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

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

The teacher asked us to clarify our answers to make them more understandable. Root: clar = clear; Suffix: -ify = to make

The pseudonym on the book’s cover hid the true identity of the author. Prefix: pseudo- = false; Root: -nym = name

The storm caused a disruption in the power supply, leaving the neighborhood in darkness. Prefix: dis- = apart; Root: -rupt- = break; Suffix: -ion = action

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

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

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

After months of training, the athlete reached his maximum speed during the race. Root: max = greatest

His behavior was so unpredictable that no one could tell how he’d react. Prefix: un- = not; pre- = before; dict = say

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

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