clear to understand.
Standard: L.3.4.B
Domain: Language
Theme: Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
Description: Determine the meaning of the new word formed when a known affix is added to a known word (e.g., agreeable/disagreeable, comfortable/uncomfortable, care/careless, heat/preheat).
Based on the following sentences, what does the prefix “anti-,” mean?
The abolitionists were antislavery.
The peace marchers are antiwar.
He doesn’t like to go to parties; he is antisocial.
in favor of
against
before
after
Standard: L.3.4.B
Domain: Language
Theme: Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
Description: Determine the meaning of the new word formed when a known affix is added to a known word (e.g., agreeable/disagreeable, comfortable/uncomfortable, care/careless, heat/preheat).
Based on the following sentences, what does the prefix “micro,” mean?
A microchip, a tiny part of an electronic or computer device.
A microscope looks at tiny creatures.
A microphone makes a soft sound louder.
creature
larger
loud
small
Standard: L.3.4.B
Domain: Language
Theme: Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
Description: Determine the meaning of the new word formed when a known affix is added to a known word (e.g., agreeable/disagreeable, comfortable/uncomfortable, care/careless, heat/preheat).
How many legs does a tripod have?
one
two
three
four
Standard: L.3.4.B
Domain: Language
Theme: Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
Description: Determine the meaning of the new word formed when a known affix is added to a known word (e.g., agreeable/disagreeable, comfortable/uncomfortable, care/careless, heat/preheat).
What is the root word of capable?
cap
able
ble
capa