Pre-
Look at the following words:
preschool- a special school that young children attend before elementary schoolWhat do they all have in common (the same)?
prepare- to get ready for an event before it happens
predate- (verb) something that happens before another thing happens These dinosaur bones predate humans.
prevent- to stop something before it happens
predict- to guess something before it happens
What does the prefix pre- mean?
Now look at these words:
review- look againWhat do these words have in common?
redo- do again
reinvent- invent again
revisit- visit again
What does the prefix re- mean?
Sub-
And finally, look at these words:
submarine- an boat that floats under the waterWhat do these words have in common?
subway- a train that runs under the ground
subzero- below freezing temperature
substitute- a replacement (originally- something that works instead of or under something else) Our teacher didn't come to school today so we had a substitute teacher.
What does the prefix sub- mean?
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Some root words + ~cide
Root word + -cide
homicide- killing a person
suicide- killing one's self infanticide- killing babies
genocide- killing large groups of people (like a race of
people) insecticide- killing insects pesticide- also means killing insects herbicide- killing plants So can you guess what -cide means?
Multiple Choice
Choose the correct answer. Check your answers by clicking on the arrow below. 1. There are so many bugs eating my plants. I need to buy some ___.
a. infanticide
b. herbicide
c. pesticide
2. During World War II, Hitler tried to kill all of the Jews by ___.
a. genocide
b. pesticide
c. homicide
3. My friend almost killed himself with a knife. I can't believe he tried to commit ___.
a. homicide
b. suicide
c. pesticide
4. I planted these flowers but these other plants are growing too. I'm going to use this ___ to kill the ones I don't want.
a. herbicide
b. insecticide
c. genocide
5. Oh, I hate all of these insects in my house. I need to use some ___ on them.
a. suicide
b. insecticide
c. genocide
6. Some people who don't want their babies commit ___.
a. genocide
b. suicide
c. infanticide
7. This year there have been fewer ___ in my city. Last year twelve people were killed and this year there have been ten.
a. homicides
b. pesticides
c. herbicides
Caring Vocabulary
to pamper (verb)- to treat
with too much care or kindness. Some people think we
shouldn't pamper children too much. If we do everything for them
they won't learn to take care of themselves.
to cater (verb)- to give everything that is needed (and more). Sheila caters to her children. She gives them everything and sometimes she doesn't have time to do things for herself.
TLC = Tender Loving Care (noun)- Children should be given a lot of TLC when they are young. It helps them to become happy and caring adults.
courtesy (noun) / courteous (adj)- good manners, polite behavior. It is important to show courtesy to the king. / He is a courteous man. He speaks in a kind manner and is very polite.
to adore (verb) / adoration (noun)- like or admire very much. I adore this new sweater. It is so beautiful. / Some people give adoration to a lot of movie stars.
affection (noun) affectionate (adj)- caring or love for someone, showing love to someone (by action). Leila shows her affection by bringing flowers to her mother. / Mary is an affectionate person. She always holds her boyfriend's hand and puts her arms around his neck.
to be fond of (verb) / fondness (noun) / fond (adj)- liking someone or something. John is fond of tomato soup. / Mary has a fondness for James. / He is my fondest nephew.
Choose the best word. If you have troubles, check to make sure the part of speech (noun, verb, adj) works in the sentence. 1. We should be polite and ___ when we have a job interview.
a. adores
b. TLC
c. courteous
2. Tony is an ___ man. He always hugs and kisses his wife.
b. affectionate
c. adore
3. Sometimes when the baby cries he doesn't need food or toys, he just needs some ___ so he can feel that someone cares.
a. TLC
b. cater
c. fond of
4. Maia is ___ of children and animals. She likes to play with both of them.
a. fond
b. pampers
c. courteous
5. Michael ___ to his wife. If there is anything she wants at all, he gets it for her.
a. affection
b. caters
c. courteous
6. Susan ___ her best friend. She thinks her best friend is the best person in the world.
a. caters
b. TLC
c. adores
7. Jeremy ___ his pet mouse. The mouse has great food and a huge cage to live in. I think it's too much. I wish my life were as good as that mouse's!
a. adoration
b. courteous
c. pampers
Professional Relationship Vocabulary
The first words are types of
professionals. The second words (below the first) are what we call the
people they serve.teacher/instructor/tutor (provide education)
student
doctor/nurse (provide medical help)
salesperson (provides things to buy)
librarian/museum worker (need support from people)
lawyer/ tax advisor (provide professional services or advice)
government official (work as a representative for others)
publisher (provide books, newspapers, websites)
or subscriber if you order and receive something again and again (like this newsletter)
Choose the best answer. Check your answers below. 1. When you visit a library, you are a ___.
2. When you write to the leaders of your country, you are a ___.
3. When you hire a lawyer to represent you, you are a ___.
4. When you receive a magazine in the mail every month, you are a ___.
5. When you study at a school, you are a ___.
6. When you buy something, you are a ___.
7. When you go to a hospital for care, you are a ___.
Marry/ Get Married/ Be Married
A lot of people get confused about how to use these words. Maybe this will help.
to marry (someone)- this is the general verb. It is the time when people come together as husband and wife. Do not say I married with someone. It is not correct. And do not say I married to someone. It is also incorrect. Correct example: I married Sam 3 years ago.
to get married- this talks about the time two people got
married. It makes us think of the wedding.Correct example: I got married.
to get married to (someone)- We think of who was married in the wedding. Do not say I got married with someone. It is incorrect.
Correct example: I got married to Sam.
to get married in (someplace)- We think of where the wedding took place.
Correct Example: I got married in Hawaii.
to be married- This means a state of being. Are you married or are you single?
Correct Example: I am married.
to be married (to someone)- Also state of being. But who is married to you?
Correct Example: I am married to Sam.
Conclusion- When you use to marry or to get married, think about the wedding. When you use to be married, think about the person's life now.
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of marry. Check your answers by clicking on the arrows.
1. Is Jim single or married? He .
2. Who did he marry? He Susan.
3. Where did he get married? He London.
4. Is Anna single? No, she .
5. Who is Anna married to? She Juan.
6. What is Jolene going to do this Saturday? She is going to Mike.
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