Roots & Affixes For 8th Graders

The root "luna" means moon.

The root word "aud" is derived from the Latin word "audire" which means "to hear or listen". Therefore, the correct answer is "to hear or listen".

Prefixes and suffixes are both considered affixes because they are added to the beginning (prefix) or end (suffix) of a word to modify its meaning or form a new word. Affixes are used to change the root word's meaning or grammatical function. Therefore, it is true that both prefixes and suffixes are considered affixes.

The definition of a root word is the base or stem of the word that provides the basic meaning of the word.

The root word "bene" is derived from Latin and means "well" or "good." This can be seen in words like "benefit" (something that is good for someone) and "benevolent" (showing kindness and goodwill). Therefore, the statement that the root word "bene" can best be defined as meaning well or good is true.

A suffix is an affix that is added to the end of a root word. It changes the meaning or grammatical function of the word. In this context, the correct answer is "suffix" because it is the type of affix that is added to the end of a root word. A prefix, on the other hand, is added to the beginning of a root word. The option "root" is not the correct answer because it refers to the main part of a word to which prefixes and suffixes can be added.

The root "sent/sens" means to feel, perceive, or think. This can be seen in words like "sensitive" (able to perceive or feel things easily), "sentiment" (a thought or feeling), and "sense" (the ability to perceive or understand something). This root is related to the mental and emotional processes of perception and cognition.

The correct answer is "equal." The roots equ/equi in this context refer to the concept of being the same or having the same value. It does not relate to horses or variables.

The root "hydro" in the given words refers to "water". This can be inferred from the fact that all three options are related to water in some way. Hydraulics is the study of fluids, including water, and its behavior in machines. Hydrogen is a chemical element that is often found in water molecules. Hydrophobia is the fear or aversion to water. Therefore, "water" is the most appropriate meaning for the root "hydro" in this context.

The affix "uni-" does not mean "to shadow." The prefix "uni-" actually means "one" or "having one." For example, words like "unicorn" and "unicycle" use the prefix "uni-" to indicate something that has one horn or one wheel, respectively. Therefore, the correct answer is false.

A prefix is actually added to the beginning of a root word, not the end, in order to change its meaning. A prefix is a type of affix that is attached to the front of a word, and it alters the word's meaning or creates a new word altogether. Therefore, the statement that a prefix is added to the end of a root word to change its meaning is incorrect.

The set of words "circumflex, circumference, circa, circumscribe" relate to being around or about because they all have the prefix "circum-" which means "around" or "about" in Latin. The word "circumflex" refers to a diacritical mark used in some languages to indicate a change in pronunciation, while "circumference" refers to the distance around the edge of a circle. "Circa" is a Latin word meaning "around" and is used to indicate an approximate time or date. "Circumscribe" means to draw a line around something or to limit or restrict something.

The words "aspect," "conspicuous," "introspective," and "spectacle" all relate to looking or seeing. "Aspect" refers to a particular feature or characteristic that can be observed visually. "Conspicuous" means easily noticeable or standing out, requiring visual observation. "Introspective" refers to the act of looking inward or examining one's own thoughts and feelings. "Spectacle" refers to an impressive or striking display that is meant to be observed visually.

The statement is true because "nav" is a root word that means "to ship." Therefore, choosing true means agreeing with the statement that the root "nav" means to ship.

A Dictaphone is a device that is used to record and play back spoken sounds. The term "dicta" refers to spoken words or speech, and "phone" refers to sound or voice. Therefore, a Dictaphone is specifically designed to pick up and capture spoken sounds, making it the best definition among the given options.

The statement is true because both the prefixes "im-" and "in-" can have multiple meanings. They can be used to indicate movement or direction, such as "into" or "toward." Additionally, they can also indicate negation or absence, meaning "not," "lacking," or "without." Therefore, both prefixes can have similar meanings depending on the context in which they are used.

The prefix "ab-" is derived from Latin and it generally indicates "away from" or "off." It is commonly used to convey the idea of separation or departure from a certain location or state. Therefore, choosing "True" means agreeing that the prefix "ab-" has the meanings of "away from," "off," or "apart."

The affix inter- is used to indicate a relationship between two or more things. It suggests that something is happening or existing among or between them, or at regular intervals. For example, "interact" means to act among or between people or things, and "intermittent" means occurring at regular intervals.

The root word "agri" means field. This is evident from the fact that the other two options, "psych" and "sol/soli", do not have any association with the concept of a field. "Agri" is commonly used in words such as agriculture, agricultural, and agronomy, all of which relate to the cultivation and management of fields and crops.

The affix "-ian/-ion" can best be defined to mean an act of, state of, result of, or one who. This affix is commonly used to form nouns that describe a person or thing related to a particular action, state, or result. For example, "musician" refers to a person who plays or is skilled in music, and "education" refers to the act or process of educating. Therefore, "-ian/-ion" is the most suitable affix for this definition.

The word "malaise" does not mean a crazy influence of the moon. The word actually refers to a general feeling of discomfort, unease, or illness. The prefix "mal-" in "malaise" indicates something negative or bad, while the root "aise" comes from the Old French word "aise" meaning "ease" or "comfort." Therefore, "malaise" literally means a lack of ease or comfort, and it is commonly used to describe a general sense of not feeling well.

The suffix -ee can best be defined as "one who receives the action." This means that the person or thing with the -ee suffix is the recipient or target of the action being described. For example, in the word "employee," the -ee suffix indicates that the person is the one who receives or is the target of employment.

The root "sci" does not relate to the body. It is actually derived from the Latin word "scire," which means "to know" or "to understand." This root is commonly found in words related to knowledge or learning, such as "science" or "conscience." Therefore, the statement that the root "sci" relates to the body is incorrect.

The root word "dur" means to harden or be hard. This can be inferred from the given options where the other two options, "be in pain or grieve" and "to give or forgive", do not relate to the concept of hardness or being hard. Therefore, the correct answer is "to harden or be hard".

The root word "corp" can best be defined as of or relating to the body. This can be seen in words like "corporal" which means relating to the human body, and "corpus" which refers to a collection of written or spoken material.

The roots "sol/soli" mean "alone". This can be inferred from the options provided, where "sun" and "moon" do not relate to the concept of being alone, while "alone" directly corresponds to the meaning of sol/soli.

The given answer is a list of word parts that can be added to roots to form new words. An affix is a general term for any prefix or suffix that is added to a root word. A suffix is added to the end of a root word to change its meaning or form a new word. A prefix is added to the beginning of a root word to change its meaning or form a new word. Therefore, all three options (affix, suffix, prefix) are correct as they all represent word parts that can be added to roots to form new words.

The word "pedestrian" includes the root "ped" which means foot. Additionally, the word "impede" includes the same root, as "ped" is derived from the Latin word "pes" which means foot. Therefore, both "pedestrian" and "impede" include the root that means foot.

The affix "-ive" means "one who or that which is." It is used to form adjectives that describe someone or something as having a particular quality or characteristic. For example, "active" means "one who is active" or "having the quality of being active." Therefore, "-ive" is the correct answer to the question.

The root "psych" is derived from the Greek word "psyche," which refers to the mind or soul. Therefore, the best answers that relate to the root "psych" are "mind" and "soul." The term "heart" does not directly relate to the root "psych" and is therefore not the best answer.

The affix -ette/-et is best defined as a combination of "small one" and "group". This affix is often used to denote a smaller or diminutive version of something, as well as to refer to a small group or collection of things.