Stems 2.3

Which of the following words is derived from the stem "spec-" meaning "see" or "look"?

• Spectator

• Tangible

• Audible

• Video

Identify the word that uses the stem "scope-" meaning "see, examine, observe."

• Telescope

• Contact

• Vision

• Audience

Which of the following words is related to the stem "tang/tact-" meaning "touch"?

• Intact

• Visible

• Audible

• Inspect

Choose the word that is derived from the stem "vis/vid-" meaning "see."

• Visionary

• Tactile

• Spectacle

• Audience

Which word is associated with the stem "aud-" meaning "hear"?

• Audience

• Visual

• Tactile

• Spectator

Analyze the following sentence: "The detective used a microscope to examine the evidence." Which stem is being applied in the context of the sentence?

• spec-

• scope-

• tang/tact-

• vis/vid-

Consider the word "intangible." How does the stem "tang/tact-" influence its meaning?

• It suggests something that can be seen.

• It implies something that can be touched.

• It indicates something that can be heard.

• It refers to something that cannot be touched.

Evaluate the relationship between the words "auditory" and "audience." What common stem do they share, and what does it signify?

• spec-, meaning "see"

• scope-, meaning "examine"

• aud-, meaning "hear"

• vis/vid-, meaning "see"

In the context of the word "supervisor," how does the stem "vis/vid-" contribute to its meaning?

• It implies the ability to touch.

• It suggests the ability to hear.

• It indicates the ability to see or oversee.

• It refers to the ability to examine.

Using your understanding of the stem "spec-," explain how it is used in the word "introspection."

• It refers to examining one's own thoughts.

• It means touching one's own feelings.

• It implies hearing one's own voice.

• It suggests seeing one's own actions.