Practice

List of Prefixes

Prefixes are integral in modifying or varying the meaning of a word when placed at the beginning. Please remember to hyphenate the term when the prefix is detached.

Review the Practice Prefixes Handout (MS Word)

Discussion Details:

• Create a List:
• Provide a list of 15 root terms, incorporating prefixes, with a focus on the digestive and urinary systems.
• Select five root terms from each system: digestive and urinary.
• Avoid Repetition:
• Avoid using terms that your peers have already included in their lists to ensure diversity.
• Include Essential Information:
• For each term, include the root, the prefix, the combined term, and the meaning of the combined term.
• Peer Analysis:
• Analyze your peers' lists. Evaluate the correctness of their combinations and express your agreement or disagreement based on your understanding.
• Citations and Language Standards:
• Cite any references used in your discussion. Uphold standards of proper grammar, sentence structure, and spelling.