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  • His behavior was so unpredictable that no one could tell how he’d react. Prefix: un- = not; pre- = before; dict = say
    Easy to predict
    Repeated often
    Not able to be foreseen
    Prepared in advance
  • The ancient ruins gave us a retrospective view of how people lived centuries ago. Prefix: retro- = backward; Suffix: -ive = quality of
    Predicting the future
    Changing direction
    Taking quick action
    Looking back on past events
  • After months of training, the athlete reached his maximum speed during the race. Root: max = greatest
    The minimum level
    An average pace
    The greatest possible amount or level
    A short burst
  • The teacher gave a nonverbal signal to quiet down by holding up her hand. Prefix: non- = not; Root: verbal = words
    Writing notes
    Speaking loudly
    Telling a story
    Communicating without words
  • 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
    An emotional reaction
    A sense of excitement
    A lack of interest or concern
  • The antifreeze in the car kept the engine from freezing on the cold winter night. Prefix: anti- = against; Root: freeze
    Ice on a windshield
    Water that freezes quickly
    Coolant for hot weather
    A liquid that prevents freezing
  • 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 large telescope
    A magnified shadow
  • 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 polite response
    A new idea
    A sudden burst of energy
    A feeling of self-consciousness or shame
  • 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
  • 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 printed copy
    A fake name
  • The teacher asked us to clarify our answers to make them more understandable. Root: clar = clear; Suffix: -ify = to make
    To erase
    To complicate
    To hide
    To make something clear
  • 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 ability to focus
    The power to succeed
  • The storm caused a disruption in the power supply, leaving the neighborhood in darkness. Prefix: dis- = apart; Root: -rupt- = break; Suffix: -ion = action
    A power increase
    A smooth continuation
    A disturbance or interruption
    A complete rebuild
  • 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 telephone
    A printed newspaper
    A device for transmitting images and sound over distance
    A visual chart
  • The detective searched for contradictory statements that didn’t match the witness’s story. Prefix: contra- = against; Root: -dict- = speak; Suffix: -ory = relating to
    Confusing to read
    Expressing the opposite; conflicting
    Matching perfectly
    Easy to understand
  • Many community members deplore the vandalism in the park, speaking out strongly against the damage. Prefix: de- = down; Root: -plore = cry out
    To quietly accept something
    To celebrate something
    To feel or express strong disapproval
    To repair or fix something
  • 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
    The act of standing still
    A musical term
  • 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
  • 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 nickname
    A real name
    A signature
  • 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
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