Prefixes And Context Clues
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Match the suffix or prefix to what it means and define the bold words using context clues.
Questions and Answers
- 1.The suffix -ish as in the word girlish, means
- A.
Like something
- B.
Unlike something
- C.
To become something
- 2.The suffix -ous as in the word joyous means
- A.
Not full of something
- B.
Full of something
- C.
Empty
- 3.The suffix -able as in the word lovable means
- A.
Able to be something
- B.
Unable to be something
- C.
Part of collection
- 4.Define the bold word using you context clues.His pertinacity, or stubbornness, is the cause of most of his trouble.Pertinacity means:
- A.
He is generous
- B.
He is trouble-free
- C.
He is stubborn
- 5.He was so parsimonious that he refused to give his own sons the few pennies they needed to buy pencils for school. It hurt him to part with his money.Parsimonious means:
- A.
He liked to keep his money
- B.
He wanted to give his money away
- C.
He needed more money
- 6.Ecclesiastics, such as priests, ministers, and pastors, should set models of behaviors for their congregants.Ecclesiastics are people who work for:
- A.
Fast-food
- B.
Schools
- C.
Churches
- 7.The girl was churlish-rude, sullen, and absolutely ill-mannered.Churlish means:
- A.
Ugly
- B.
Polite
- C.
Naughty
- 8.Because of the conflagration was aided by the wind, it was so destructive that every building in the area was completely burned to the ground.Conflagration means:
- A.
Heavy rain
- B.
Fire
- C.
Hurricane
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