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Word (Meaning) Stem Word Examples:

non ( ) nonstop, nonprofit, nonconformity, nonchalant, nonsense, nonessential, nonproductive

pre ( ) preview, pretest, prelude, premonition, premature, predict, preliminary, previous

post ( ) postscript, postgraduate, posthumous, posterity, postgame

semi ( ) semiaquatic, semicircle, semiannual, semiformal, semiconscious, semiprofessional

sub ( ) subterranean, subtract, subordinate, submarine, substitute , subway

Name: ____________________ Period: ___ DUE DATE (Stems Test):

_____________ WEEK #4 Vocabulary Stems

Vocabulary Stems Homework #4 (Parts 1-6)

DIRECTIONS: Complete all 6 parts of the homework assignment before the due date. You will turn in the HW with your Stems Quiz.

You will earn 5 points for each part of the hw you complete, totaling 30 points towards your final stems quiz grade.

GRADING:

Correct meaning for all stems (cumulative) = 70 points

Completion and accuracy of stems homework = 30 points

Part 1: Stem Sentences

Directions: Write 1 complete sentence for each stem (non, post, pre, semi, sub) using one of the word examples in the first box.

Ex: The semiannual sale at the local business always brought in a flood of customers.

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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TOTAL = 100 points as a formal assessment grade

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Part 4: Synonyms

Directions: Using your knowledge of each of the Week 4 stems, choose the best synonym for the vocabulary stem words below.

1. nonconformity 2. premature 3. subterranean 4. subordinate 5. nonchalant

a) common a) overdue a) hidden a) boss a) concerned

b) originality b) late b) unconcealed b) executive b) casual

c) normality c) early c) obvious c) employee c) anxious

d) average d) delayed d) apparent d) assistant d) involved

6. nonstop 7. subtract 8. nonessential 9. preliminary 10. semiconscious

a) fleeting a) add a) dispensable a) closing a) awake

b) incessant b) tally b) necessary b) initial b) alert

c) temporary c) supplement c) important c) final c) dazed

d) brief d) deduct d) imperative d) ultimate d) sleepless

Directions: Write your own synonyms for the following stem words.

6. subtract _________________________ 7.

Part 2: Mystery Questions

Directions: Answer the following questions with complete

sentence defining the stem used in the sentence:

Ex: Does an interstate highway stretch across more

than one state? Yes, it goes between (inter) at least two states.

1. Is your subordinate your boss?

2. Can you make a final decision based on preliminary test

results? Why or why not?

3. Can a book record your thoughts for posterity?

4. Are frogs, lizards, turtles, and polar bears classified as

semiaquatic animals? Why or why not?

Part 3: Analogies

Directions: Pick the answer that has the most logical

relationship to the word pair given. Use the CLUE for help.

1. nonproductive : industrious :: ________________

a) insufficient : excessive

b) benevolent : nice

c) antisocial : unfriendly

2. prenatal: childbirth ::___________________

a) preview : chapter

b) posthumous : death

c) sunset: sunrise

3. semiprofessional: amateur :: ___________________

a) poodle : dog

b) nurse : surgeon

c) manager : intern

4. submarine : underwater : ______________________

a) humans : clothes

b) plane : runway

c) subway : underground

Part 5: Stem 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 can choose any stem word to use in the stem map,

just make sure it matches the stem given and write the word on the line provided.

CLUE: OPPOSITES

CLUE:

TEMPORAL/TIME

CLUE: LOCATION

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CLUE: LEVEL OF

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1. Complete the Word Map for the stem (non) using the word ________________________________________________

Stem: Word Example: Definition:

Part of Speech: Illustration: Sentence:

2. Complete the Word Map for the stem (pre) using the stem word ________________________________________________

Stem: Word Example: Definition:

Part of Speech: Illustration: Sentence:

3. Complete the Word Map for the stem (post) using the stem word _______________________________________________

Stem: Word Example: Definition:

Part of Speech: Illustration: Sentence:

4. Complete the Word Map for the stem (semi) using the word ________________________________________________

Stem: Word Example: Definition:

Part of Speech: Illustration: Sentence:

5. Complete the Word Map for the stem (sub) using the word ________________________________________________

Stem: Word Example: Definition:

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