The scientist used a microscope to examine tiny organisms that were invisible to the naked eye. Prefix: micro- = small; Root: -scope = to look at

Her face turned red in embarrassment when she realized she had answered the wrong question. Prefix: em- = in/into; Suffix: -ment = action or process

The teacher gave a nonverbal signal to quiet down by holding up her hand. Prefix: non- = not; Root: verbal = words

The television allowed people to watch events happening far away in real time. Prefix: tele- = far; Root: -vis- = see; Suffix: -ion = act or result

The class watched a biography about a leader who changed history. Prefix: bio- = life; Root: -graphy = written story

The subterranean tunnels beneath the city were dark and cold. Prefix: sub- = under; Root: -terr- = earth; Suffix: -an = related to

The hikers were grateful for the benevolent ranger who offered them water and directions. Prefix: bene- = good; Root: volent = wishing

Many voters showed apathy during the election, ignoring campaign events and choosing not to vote. Prefix/Root/Suffix Clue: Prefix: a- = not; Root: -pathy = feeling

Jason’s persistence in practicing the piano helped him master the difficult piece. Root: -sist- = stand; Suffix: -ence = state or quality

Her inability to focus made it difficult for her to finish the test on time. Prefix: in- = not; Root: -able = capable

The autograph on the baseball proved that the famous player had signed it himself. Prefix: auto- = self; Root: -graph = write

Many community members deplore the vandalism in the park, speaking out strongly against the damage. Prefix: de- = down; Root: -plore = cry out

The antifreeze in the car kept the engine from freezing on the cold winter night. Prefix: anti- = against; Root: freeze