I if ra - | 33 eles _———_——————— S ye ic —SSS———=—=_ ee ————— el | __—SSSSS== pT 9 J LATIN, PREFIXESERST'VT'ROOTS ———SUFFIXES Se CHERIE BLANCHARDLevel A Book 1 Word Roots Learning the Building Blocks of Better Spelling and Vocabulary Titles in the series: Word Roots Level A Book 1 Level B Book 1 by Cherie Blanchard ©2002 CRITICAL THINKING BOOKS & SOFTWARE www.CriticalThinking.com P.O. Box 448 « Pacific Grove * CA 93950-0448 Phone 800-458-4849 * FAX 831-393-3277 ISBN 0-89455-804-8 Printed in the United States of America Reproduction rights granted for single-classroom use only.We ee Lever A Book 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION... Definitions of Root, Prefix, and Suffix...... How to Do the Activities. sosssescssnnsees IV Pretest/Posttes vi STUDENT INTRODUCTION Vii ‘Warm-up Activities... Extension Worksheets ..... Independent Study .... WORD ROOTS DICTIONARY ii © 2002 Critical Thinking Books & Software * www.CriticalThinking.com + 800-458-4849‘Woro Roots Leve A Book 1 INTRODUCTION “A mind is like a parachute; it works best when it is open.” —Lord Thomas Dewar Word Roots is designed to help students expand their spelling, vocabulary, and comprehension skills. Word Rootsis a uniquely designed and challenging workbook based on the word elements: roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Note that the roots used in this book originate from the Latin language— the foundation of much of our English language. Roots, prefixes, and suffixes are the building blocks upon which all words are formed. A thorough knowledge of these elements will greatly enhance one’s vocabulary and improve one’s understanding of otherwise unfamiliar words. For example, understanding the meaning of the roots struct, spect, {frag, nov, manu and script, would enable one to comprehend many words made from combinations of these elements, such as the following: fragment inscription prospect fragile ‘manuscript manual innovation _ destruction. construct, A single Latin root can be the basis for many words in the English language. The significance of this lies in the fact that with every new root learned, the resulting growth of one’s vocabulary can be truly astounding—and Word Roots provides the tools. Definitions of Root, Prefix, and Suffix A root is the element that gives the basic meaning of the word. In this book, the term root refers to the original Latin word. An English word may have two or more roots in it. Identifying these roots can help you to define a word you don’t know. A prefixis an element that is added to the beginning of a word. The prefix adds to or alters the ‘meaning of the basic word. For example, the prefix re means back, again. The root tract means drag, draw out, pull. re+ tract= retract to draw or pull back The prefix con means with or together con+ tract= contract to draw together or shrink A suffix is an element added to the end of a word. The suffix can define the word grammatically, giving some indication as to the part of speech a word is. Root: dur = harden, to last Suffixes: -able (able to be), -tion (state, quality, act) dur + able= durable having the quality of lasting (adjective) dur +ation = duration the length of time something lasts (noun) ‘Words such as convention and digression have both a prefix and a suffix joined to the root. ‘© 2002 Critical Thinking Books & Software * www. CriticalThinking,com + 800-458-4849 iiiWoro Roots Levet A Book 1 How to Do the Activities The worksheets help the student to meet the following objectives: Given Latin elements and their definitions, the student will: 1. Identify these elements in English words, 2. Match each given word to its correct meaning. 3, Select the correct word to complete an unfinished sentence. Identifying the Elements The information below will help you identify the word elements (Objective 1 above). * Words such as act, tract, script, and herb are both roots and words in and of themselves. + Aword can have more than one root, as shown below. Each root is circled. + Often, when a word ends with a root, an eis added to the end of the root: wate = trend + The last letter of a root or suffix may be dropped when a suffix is added. mob +ile+ity _-iledrops the ein GoDility + Variations in spelling of roots are given when necessary. For example, some words include the root mob, or mot, or mov. The form of the root shown depends on the words used. When both or all forms are used, the root is listed with its alternatives, as shown below. PREFIX ROOT SUFFIX mob/ move mot/ mov viv live, life iv © 2002 Crtical Thinking Books & Software + www. CrticalThinking.com + 800-458-4849‘oe Lever A Book 1 Completing the Exercises Each worksheet is labelled with the focus elements for that page. Each word in Column A includes at least one of the focus elements. A 3-column box lists the word elements used on the page, and their definitions. A prefix ends with a hyphen ( - ) indicating that text follows; a suffix begins with a hyphen indicating that text precedes it. Have students do each worksheet as instructed below: 1. Study the meanings of the prefixes, roots, and suffixes given. 2. In Column A, identify the Latin elements used in each English word by circling roots and underlining prefixes and suffixes. 3, For each word in column A, write the letter of the correct meaning from Column B. 4, Use the words from Column A to complete the sentences. Write the best word to complete each sentence. PARTIAL SAMPLE WORKSHEET FOCUS: son, tort PREFIX ROOT SUFFIX con- with, together sound -ion state, quality, act uni- twist DIRECTIONS: In Column A, identify the parts of each word by circling roots and then underlining [prefixes and suffixes. Match each word to its correct meaning from Column B. COLUMN A COLUMN B onforjion b a. asone voice a b._atwisted shape or position DIRECTIONS: Chose the word from Column A that best completes each sentence. 1, The chorus sang the song in _unison__. 