Context Clues Practice – Prefixes, Roots & Suffixes | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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

A liquid that prevents freezing

Water that freezes quickly

Ice on a windshield

Coolant for hot weather

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

To make something clear

To complicate

To erase

To hide

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

A disturbance or interruption

A smooth continuation

A complete rebuild

A power increase

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

A false or fictitious name

A signature

A nickname

A real name

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 device for transmitting images and sound over distance

A telephone

A visual chart

A printed newspaper

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

The greatest possible amount or level

The minimum level

An average pace

A short burst

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

A written account of a person's life

A list of scientific terms

A fictional story

A timeline of events

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

A new skill

The power to succeed

The ability to focus

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

Located beneath the surface of the earth

Located above ground

Full of treasure

Made of metal

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

Matching perfectly

Easy to understand

Confusing to read

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

A person's own signature

A newspaper headline

A fake name

A printed copy

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

The quality of continuing despite difficulty

Stopping halfway

A musical term

The act of standing still

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

Communicating without words

Speaking loudly

Writing notes

Telling a story

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 feeling of self-consciousness or shame

A sudden burst of energy

A polite response

A new idea

The ancient ruins gave us a retrospective view of how people lived centuries ago. Prefix: retro- = backward; Suffix: -ive = quality of

Looking back on past events

Predicting the future

Taking quick action

Changing direction

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

Easy to predict

Repeated often

Prepared in advance

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 lack of interest or concern

A strong interest in something

An emotional reaction

A sense of excitement

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

Kind and generous

Strict and serious

Dangerous

Tired and cold

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

To feel or express strong disapproval

To quietly accept something

To celebrate something

To repair or fix something

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 large telescope

A book with images

A magnified shadow