Exploring Word Parts and Meanings

What does the prefix "tele-" mean in the word "telephone"?

• Small

• Far

• Life

• Write

Which of the following words contains a suffix?

• Graph

• Micro

• Demonstrators

• Tele

Use the word "segregation" in a sentence.

• Segregation is a type of plant.

• Segregation is the process of keeping groups apart.

• Segregation is a type of food.

• Segregation is a type of weather.

Analyze the meaning of the word "mistreated" by breaking it into parts.

• Mis- (wrongly) + treated (handled)

• Mis- (not) + treated (cared for)

• Mis- (before) + treated (cured)

• Mis- (after) + treated (taught)

What is the root word in "qualified"?

• Qual

• Ify

• Qualify

• Fied

Identify the prefix in the word "microphone".

• Phone

• Micro

• Phon

• None

Compare the usage of "sympathize" and "empathize" in sentences.

• Sympathize means to feel sorry for someone, while empathize means to understand their feelings.

• Sympathize means to ignore someone, while empathize means to help them.

• Sympathize means to laugh at someone, while empathize means to cry with them.

• Sympathize means to agree with someone, while empathize means to disagree.

What does the word part "bio-" mean in "biology"?

• Earth

• Life

• Water

• Air

Analyze the meaning of "demonstrators" by breaking it into parts.

• Demo (people) + strators (show)

• Demon (evil) + strators (people)

• Demo (show) + nstrators (people)

• Demo (show) + strators (people)

What is the root word in "television"?

• Tele

• Vision

• Televis

• Sion