Share Context Clues Practice – Prefixes, Roots & Suffixes
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The scientist used a microscope to examine tiny organisms that were invisible to the naked eye. Prefix: micro- = small; Root: -scope = to look at
A tool used to look at very small objects
A book with images
A magnified shadow
A large telescope
Many community members deplore the vandalism in the park, speaking out strongly against the damage. Prefix: de- = down; Root: -plore = cry out
To repair or fix something
To celebrate something
To feel or express strong disapproval
To quietly accept something
The hikers were grateful for the benevolent ranger who offered them water and directions. Prefix: bene- = good; Root: volent = wishing
Strict and serious
Kind and generous
Tired and cold
Dangerous
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
A strong interest in something
A lack of interest or concern
An emotional reaction
A sense of excitement
His behavior was so unpredictable that no one could tell how he’d react. Prefix: un- = not; pre- = before; dict = say
Not able to be foreseen
Repeated often
Easy to predict
Prepared in advance
The ancient ruins gave us a retrospective view of how people lived centuries ago. Prefix: retro- = backward; Suffix: -ive = quality of
Taking quick action
Changing direction
Predicting the future
Looking back on past events
Her face turned red in embarrassment when she realized she had answered the wrong question. Prefix: em- = in/into; Suffix: -ment = action or process
A new idea
A sudden burst of energy
A feeling of self-consciousness or shame
A polite response
The teacher gave a nonverbal signal to quiet down by holding up her hand. Prefix: non- = not; Root: verbal = words
Telling a story
Communicating without words
Speaking loudly
Writing notes
Jason’s persistence in practicing the piano helped him master the difficult piece. Root: -sist- = stand; Suffix: -ence = state or quality
Stopping halfway
The act of standing still
A musical term
The quality of continuing despite difficulty
The autograph on the baseball proved that the famous player had signed it himself. Prefix: auto- = self; Root: -graph = write
A newspaper headline
A fake name
A person's own signature
A printed copy
The detective searched for contradictory statements that didn’t match the witness’s story. Prefix: contra- = against; Root: -dict- = speak; Suffix: -ory = relating to
Expressing the opposite; conflicting
Confusing to read
Matching perfectly
Easy to understand
The subterranean tunnels beneath the city were dark and cold. Prefix: sub- = under; Root: -terr- = earth; Suffix: -an = related to
Full of treasure
Made of metal
Located beneath the surface of the earth
Located above ground
Her inability to focus made it difficult for her to finish the test on time. Prefix: in- = not; Root: -able = capable
The state of not being able to do something
The power to succeed
A new skill
The ability to focus
The class watched a biography about a leader who changed history. Prefix: bio- = life; Root: -graphy = written story
A timeline of events
A fictional story
A list of scientific terms
A written account of a person's life
After months of training, the athlete reached his maximum speed during the race. Root: max = greatest
The minimum level
A short burst
An average pace
The greatest possible amount or level
The television allowed people to watch events happening far away in real time. Prefix: tele- = far; Root: -vis- = see; Suffix: -ion = act or result
A visual chart
A printed newspaper
A telephone
A device for transmitting images and sound over distance
