Roots and Affixes
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Answer the questions below.
Read the sentence below.
After bearing Brent's thoughts on afterschool programs, the principal thought
Brent had a valid argument in favor of
expanding the arts program.
Valid contains the Latin root word ual; which
means "strong" or "having value". Which of the
following words does not contain the same root?
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Read the sentences below.
In the late 1800s, Spain signed a treaty and
ceded land to the United States of America.
In doing so, the United States gained several
territories including Puerto Rico, Guam, and
the Philippines.
The word ceded comes from the Latin root cedre,
which means "to yield, withdraw, or go." What
does "ceded" mean in the first sentence?
A valiant
B valley
C valor
D validity
A used unwisely
B took back
C transferred
D purchased
From what you know about the word umbrella and how umbrellas are used, what do you think
the Latin root "umbra" means?
Study the word below then separate it into its prefix, root, and suffix. In your own words,
tell what each part means. Finally, write a definition of this word.
nonphonetic
Chapter 1 • Eighth-Grade Language Skills
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