SUFFIXES THAT SHOW RESEMBLANCEBelow are twelve suffixes that all mean “resembling, like, or of.” Study them and the examples.. Then, complete the activity that follows to help you incorp
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Below are twelve suffixes that all mean “resembling, like, or of.” Study them and the examples Then, complete the activity that follows to help you incorporate these words and suffixes into your daily vocabulary
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Directions: In the space provided, write T if the definition is true and F if
it is false Use what you learned about suffixes that mean “resembling, like,
or of ” to help you figure out what each word means
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10 The correct answer is T.
11 The correct answer is F.
12 The correct answer is F.
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Directions: Each of the following boldfaced words ends with a suffix Use
what you already know about suffixes to see how many of these words you can decode Select the correct meaning and write the letter of your choice in the space provided
(A) cute; attractive (B) picky
(C) dealing with cooking (D) dealing with cue balls
(A) momentous (B) sign; insignia (C) consequential (D) unimportant
(A) luxurious (B) incomplete (C) roof of the mouth (D) paradigm
(A) rebellious (B) cooperative (C) mutual (D) perspicacious
(A) not traveling (B) insolvent (C) close-minded (D) prolific
(A) ruddy-skinned (B) pencil lead (C) synergistic (D) learned
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(A) pharmacist (B) quack (C) heavy burden (D) demagogue
(A) windmill (B) section (C) supporter (D) cadaver
(A) minority (B) immaturity (C) overweight (D) majority
(A) generous (B) avaricious (C) docile (D) dogmatic
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10 The correct answer is (B).
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SUFFIXES THAT SHOW AMOUNT
Below are ten suffixes that show quantity Some of these suffixes were discussed earlier
in this chapter in a different context This was done on purpose because repetition
makes it easier for you to remember crucial testworthy words and concepts
TWELVE USEFUL SUFFIXES
Let’s finish up with some important suffixes that crop up in many of the words you will
encounter in your academic career
exhibits
ceremony
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Directions: Match each word in the first column to its definition in the
second column If you wish, underline the suffix in each word to help you remember how it is used Write your answers in the space provided
and a tendon)
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10 The correct answer is b.
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11 The correct answer is e.
12 The correct answer is l.
13 The correct answer is a.
14 The correct answer is n.
15 The correct answer is g.
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Directions: Select the correct meaning for each of the following boldfaced
words Use what you learned about suffixes as well as all the other vocabu-lary techniques you have mastered so far Circle your answer choice
(A) confusion (B) cluttered area (C) holy area (D) massacre
(A) amusing (B) admirable (C) foolish (D) humorous
(A) junta (B) friend (C) confidant (D) mediator
(A) genetic (B) judicious (C) conjugal (D) abnormal
(A) speech (B) gathering (C) rejoinder (D) lexicon
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(A) eating (B) attempting to convert people to his way of thinking (C) trying to sleep
(D) elucidating
(A) praised (B) rebuked (C) out in a cast (D) mercurial
(A) able to cope (B) out of control (C) impenitent (D) liable
(A) a shallow pool (B) case
(C) an environment for plants and land animals (D) an environment for extinct creatures
10 After treatment, the former alcoholic was happy to be abstinent.
(A) conical (B) stubborn (C) intoxicated (D) sober
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10 The correct answer is (D).