Worksheet on Prefixes & Suffixes in a Historical Context
English
Grade 8
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Worksheet on Prefixes & Suffixes in a Historical Context
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Introduction to Word Building in Historical Texts
During the 18th century, colonial expansion led to rapid territorial acquisitions, often described as 'territorially uncharted' regions. Leaders frequently employed terms like 'unprecedented' to emphasize the novelty of their endeavors. The era was marked by 'revolutionary' ideas that reshaped societies, and individuals were often viewed as 'transformative' figures of change. The language of the period was filled with words that contained prefixes such as 're-' and 'un-' and suffixes like '-ment' and '-ive,' which helped articulate the complexities of political and social developments. These word formations reflected the dynamic and transformative nature of the era.
1.
What does the prefix 're-' in 'revolutionary' suggest about the nature of the ideas during the period?
[2 marks]2.
Identify a word in the passage that uses the suffix '-ment' and explain its significance in the context.
[3 marks]3.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following words contains the prefix 'un-'?
[1 mark]Aa) revolutionary
Bb) unprecedented
Cc) transformative
Dd) ideas
4.
Explain in one or two sentences how the suffix '-ive' alters the word 'transformative' and its meaning in the context.
[3 marks]5.
Identify one other word from the passage that employs a prefix and describe its effect on the word’s meaning.
[2 marks]6.
Long Answer: Analyze how the use of prefixes and suffixes in the passage helps convey the themes of change and innovation during the era. Provide examples from the text.
7.
Identify a word in the passage that contains the prefix 'un-' and discuss its tone or implication in describing the regions.
[2 marks]8.
Creative Writing: Imagine you are a historian describing this period to students. Write a brief speech (about 25 lines) incorporating at least five words with prefixes or suffixes from the passage. Use these words to highlight key characteristics of the era.
9.
Identify the prefix in the word 'transformed' (if present) and explain how it changes the meaning of the base word.
[2 marks]10.
Explain how the use of prefixes like 're-' and 'un-' in the passage underscores the ideas of renewal and challenge in the historical context.
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