Latin & Greek Stems and Prefixes

Directions: Read each set of words and guess the meaning of the bolded prefix.

Instrucciones: Lee cada grupo de palabras e intenta adivinar el significado del prefijo en negrita.

Instruções: Leia cada grupo de palavras e tente adivinhar o significado do prefixo em negrito.

지시 사항 : 각 단어 그룹을 읽고 굵게 표시된 접두사의 의미를 추측해 보세요.

Інструкції: Прочитайте кожну групу слів і спробуйте вгадати значення виділеного жирним префікса.

1. synchronize, symphony, synonym, syndicate
   
   syn- sym- together, same time
   
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2. diagram, dialogue, diameter, diagnose
   
   dia- through, across
   
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3. microscope, microphone, microwave, microchip
   
   micro- small
   
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4. monologue, monopoly, monotone, monorail
   
   mono- one
   
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5. polygon, polygamy, polyglot, polyester
   
   poly- many
   
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6. antibiotic, antisocial, antifreeze, antivirus
   
   anti- against
   
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Directions: Read each pair of sentences and guess the meaning of the bolded root.

Instrucciones: Lee cada par de oraciones e intenta adivinar el significado de la raíz en negrita.

Instruções: Leia cada par de frases e tente adivinhar o significado do radical em negrito.

지시 사항 : 각 문장 쌍을 읽고 굵게 표시된 어근의 의미를 추측해 보세요.

Інструкції: Прочитайте кожну пару речень і спробуйте вгадати значення виділеного жирним кореня.

1. The museum displays historical events in chronological order.
   A chronicle is a written record of events over time.
   chron: time
   
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2. The detective inspected the crime scene for clues.
   Every seat in the stadium gives spectators a clear view of the game.
   spect: look, see
   
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3. She's majoring in psychology at university.
   The professor's monologue lasted almost an hour.
   log/logy: study, speech, word
   
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4. Biology is the study of living things.
   This shampoo is made from biodegradable ingredients.
   bio: life
   
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5. Anthropologists study how humans lived in the past.
   The museum has a new exhibit on anthropology and evolution.
   anthrop: human
   
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6. Homogenized milk has been processed so the cream doesn't separate.
   The team promotes a homogeneous culture where everyone shares similar values.
   homo: same
   
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7. It was a heterogeneous class made up of students from diverse backgrounds.
   The professor's heterodox ideas often challenged his students' mostly traditional views and opinions.
   hetero: different
   
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Directions: Use this chart to check your answers and see more example words for each prefix and stem.

Instrucciones: Usa esta tabla para comprobar tus respuestas y ver más palabras de ejemplo para cada prefijo y raíz.

Instruções: Use esta tabela para conferir suas respostas e ver mais palavras de exemplo para cada prefixo e radical.

지시 사항 : 이 차트를 사용하여 답을 확인하고 각 접두사와 어근의 더 많은 예시 단어를 확인하세요.

Інструкції: Використовуйте цю таблицю, щоб перевірити свої відповіді та переглянути більше прикладів слів для кожного префікса й кореня.

Prefixes

Prefix		Meaning	Example Words
syn-, sym-		together, same time	synchronize, symphony, synonym
dia-		through, across	diagram, dialogue, diameter
micro-		small	microscope, microphone, microwave
mono-		one	monologue, monopoly, monotone
poly-		many	polygon, polygamy, polyglot
anti-		against	antibiotic, antisocial, antifreeze

Stems

Stem		Meaning	Example Words
chron		time	chronological, synchronize, chronicle
spect		look, see	inspect, prospect, spectacular
log, logy		study	biology, anthropology, geology
log, logy		word, speech	dialogue, monologue, prologue
bio		life	biology, antibiotic, microbiology
anthrop		human	anthropology, anthropoid, misanthrope
homo		same	homogeneous, homophone, homogenize
hetero		different	heterogeneous, heterodox, heterosexual

Directions: Click a meaning tile, then click the empty box it belongs in. Each item checks itself automatically once both boxes are filled. Click a filled box to remove it.

Instrucciones: Haz clic en una ficha de significado y luego en la casilla vacía a la que pertenece. Cada elemento se revisa automáticamente una vez que ambas casillas están completas. Haz clic en una casilla completada para eliminarla.

Instruções: Clique em uma ficha de significado e depois na caixa vazia a que ela pertence. Cada item é verificado automaticamente assim que as duas caixas forem preenchidas. Clique em uma caixa preenchida para removê-la.

지시 사항 : 의미 타일을 클릭한 다음, 해당 타일이 속한 빈 상자를 클릭하세요. 두 상자가 모두 채워지면 자동으로 확인됩니다. 채워진 상자를 클릭하면 제거할 수 있습니다.

Інструкції: Натисніть на плитку значення, а потім на порожнє поле, до якого вона належить. Кожен елемент перевіряється автоматично, щойно обидва поля заповнено. Натисніть на заповнене поле, щоб видалити його.

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Directions: Choose the best meaning for each bold word.

Instrucciones: Elige el mejor significado para cada palabra en negrita.

