Affixes

Front

What is the meaning of the word part trans- in transformation, transition, transportation?

Back

"Trans" is a prefix meaning "across, change, through."

Front

Which of the following is a TRUE statement about affixes?
Options: Affixes can appear before the root, Affixes come before the prefix, Affixes come after the suffix, Affixes are also known as bases.

Back

Affixes can appear before the root.

Front

terr, terra, & geo mean ________

Back

land, earth

Front

What is one way nations solve their differences?
Options: By doing away with their borders., By signing a treaty., By giving away their territory., By signing a constitution.

Back

By signing a treaty.

Front

Root of the word photographer

Back

photo

Front

What word part is the underlined section of this word?

disruptive

Back

The affix.

Front

What is the term for a formal agreement between countries?

Back

Treaty

Front

Which statement about prefixes is TRUE?

• A prefix is an affix appearing at the end of a word.
• A prefix forms the base of a word and appears in the middle of affixes.
• Prefix is a synonym for "root."
• A prefix is an affix appearing at the beginning of a word.

Back

A prefix is an affix appearing at the beginning of a word.

Front

How does the word captured affect the meaning of this sentence? Near the end of the Mexican-American War, the United States captured Mexico City.

Back

It shows that the United States used force to take control of Mexico City.

Front

What word part is -port in each of these words: deport, transport, export, and what is its meaning?

Back

"Port" is a root meaning "to carry."