Question

part 3: create your own! (10 minutes)

1. choose one prefix from the list: pre-, re-, mis-, anti-, inter-
2. choose one root from the list: spect (see), graph (write), dict (say), form (shape), port (carry)
3. choose one suffix from the list: -tion, -er, -able, -ist, -ous

put them together to invent a new word.

• write your new word here: _______________
• break it down (prefix/root/suffix): _______________
• define it (your own definition, based on the parts): _______________
• write a sentence using it: _______________

Explanation:

1. Choose Prefix, Root, Suffix

• Prefix: pre- (meaning "before")
• Root: dict (meaning "say")
• Suffix: -er (meaning "one who does")

2. Invent the New Word

Combine the prefix, root, and suffix: pre + dict + er = predict er? Wait, no, correct combination: pre + dict + er → predictor? Wait, no, pre-dict-er? Wait, actually, pre (before) + dict (say) + er (one who) → predictor is a real word, but we can invent a new one. Wait, maybe pre-dict-er as a new word (even if it's similar to predictor, but let's proceed).

3. Break Down the New Word

• Prefix: pre- (before)
• Root: dict (say)
• Suffix: -er (one who)

4. Define the New Word

Based on the parts: One who says (or predicts) before something happens.

5. Write a Sentence Using the New Word

The predicter told us the outcome of the game before it started.

Final Answers (Filled in the Blanks)

• Write your new word here: $\boldsymbol{\text{predicter}}$
• Break it down (prefix/root/suffix): $\boldsymbol{\text{pre- (prefix), dict (root), -er (suffix)}}$
• Define it (your own definition, based on the parts): $\boldsymbol{\text{One who says (or predicts) before an event occurs.}}$
• Write a sentence using it: $\boldsymbol{\text{The predicter claimed he knew the winner of the race before it began.}}$

(Note: You can choose different prefixes, roots, or suffixes. For example, using inter- (between) + port (carry) + -able (able to) → interportable (able to be carried between places), with definition "Capable of being carried between different locations" and sentence "The new device is interportable, making it easy to move between offices." The above is just one example.)

Answer:

1. Choose Prefix, Root, Suffix

• Prefix: pre- (meaning "before")
• Root: dict (meaning "say")
• Suffix: -er (meaning "one who does")

2. Invent the New Word

Combine the prefix, root, and suffix: pre + dict + er = predict er? Wait, no, correct combination: pre + dict + er → predictor? Wait, no, pre-dict-er? Wait, actually, pre (before) + dict (say) + er (one who) → predictor is a real word, but we can invent a new one. Wait, maybe pre-dict-er as a new word (even if it's similar to predictor, but let's proceed).

3. Break Down the New Word

• Prefix: pre- (before)
• Root: dict (say)
• Suffix: -er (one who)

4. Define the New Word

Based on the parts: One who says (or predicts) before something happens.

5. Write a Sentence Using the New Word

The predicter told us the outcome of the game before it started.

Final Answers (Filled in the Blanks)

• Write your new word here: $\boldsymbol{\text{predicter}}$
• Break it down (prefix/root/suffix): $\boldsymbol{\text{pre- (prefix), dict (root), -er (suffix)}}$
• Define it (your own definition, based on the parts): $\boldsymbol{\text{One who says (or predicts) before an event occurs.}}$
• Write a sentence using it: $\boldsymbol{\text{The predicter claimed he knew the winner of the race before it began.}}$

(Note: You can choose different prefixes, roots, or suffixes. For example, using inter- (between) + port (carry) + -able (able to) → interportable (able to be carried between places), with definition "Capable of being carried between different locations" and sentence "The new device is interportable, making it easy to move between offices." The above is just one example.)