Instruções: Escolha o melhor significado para cada palavra em negrito.

지시 사항 : 굵게 표시된 각 단어에 가장 알맞은 의미를 선택하세요.

Інструкції: Виберіть найкраще значення для кожного виділеного жирним слова.

1. Which picture shows events listed in chronological order?
   
   
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   -B-

   -C-

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2. Which picture shows a pair of spectacles?
   
   
   -A-

   -B-

   -C-

   -D-


3. Which picture shows the diameter of a circle?
   
   
   -A-

   -B-

   -C-

   -D-


4. Chemists often use heterocyclic compounds to build more stable molecules for medicines and materials. Which picture shows a heterocyclic compound?
   
   
   -A-

   -B-

   -C-

   -D-


5. A prologue in a book is usually ______.
   an introduction that comes before the main story
   a short summary printed at the very end
   the index at the back of the book
   a list of characters and their ages
   


6. A dialogue is a conversation that goes ______ two or more people.
   only from one side of
   back and forth between
   only briefly among
   silently between
   


7. Cartoon characters like talking animals are often anthropomorphic, meaning they ______. resembles human appearance or behavior
   lives close to human civilization
   is smaller than all other apes
   lives only in zoos
   


8. If you look at your choices in retrospect, you ______.
   are drawn in exaggerated, bright colors
   only appear in children's stories
   are given human characteristics
   have unrealistic superpowers
   


9. A historian who chronicles events ______.
   erases records that are inconvenient or false
   records them in the order they happened
   predicts what will happen in the future
   argues about which events matter most
   


10. Something that is homogeneous is ______.
    made up of many different, unrelated parts
    made up of parts that are all the same
    studied by scientists for a long time
    related to genes and evolution
    


11. "Glot" refers to tongue, language. So a polyglot is someone who ______.
    speaks only their native language
    speaks exactly two languages
    speaks many languages
    can't speak at all
    


12. Someone with heterochromia has eyes that are ______.
    both the exact same shade of brown
    unable to see color at all
    sensitive to bright light
    two different colors
    


13. A biodegradable package is one that will ______ over time.
    need to be transported to a special facility before it can be used
    break down naturally because it came from living matter
    need to be inspected by a machine before it can decay
    stay exactly the same, no matter how long it sits
    


14. A microorganism is a living thing that ______.
    was discovered before living things were studied at all
    can only survive in laboratory conditions
    is too small to see without a microscope
    tends to live inside small animals
    


15. Someone who is antisocial ______.
    has a tendency to become nervous under stress
    enjoys large parties and social gatherings
    is unusually outgoing and talkative
    avoids being around other people
    


16. "Amorous" relates to romantic love. So someone who is polyamorous ______.
    has more than one romantic partner at the same time
    keeps their romantic relationship a secret
    has no romantic partners at all
    has been married only once
    


17. If you want to study how a language has changed over time, you will likely do a ______ analysis.
    diachronic
    synchronic
    


18. If you want to study how a language is used at one moment in time, you will likely do a ______ analysis.
    diachronic
    synchronic
    

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1. The prefix "micro-" is often added to words to mean "very small," like a microchip in a computer.
   Can you think of three more examples that use "micro" like this?
2. If you expect something to happen, you're mentally "looking out" for it before it arrives.
   What do "ex" and "spect" mean? How do you think this is connected to anticipating something before it happens?
3. If a company has a monopoly on a product, it's the only seller, with no competition.
   What do "mono" and "poly" mean? How do you think this is connected to being the only seller?
4. Symbiosis is a close, long-term relationship between two different living things that helps them both survive.
   What do "sym" and "bio" mean? How do you think this is connected to the real meaning of the word?
5. Below is a picture of a polygraph machine, which police often use to check if someone is lying. It measures heart rate, pulse, blood pressure, respiration rate (breathing), and skin conductivity. Explain the meaning of the word polygraph.
   

Directions: Play the audio clip and try to repeat what you hear. Click "Show" to see the text.

Instrucciones: Reproduce el clip de audio e intenta repetir lo que escuchas. Haga clic en "Show" para ver el texto.

Instruções: Reproduza o clipe de áudio e tente repetir o que você ouve. Clique em "Show" para ver o texto.

지시 사항 : 오디오 클립을 재생하고 들리는 내용을 반복해 보십시오. 텍스트를 보려면 "Show" 를 클릭하십시오.

Інструкції: Увімкніть аудіокліп і спробуйте повторити те, що чуєте. Натисніть "Show", щоб побачити текст.

Clip 1

We need to synchronize our watches before the operation begins.

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The company sees strong prospects for growth next year.

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She's studying biology at university this fall.

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Please inspect the car carefully before you buy it.

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Microbiology is the study of tiny living things like bacteria.

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The actor performed a long monologue alone on stage.

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"Their" and "there" are homophones that confuse many students.

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The doctor prescribed antibiotics to fight the infection.

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He earned his degree in anthropology after years studying different cultures.

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The characters share an emotional dialogue in the final scene.

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The report presents events in chronological order.

Clip 12

Everyone stopped to admire the spectacular sunset.