2. The acrobat’s_contortion _ was amazing to watch. Extension Worksheets Extension activities, beginning on page 31, can be used for assessment or additional practice. Each group of exercises has three extension activities. Worksheets One, Two, and Three review pages 1-7; Worksheets Four, Five, and Six review pages 8-14; Worksheets Seven, Bight, and Nine review pages 15-22; and Worksheets Ten, Eleven, and Twelve review pages 23-30. (© 2002 Ctical Thinking Books & Software ww.CriticalThinking.com 800-458-4849 vWoro Roors LeveL A Book 1 PRETEST/POSTTEST ES Before starting Word Roots, test your existing knowledge of word meanings. On the blank spaces provided, write what you think the following words mean. 1. traverse 2. regression 3. brevity 4. contradict 5. pugnacious 6. postscript 7. cumulative. 8. accelerate 9. animate 10. emissary 11. loquacious. 12. envision 13. vociferous 14. veracity 15. infraction vi © 2002 Critical Thinking Books & Software + www.CriticalThinking.com * 800-458-4849‘Woro Roots LeveL A Book 1 STUDENT INTRODUCTION Latin Word Parts Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes are the building blocks upon which many English words are formed. A rootis the part that gives the basic meaning of the word. Every word has a root. the root frag means break frag + ment = fragment: a broken piece frag + ile = fragile: easily broken; delicate word can be formed from more than one root. the root manu means hand the root script means write, written manu + script = manuscript: a handwritten document ‘A prefix is a part that is added before the root. The prefix adds to or alters the meaning of the root. Not every word has a prefix. the prefix de- means away, down the root struct means build de + struct = destruct: to take down. ‘Aword can have more than one prefix. the prefix re- means back, again the prefix con- means with, together the root struct means build re + con + struct = reconstruct: to build again or put back together A suffix is a part that is added to the end of the root. The suffix can define the English word grammatically or give a clue as to whether a word is a noun, verb, or adjective, Not every word has a suffix. Those that do can have more than one. the suffix -ive means performing or tending towards the suffix -ate means to make, to act the suffix -ity means a state, quality, or act; the root act means do, drive act + ive = active (adjective) act + ive + ate = activate (verb) act + ive + ity = activity (noun) Note: English words may vary their spelling when combining roots or adding prefixes and suffixes. (©2002 Critical Thinking Books & Software « www. CriticalThinking.com * 800-458-4849 viiWor Roots Warm-up Activity 1: Identifying Latin Word Parts Level A Book 1 PREFIX ROOT SUFFIX ac- aqua -al con- celer -ate in- cept -ice inter- tract -ine re- mar -ion nomin -tion nov ven DIRECTIONS: Identify the Latin word parts used in the following English words. Circle the Latin root, and underline the prefixes and suffixes. vill 1. in@oyate 2. contraction 3. convention 4. intercept 5. nominate 10. retract accelerate aquamarine nominal novice ©2002 Critical Thinking Books & Software * www.CriticalThinking,com * 800-458-4849‘Woo Roors LeveL A Book 1 Warm-up Activity 2: Prefixes PREFIXES con- _with, together ob- against counter- against, opposite pro- for, before, forward di- apart, away, not re- back, again inter- between DIRECTIONS: Choose one or more prefixes from the box to complete a word that matches the definition given on the right. Write the prefix and completed word on the lines. Prefix 1. inter 8. + (© 2002 Critical Thinking Books & Software * www. Critical Thinking.com + 800-458-4849 Root Word act = __interact to be involved in communication (do, drive) or activity with sombody else act 8 = to act directly against; to prevent (do, drive) from affecting act = to respond to something by taking (do, drive) action gress = movement forward or onward; improvement (step) gress = to move away from (step) struct = to block or hinder; to be in the way (build) struct = to form by putting together parts (build) +struct = to put something back together (build)‘Woo Roots Warm-up Activity 3: Suffixes Leve A Book 1 SUFFIXES -able able to be (adjective) -al like, related to (adjective) -ary someone or something that belongs to (noun) -ile _ of, related to (adjective) -ity _ state, quality, act (noun) -ion state, quality, act, (noun) -ous having the quality of (adjective) -y state, quality, act (noun) DIRECTIONS: Choose one or more suffixes from the box to complete a word that matches the definition given on the right. Write the suffix and completed word on the lines. Root Suffix Word 1, lumin + _ous_ =__luminous (light) 2 lumin + . (light) 3. memor + = (remember) 4. memori + = (remember) 5. memor = = (remember) 6. mot + = (move) 7. mov + = (move) 8. mob + + = (move) giving off or reflecting light an object, like a star, that gives off light; a famous person (a “star”) an ability to retain knowledge; an individual’s stock of retained knowledge related to remembering a person or event easy to be remembered the act or process of moving able to move or be moved easily relating to the quality of being able to move x ‘© 2002 Critical Thinking Books & Software * ww.CriticalThinking.com + 800-458-4849,Woro Roots Levet A Book 1 Warm-up Activity 4: Thinking About Meaning DIRECTIONS: Use the meaning of the word parts to define each of the following words. The first has been done for you. construct = con + struct con means with, together; struct means build Then construct means to form by putting together parts marine = mar + ine mar means sea; ine means like, related to Then marine means fragile = frag + ile frag means break; ile means of, related to Then fragile means incredible = in + cred + ible in means not; cred means believe; ible means able to be Then incredible means decelerate = de + celer + ate de means away, down; celer means fast; ate means to make, to act Then decelerate means interrupt = inter + rupt inter means between; rupt means break, burst Then interrupt means conclusion = con + clus + ion con means with, together; clus means close; ion means state, quality, act Then conclusion means carnivorous = carni + vor + ous carni means flesh, meat; vor means eat; ous means having the quality of Then carnivorous means © 2002 Critical Thinking Books & Software * www. CriticalThinking.com + 800-458-4849 xiLeveL A Book 1 ae FOCUS: struct PREFIX ROOT SUFFIX con- with, together struct build -ion state, quality, act de- away, down -ure process, condition infra- beneath ob- against. re- back, again DIRECTIONS: In Column A, identify the parts of each word by circling roots and then underlining prefixes and suffixes. Match each word to its correct meaning from Column B. COLUMN A COLUMN B 1. congtrucd a a. the act of destroying; a state of damage 2. destruction — b. to form by putting together parts 3. infrastructure =___ c. the act of putting back together 4. obstruction — d. underlying framework of a system 5.reconstruction ___ e. an obstacle or something put up against something else DIRECTIONS: Choose the best word from Column A for each sentence. Use each word only once. 1. The hurricane that struck the Florida coast caused a great deal of 2. The accident on the highway was a major to the flow of traffic. 