1. ish ly oid some

2.  ish – resembling, like  ly – resembling, like  oid – resembling, like  some – resembling, like Brainstorm words that use these roots!

3. Skipping two lines between each word, copy the following 10 words in the first column: amateurishprudish anthropoidquarrelsome asteroidsaintly brutishtabloid loathsomewinsome

4.  Determine what you believe is the definition for each of the words. Write them down in the second column. Yes – both of you!

5. Now write down the correct definitions for each of the following words:

6. like an amateur; crude; lacking professional finish The amateurish video was amusing even if it was imperfect.

7. resembling a human being, especially when referring to the most highly developed apes Gorillas, orangutans, and chimpanzees have some anthropoid features.

8. small, celestial bodies that revolve around the sun We were able to see the asteroid shower without using a telescope.

9. savage and stupid; like a cruel, insensitive person Her brutish behavior made everyone fear her; but no one respected her.

10. disgusting, revolting; causing great dislike; repugnant I think taking out the garbage is a loathsome chore.

11. excessively proper or modest My grandmother was a prudish woman, always concerned about what was proper.

12. inclined to argue or disagree My sister has a very quarrelsome nature, so it’s hard to carry on a civil conversation with her.

13. like a saint; patient and caring; pious; virtuous My second grade teacher was saintly. She was always so kind and caring.

14. a smaller version of a newspaper, often with more sensational news You will find the tabloids sold next to the checkout counter at the store.

15. charming, engaging Her winsome ways won the hearts of everyone who met her.

16.  Every Friday of every week For this week: Write the exact definition of the four suffixes; Select the appropriate word study word to replace a word or phrase with a similar meaning; Identify synonyms and antonyms for your word study words.

17.  Is worth 24 points!  You must make up the quiz if you are not in class on Friday.  For any week, if you are absent on the day notes are given, you are responsible for getting the list of words. I am not responsible for making sure you have them.