Stem List #7
April 9-13
Stem
-a
Meaning
plural
Origin
Greek
dom
rule
Latin
vol
will
Latin
sect
cut
Latin
tox
poison
Greek
Examples
data, phenomena, bacteria, Cephalopoda,
phyla, effluvia, trivia, Nematoda
dominate, predominant, dominion,
domineering, subdominant, domain
volunteer, malevolent, benevolent, volition,
involuntary
dissect, intersection, vivisection, bisect,
section, sectarian, sector
toxin, toxoid, nontoxic, antitoxin,
detoxification, toxicity, phytotoxins
Your assignments for the week:
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FLASHCARDS – make flashcards with index cards or print them from www.quizlet.com. The front
of each flashcard must contain the stem. The back of the card must have the origin, definition,
2 examples, and the definitions for the examples. The flashcards are due Tuesday.
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SENTENCES – Parts 1 and 2 below. Sentences are due Thursday.
Part 1: Sentence Expansion - Use words from Stem List #7 to make the following sentences
better and more descriptive. Write the new, “expanded” sentence on the line provided.
1. The loud noise.
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2. The dark cloud.
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3. My sister ran.
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Part 2: Create your own sentences. Write two of your own sentences, using at least one stem in
each sentence.
4. __________________________________________________________________________
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5.
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TEST – Friday will be test day for stems. This will count as a formal grade.
Note…If you would like to print flashcards or practice your stems by playing games, please
visit www.quizlet.com. In the “search” box, type BMS 7LA Stem List 7 and your stem list is
already there 