1. BUILDING VOCABULARY SKILLS
Fourth Edition
Sherrie L. Nist
© Townsend Press

2. Unit One: Chapter 6 • auto- • re- • ex- • super- • -ful • un-
Common word parts—also known as prefixes, suffixes, and roots— are used in forming many words in English.
• auto- • re-
• ex- • super-
• -ful • un-
• multi- • uni-
• pre- • vis, vid
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3. TEN WORD PARTS IN CONTEXT
Choose the meaning of the word part based on the boldfaced words.
1 auto-
• Years ago, in restaurants called automats, people served themselves by putting coins in slots and removing food from behind small glass doors.
• It is possible to hypnotize yourself through a process called autohypnosis.
The word part auto- means
A. see.
B. self.
C. above.
Page 28 in textbook.
Answer: B
The next slide explains the answer.

4. TEN WORD PARTS IN CONTEXT
Choose the meaning of the word part based on the boldfaced words.
1 auto-
• Years ago, in restaurants called automats, people served themselves by putting coins in slots and removing food from behind small glass doors.
• It is possible to hypnotize yourself through a process called autohypnosis.
The word part auto- means
A. see.
B. self.
C. above.
Page 28 in textbook.
Automats are self-service restaurants. Autohypnosis is hypnotizing oneself.

5. TEN WORD PARTS IN CONTEXT
Choose the meaning of the word part based on the boldfaced words.
2 ex-
• “Inhale as you lower your head,” called out the exercise instructor, “And exhale as you do the sit-up.”
• My uncle isn’t a very good businessman. He once tried to export rice to China and perfume to France.
The word part ex- means
A. before.
B. out.
C. not.
Page 28 in textbook.
Answer: B
The next slide explains the answer.

6. TEN WORD PARTS IN CONTEXT
Choose the meaning of the word part based on the boldfaced words.
2 ex-
• “Inhale as you lower your head,” called out the exercise instructor, “And exhale as you do the sit-up.”
• My uncle isn’t a very good businessman. He once tried to export rice to China and perfume to France.
The word part ex- means
A. before.
B. out.
C. not.
Page 28 in textbook.
The opposite of inhaling is breathing out or exhaling. The uncle tried to ship out rice to China and perfume to France.
An exit is a way out.

7. TEN WORD PARTS IN CONTEXT
Choose the meaning of the word part based on the boldfaced words.
3 -ful
• Even though the movie and the meal were pretty bad, I had a delightful evening because the company was so good.
• Many children, fearful of the dark, feel comforted by a night-light.
The word part -ful means
A. not.
B. full of.
C. again.
Page 28 in textbook.
Answer: B
The next slide explains the answer.

8. TEN WORD PARTS IN CONTEXT
Choose the meaning of the word part based on the boldfaced words.
3 -ful
• Even though the movie and the meal were pretty bad, I had a delightful evening because the company was so good.
• Many children, fearful of the dark, feel comforted by a night-light.
The word part -ful means
A. not.
B. full of.
C. again.
Page 28 in textbook.
The good company would make the evening full of delight. The dark can make a child full of fear.

9. TEN WORD PARTS IN CONTEXT
Choose the meaning of the word part based on the boldfaced words.
4 multi-
• Luan is multilingual—she speaks English, French, and Chinese.
• Ours is a multiracial neighborhood. In fact, the area attracts people who want their children to grow up among many ethnic groups.
The word part multi- means
A. many.
B. one.
C. out.
Page 28 in textbook.
Answer: A
The next slide explains the answer.

10. TEN WORD PARTS IN CONTEXT
Choose the meaning of the word part based on the boldfaced words.
4 multi-
• Luan is multilingual—she speaks English, French, and Chinese.
• Ours is a multiracial neighborhood. In fact, the area attracts people who want their children to grow up among many ethnic groups.
The word part multi- means
A. many.
B. one.
C. out.
Page 28 in textbook.
Someone who speaks English, French, and Chinese speaks many languages. If the neighborhood has many ethnic groups it must be an area where many races live.
Multigrain cereal is made of many grains.

11. TEN WORD PARTS IN CONTEXT
Choose the meaning of the word part based on the boldfaced words.
5 pre-
• People who believe in fate think our lives are mainly predetermined and that we therefore can’t do much to change things.
• I like to get to the theater in time to see the previews of coming movies.
The word part pre- means
A. again.
B. one.
C. before.
Page 28 in textbook.
Answer: C
The next slide explains the answer.

12. TEN WORD PARTS IN CONTEXT
Choose the meaning of the word part based on the boldfaced words.
5 pre-
• People who believe in fate think our lives are mainly predetermined and that we therefore can’t do much to change things.
• I like to get to the theater in time to see the previews of coming movies.
The word part pre- means
A. again.
B. one.
C. before.
Page 28 in textbook.
If we can’t do much to change things, the course of our lives must have been determined beforehand. A preview gives us a glimpse of the movie before it is shown in the theater.

