Affixes

In each of these words, what word part is trans-, and what is its meaning?

transformation, transition, transportation

Select one:

• "Trans" is a prefix meaning "against."

• "Trans" is a root, meaning "through."

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

• "Trans" is a suffix meaning "the state of."

Which of the following is a TRUE statement about affixes?

Select one:

• Affixes can appear before the root.

• Affixes come before the prefix.

• Affixes come after the suffix.

• Affixes are also known as bases.

terr, terra, & geo mean ________

• land, earth
• water, earth
• heat
• cold

What is one way nations solve their differences?

Select one:

• By doing away with their borders.

• By signing a treaty.

• By giving away their territory.

• By signing a constitution.

Identify the root of the word photographer.

Select one:

• er

• photo

• grapher

• graph

What word part is the underlined section of this word?

disruptive

Select one:

• The affix.

• The root.

• The prefix.

• The suffix.

Read the excerpt from "Government and Revolution."

The Mexican Revolution was long, and many lives were lost. One good thing that came of this time was the Mexican constitution, written in 1917. This constitution outlined the rules that the government must follow. It also gave all people of Mexico rights, regardless of whether they were workers or landowners. Many people consider the revolution to have ended in 1920, but the fighting continued for many years after that.

Based on this passage, what conclusion can you draw about constitutions?

Select one:

• Constitutions exist for many governments but are rarely followed and poorly understood.

• Constitutions provide a guide to ruling a country but do not guarantee peace.

• Constitutions are official documents that call for an end to a war.

  
  

• Constitutions reflect the views of a small group of influential leaders.

What is the term for a formal agreement between countries?

Select one:

• Border.

• Relations.

• Treaty.

• Constitution.

Which statement about prefixes is TRUE?

Select one:

• 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.

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.

Select one:

• It shows that the United States peacefully convinced officials in Mexico City to join their fight.

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

• It shows that the United States destroyed monuments in Mexico City.

• It shows that the United States won the war.