Use Common Greek and Latin Affixes and Roots as Clues to the Meaning of a Word: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.4.B
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What does the root “auto” mean?
Hint: Autograph means to sign your own name.
Own or self
To write
To sign
To be
Explanation
The root “auto” means own or self. A root is the base of a word that can be changed with the addition of a prefix or suffix.
What does the root “tele” mean?
Hint: A telescope is a tool used to look at something far away.
Far away
Phone
To tell something
To talk about something
Explanation
The root “tele” means far away. A root is the base of a word that can be changed with the addition of a prefix or suffix.
What does the root “geo” mean?
Hint: Geography the study of the physical features of the Earth.
Earth
Weather
Math
Study
Explanation
The root “geo” means earth or rock. A root is the base of a word that can be changed with the addition of a prefix or suffix.
What does the root “meter” mean?
Hint: A cyclometer is a tool that measures how many times a wheel spins.
Measure
Length
Width
Height
Explanation
The root “meter” means to measure. A root is the base of a word that can be changed with the addition of a prefix or suffix.
What does the prefix “semi-” mean?
Hint: The word “semifinal” in sports means one of two games or matches in a sports tournament that come just before the last one.
Not fully
All the way
Less than
Over
Explanation
The prefix “semi-” means not fully, partly, or half. A prefix is a group of letters placed before the root of a word to change its meaning.
What does the prefix “sub-” mean?
Hint: The word “subway” means a station under the ground.
Under
Over
Ground
Less than
Explanation
The prefix “sub-” means to be under. A prefix is a group of letters placed before the root of a word to change its meaning.
What does the prefix “non-” mean?
Hint: The word “nonviolent” means to not be violent.
Not
Harsh
Very
Against
Explanation
The prefix “non-” means not. A prefix is a group of letters placed before the root of a word to change its meaning.
What does the suffix “-less” mean?
Hint: The word “hopeless” means without hope.
Without
More
Made of
To be
Explanation
The suffix “-less” means without. Suffixes are a letter or group of letters added to the ending of words to change their meaning or function.
What does the suffix “-er” mean?
Hint: The word “taller” means to be more tall.
More
Made of
To be
To be better
Explanation
The suffix “-er” means to be more. Suffixes are a letter or group of letters added to the ending of words to change their meaning or function.
What does the suffix “-en” mean?
Hint: The word “golden” means to be made of gold.
Made of
To be
Wealthy
To have money
Explanation
The suffix “-en” means to be made of. Suffixes are a letter or group of letters added to the ending of words to change their meaning or function.