13. TEN WORD PARTS IN CONTEXT
Choose the meaning of the word part based on the boldfaced words.
6 re-
• I don’t recommend saving leftover coffee. Reheated coffee tastes like mud.
• Publishers sell books to bookstores, which then resell the books to customers.
The word part re- means
A. again.
B. above.
C. see.
Page 28 in textbook.
Answer: A
The next slide explains the answer.

14. TEN WORD PARTS IN CONTEXT
Choose the meaning of the word part based on the boldfaced words.
6 re-
• I don’t recommend saving leftover coffee. Reheated coffee tastes like mud.
• Publishers sell books to bookstores, which then resell the books to customers.
The word part re- means
A. again.
B. above.
C. see.
Page 28 in textbook.
Leftover coffee would need to be heated again. After a book has been sold once to the bookstore, it is sold again to customers.

15. TEN WORD PARTS IN CONTEXT
Choose the meaning of the word part based on the boldfaced words.
7 super-
• Oprah Winfrey is such a superstar that “ordinary” stars are eager to appear on her show.
• The superintendent of schools is the highest-ranking official in a school system.
The word part super- means
A. out.
B. see.
C. above.
Page 29 in textbook.
Answer: C
The next slide explains the answer.

16. TEN WORD PARTS IN CONTEXT
Choose the meaning of the word part based on the boldfaced words.
7 super-
• Oprah Winfrey is such a superstar that “ordinary” stars are eager to appear on her show.
• The superintendent of schools is the highest-ranking official in a school system.
The word part super- means
A. out.
B. see.
C. above.
Page 29 in textbook.
Oprah Winfrey is a star who is above “ordinary” stars. The highest-ranking official in the school system is above all the other officials.

17. TEN WORD PARTS IN CONTEXT
Choose the meaning of the word part based on the boldfaced words.
8 un-
• Our history teacher has an unusual approach to teaching. He often wears costumes to class and lectures as one of the historical people we’re learning about.
• When I am involved in reading a good novel, I am totally unaware of the world around me.
The word part un- means
A. before.
B. not.
C. many.
Page 29 in textbook.
Answer: B
The next slide explains the answer.

18. TEN WORD PARTS IN CONTEXT
Choose the meaning of the word part based on the boldfaced words.
8 un-
• Our history teacher has an unusual approach to teaching. He often wears costumes to class and lectures as one of the historical people we’re learning about.
• When I am involved in reading a good novel, I am totally unaware of the world around me.
The word part un- means
A. before.
B. not.
C. many.
Page 29 in textbook.
Wearing costumes to class is not a usual approach to teaching. If one were involved in a good novel, he or she might not be aware of the surroundings.

19. TEN WORD PARTS IN CONTEXT
Choose the meaning of the word part based on the boldfaced words.
9 uni-
• The company combined crayons, paints, and paper into a unit and sold it as a children’s art kit.
• The dancers in the chorus line kicked their legs up and down in perfect unison, as if they were one body.
The word part uni- means
A. one.
B. not.
C. before.
Page 29 in textbook.
Answer: A
The next slide explains the answer.

20. TEN WORD PARTS IN CONTEXT
Choose the meaning of the word part based on the boldfaced words.
9 uni-
• The company combined crayons, paints, and paper into a unit and sold it as a children’s art kit.
• The dancers in the chorus line kicked their legs up and down in perfect unison, as if they were one body.
The word part uni- means
A. one.
B. not.
C. before.
Page 29 in textbook.
If the company sold the crayons, paints, and paper as a kit, the items must have been combined into one package. The dancers would look like they were one body if they were all kicking their legs up and down at one time.

21. TEN WORD PARTS IN CONTEXT
Choose the meaning of the word part based on the boldfaced words.
10 vis, vid
• Our teacher prefers that our oral reports include visual aids such as PowerPoint presentations, which will appeal to students’ eyes as well as ears.
• I always make a videotape of our annual family reunion. It’s fun to see how everyone looked five, ten, or twenty years ago.
The word part vis or vid means
A. again.
B. before.
C. see.
Page 29 in textbook.
Answer: C
The next slide explains the answer.

22. TEN WORD PARTS IN CONTEXT
Choose the meaning of the word part based on the boldfaced words.
10 vis, vid
• Our teacher prefers that our oral reports include visual aids such as PowerPoint presentations, which will appeal to students’ eyes as well as ears.
• I always make a videotape of our annual family reunion. It’s fun to see how everyone looked five, ten, or twenty years ago.
The word part vis or vid means
A. again.
B. before.
C. see.
Page 29 in textbook.
Something that would appeal to students’ eyes would have to be an aid students could see. A videotape is something that can be seen.

