Name: _____________________________
Date: __________________Class:_______
pre: before
less: without
ful: full of
1. Using a dictionary, find two example words for each of this lesson’s word cells.
2. Define ALL words making sure that the word cell meaning makes sense with your word. The first one is
always done for you as an example.
3. EVERY word cell word you provide:
a. MUST be spelled correctly. Use a dictionary or dictionary.com
b. MUST have the word cell meaning as part of your definition
c. MUST be a real word
4. Your one sentence must make sense and it must include any 3 words from the table. Spelling & punctuation
count.
5. Use your previous word cell papers to complete the review sections on the back.
Word
CELL
My Word
pre
prearrange:
Your #1 Word and Definition
Your #2 Word and Definition
___________________________:
___________________________:
___________________________:
___________________________:
___________________________:
___________________________:
arrange before
less
ful
weightless :
powerful :
Write one complete sentence using at least 3 word cells from this lesson:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Practice: Add the suffix “less” OR “ful” to the words listed on the left. Write them on the correct side
of the scale. For an extra challenge, see how many additional words you can think of on your own.
beauty____
care_____
hope_____
home_____
plenty_____
doubt_____
shoe_____
thank_____
clue_____
joy_____
grate_____
Name: _____________________________
Date: __________________Class:_______
dis, im, in, un: not
1. Using a dictionary, find two example words for each of this lesson’s word cells.
2. Define ALL words making sure that the word cell meaning makes sense with your word. The first one
is always done for you as an example.
3. EVERY word cell word you provide:
a. MUST be spelled correctly. Use a dictionary or dictionary.com
b. MUST have the word cell meaning as part of your definition
c. MUST be a real word
4. Your one sentence must make sense and it must include any 3 words from the table. Spelling &
punctuation count.
5. Use your previous word cell papers to complete the review sections on the back.
Word
CELL
My Word
dis
displeased:
Your #1 Word and Definition
Your #2 Word and Definition
___________________________:
___________________________:
___________________________:
___________________________:
___________________________:
___________________________:
___________________________:
___________________________:
not pleased
im
in
un
impossible:
insane :
uninformed:
Write one complete sentence using at least 3 word cells from this lesson:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Review: Complete each sentence with the meaning of the underlined word cell.
1.
If you are toothless, you are ________________________________ any teeth.
2. When you prepay a bill, you pay it ______________________________.
3. A joyful person is _____________________________ joy.
4. A homeless person is ____________________________ a home.
Practice: List as many words as possible in the chart below.
Name: _____________________________
Date: __________________Class:_______
mono, uni: one
tri: three
1. Using a dictionary, find two example words for each of this lesson’s word cells.
2. Define ALL words making sure that the word cell meaning makes sense with your word. The first one
is always done for you as an example.
3. EVERY word cell word you provide:
a. MUST be spelled correctly. Use a dictionary or dictionary.com
b. MUST have the word cell meaning as part of your definition
c. MUST be a real word
4. Your one sentence must make sense and it must include any 3 words from the table. Spelling &
punctuation count.
5. Use your previous word cell papers to complete the review sections on the back.
Word
CELL
mono
My Word
Your #1 Word and Definition
Your #2 Word and Definition
monotone:
___________________________:
___________________________:
___________________________:
___________________________:
___________________________:
___________________________:
one tone
uni
tri
uniform:
triangle:
Write one complete sentence using at least 3 words from this lesson:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Review: Underline, circle or highlight the word cell(s) in each word below.
distrustful
unlike
immature
prepay
prearrange
dishonest
forgetful
friendless
inappropriate
presentless
prepress
untied
Practice: One Track Mind
Match the word to the correct definition by writing the correct letter on the line.