3. Jeremy kept busy all afternoon with the of his Lego tower from the fallen pieces. 4, The of a school consists of teachers, administration, and a school board. 5. He was hoping to the new model airplane within a week. © 2002 Critical Thinking Books & Software * www. CriticalThinking,com * 800-458-4849 1Woro Roots FOCUS: tract, vinc Ze PREFIX ROOT SUFFIX con- with, together tract drag, draw out, pull | -ible able tobe ex- out, away, from vine conquer -ion state, quality, act in- in, into, not re- back, again DIRECTIONS: In Column A, identify the parts of each word by circling roots and then underlining prefixes and suffixes. Match each word to its correct meaning from Column B. COLUMN A COLUMN B 1. confraction a. unbeatable; impossible to overcome 2. extraction —_— b. to persuade by argument or evidence 3. retract __. act of drawing together or shrinking 4. convince ___ 4. process of withdrawing, pulling out 5. invincible ____e._ to draw or pull back DIRECTIONS: Choose the best word from Column A for each sentence. Use each word only once. 1. Bridges must be built to withstand the expansion and caused by weather. 2. The attorney tried to the jury that the defendant was not guilty. 3. The tooth was done by an oral surgeon. 4, The brave troops were trained to march forth as though they were 5. Cindy wished she could what she said, but her friends had already heard it. 2 (© 2002 Critical Thinking Books & Software * www. CriticalThinking.com + 800-458-4849Leven A Book 1 Wono Roots FOCUS: mob PREFIX ROOT SUFFIX com- with, together mob/ move -able able tobe im- _ in, into, not mot/ -ile of, related to mov pro- for, before, forward -ion state, quality, act re- _ back, again -ity state, quality, act DIRECTIONS: In Column A, identify the parts of each word by circling roots and then underlining prefixes and suffixes. Match each word to its correct meaning from Column B. COLUMN A COLUMN B 1. comfnotjion __ a 2. immobile __ b. relating to the quality of being able to move 3. mobility 4, promotion . an advancement in rank or position 2 . able to be taken or carried away = . the scene of noisy confusion or activity 5. removable . motionless; unable to move DIRECTIONS: Choose the best word from Column A for each sentence. Use each word only once. 1, She woke up in the middle of the night because of the outside the tent. 2. His was due to his commitment to his work. 3. The winter coat has a lining that zips out. 4. The cat would have more outside the cage. 5. The locomotive was in need of repair. © 2002 Critical Thinking Books & Software * worw.CriticalThinking.com + 800-458-4849 3Woro Roots FOCUS: brev, cede LeveL A Book 1 PREFIX ROOT SUFFIX ab- away, from brev/ short -ate to make, to act brevi ac- to, toward, near -ible able tobe cede/ 20, yield Pro- for, before, forward Lied tas -ity state, quality, act se- apart cess DIRECTIONS: In Column A, identify the parts of each word by circling roots and then underlining prefixes and suffixes. Match each word to its correct meaning from Column B. COLUMN A COLUMN B 1. abfreviate __ a. quality of being brief; shortness in time 2. brevity b. to formally break away from 3. accessible c. easily entered, approached, or obtained 4. proceed d. to shorten 5. secede — e. to go forward, especially after stopping DIRECTIONS: Choose the best word from Column A for each sentence. Use each word only once. 1. The neighborhood was unhappy with the government and attempted to from the city. 2. The ice skaters were wamed to with caution on the rough ice rink. 3. The audience was tired and appreciated the of the politician’s speech. 4. The students learned how to the state names. 5. Because the cookie jar was on the kitchen counter and not on a high shelf, the children found it easily 4 (© 2002 Critical Thinking Books & Software * wiww.CriticalThinking.com + 800-458-4849Levet A Book 1 cae ase FOCUS: celer, gress PREFIX ROOT SUFFIX ac- to, toward, near celer fast -~ate to make, to act de- away, down gress step -ion __ state, quality, act di- apart, away, not pro- for, before, forward re- back, again DIRECTIONS: In Column A, identify the parts of each word by circling roots and then underlining prefixes and suffixes. Match each word to its correct meaning from Column B. COLUMNA COLUMN B 1. acGeledate __ a. to reduce the speed of 2. decelerate __ b. a departure from the main issue, subject, etc. 3. digression __ c. amovement forward or onward; improvement 4. progress = d. amovement backward to an earlier state S.regression __ e. to increase the speed of DIRECTIONS: Choose the best word from Column A for each sentence. Use each word only once. 1. As the car approached the icy curve, the driver needed to 2. The student’s from the book topic annoyed the teacher. 3. The contractor was hoping to the building process so the office complex would be finished before winter started. 4. The teacher was happy to see the his class had made in learning multiplication. 5. The illness had caused a gradual in his ability to speak. © 2002 Critical Thinking Books & Software » wwrw.CriticalThinking.com * 800-458-4849‘Woro Roors Levet A Book 1 FOCUS: avi, memor PREFIX ROOT SUFFIX com- with, together avi/avia bird -al like, related to memor/ remember -ary someone or memori something that belongs to -ate to make, toact -trix feminine ¥ state, quality, act DIRECTIONS: In Column A, identify the parts of each word by circling roots and then underlining prefixes and suffixes. Match each word to its correct meaning from Column B. COLUMN A COLUMN B 1.