Root & Affix Word Test

The given answer is correct because -ish, -ism, and -cide are all suffixes. A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or form a new word. In this case, -ish, -ism, and -cide are added to the end of root words to create new words with different meanings. Therefore, they all fall under the category of suffixes.

Monochromatic refers to a color scheme or image that consists of varying shades, tints, or tones of a single color. It excludes the presence of any other colors. Therefore, the statement "Monochromatic means containing only one color" is true.

Con-, Mal-, and Contra- are similar because they all have a linguistic function in common. They are all examples of word elements that are added to the beginning or end of a word to modify its meaning. Con- and Mal- are prefixes, meaning they are added to the beginning of a word, while Contra- is a prefix that is added to the beginning of a word. This similarity in function makes them all examples of word modifiers, or affixes, which can change the meaning of a word.

Tact, Verse, and Pol are similar because they all belong to different parts of a word. Tact is a root word, Verse is a suffix, and Pol is a prefix. A root word is the base of a word and cannot be further broken down into smaller parts. A suffix is added at the end of a word to change its meaning or function, while a prefix is added at the beginning of a word to alter its meaning. Therefore, Tact, Verse, and Pol are similar in that they represent different linguistic elements within a word.

The word "mortician" refers to a person who prepares and arranges bodies for burial or cremation. The root word "mort" is derived from the Latin word "mors" which means death. Since death is often associated with sadness and finality, the word "mortician" has a negative connotation. Therefore, the statement that the word "mortician" has a positive connotation due to its root word "mort" is false.

The word "benefactor" has a negative connotation due to the root word "bene." The root word "bene" means good or well, so when combined with "factor" to form "benefactor," it implies someone who does good or provides help. However, in this context, the statement suggests that the word "benefactor" has a negative connotation, which contradicts the usual understanding of the word.

The root word of "indigenous" is "dig." This can be determined by breaking down the word and identifying its origin. In this case, "indigenous" is derived from the Latin word "indigena," which means "native" or "born in." The Latin word "indigena" is formed by combining the prefix "in-" meaning "in" or "within" and the root word "digena" meaning "born." Therefore, the root word of "indigenous" is "dig."