Name: ____________________ Period: ___ DUE DATE (Stems Test): _____________
STEM INTRODUCTION TABLE
WEEK #11 Vocabulary Stems
Vocabulary Stem
Word Examples:
enumerate, numeral, numerous, supernumeraries, numerology
numer (
)
fortitude, fort, fortify, fortification, comfort, forte, fortissimo, pianoforte
fort (
)
osteopath, osteology, osteopathy, osteoblast, osteocyte, osteotomy
osteo (
)
ornithology, ornithologist, ornithopter, ornithomancy, ornithosis
ornith (
poly (
)
metropolis, megalopolis, police, polite, policy, acropolis, necropolis
)
Vocabulary Stems Homework Assignment
DIRECTIONS: Complete all parts of the homework assignment before the due date. You will turn in the HW with your Stems Quiz.
You will earn 30 points towards your final stems quiz grade for completion and accuracy of the stems HW.
GRADING:
Correct meaning for all stems (cumulative)
Completion and accuracy of stems homework
= 70 points
= 30 points
TOTAL = 100 points as a formal assessment grade
Part 1: Stem Word Sentences
Directions: Write 1 complete sentence for each stem (numer, fort, osteo, ornith, polis) using one of the word examples in the first box.
Ex: The police led the parade through town.
1. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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2. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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3. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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4. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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5. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Part 2: Mystery Questions
Part 3: Analogies
Directions: Answer the following questions with complete sentences
defining the stem used in the sentence:
Directions: Complete the following analogies. Remember
analogies are all about relationships.
THESE QUESTIONS MAY USE STEMS FROM PREVIOUS WEEKS
as
(REVIEW).
Ex: Does an interstate highway stretch across more than one state?
Yes, it goes between (inter) at least two states.
THESE ANALOGIES MAY USE STEMS FROM PREVIOUS
WEEKS (REVIEW).
1. Is a crowded stage full of supernumeraries? Explain
1. metropolis : necropolis ::
a. condominium : cemetery
b. acropolis : acrophobia
c. acronym : pseudonym
d. megalopolis : necrotic
2. bird : ornithology ::
a. ichthyologist : fish
b. fish : ichthyologist
c. fish : ichthyology
d. fish : bird
2. Would a necropolis have crowded marketplaces? Explain
Part 4: Word Meanings
Directions: Using your knowledge of each of the Week 1 stems, choose the best synonym for the vocabulary stem words below.
synonym = same meaning
1. _______ Fortitude
2. _______ Polite
3. ________ Numerous
a. guts
a. discourteous
a. countable
b. cowardice
b. mannerly
b. limited
c. timidity
c. inconsiderate
c. few
d. spinelessness
d. rude
d. multiple
Part 5: Stem Word Maps
Directions: Break apart the meaning of your stem words. Complete each of the stem maps with the correct information using your
knowledge of the stem’s meaning, word examples, and parts of speech. You may use a dictionary for this part of the homework.
Challenge: Try to reveal something interesting about yourself in each of the sentences you write in your stem word maps. 
Example : Complete the Word Map for the stem (spec) using the stem word (spectacles)
Stem:
Word Example:
Definition:
Spec
Spectacle
something exhibited to view as unusual,
notable, or entertaining; especially : an eyecatching or dramatic public display
Part of Speech:
Illustration:
Sentence:
noun
John made a spectacle of himself by running
through the auditorium during a
performance.
1. Complete the Word Map for the stem (fort) using the stem word (fortification)
Stem:
Word Example:
Definition:
Part of Speech:
Illustration:
Sentence:
2. Complete the Word Map for the stem (ornith) using the stem word (ornithologist).
Stem:
Word Example:
Definition:
Part of Speech:
Illustration:
Sentence:
3. Complete the Word Map for the stem (polis) using the stem word (acropolis).
Stem:
Word Example:
Definition:
Part of Speech:
Illustration:
Sentence:
Part 6:
Fill in the Blanks
Directions: First, write the meaning of each stem 10 times in the space provided. Next, read the sentence and fill in
the blank with the vocabulary stem word that makes the most sense in the sentence provided. The word will be one
of the examples given in the introduction table on page 1.
Example: (Did the ___________ of ancient Egypt sing for the Pharoah?)
A. scribes
1. (numer) ___________________________________________________________________________________________
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Please ____________________ your reasons.
2. (fort) _____________________________________________________________________________________________
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Her character is one of great personal _________________________.
3. (osteo) _____________________________________________________________________________________________
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The ________________________________ was called in for consultation on his bone condition..
4. (ornith) _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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_________________________________ is a science for the bird lovers of the world.
5. (polis) _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
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_____________________________________ policy called for the police to be polite.
Your first Vocabulary Stems Quiz will be on __________________________________ !!! STUDY, STUDY, STUDY your stems using
flashcards, online resources, and/or your homework assignments. PREPARATION + PRACTICE = SUCCESS!!