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Using the Prex: disThe prex dis- means the opposite of. When the prex dis- is added to the beginning of a word, the new word means the opposite of the base word. For example, someone with a pleasant personality can be described as agreeable. A person who is not pleasant is disagreeable. A. DIRECTIONS: Add the prex dis- to each of the words below and write a sentence that uses the new word in the space provided. The rst word has been done as an example. New Word displeased _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ Sentence The displeased customer asked for his money back. ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________
Using Words from the Selection The words diagnosis and disinfect are dened for you in the selection. Here are denitions of two other words from the selection. condition setback a state of health or physical tness a stopping of progress; a reversal
B. DIRECTIONS: Fill in the blanks with the word that best completes the sentence. 1. Grandpa was not well, but the family hoped that his ________________________ would improve. 2. Dr. Crawford had already made his ________________________ of Grandpas health. 3. Ellie used bleach to ________________________ Grandpas room. 4. In spite of help from family and friends, Grandpa suffered a ________________________ in August. Analogies C. DIRECTIONS: Each item consists of a related pair of words in CAPITAL LETTERS, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Circle the letter of the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to the one expressed in the pair in capital letters. 1. DISINFECT : GERMS :: a. broken : toy b. jump : pounce c. douse : re d. hour : minute 2. SETBACK : WORRIED :: a. progress : encouraged b. u : virus c. question : answer d. happy : cheerful
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Build Spelling Skills: Adding disSpelling Strategy A prex never changes the spelling of the word, even when the word
begins with a vowel. Examples: dis- + qualied = disqualied dis- + organized = disorganized A. Practice: Add the prex dis to each word. Write the new word on the line. 1. dis- + appear 2. dis- + similar 3. dis- + like ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ 6. dis- + honest ________________________ 7. dis- + connect _______________________ 8. dis- + satised ______________________ 9. dis- + belief _________________________ 10. dis- + contented _____________________
B. Practice: Complete the sentences below by adding the prex dis- to each given word and writing each new word on the line. 1. Ellie (trusts) ________________________ Dr. Crawfords diagnosis. 2. Grandpa Jeremiahs stroke has caused a (ability) ________________________ that prevents him from doing chores on the farm. 3. In spite of his (comfort), ________________________ Grandpa is still able to tell his stories. 4. Macon values the stories and does not (courage) ________________________ Grandpa Jeremiah. 5. Ellie (agrees) ________________________ about the importance of these stories. Challenge: In the story, Dr. Crawford makes a diagnosis of Jeremiahs illness. The word diagnosis is formed from the prex dia- and the ancient Greek word gnosis. One meaning for the prex dia- is completeness or thoroughness. Gnosis means knowledge. Dr. Crawfords complete knowledge of Jeremiahs condition enables him to tell exactly what is wrong with him; that is, to make a diagnosis. Another medical term the author could have used in the selection is prognosis. The Greek prex pro- means before or beforehand. When the doctor says that Jeremiah probably will not live long, he is making a prognosis; that is, a prediction, telling what will happen before it actually does happen. Many English words are based on one or more Greek words. Below is a list of words derived from Greek. The Greek words and their meanings are in parentheses. In the space next to each word, write the letter of the correct denition from the list of denitions on the right. ____ ____ ____ ____ 1. biology (bio = life; logy = scientic study) 2. tyrant (tyrannos = king) 3. pharmacy (pharmakon = drug) 4. philanthropist (philos = love; anthropos = human being) a. powerful ruler b. person who helps others c. the study of animals d. drugstore
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B. DIRECTIONS: In the space provided below, rewrite the following paragraph with the boy as the rst-person narrator. The boy sat by his grandfathers bed, listening to the old mans stories. He wondered if they were really true, but didnt ask. When he had asked in the past, his grandfather would just change the subject, so the boy didnt bother any more. The room was hot, and the boy felt perspiration trickle down his back. He could hear birds chirping outside and wished for a breeze. He thought about being old, and not being able to work or run around. He heard a knock on the door and Macon came in with a guitar. He was glad to see Macon, who smiled at him.
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