Chapter 3 Building Vocabulary Using Word Parts Essential

Chapter 3: Building Vocabulary: Using Word Parts Essential Reading Skills, 2/e Kathleen Mc. Whorter © 2005 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman Publishers.

What Are Word Parts? n n n Prefixes Roots Suffixes © 2005 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman Publishers.

Example of Word Parts My friend Josh is nonconformist. (Prefix) Non = not (Root) conform = go along with others (Suffix) ist = one who does something nonconformist = someone who does not go along with others © 2005 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman Publishers.

Prefixes–Beginnings of Words Prefix + Root = New Word dis + respect = disrespect Meaning not + respect = lack of respect © 2005 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman Publishers.

Common Prefixes n n n Prefixes referring to amount or number § Example: micro small microscope Prefixes meaning “not” (negative) n Example: anti against antiwar Prefixes giving direction or location n Example: sub under submarine See Table 3. 1 in your book for common prefixes. © 2005 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman Publishers.

Common Roots— Core Meaning n Examples: n bio life n port carry n path feeling biology transport sympathy See Table 3. 2 in your book for common roots. © 2005 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman Publishers.

Suffixes—Word Endings Root + Suffix = New Word class + ify = classify (verb) class + ic = classic (adjective) class + ification = classification (noun) See Table 3. 3 in your book for common suffixes. © 2005 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman Publishers.

Common Suffixes that refer to condition or quality n n kindness Suffixes that mean “one who” n n Example: ness Example: er teacher Suffixes that mean “referring to” n Example: ship friendship © 2005 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman Publishers.

Roots & Suffixes n Our college is one of the most prestigious in the state. n Root: prestige n Suffix: ious n New Word: prestigious (having prestige or distinction) © 2005 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman Publishers.

Using Word Parts Look for the root first and try to figure out its meaning. n Look for a prefix and see how it changes the meaning of the root word. n Find a suffix and see how it changes or adds to the meaning. n © 2005 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman Publishers.

Test-Taking Tip #3: Recognizing Word Parts Pronounce the word in question to yourself and see if you recognize a prefix, root, or suffix. n If you do not recognize the root of the word, concentrate on the prefix, if there is one. This may give a clue to the word’s meaning. n Also pay attention to suffixes to try and figure out the word. n © 2005 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman Publishers.

Test-Taking Tip #3: Recognizing Word Parts n Example: A monologue is: n A. a debate among politicians. n B. secrets shared by friends. n C. intimate conversation. n D. long, uninterrupted speech. Hint: “mono” is a prefix meaning “one. ” © 2005 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman Publishers.

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