Affixes

The latin prefix sent- means feel. The root word -tient means to have. What does the word sentient mean?

• to be unfeeling

• to have feelings

• to be full of emotions

• to be familiar

Answer explanation

The prefix 'sent-' means feel, and the root '-tient' means to have. Therefore, 'sentient' translates to 'to have feelings', indicating the ability to perceive or feel emotions.

The prefix un- means...

• not

• inside

• over

• where

Answer explanation

The prefix un- means 'not', indicating negation or the opposite of a word. For example, 'happy' becomes 'unhappy', meaning 'not happy'. Therefore, the correct answer is 'not'.

An affix is...

• an word piece added to the beginning or end of a word to change its meaning.

• a word piece added to the end of a word to change the meaning

• an word piece added to the beginning or end of a word to keep its meaning.

• a word that is a base for other words

Answer explanation

An affix is a word piece added to the beginning or end of a word to change its meaning. This definition aligns with the correct choice, distinguishing it from other options that misrepresent the function of affixes.

Which word has a root that means water?

• aquatone

• acquired

• litter

• aquarium

Answer explanation

The word 'aquarium' has the root 'aqua', which means 'water'. This makes it the correct choice, as the other options do not contain this root related to water.

The suffix -ly is used to describe how something is done. The word overly means...

• to do something under the extent needed

• to do something over the extent needed

• to do something without secrecy

• to do something with great enthusiasm

Answer explanation

The prefix 'over-' indicates excess. Therefore, 'overly' means to do something over the extent needed, making 'to do something over the extent needed' the correct choice.

A group of letters that go after the root and changes the meaning of the root word is called a

• affix

• prefix

• suffix

• base word

Answer explanation

A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a root word that alters its meaning. In this case, the correct answer is 'suffix', as it specifically refers to letters that follow the root.

The base word in disagree is?

• agree

• dis

• ree

Answer explanation

The base word in 'disagree' is 'agree'. The prefix 'dis-' indicates negation, while 'agree' is the root word that conveys the main meaning.

Choose the prefix that matches the sentence below:

I forgot to ___tie the dog from the pole.

• post-

• un-

• pre-

• de-

Answer explanation

The correct prefix is 'un-', as it indicates the negation of an action. In this context, 'untie' means to reverse the action of tying, fitting the sentence: 'I forgot to untie the dog from the pole.'

Read the sentence below:

Before we got our dog, he was a homeless puppy.

What does the word "homeless" mean in this sentence?

• without a home

• with a home

• dirty

• home again

Answer explanation

In the sentence, 'homeless' describes the puppy as being 'without a home.' This indicates that before being adopted, the puppy did not have a place to live, making 'without a home' the correct interpretation.

The suffix -est means "the most" and the suffix -er can mean "more." Which word means someone who has lived longer than me?

• Old

• Older

• Oldest

• Ancient

Answer explanation

The word 'older' means someone who has lived longer than me, as it uses the suffix '-er' to indicate 'more' in terms of age. 'Old' refers to age in general, 'oldest' means the most aged, and 'ancient' implies very old but not necessarily comparative.