Chapter 3: Building Vocabulary: Using Word Parts

1. Chapter 3: Building Vocabulary: Using Word Parts Essential Reading Skills, 2/eKathleen McWhorter © 2005 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman Publishers.

2. What Are Word Parts? • Prefixes • Roots • Suffixes © 2005 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman Publishers.

3. Example of Word Parts My friend Josh is nonconformist. (Prefix) Non = not (Root) conform = go along with others (Suffix) ist = one who does something nonconformist= someone who does not go along with others © 2005 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman Publishers.

4. Prefixes–Beginnings of Words Prefix + Root = New Word dis + respect = disrespect Meaning not + respect = lack of respect © 2005 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman Publishers.

5. Common Prefixes • Prefixes referring to amount or number • Example: micro small microscope • Prefixes meaning “not” (negative) • Example: anti against antiwar • Prefixes giving direction or location • Example: sub under submarine See Table 3.1 in your book for common prefixes. © 2005 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman Publishers.

6. Common Roots—Core Meaning • Examples: • bio life biology • port carry transport • path feeling sympathy See Table 3.2 in your book for common roots. © 2005 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman Publishers.

7. Suffixes—Word Endings Root + Suffix = New Word class + ify = classify (verb) class + ic = classic (adjective) class + ification = classification (noun) See Table 3.3 in your book for common suffixes. © 2005 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman Publishers.

8. Common Suffixes • Suffixes that refer to condition or quality • Example: ness kindness • Suffixes that mean “one who” • Example: er teacher • Suffixes that mean “referring to” • Example: ship friendship © 2005 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman Publishers.

9. Roots & Suffixes • Our college is one of the most prestigious in the state. • Root: prestige • Suffix: ious • New Word: prestigious (having prestige or distinction) © 2005 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman Publishers.

10. Using Word Parts • Look for the root first and try to figure out its meaning. • Look for a prefix and see how it changes the meaning of the root word. • Find a suffix and see how it changes or adds to the meaning. © 2005 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman Publishers.

11. Test-Taking Tip #3: Recognizing Word Parts • Pronounce the word in question to yourself and see if you recognize a prefix, root, or suffix. • If you do not recognize the root of the word, concentrate on the prefix, if there is one. This may give a clue to the word’s meaning. • Also pay attention to suffixes to try and figure out the word. © 2005 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman Publishers.

12. Test-Taking Tip #3: Recognizing Word Parts • Example: A monologue is: • A. a debate among politicians. • B. secrets shared by friends. • C. intimate conversation. • D. long, uninterrupted speech. Hint: “mono” is a prefix meaning “one.” © 2005 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman Publishers.

13. Visit the Companion Website http://www.ablongman.com/mcwhorter © 2005 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman Publishers.