WORD PART Unit ; 4

Word in English can have three parts: A root A prefix A suffix Word Parts In this unit you will learn the important strategy of analyzing the part of a word for information about its meaning. Word in English can have three parts:   A root A prefix A suffix

The root of a word contains the basic meaning . EX ; happy (adj ) Word Parts The root of a word contains the basic meaning . EX ; happy (adj ) A prefix : is a letter or group of letters that is added before the root to change its meaning . EX ; unhappy (adj) A suffix : is a letter or group of letters that is added after the root to change its grammatical function . EX; happiness (n)

roots annus = year manus = hand dictus = say, speak versum = turn EXERCISE 1 Latin roots annus = year manus = hand dictus = say, speak versum = turn locatum = place visus = see A. Working with another student, write the word, the root, and the definition if you know it or can guess it. Then look it up in the dictionary to check your definition. Example: Because of problems with his vision, Sanjay can no longer drive a car. Word: vision Root: visus Your definition: being able to see Dictionary definition: ability to see

roots 1. Manual workers with no special training are unlikely to find a job that pays well. Word: Root: Your definition: Dictionary definition: 2. If you reverse the flow of water in the experiment, you will get the opposite results as well. Word: Root:

roots 3. Historically, the earliest churches in this region were located outside the city walls. Word: Root: Your definition: Dictionary definition: 4. It was difficult to predict whether the injury would result in death. Word: Root:

Roots 5. The bank's annual report gave details of the growth of its activities over the past twelve months. Word: Root: Your definition: Dictionary definition: 6. The dictator ruled his country with an iron hand. Word: Root:

Definition of related word Roots B. The related words in this table are based on the same Latin roots. Write the words from part A beside the words that have the same root. Then write the dictionary definitions of the related words . Definition of related word Related word Word from part A Visibility Revert Visualize Manipulate Anniversary Dictation Local

Prefixes Exercise 5 Page 54 A. Study the prefixes with meaning related to time . In the items below , all of the words except one have a prefix with a time meaning . Working with another student , cross out the word that does not have a prefix . If necessary , you may use a dictionary . Prefixes Words with a meaning related to time post- = after , behind posterity = generations of your family that come after you pre- = before predecease = to die before someone else prime- = first primitive = belonging to an early or very simple society re- = again reread = to read something again prehistoric preliminary precaution pretty preview 1. pre- relocate rearm renew rebuild reason 2. re- postnatal posthumous posterior poster postpone 3. post primacy primrose primeval primer primary 4. prime-

Prefixes prehistoric preliminary precaution pretty preview 1. pre- relocate rearm renew rebuild reason 2. re- postnatal posthumous posterior poster postpone 3. post primacy primrose primeval primer primary 4. prime-

Prefixes Exercise 3 page 52 A . Study the prefixes that give words a negative meaning . In the items below , all of the words except one have a prefix with a negative meaning . Working with another student , cross out the word that does not have a prefix . If necessary , you may use a dictionary. Prefixes words with a negative meaning dis- = not, opposite of dissatisfied= not satisfied In-, im- =not incorrect = not correct non- = not nonalcoholic = not containing alcohol un- = not , opposite of unsympathetic = not sympathetic

Example: im- impossible imagine imperfect impersonal impatient 1. un- unaware uncle unspoken unable unbearable 2. non- nonsense nonverbal nonsmoking nonfiction normal 3. in- inaccurate inspire inactive incomplete infinite 4. dis- disapprove diskette discontent displace disfavor

V to make two or more sets of rules and so on. Suffixes Underline the suffix, and write the part of speech. Try to guess the meaning of the word. Words Part of Meaning speech   Harmonize Environmental Optional V to make two or more sets of rules and so on. adj concerning or affecting the air, land, or water on Earth. adj if something is optional, you do not have to do it or use it, but you can choose to if you want to [≠ compulsory].

suffixes Words Part of Meaning Speech Negate Identical V to prevent something from having any effect. Adj exactly the same, or very similar.

Suffixes In each sentence find a word with a prefix or suffix, underline the word and write it again, divide into its parts. Then look for the definition in the dictionary. 1- It was necessary to revise the plan numerous times before everyone could agree.   Word _________ Parts ____________ Definition _______________________ numerous nu‧me‧rous many 2- In any language it is possible to generate an endless number of new sentences.   Word __________ Parts __________ Definition ______________________ Endless end‧less very large in amount, size, or number

Suffixes 3 - When James Joyce published his novel Ulysses, many critics did not appreciate the unconventional style of his writing.   Word __________________ Parts _______________ Definition ______________________ unconventional un‧con‧ven‧tion‧al very different 4 - The university president was insensitive to the woman on the faculty and so he was fired from his job.   Word ___________ Parts __________ Definition ____________________________________ insensitive in‧sen‧si‧tive not noticing, or not taking the care to notice .

Suffixes 5 - In his first lecture for the astronomy course, the professor gave a brilliant explanation of how the universe began. Word __________ Parts ___________ Definition _____________________________________ Universe u‧ni‧verse all space, including all the stars and planets

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