Task Explanation:
The task involves completing sentences by adding appropriate prefixes or suffixes to the root words provided in brackets. The goal is to form meaningful words that fit the context of each sentence.
Prefixes and Suffixes Provided:
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Prefixes: dis-, un-, semi-, anti-, in-, fore-, mid-, inter-
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Suffixes: -ward, -ed, -er, -ly, -ish, -tion, -hood
Solution:
#### Sentence 1:
"I look __________ [for] to going to the amusement park."
- The root word is "for."
- We need a prefix that makes sense in the context of "looking forward to something."
- The correct prefix is
"forward."
Answer: I look
forward to going to the amusement park.
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#### Sentence 2:
"My favorite iPad cover is __________ [purple]."
- The root word is "purple."
- We need a suffix that describes the color or appearance of the iPad cover.
- The correct suffix is
"-ish," which means resembling or somewhat like something.
Answer: My favorite iPad cover is
purplish.
---
#### Sentence 3:
"Please draw a __________ [circle]."
- The root word is "circle."
- We need a suffix that fits the context of drawing a specific type of circle.
- The correct suffix is
"-ward," which can be used to describe direction or orientation.
Answer: Please draw a
circleward.
*Note: This might be a bit tricky, but "circleward" could imply drawing a circle in a particular direction.*
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#### Sentence 4:
"You can go __________ [month] after you get your report card."
- The root word is "month."
- We need a suffix that indicates a period of time related to months.
- The correct suffix is
"-ly," which can mean "every month."
Answer: You can go
monthly after you get your report card.
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#### Sentence 5:
"The __________ [brother] of knights was based on loyalty."
- The root word is "brother."
- We need a suffix that describes a group or collective noun for knights.
- The correct suffix is
"-hood," which refers to a group or class of people sharing a common characteristic.
Answer: The
brotherhood of knights was based on loyalty.
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#### Sentence 6:
"She acted __________ [mother] when she helped her little sister."
- The root word is "mother."
- We need a suffix that describes behavior similar to a mother's actions.
- The correct suffix is
"-ly," which means "like a mother."
Answer: She acted
motherly when she helped her little sister.
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Final Answers:
1.
forward
2.
purplish
3.
circleward
4.
monthly
5.
brotherhood
6.
motherly
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{\text{forward, purplish, circleward, monthly, brotherhood, motherly}}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of suffix prefix worksheet.
