Improving Vocabulary with Word Parts
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Improving Vocabulary with Word Parts

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What part of the word 'geology' is the word root?

geo

Based on the context clues in the sentence, what is the best meaning of 'affinity'?

a talent for

To find a word's meaning, the reader can study the surrounding words, which are called the?

context clues

Which sentence has an underlined word that means 'leave'?

<p>During a fire drill, we evacuate the building</p> Signup and view all the answers

A reader can tell that the meaning of 'obnoxious' will include 'having the quality of something' because of the?

<p>suffix</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which word contains a word root that means 'believe'?

<p>credential</p> Signup and view all the answers

The best way to locate a suffix is to look for a word part that?

<p>is added to the end of the word root</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on its prefix, which is the correct definition of 'impersonal'?

<p>not personal</p> Signup and view all the answers

The word 'boisterous' most likely means?

<p>rowdy</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on its structure, which word most likely has the closest meaning to the underlined phrase in 'the look on the villain's face seemed to be bursting with evil'?

<p>baleful</p> Signup and view all the answers

By studying the suffix, the reader can determine that 'impetuous' most likely means?

<p>having the quality of acting impulsive or with emotion</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Word Roots and Definitions

  • "Geology" contains the word root "geo," meaning earth.
  • In language, context clues help determine the meaning of words within sentences.

Understanding Affinity

  • "Affinity" signifies a natural talent for or attraction to something, as demonstrated in Juanita's use of math.

Context Clues

  • Context clues are the surrounding words or phrases that provide hints about a word's meaning.

Vocabulary in Sentences

  • "Evacuate" is synonymous with "leave," illustrated in the context of a fire drill.

Understanding Suffixes

  • The suffix of a word often informs its meaning, as seen with "obnoxious," indicating a quality.
  • "Credential" contains a root that refers to "believe," establishing its connection to trustworthiness.

Locating Suffixes

  • Suffixes can be found at the end of word roots, modifying the original meaning.

Prefix Meaning

  • "Impersonal" translates to "not personal," demonstrating the impact of prefixes on word meanings.

Vocabulary Context Example

  • "Boisterous" is defined as "rowdy," based on the lively celebration described in the example sentence.

Word Structure Analysis

  • The word "baleful" closely aligns with the meaning implied by "bursting with evil," as per sentence structure context.

Impetuous Meaning

  • Analyzing the suffix reveals that "impetuous" conveys the idea of acting impulsively or with emotion.

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Boost your vocabulary skills by exploring word parts and context clues! This quiz focuses on understanding word roots and deriving meanings from sentence context. Perfect for middle school students looking to enhance their language proficiency.

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