1. _______ monastery
2. _______ monotone
3. _______ monophobia
4. _______ union
5. _______ unison
6. _______ monogamy
7. _______ unique
8. _______ monopoly
9. _______ monocle
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
Having one spouse
An eyeglass for one eye
Religious house where one goes to be alone
Control of sales by one company or person
Having one sound or tone
One single, large stone or monument
Fear of being alone
Sung with one voice
One of a kind
Act of combining separate items into one
10. _______ monolith
Challenge: As the Stomach Churns
“As the Stomach Churns” is one of the most popular daytime dramas on television. For an extra
challenge, use the words from the practice section above to fill in the missing blanks in the account
below.
The actor playing a wealthy old English duke adjusted his (1) __________________ and peered at the
script. “One wife? Preposterous! No one believes in (2) __________________ on daytime TV. My
character might as well go live in a (3) __________________.
The director patted the Duke’s face with a (4) __________________ assortment of creams and lotions
to hide aging. “Now, Sir Charles, you’ve had a (5) __________________ on multiple marriages on
this program for years. You’ve been a (6) __________________ to wild living for as long as we’ve
been on the air. It’s time your character reformed and settled down to a (7) __________________ with
one good woman – for life!”
The Duke sighed and began speaking in an exaggerated (8) __________________ voice. “Yes –
master – your – wish – is – my – com …”
Just then, a trio of beautiful young starlets pranced by. “Hello, Charles!” they chorused in
(9) __________________. The old actor sprang back to life. “You’ll just have to rewrite the script,
boss!” he called back as he chased after the girls. “I have incurable (10) __________________.”
Name: _____________________________
Date: __________________Class:_______
-er, -or, -ist: person/thing that…
1. Using a dictionary, find two example words for each of this lesson’s word cells.
2. Define ALL words making sure that the word cell meaning makes sense with your word. The first one
is always done for you as an example.
3. EVERY word cell word you provide:
a. MUST be spelled correctly. Use a dictionary or dictionary.com
b. MUST have the word cell meaning as part of your definition
c. MUST be a real word
4. Your one sentence must make sense and it must include any 3 words from the table. Spelling &
punctuation count.
5. Use your previous word cell papers to complete the review sections on the back.
Word
CELL
My Word
-er
reporter:
Your #1 Word and Definition
Your #2 Word and Definition
___________________________:
___________________________:
___________________________:
___________________________:
___________________________:
___________________________:
person that
reports
-or
-ist
sailor:
geologist:
Write one complete sentence using at least 3 words from this lesson:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Review: Complete each sentence by writing the meaning of the underlined word cell.
1. A uniform has ____________________ form.
2. If you engage a motor, you start it: if you disengage one, you do ______________ start it.
3. A trio has ___________________ singers.
4. An unlocked door is _______________ locked.
5. If something mobile is movable, an immobile object is _________________ movable.
6. A monochromatic design has ________________ color.
7. If you predetermine the course, you determine it _______________________.
8. A colorful picture is _______________________ color.
9. When you are fearless, you are _____________________ fear.
Spelling Rule: Use “i" before “e”, except after “c”, or when sounding like
“a” as in neighbor or weigh.
Directions: Use the rule above to underline or circle the correct spelling of each word pair below.
deceive
decieve
shield
sheild
breif
brief
riegn
reign
piece
peice
concieve
conceive
yield
yeild
grieve
greive
relief
releif
sleigh
sliegh
Name: _____________________________
Date: __________________Class:_______
-ology: study of
-ous: quality of
quad: four
1. Using a dictionary, find two example words for each of this lesson’s word cells.
2. Define ALL words making sure that the word cell meaning makes sense with your word. The first one
is always done for you as an example.
3. EVERY word cell word you provide:
a. MUST be spelled correctly. Use a dictionary or dictionary.com
b. MUST have the word cell meaning as part of your definition
c. MUST be a real word
4. Your one sentence must make sense and it must include any 3 words from the table. Spelling &
punctuation count.
