Reading Comprehension #14014

Practice Exercise 10 A, B

Word Structure

  1. Fill in the blank. You may need to change the spelling of the root word. Check a dictionary if needed.
Prefix Root word New word
  attack counterattack
inter   interprovincial
macro   macromolecule
  skirt miniskirt
  purpose multipurpose
poly graph  
tri pod  
  plegia quadriplegia


  1. Fill in the blank. You may need to change the spelling of the root word. Check a dictionary if needed.
Root word Suffix New word
conserve ative  
punish   punitive
depend ancy  
perman ency  
rely   reliable
access   accessible
wood en  
replica ate replicate
  ary dictionary
drape ery  

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