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What is the definition of the prefix 'co'?
What does the root 'phobia' indicate?
The root word 'Corp' means?
What does the root 'pyr' mean?
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In the word biography, the suffix 'graphy' means 'to write'.
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The prefixes 'im', 'il', and 'in' mean 'not'.
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What does the Latin root 'circum' help you understand about the word circumvent?
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The Greek root word 'derm' means what?
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What does the root 'Cred' mean?
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What does the root 'luc' mean?
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What does the root 'annus' mean?
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Match the following roots with their meanings:
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The root 'PHOTOS' means: _
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_ is defined as beginning.
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Tree in Latin is _.
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The root 'alt' means _.
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The roots 'man, manu' mean _.
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The root 'arch' means _.
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The suffix 'gen' means _.
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What would periphery mean? _
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If the root 'mater' means 'mother,' a maternity ward in a hospital is most likely _.
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Study Notes
Word Structure Basics
- A prefix is placed at the beginning of a word, altering its meaning.
- A suffix is added to the end of a word, changing its form or function.
- A root word carries the main meaning of a word and forms the base for prefixes and suffixes.
Common Prefixes and Their Meanings
- anti- means against (e.g., antibiotic).
- dis- means apart (e.g., disconnect).
- im-, il-, in- mean not (e.g., immature, illegal, inappropriate).
- co- means with (e.g., cooperate).
- inter- means between or among (e.g., international).
Key Roots and Their Meanings
- derm: refers to skin (e.g., dermatology).
- vac: means empty (e.g., vacant).
- circum: means around (e.g., circumvent).
- alt: stands for high or deep (e.g., altitude).
- pyr: signifies fire (e.g., pyrotechnics).
- sub: means under (e.g., submarine).
- frater: means brother (e.g., fraternity).
- avunculus: translates to uncle.
- mater: means mother; related to maternity wards in hospitals.
Suffixes and Their Functions
- -gen: refers to race, family, or kind (e.g., generation).
- -ence: indicates the act or state of being (e.g., existence).
- -ic: implies relating to (e.g., geographic).
- -esque: suggests in the style of (e.g., grotesque).
Additional Roots and Concepts
- bilateral: denotes something having two sides.
- man/manu: refers to the hand (e.g., manual).
- photos: means light (e.g., photograph).
- dormio: means to sleep (e.g., dormant).
- annus: signifies year (e.g., annual).
- aurum: is the Latin term for gold.
- acumen: means sharp point.
- arche: translates to beginning.
- arbor: is the Latin word for tree.
True or False Statements
- The suffix "graphy" in "biography" means "to write": True.
- Greek root word "autos" does not mean "same": False; it means "self".
Concepts in Language Study
- The study of sound in language is called phonetics.
- The root arch signifies to rule, govern, or be first (e.g., monarchy).
- periphery means on the outside edge.
- corp signifies body (e.g., corporal).
- cred translates to believe (e.g., credible).
- luc denotes light (e.g., translucent).
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Description
This quiz focuses on the essential elements of words such as prefixes, suffixes, and root words. Test your knowledge on definitions and the meanings of specific elements like 'anti-' and 'graphy'. Perfect for enhancing your vocabulary skills!