5. Use your previous word cell papers to complete the review sections on the back.
Word
CELL
My Word
-ology
biology:
Your #1 Word and Definition
Your #2 Word and Definition
___________________________:
___________________________:
___________________________:
___________________________:
___________________________:
___________________________:
study of life
-ous
famous:
quad
quadrangle:
Write one complete sentence using at least 3 words from this lesson:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Part 1: Review: Write the meaning of the word cells we have studied so far:
pre ________________
mono ________________
ful ________________
dis ________________
less ________________
tri ________________
or ________________________ uni __________
im ________________
in ________________
er ______________________________
ist __________________________
un ________________
Part 2: “I Before E” Rule Fill in the missing spaces in the spelling rule below. Then circle the
correct spelling of the words below.
Use “I” before ___________ except after __________ or when sounding like __________ as in
“neighbor” and “ _________________. ”
Retrieve
Retreive
Wieght
Weight
Beleive
Believe
Thief
Theif
Preconceived Preconcieved
Neighborhood Nieghborhood
Frieght
Aweigh
Freight
Awiegh
Name: _____________________________
Date: __________________Class:_______
Word Cell
Meaning
dis- not
-er
-ful
imin-ist
-less
-ology
-or
-ous
prequadtriununi-
Give One (word and
definition)
Get One (word and
definition)
Complete the sentences with the meanings of the Word Cells. Please write neatly and
spell correctly.
1. A uniform has _________ form.
2. A trio has ________ singers.
3. A monochromatic design has _________ color.
4. If you are fearless, you are _______________ fear.
5. When you prepay a bill, you pay it ______________.
6. A joyful person is _________________ joy.
7. An unlocked door is ________ locked.
8. A unicorn has ________ horn.
9. If you engage a motor, you start it; if you disengage one, you do ______ start it.
10. If something mobile is movable, an immobile object is ______ movable.
11. A counselor is a ____________________________ counsels.
12. Quadruplets are __________ babies born at one time.
13. The courageous soldier is a person who ______________________
courage.
14. Astrology is the ___________________ the stars.
15. A flutist is a _____________________ the flute.
16. A performer is a __________________________ performs.
Enrichment: Word Cell Sightings. Write a word that contains a word cell
from lesson #1-5, its meaning, and where you saw or found the word.
Word
Meaning
From
EVEN MORE ENRICHMENT! Select 5 of your favorite “Word Cell Words”. Write a
sentence that shows you understand the meaning of the word. Make each sentence
at least 7-8 words long and underline the word cell word. Write neatly and spell
correctly.
1. ___________________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________________
4. ___________________________________________________________________
5. ___________________________________________________________________
6. ___________________________________________________________________
7. ___________________________________________________________________
8. ___________________________________________________________________
9. ___________________________________________________________________
10. ___________________________________________________________________
Quiz: 1-5
Name___________________________ date ________________Class ____________
Give the definition of the Word Cell, write a word which contains it and the meaning of your word. Spelling
counts. (3 pts. each)
1. er:___ _____
word: _______________________
meaning: __________________________________________________________________
2. pre: _______
word: _______________________
meaning: __________________________________________________________________
3. mono: _______
word: _______________________
meaning: __________________________________________________________________
4. im: _______
word: _______________________
meaning: ___________________________________________________________________
5. less: _______
word: _______________________
meaning: ___________________________________________________________________
6. ful: _______
word: _______________________
meaning: ____________________________________________________________________
7. ology: _______
word: _______________________
meaning: ____________________________________________________________________
8. tri: _______
word: _______________________
meaning: ______________________________________________________________________
9. un: _______
word: _______________________
meaning: ______________________________________________________________________
10. ous: _______
word: _______________________
meaning: ______________________________________________________________________
Thinking back to your class work and homework, select the 5 best words (containing Word Cells)
and use them in five sentences. Underline the Word Cell word. Please make sure sentences
make sense and are written correctly.
1. __________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
4. __________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
5. ___________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Write a 4 sentence (4 point) paragraph. Select a “fall” topic (or pick one of your own).
Please use 5 different Word Cell words than you used in the above paragraph. Underline
each.
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
____ful
_____less
pre______
un_____
dis______
im_____
in_____