@yary ____ a. related to remembering a person or event 2. aviatrix _——__ b. a large enclosure in which birds are kept 3. commemorate __ c. a woman airplane pilot 4, memory ____ 4. _ to honor the memory of, as by a ceremony 5. memorial ___&._an ability to retain knowledge; an individual's stock of retained knowledge DIRECTIONS: Choose the best word from Column A for each sentence. Use each word only once. 1. The highlight of their trip to the 200 was visiting the 2. The veterans of World War Il gathered together to those who had died. 3. The performed some of the most daring feats we had ever seen. 4, His head injury caused a partial loss of that lasted for weeks. 5. The families held a service for their grandfather who recently passed away. 6 (© 2002 Critical Thinking Books & Software * www.CriticalThinking.com + 800-458-4849Woro Roots FOCUS: mar, pugn Lever A Book 1 PREFIX ROOT SUFFIX re- back, again aqua water vant that which sub- under mar sea -acious having the quality of pugn fight -ine like, related to DIRECTIONS: In Column A, identify the parts of each word by circling roots and then underlining prefixes and suffixes. Match each word to its correct meaning from Column B. COLUMN A COLUMN B 1. €quxmatine a. distasteful; offensive or revolting 2. marine = b. having a quarrelsome or aggressive nature 3. submarine ° . blue-green in color, like sea water S . pugnacious . being, living or used under water we repugnant __ e. of or pertaining to the sea DIRECTIONS: Choose the best word from Column A for each sentence. Use each word only once. 1. The woman grew up near the ocean and decided to pursue a career in biology. 2. The man’s behavior resulted in his hitting someone. 3, The canyon in California’s Monterey Bay is two miles deep. 4. Spitting in public is 5. The bottom and sides of the swimming pool were painted © 2002 Critical Thinking Books & Software * www.CritcalThinking,com * 800-458-4849 7Worn Roots FOCUS: act, aud ea PREFIX ROOT SUFFIX counter- against, opposite | act do, drive ence state, quality, act in- in, into, not aud/ hear -ible able tobe audi inter- between re- back, again -ion state, quality, act DIRECTIONS: In Column A, identify the parts of each word by circling roots and then underlining prefixes and suffixes. Match each word to its correct meaning from Column B. COLUMN A counterécD = 1. 2. interaction 3. reaction 4, audience 5. inaudible COLUMN B ese 4. a response ° . unable to be heard . communication between two or more things .. to act directly against; to prevent from affecting . a group of listeners or spectators DIRECTIONS: Choose the best word from Column A for each sentence. Use each word only once. 1. Her to the surprise birthday party was one of shock. 2. There was a great deal of positive 3. Comedians perform best with a live among the classmates. 4. The doctor advised his patient to drink plenty of liquids to. the dehydrating effects of the medication. 5, The children were talking so quietly that they were almost 8 (© 2002 Critical Thinking Books & Software * www. Critical— FOCUS: juven, ven oes PREFIX ROOT SUFFIX circum- around juven young -ate ‘to make, to act con- _ with, together ven/ come -ile of, related to inter- between _ ction state, quality, act re- back, again DIRECTIONS: In Column A, identify the parts of each word by circling roots and then underlining prefixes and suffixes. Match each word to its correct meaning from Column B. COLUMN A 1guvepile __ 2. rejuvenate __ 3. circumvent 4. convention __ 5. intervene COLUMN B a. to come between; to intercede s . youthful or childish; immature . to go around; to bypass restrictions a |. to bring back to youthful strength or appearance e. a gathering or assembly of people with a common interest DIRECTIONS: Choose the best word from Column A for each sentence. Use each word only once. 1. The student attempted to a sun visor. the no-hats rule at school by wearing 2. The bus driver was forced to when two passengers began shouting at each other. 3. The aging beauty queen was hopeful that cosmetic surgery would her looks. p . The mother thought her teen daughter’s temper tantrum in public showed behavior. §. Scientists from all over the world attended the annual (© 2002 Critical Thinking Books & Software + www.CiticalThinking.com + 800-458-4849‘Word Roots FOCUS: cogn, te i Lever A Book 1 PREFIX ROOT SUFFIX de- away, down cogn/ = know val like, related to €x- out, away, from cogni vate — tomake, to act termin end, limit re- back, again -ation. an action or process -ize — tomake, toact -tion state, quality, act DIRECTIONS: In Column A, identify the parts of each word by circling roots and then underlining prefixes and suffixes. Match each word to its correct meaning from Column B. COLUMNA COLUMN B 1. Cognition —— a. to identify someone or something seen before 2. recognize __ b. process of acquiring knowledge 3. determination ___c. to destroy or get rid of completely 4, exterminate —— danintent to reach a goal 5. terminal — _ _ e.related to something leading to the end or to death DIRECTIONS: Choose the best word from Column A for each sentence. Use each word only once. 1. The child recovered from the illness the doctors had said was 2. Dan’s to win every race got him to the Olympics. 3. Because they hadn’t seen each other in many years, the former classmates failed to each other. 4. [called a pest control company to the fleas in our house. 5. Scientists have studied the brains of infants and their 10 (© 2002 Critical Thinking Books & Software * www.CriticalThinking.com * 800-458-4849‘Woro Roots FOCUS: scrib Levet A Book 1 PREFIX ROOT SUFFIX circum- around scrib/ write, written -ion state, quality, act de- away, down script in- in, into, not post- after Pre- before DIRECTIONS: In Column A, identify the parts of each word by circling roots and then underlining prefixes and suffixes. Match each word to its correct meaning from Column B. COLUMN A COLUMN B 1 _____ a. torrepresent with words or pictures 2. describe — _ b. awritten order for medicine 3. inscription —— __ ©. am engraving on a coin or other object 4. postscript —— di to draw around; to encircle 5. prescription ____e. an addition to an already completed letter, article, or book DIRECTIONS: Choose the best word from Column A for each sentence. Use each word only once. 1. She squeezed in a at the bottom of her letter telling the date of her return, 2. The math class was learning to various geometric figures with a compass. 