Understanding Word Parts and Meanings

The video tutorial explains how words are composed of roots, prefixes, and suffixes, which can be used to deduce their meanings. It provides examples of common prefixes and suffixes, such as 'un-', 'non-', and '-ness', and discusses how context can affect word interpretation. The tutorial also highlights the importance of understanding Latin and Greek roots, especially in scientific terminology, to better comprehend unfamiliar words.

What is the main part of a word that determines its core meaning?

• Conjunction

• Root

• Prefix

• Suffix

Which prefix means 'not' and is commonly used in words like 'uncommon' and 'unlikely'?

• Un

• Re

• Pre

• Anti

What does the prefix 'pre' signify in a word?

• After

• Before

• Between

• Against

Which suffix indicates the study of a subject, as seen in 'mythology'?

• Ful

• Less

• Ology

• Able

What does the suffix 'less' mean in a word like 'endless'?

• Study of

• Without

• Capable of

• Full of

How does context affect the meaning of word parts?

• It only affects prefixes

• It doesn't affect at all

• It changes the spelling

• It helps determine the correct meaning

Which root word means 'water' and is used in words like 'hydrant' and 'hydroplane'?

• Therm

• Hydro

• Dict

• Ver

What does the root 'therm' refer to in scientific terms?

• Heat

• Water

• Sound

• Light

Which prefix means 'below' and is used in the word 'hypothermic'?

• Anti

• Hypo

• Re

• Hyper

What does the prefix 'contra' mean in the word 'contradict'?

• Beside

• For

• Against

• With