Woodhouse: Virginia Standards of Learning (9.3, 10.3, 11.3, & 12.3)

Directions: Answer the following questions to the best of your ability, based on the standard below:

SOL 9.3, 10.3, 11.3, & 12.3)

"The student will apply knowledge of word origins, derivations, and figurative language to extend vocabulary development in authentic text.
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  1. Based on the English curriculum standard 9.3, 10.3, 11.3, & 12.3, what your definition of "word origin?"


  1. What is the definition of prefix?


  1. Based on one or more of the words provided below, describe in three sentences or more how prefixes are used in a sentence.

    Ex. Biology, Antivirus, Antebellum, Encourage, Misguided



  1. Without using the words in #3, write five prefixes without using the root word that is added to it.


  1. What is the definition of suffix?


  1. Based on one or more of the words provided below, describe in three sentences or more how suffixes are used in a sentence.

    Ex. Freedom, Curiosity, Biology, and/or Beautiful



  1. Without using the words in #3, write five suffixes without using the root word that is added to it.





Madison Pheonix