3. The on the medallion showed the date of her birthday. 4, The nurse called the pharmacy with the for the patient’s medicine. 5, She asked me to a sea otter because she had never seen one. (©2002 Critical Thinking Books & Software + www.CriicalThinking.com + 800-458-4849 "Woro Roots FOCUS: capt, tact LeveL A Book 1 PREFIX ROOT SUFFIX con- with, together capt/ take, hold ile of,relatedto in- in, into, not cept sure process, condition tact touch inter- between re- back, again DIRECTIONS: In Column A, identify the parts of each word by circling roots and then underlining prefixes and suffixes. Match each word to its correct meaning from Column B. COLUMN A COLUMN B 1 —— a. the state of touching or meeting 2. recapture —— _ b. oforrelating to the sense of touch 3. contact —— ©. tostop or interrupt the course of 4, intact —— the taking back of something 5. tactile —— _ _ ¢. with nothing missing; left whole DIRECTIONS: Choose the best word from Column A for each sentence. Use each word only once. 1, The package arrived tom, but the things inside were 2. The authorities were pleased to announce the of the escaped prisoners. 3, The soccer player was trying to a forward pass. 4. On , the wallpaper stuck to the wall. 5. A blind person uses objects to learn what something looks like. 12 (© 2002 Critical Thinking Books & Software + www.CrticalThinking.com + 800-458-4849Woro Roots FOCUS: dict, rupt Leve. A Book 1 PREFIX ROOT SUFFIX contra- against, opposite | dict speak -ion state, quality, act, cor- with, together rupt break, burst sure process, condition inter- between pre- before DIRECTIONS: In Column A, identify the parts of each word by circling roots and then underlining prefixes and suffixes. Match each word to its correct meaning from Column B. COLUMN A COLUMN B . to stop or hinder by breaking in on ; | 2. prediction b. to express or imply the opposite of 3. disruptive __ c. a breaking apart or the state of being broken apart 4, interrupt d. a statement foretelling the future 5. rupture — e. tending towards a break in the normal course or process DIRECTIONS: Choose the best word from Column A for each sentence. Use each word only once. 1. His angry facial expressions__——_his friendly words. 2. The noise of the jackhammer was to the student’s talk. 3. An earthquake caused the of the underground pipe. 4. The of a tornado made people secure their property and go to a safe place. 5. The soccer team was forced to. the game because of a sudden hailstorm. (© 2002 Critical Thinking Books & Software + www.CriticalThinking.com + 800-458-4849 13Woro Roots: FOCUS: pos Levet A Book 1 PREFIX ROOT SUFFIX com- with, together Pos/ place, put -ion state, quality, act de- away, down posit ex- out, away, from im- in, into, not op- against DIRECTIONS: In Column A, identify the parts of each word by circling roots and then underlining prefixes and suffixes. Match each word to its correct meaning from Column B. COLUMN A COLUMN B 1. ____a.an excessive or unjust burden placed on someone 2. composition 3. deposit 4. imposition 5. opposition ______b.to put down or in a safe place _____C. am arrangement or putting together of parts d. the act of resistance or action against e. to place something where it can be seen; to put in an unprotected situation DIRECTIONS: Choose the best word from Column A for each sentence. Use each word only once. 1. She wanted to lift the garbage can lid to the trash within. 2. The candidate faced strong to his program. 3. The storm is expected to twenty inches of snow. 4, She won first place for her musical 5. He felt that asking his neighbor to take him to work was too much of an 4 © 2002 Crtical Thinking Books & Software + www.CriticalThinking.com + 800-458-4849Wor Roots FOCUS: fract LeveL A Book 1 PREFIX ROOT SUFFIX in- in, into, not fract/ break -ile of, related to frag -ion state, quality, act ment that which ure process, condition DIRECTIONS: In Column A, identify the parts of each word by circling roots and then underlining prefixes and suffixes. Match each word to its correct meaning from Column B. COLUMN A COLUMN B 1. Graction —— 2. fracture . a broken piece oe . the act of breaking the limits or rules 3. infraction ° . easily broken; delicate a 4, fragile — |. a part or element of a larger whole 5. fragment __ e. abreak, crack, or split DIRECTIONS: Choose the best word from Column A for each sentence. Use each word only once. 1. The once popular toy was no longer in demand and was selling at a of its former price. 2. They recovered only one large of the beautiful vase after it fell. 3. The crystal bowl was extremely 4, Chewing gum in school is an of school policy. 5. The bone was clearly visible on the x-ray. (©2002 Critical Thinking Books & Software + www.CriicalThinking.com + 800-458-4849 15‘Wore Roots FOCUS: anim, cred LeveL A Book 1 PREFIX ROOT SUFFIX in- in, into, not anim spirit, life vate to make, to act cred believe -ence state, quality, act equ equal, fair -ible able tobe -ity state, quality, act ~ulous having the quality of DIRECTIONS: In Column A, identify the parts of each word by circling roots and then underlining prefixes and suffixes. Match each word to its correct meaning from Column B. COLUMN A COLUMN B 1.@ninate = a. to give spirit, life, motion, or activity to 2. equanimity __ b. too extraordinary and impossible to believe 3.credence ___ c. disbelieving; not believing 4. incredible __ d. calm temperament; evenness of temper 5. incredulous __ e. belief; acceptance as true or valid DIRECTIONS: Choose the best word from Column A for each sentence. Use each word only once. 1. The tightrope walker performed the most balancing act we had ever seen. 2. The student's excuse for tardiness received an look from the teacher. 3. His was apparent even when things got stressful. 4, The eyewitness gave to the suspect’s story. 5. The clown’s visit to the children’s hospital helped the young patients. 