23. SENTENCE CHECK 1
Complete each italicized word with the correct word part from the box.
A. auto- B. ex- C. -ful D. multi- E. pre-
F. re- G. super- H. un- I. uni- J. vis
1. After the hurricane, the city was ( built) ___ further inland, in a safer location.
2. Bees and butterflies can see certain colors that are not ( ible) ___ to the human eye.
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Answers: 1. rebuilt; 2. visible
The next slide explains the answers.

24. SENTENCE CHECK 1
Complete each italicized word with the correct word part from the box.
A. auto- B. ex- C. -ful D. multi- E. pre-
F. re- G. super- H. un- I. uni- J. vis
1. After the hurricane, the city was ____________ further inland, in a safer location.
rebuilt
In order for the city to be placed in a different and safer location, it would have to be built again.
2. Bees and butterflies can see certain colors that are not ____________ to the human eye.
visible
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Bees and butterflies can see colors that cannot be seen by the human eye.

25. SENTENCE CHECK 1
Complete each italicized word with the correct word part from the box.
A. auto- B. ex- C. -ful D. multi- E. pre-
F. re- G. super- H. un- I. uni- J. vis
3. I find it (rest . . .) ___ to vacation at home, where I can relax and catch up on reading and movies.
4. Jurors must not ( judge) ___ a case. They must listen to all the evidence before coming to a conclusion.
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Answers: 3. restful; 4. prejudge; 5. supermarkets
The next slide explains the answers.
5. It is difficult for neighborhood food stores to compete with ( markets) __, which offer more choices and lower prices.

26. SENTENCE CHECK 1
Complete each italicized word with the correct word part from the box.
A. auto- B. ex- C. -ful D. multi- E. pre-
F. re- G. super- H. un- I. uni- J. vis
3. I find it ____________ to vacation at home, where I can relax and catch up on reading and movies.
restful
A relaxing vacation at home can fill one with rest.
4. Jurors must not ______________ a case. They must listen to all the evidence before coming to a conclusion.
prejudge
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Jurors must not judge a case before they have heard all the evidence.
5. It is difficult for neighborhood food stores to compete with _______________, which offer more choices and lower prices.
supermarkets
Supermarkets are greater than neighborhood stores. They are bigger and they have more choices and lower prices.

27. SENTENCE CHECK 1
Complete each italicized word with the correct word part from the box.
A. auto- B. ex- C. -ful D. multi- E. pre-
F. re- G. super- H. un- I. uni- J. vis
6. The legendary ( corn) ___, a horse-like animal with one horn, is often shown as having a lion’s tail and a goat’s beard.
7. My grandfather used to ( tract) ___ my loose baby teeth by tying each to a string and then yanking the string.
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Answers: 6. unicorn; 7. extract
The next slide explains the answers.

28. SENTENCE CHECK 1
Complete each italicized word with the correct word part from the box.
A. auto- B. ex- C. -ful D. multi- E. pre-
F. re- G. super- H. un- I. uni- J. vis
6. The legendary ____________, a horse-like animal with one horn, is often shown as having a lion’s tail and a goat’s beard.
unicorn
Unicorn means “one horn.”
7. My grandfather used to _____________ my loose baby teeth by tying each to a string and then yanking the string.
extract
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Yanking on the string tied to a loose tooth would pull the tooth out.

29. SENTENCE CHECK 1
Complete each italicized word with the correct word part from the box.
A. auto- B. ex- C. -ful D. multi- E. pre-
F. re- G. super- H. un- I. uni- J. vis
8. In her ( biography) ___, Blackberry Winter, the famous sociologist Margaret Mead writes about her childhood, her three marriages, and her career.
9. My bedroom is really a(n) ( purpose) ___ room. I read, watch TV, eat snacks, talk on the phone, do push-ups, daydream, and sleep there.
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Answers: 8. autobiography; 9. multipurpose; 10. unlucky
The next slide explains the answers.
10. Anyone who bumps into a stonefish is really ( lucky) ___, for it has thirteen poisonous spines sticking out of its body.

30. SENTENCE CHECK 1
Complete each italicized word with the correct word part from the box.
A. auto- B. ex- C. -ful D. multi- E. pre-
F. re- G. super- H. un- I. uni- J. vis
8. In her_________________, Blackberry Winter, the famous sociologist Margaret Mead writes about her childhood, her three marriages, and her career.
autobiography
Margaret Mead writes about herself in the book.
9. My bedroom is really a ________________ room. I read, watch TV, eat snacks, talk on the phone, do push-ups, daydream, and sleep there.
multipurpose
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The bedroom has many purposes.
10. Anyone who bumps into a stonefish is really ___________, for it has thirteen poisonous spines sticking out of its body.
unlucky
Bumping into such a fish would not be lucky.