53. Prefixes (inter- & trans-), Latin Roots (rupt, port, mis/mit) & Suffixes (-less, -ful & -ment)
New Concept Words and Sentences: Prefixes inter- & trans-
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| Add the prefix inter to these words |
| _____cede |
_____lace |
| _____change |
_____mix |
| _____active |
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| Add the prefix trans to these words |
| _____scribe |
_____pose |
| _____verse |
_____action |
| _____form |
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- If you do not remember the code for the intercom in the complex Dale lives in, you will not be able to gain access to her apartment.
- Lucy was transfixed as she peeped through the hole in the wall and saw the witch mixing potions and performing all sorts of spells.
- We may think it is an intrusion, but the CSIS can intercept phone calls if they feel that there is a risk to public safety.
- The extra space to the back of our home has made quite a transformation to the entire place.
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| Add the Latin root ‘port’ to these words |
| _____able |
re_____ed |
| pass_____ |
trans_____ |
| _____hole |
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| Add the Latin root ‘rupt’ to these words |
| dis_____ive |
e_____tion |
| inter_____tion |
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| Add the Latin root ‘mit’ to these words |
| com____ment |
e____ted |
| per____ |
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- It was hard for first responders to react quickly to the growing emergency as the tornado had tumbled through the center of the valley and disrupted transportation in all directions.
- At times, they had problems communicating because cell phone service would come and go intermittently.
- The main office of the electric company was trying to transmit complaints regarding service to their workers, but cell transmissions were hard for them as well.
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| Add the suffix ‘less’ to these words |
| worth_____ |
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age_____ |
| form_____ |
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shame_____ |
| taste |
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| Add the suffix ‘ful’ to these words |
| pain_____ |
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fate_____ |
| use_____ |
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woke_____ |
| hope_____ |
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| Add the suffix ‘ment’ to these words |
| agree_____ |
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pay_____ |
| amaze_____ |
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attach_____ |
| entitle_____ |
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- Lucy thinks it is tasteless but the painting hanging over the fireplace was done by a Dutch artist and it is extremely priceless.
- There are endless numbers of people who are homeless because of wars that are raging worldwide.
- The carpenters worked tirelessly through the day to complete the first section of the mansion.
- Alanna is one of the most adept and graceful dancers that I have seen performing this kind of music.
- She is not bashful at all with her many twirls, dips, jumps and kicks and she displays mastery in all of her dance expression.
- Johanna enrolled in the NSCC Welding Program in the hopes that on completion it will better her chances to obtain a job.
- The process began today and started with an assessment of her comprehension skills.
- She hopes this will be a good investment because as a single mother she needs to provide for her children as well as gain advancement in her work.
Review Words
| transportation |
intersession |
| uninterrupted |
unsuccessful |
| bafflement |
feckless |
What Says?
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Spelling and Sentence Dictation
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Review
Prefix inter says /ĭnter/; means between – interact
Prefix trans, /trăns/ means across – transatlantic
Latin root rupt says /rŭpt/ and means ‘to break’ or ‘burst’ – erupt
Latin root port says /port/ and means ‘to carry’- port-able
Latin root ‘miss/mit’ /mĭs/ /mĭt/ and means ‘to send’ – transmit
Suffix less says /lěs/ and means without; adjective – careless
Suffix ful says /fƏl/ means full of or being – hopeful
Suffix ment says /mĭnt/ means state of and makes words into nouns – statement