16 © 2002 Critical Thinking Books & Software * ww. CiiticalThinking.com + 800-458-4849Woro Roots LeveL A Book 1 FOCUS: duct, vol PREFIX ROOT SUFFIX ab- away, from duct lead -ent ike, related to bene- good, well de- away, down in- in, into, not vol/voli_ will, wish -ion state, quality, act -tion state, quality, act DIRECTIONS: In Column A, identify the parts of each word by circling roots and then underlining prefixes and suffixes. Match each word to its correct meaning from Column B. 1. 2 3. 4. COLUMN A aBion deduction induct benevolent 5. volition COLUMN B . to formally install someone to an office or position a b. a taking away by force c. showing kindness or goodwill d. a subtraction of an amount e. the act of making a choice or a decision DIRECTIONS: Choose the best word from Column A for each sentence. Use each word only once. 1 2 5. The waiter made a from the bill to make up for the customers’ long wait for their food to arrive. On Wednesday, the board members will In Greek mythology, the Trojan War. The the new officers. of Helen from Sparta began the doctor volunteered his services to the homeless. She joined the Peace Corps of her own (©2002 Critical Thinking Books & Software + www.CriticalThinking.com + 800-458-4849 7Wore Roors FOCUS: vers, vert Levet A Book 1 PREFIX ROOT SUFFIX 2 oe vers/ tum ion state, quality, act vert con- with, together extro- outside of intro- within tra- across, through DIRECTIONS: In Column A, identify the parts of each word by circling roots and then underlining prefixes and suffixes. Match each word to its correct meaning from Column B. COLUMN A L 2. convert 3. extrovert __ 4, introversion 5. traverse eegep . an outgoing person COLUMN B to tum into or transform. something . to move across or turn back and forth across . turning inward; focusing on oneself . the act of turning away from; a dislike of DIRECTIONS: Choose the best word from Column A for each sentence. Use each word only once. 1, Native American tribes would 2. The child 3. Vegetarians have an 4, He planned to 5. He believed his grew up to be a famous comedian. the plains in search of buffalo. to eating meat. the garage into another bedroom. came from being an only child. (© 2002 Citical Thinking Books & Software * www.CriticalThinking.com + 800-458-4849Level. A Book 1 a FOCUS: loqu, nom PREFIX ROOT SUFFIX e out, away, from |loqu speak -acious having the quality of mis- _ bad, wrong nom/ name val like, related to nomin vate to make, to act. -ent like, related to -er that which DIRECTIONS: In Column A, identify the parts of each word by circling roots and then underlining prefixes and suffixes. Match each word to its correct meaning from Column B. COLUMN A 2. loquacious 3. nominal — 4. nominate 5. misnomer aAeges . very talkative . an error in naming a person or thing COLUMN B . being something in name only but not in reality |. to name for election or appointment; to designate e. speaking beautifully and forcefully DIRECTIONS: Choose the best word from Column A for each sentence. Use each word only once. 1, The students were asked to three classmates for president. 2. The teacher corrected the student's in his report. 3. Until the official election, he was designated the leader. 4. The young princess impressed people with her address to the peace organization. 5. The new neighbors proved to be friendly and (©2002 Critical Thinking Books & Software * wwrw.CritcalThinking.com * 800-458-4849 19Woro Roots: Le FOCUS: manu, vor ome. PREFIX ROOT SUFFIX de- away, down carni- flesh, meat -acious having the quality of manu hand -al like, related to script write, written -ous having the quality of vor/ eat vour DIRECTIONS: In Column A, identify the parts of each word by circling roots and then underlining prefixes and suffixes. Match each word to its correct meaning from Column B. COLUMN A COLUMN B 1.@andal — a. flesh-eating 2. manuscript b. desiring or eating food in great quantities 3. carnivorous __ c. having to do with the hands 4, devour d. to eat quickly 5. voracious e. a handwritten document or author’s original text DIRECTIONS: Choose the best word from Column A for each sentence. Use each word only once. 1, After being stranded in the wilderness for three days, she had a appetite. 2. He liked his job as a landscaper because it involved labor and being outside. 3. Other dinosaurs were not afraid of being attacked by the brontosaurus because it was not 4. My dog will her food as soon as the dish hits the floor. 5. Reading an ancient can reveal information about a culture that no longer exists. 20 © 2002 Citical Thinking Books & Software * www.CriticalThinking.com « 800-458-4849— FOCUS: enni, later meat PREFIX ROOT SUFFIX bi- two enni year -al like, related to cent- hundred later side per- through uni- one DIRECTIONS: In Column A, identify the parts of each word by circling roots and then underlining prefixes and suffixes. Match each word to its correct meaning from Column B. COLUMNA COLUMN B 1. bi cent ee a. affecting one side of something 2. centennial b. of or relating to an age or period of 200 years 3. perennial c. of or involving two sides; reciprocal 4. bilateral d. of or relating to an age or period of 100 years 5. unilateral e. lasting through many years DIRECTIONS: Choose the best word from Column A for each sentence. Use each word only once. 1. Each spring the___—_——__flowers she planted during her first year at the house bloom again. 2, In 1976, the United States had its anniversary. 3. The United States has a trade agreement with Mexico. 4. The country made a decision to stop selling arms. 5. The celebration honored the author John Steinbeck, who was bor in the early 1900s. £©.2002 Citic Thinking Books & Software « www CriicalThinking.com + 800-458-4849 atWoro Root a FOCUS: tempor, ver tere, ABoox t PREFIX ROOT SUFFIX con- with, together tempor time -acity the quality of ex- out, away, from ver/ truth ~aneous having the quality veri of -ary of, related to -fy to do, to make DIRECTIONS: In Column A, identify the parts of each word by circling roots and then underlining prefixes and suffixes, Match each word to its correct meaning from Column B. COLUMNA 1. 