Question

morphology: ex- prefix meaning \away\ or \at\
directions: write the correct word to complete each sentence. not all words will be used.

exhale

export

extract

excavate

exclude

exterior

exit

expel

1. after taking a deep breath, the diver slowly began to ____ as she surfaced.
2. workers had to ____ the soil carefully to uncover the ancient ruins.
3. the factory plans to ____ goods to other countries around the world.
4. the teacher did not want to ____ anyone from the group activity.
5. in case of an emergency, students should calmly walk to the near ____
6. the scientists worked to ____ useful minerals from the rock sample.

Explanation:

Question 1

The prefix "ex - " here can mean "out" (related to "away"). A diver taking a deep breath and then surfacing would be releasing air out, and "exhale" means to breathe out. So the correct word is "exhale".

The context is about workers uncovering ancient ruins. "Excavate" means to dig out or remove earth to uncover something, which fits the action of uncovering ruins by working on the soil. So the correct word is "excavate".

A factory sending goods to other countries is "exporting" them. "Export" means to send goods or services out of a country for trade, so this word fits the context of the factory sending goods to other countries.

Answer:

exhale

Question 2