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Prefixes tra-, trans-,
metaUse these clues to figure out the two
meanings of the prefixes tra-, trans-,
meta-.
Sneezing transmits germs quickly,
the way a meteor moves across
the sky.
A caterpillar is transformed into a
butterfly through metamorphosis.
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Prefixes tra-, trans-,
metaCan you explain how each of these
tra-, trans-, meta- words means “across”
or “change”?
have a transformative experience
translate from Spanish to English
take a transcontinental journey
transpose two numbers
metabolize food into energy
see a meteor in the sky
consult a meteorologist
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