2. extemporaneous 3. temporary 4. veracity 5. verify Begep COLUMN B . lasting for a limited time . of the same time; modern time . to confirm; to prove to be true . done without any preparation; impromptu . truth; honesty DIRECTIONS: Choose the best word from Column A for each sentence. Use each word only once. 1. The mayor was known for his speaking ability. 2. Although the mother was upset with her son, she praised him for his after he admitted to eating all of the candy. — Bad weather caused - He enjoyed both 22 They called the store to a the winning lotto numbers. delay in their plans. and classical music. (© 2002 Critical Thinking Books & Software + www.CriticalThinking.com * 800-458-4849‘Woo Roots FOCUS: dur, viv LeveL A Book 1 PREFIX ROOT SUFFIX back, again dur harden, to last, -able able tobe lasting -acious having the quality of. _ -al like, related to sate tomake, to act -ation an action or process| -id like, related to DIRECTIONS: In Column A, identify the parts of each word by circling roots and then underlining prefixes and suffixes, Match each word to its correct meaning from Column B. COLUMN A COLUMN B L.@ipble __ 2. duration 3. revival . lively in appearance; vigorous . high-spirited and full of life . the length of time something lasts eee 4. vivacious |. the act of bringing back to life; renewed interest in 5. vivid s e. having the quality of lasting DIRECTIONS: Choose the best word from Column A for each sentence. Use each word only once. 1. The artist’s shapes and colors made his work very appealing. 2. The actress was loved by all because of her personality. 3. Her hiccups lasted the of the lunch hour. 4, The of the Broadway play proved to be a box office hit. 5. Denim is known for its nature. (© 2002 Critical Thinking Books & Software * www.CritcalThinking.com * 800-458-4849 23Woro Roots: Le = FOCUS: claim, equ ae PREFIX ROOT SUFFIX ex- ‘out, away, from claim/ call out, shout -ate to make, to act pro- for, before, forward | 2am -ation —_anaction or process equ/ equal, fair 4 : equi ity state, quality, act voc voice, call DIRECTIONS: In Column A, identify the parts of each word by circling roots and then underlining prefixes and suffixes. Match each word to its correct meaning from Column B. 2. proclamation COLUMN A 1. exe 3. equation 4, equity 5. equivocate COLUMN B . fairness; the state of being just or fair . a statement of equality something announced officially in public ees ep . to cry out or speak in a strong or sudden manner e. to.use misleading language that could be interpreted two different ways DIRECTIONS: Choose the best word from Column A for each sentence. Use each word only once. 1. The skaters complained about the lack of in the judges’ decision. 2. The king issued a that all foreign prisoners would be released and returned to their home countries. 3. Jean was a shy child who surprised her classmates when she jumped up to 4. The that she thought the rules of the game were not fair. showed that two apples weighed the same as one melon. 5. The boss no longer believed the employee because he continued to about why he was late. 24 © 2002 Critical Thinking Books & Software + www. CrticalThinking,com + 800-458-4849‘Wor Roots FOCUS: cumul, lumin Levet A Book 1 PREFIX ROOT SUFFIX ac- to, toward, near | cumul mass, heap ary someone or i in,into Tumin ight something that belongs to vate to make, to act, -ive performing or tending towards ous having the quality of DIRECTIONS: In Column A, identify the parts of each word by circling roots and then underlining prefixes and suffixes. Match each word to its correct meaning from Column B. COLUMN A COLUMN B 1. a. gradually building up 2. cumulative _—___—D. to give light to 3. illuminate ___ ¢. to gather or pile up little by little 4, luminary —— 4. giving off or reflecting light 5. luminous anne e. an object, like a star, that gives off light; a famous person (“star”) DIRECTIONS: Choose the best word from Column A for each sentence. Use each word only once. 1. The stars shone brightly in the dark of night. 2. Her scrapbook was a project that took many years to complete. 3. The winner of the game had to the most points. 4, The fans at the famous Hollywood restaurant kept watch for a glimpse of their favorite 5. They installed spotlights in order to the building. (©2002 Critical Thinking Books & Software » wwrw.CriicalThinking.com * 800-458-4849 25Woro Roots: = FOCUS: nov, voc ae PREFIX ROOT SUFFIX in- in, into, not nov new -able able to be re- back, again voc! voice, call -ate to make, to act voci -ation an action or process} -ferous producing -ice ‘one who, that which DIRECTIONS: In Column A, identify the parts of each word by circling roots and then underlining prefixes and suffixes. Match each word to its correct meaning from Column B. COLUMN A COLUMN B 1 _____ a. to make something like new again 2. novice —— Db. loud, noisy 3. renovate —— ©. the act or process of inventing something new 4. revocable —— 4. aperson who is new to an activity; a beginner 5. vociferous —— _ é. able to be repealed or withdrawn DIRECTIONS: Choose the best word from Column A for each sentence. Use each word only once. 1. The new coach’s contract was if he was unable to improve the team. 2. Owners of very old homes often them so they look exactly as they did when they were first built. 3, Making items from plastic was an of the 20th century. 4. The team was when the umpire called their batter out. 5, Everyone could see he was a when he fell off the skateboard. 26 © 2002 Critical Thinking Books & Software « ww. CriicaThinking.com + 800-458-4849Leve. A Book 1 Wore Roots FOCUS: clud, herbi PREFIX ROOT SUFFIX con- with, together clud/ close -cide kill ex- out, away, from cms -ion state, quality, act se- apart —_— -ous having the quality of vor eat DIRECTIONS: In Column A, identify the parts of each word by circling roots and then underlining prefixes and suffixes. Match each word to its correct meaning from Column B. COLUMN A 1. cor jon 2. exclusion 3. seclude 4. herbicide 5. herbivorous aro COLUMN B . plant-eating . the end or last part . to keep away from; to isolate . a shutting out; rejection . any chemical used to Kill unwanted plants, etc. DIRECTIONS: Choose the best word from Column A for each sentence. Use each word only once. 1. The of short children on the team seemed unfair to Thomas. 