ABSORBED PREFIXES I
Name__________________________
SCORE_______
Note: (Text pages 156-161) There will be no test for this unit. Credit will be given for completing the packet—
homework!!!!
Step One:
Show that you understand the concept we are studying. Write all the words in the following columns:
The prefix ad means to
The prefix in means not/without
The prefix con means
with/together
Instructions: A dictionary can be a valuable tool for learning new vocabulary. Use the dictionary in the back of
your text (pages 282-351) to complete the next few activities.
Step Two: Write the word that matches the meaning.
Word Bank:
illegal
immobilize
irresponsible
illiterate
irresistible
irregular
immature
irreplaceable
________________________ 1. To make incapable of moving
________________________ 2. Prohibited by law
________________________ 3. Not standard or usual
________________________ 4. Not fully grown or developed
________________________ 5. Unable to read or write
________________________ 6. Impossible to find a substitute for; unique
________________________ 7. Extremely tempting; impossible to hold out against
________________________ 8. Not dependable or accountable
Step Three: Etymology refers to the origin of the word. It tells what original language the word came
from. Fill in the chart below to show the etymology of the word.
Word
arrangement
correspond
assortment
accompany
From this language
The original root meant this:
Step Four: The italicized phrase or sentence with the definition in the dictionary shows a common way
this word could be used. Copy the italicized phrase given with each of these words.
Word
accustomed
Copy the italicized phrase or sentence here:
accustomed
immobilize
irreplaceable
irresistible
irresponsible
Step Five: The dictionary definition is a starting place to help us figure out the word. Normally, we put
this definition in our own words. Today we will write the exact definition for each of these words.
Word:
Part of
Speech:
Copy the definition for the word here:
attempt
assignment
immeasurable
illegal
immature
illiterate
Step Six: Synonyms are words that are very similar or have the same meaning. Which of our words
would best fit in place of the underlined word?
Word Bank:
illegible
arrest
attempt
illogical
assignment
irreparable
________________________1. Police help to apprehend the thief.
________________________2. Ms. Rigby will make another try at translating the text.
________________________3. Our class’s task is to write reports about famous people.
________________________4. The scholars decided that their translation was not reasonable.
________________________5. The damage to the manuscript was not fixable.
________________________6. The writing on the ancient clay tablet was unreadable.