2. The actress felt compelled to herself from her fans. 3. They had to be careful when applying the to the lawn. 4. The play had an unexpected 5, Dinosaurs like the brontosaurus were considered (© 2002 Critical Thinking Books & Software * www. CriticalThinking.com * 800-458-4849 27ae FOCUS: son, tort Leva ABoow 1 PREFIX ROOT SUFFIX con- with, together son sound -ance state, quality, act dis- apart, opposite of tort twist -ic like, related to ultra- beyond -ion state, quality, act uni- one DIRECTIONS: In Column A, identify the parts of each word by circling roots and then underlining prefixes and suffixes. Match each word to its correct meaning from Column B. COLUMN A COLUMN B 1. disgopance —— a. a twisted shape or position 2. ultrasonic ——_ b. asone voice 3. unison —— ¢. lack of harmony; discord 4. contortion —— 4. to alter the shape or condition of 5. distort ____ é. related to a frequency of sound vibrations beyond the normal hearing range; high in frequency DIRECTIONS: Choose the best word from Column A for each sentence. Use each word only once. 1. The acrobat’s was amazing to watch. 2. Animal trainers have used whistles to train dogs and dolphins. 3. No one wanted to be his friend because he would the truth to get his way. 4, The chorus sang the song in 5. The between the strings and horns made it difficult to listen to the performance. 28 (© 2002 Critical Thinking Books & Software + www.CrticalThinking.com * 800-458-4849od FOCUS: speci, vis cae PREFIX ROOT SUFFIX con- with, together speci/ look, examine -fy to do, to make en-__in,into spect -ion state, quality, act in- in into, not vis = -ible able tobe retro- backward DIRECTIONS: In Column A, identify the parts of each word by circling roots and then underlining prefixes and suffixes. Match each word to its correct meaning from Column B. COLUMN A COLUMN B 1 a. topicture in the mind 2. retrospect ee b. impossible to see 3. specify — ©. todescribe in detail 4. envision d. the remembering of past events 5. invisible e. the act of examining or reviewing DIRECTIONS: Choose the best word from Column A for each sentence. Use each word only once. 1. The colorful brochures helped them what Walt Disney World would be like. 2, Marina worked an hour cleaning her room and hoped that it passed her mother’s 3. They asked him to the exact time and place of his arrival at the train station. 4, It was so foggy that the house next door was 5. In slope. the injured skier wished he had remained on the beginner’s © 2002 Critical Thinking Books & Software www.CritcalThinking.com * 800-458-4849 29Woro Roors : i‘ FOCUS: miss, sect Lever ABoow 1 PREFIX ROOT SUFFIX ad- to, toward, near miss/ _ send, let go -ance state, quality, act . mitt dis- apart, opposite of -ary someone or some- Soe Ge thing that belongs to inter- between -ion state, quality, act re- back, again DIRECTIONS: In Column A, identify the parts of each word by circling roots and then underlining prefixes and suffixes, Match each word to its correct meaning from Column B. COLUMN A COLUMN B 1. nce a. the act of sending back money to pay 2. emissary ____ Db. tocut apart piece by piece 3. remittance c. entry 4, dissect da. the place or point where two things cross each other 5. intersection —— ©. arepresentative of a country or group sent on a mission DIRECTIONS: Choose the best word from Column A for each sentence. Use each word only once. 1. Bills can now be paid by electronic 2. The children were told to cross the street only at the 3. The botany class had already begun to the flowers. 4, Each country sent an to the world peace meeting. 5. The sign on the door clearly read, “No 30 (© 2002 Critical Thinking Books & Software + www.CiricalThinking.com * 800-458-4849Wor Roots Level A Book 1 Extension Worksheet One DIRECTIONS: Match each word in Column A with the correct meaning in Column B. COLUMN A COLUMN B 1. infrastructure a. relating to the quality of being able to move 2. retract b. to formally break away from 3. convince ¢, amovement backward to an earlier state 4. commotion ___ d. to go forward, especially after stopping 5. mobility 3 e. to honor the memory of, as by a ceremony 6. secede os f underlying framework of a system 7. regression = __ g. being, living, or used under water 8. commemorate ____ h. to draw or pull back 9. submarine = ___ i, the scene of noisy confusion or activity 10. proceed a j. to persuade by argument or evidence This activity is a review of pages 1-7. © 2002 Critical Thinking Books & Software + wwrw.CritcalThinking.com * 800-458-4849 31‘Wor Roors Extension Worksheet Two Levet A Book 1 DIRECTIONS: Each line has only one word that is spelled correctly. Circle it. 1. 10. acessible pugnacious accelerate recontruction agamarine invencible abreviete digression removable aviatrik accesible pugnicious acelerate reconstrucsion acuamarine invinsible abbreviate digresion remoovable aviatrix This activity is a review of pages 1-7. 32 accessible pugacious acselerate reconstruction aquamarine invincible abbriviate diggression remuveable aveatrixs © 2002 Critical Thinking Books & Software + wwrw.CriicalThinking.com * 800-458-4849Woro Roots Level A Book 1 Extension Worksheet Three DIRECTIONS: Circle the word in parentheses that best fits the sentence. . There were thousands of people in attendance at the (removable, memorial) celebration for Dr. Martin Luthur King Jr. . The (aviary, aviatrix ) contained many tropical birds. . The giant believed he was (invincible, pugnacious) until Jack chopped down the beanstalk. . The ice on the tracks caused the conductor to (decelerate, accelerate) the train when approaching curves. .. The art assistant was surprised to hear of her (digression, promotion ) to head artist. .. The city ordered the (destruction, regression) of the old building since it had not been repaired in years. . The transit system became (immobile, invincible ) due to extreme blizzard conditions. . Mrs. Miller taught children that chewing with their mouths open is (pugnacious, repugnant). ). Because of the (brevity, contraction) of the first ball game, he was able to stay for the second one. . The (digression, obstruction) in her throat caused her to stop breathing. This activity is a review of pages 1-7. (©2002 Critical Thinking Books & Software + www.CritcalThinking,com * 800-458-4849