1. BUILDING VOCABULARY SKILLS
Fourth Edition
Sherrie L. Nist
© Townsend Press

2. Unit Two: Chapter 12 • anti- • -less • bi- • phon • en-, em- • post-
• graph, gram • spect
• inter- • sub-
Page 62 in textbook.

3. TEN WORD PARTS IN CONTEXT
Choose the meaning of the word part based on the boldfaced words.
1 anti-
• Antifreeze prevents the water in a car radiator from freezing.
• Many students in the 1960s who disapproved of the United States’ involvement in the Vietnam War took part in antiwar marches.
The word part anti- means
A. for.
B. against.
C. two.
Page 62 in textbook.
Answer: B
The next slide explains the answer.

4. TEN WORD PARTS IN CONTEXT
Choose the meaning of the word part based on the boldfaced words.
1 anti-
• Antifreeze prevents the water in a car radiator from freezing.
• Many students in the 1960s who disapproved of the United States’ involvement in the Vietnam War took part in antiwar marches.
The word part anti- means
A. for.
B. against.
C. two.
Page 62 in textbook.
Antifreeze protects the water in the radiator against freezing. Students who disapproved of the war would march against the war.
Antiperspirant protects
against perspiration.

5. TEN WORD PARTS IN CONTEXT
Choose the meaning of the word part based on the boldfaced words.
2 bi-
• In addition to the expected pair of wheels, a bicycle built for two also has two seats.
• “You can have only one wife at a time.” Judge Graves told the bigamist, “not two at once.”
The word part bi- means
A. two.
B. look.
C. speech.
Page 62 in textbook.
Answer: A
The next slide explains the answer.

6. TEN WORD PARTS IN CONTEXT
Choose the meaning of the word part based on the boldfaced words.
2 bi-
• In addition to the expected pair of wheels, a bicycle built for two also has two seats.
• “You can have only one wife at a time.” Judge Graves told the bigamist, “not two at once.”
The word part bi- means
A. two.
B. look.
C. speech.
Page 62 in textbook.
A bicycle has two wheels. The words pair of wheels are a clue. The bigamist has two wives at one time.
A bicycle has two wheels

7. TEN WORD PARTS IN CONTEXT
Choose the meaning of the word part based on the boldfaced words.
3 en-, em-
• On the boss’s door were two signs: “Enter” and “Exit.”
• A brief kiss, a quick embrace, and she was gone—leaving me wondering if I had really held her in my arms.
The word part en- or em- means
A. sound.
B. below.
C. in, into.
Page 62 in textbook.
Answer: C
The next slide explains the answer.

8. TEN WORD PARTS IN CONTEXT
Choose the meaning of the word part based on the boldfaced words.
3 en-, em-
• On the boss’s door were two signs: “Enter” and “Exit.”
• A brief kiss, a quick embrace, and she was gone—leaving me wondering if I had really held her in my arms.
The word part en- or em- means
A. sound.
B. below.
C. in, into.
Page 62 in textbook.
Enter means to go into or come into. In the second item, the words in my arms are a clue.
An entrance is a place to go in.

9. TEN WORD PARTS IN CONTEXT
Choose the meaning of the word part based on the boldfaced words.
4 graph, gram
• My little sister practices her handwriting so that if she becomes famous, her autograph will look good.
• The diagram in my biology book shows that, strange as it may seem, an earthworm has two hearts.
The word part graph or gram means
A. under.
B. something written or drawn.
C. three.
Page 62 in textbook.
Answer: B
The next slide explains the answer.

10. TEN WORD PARTS IN CONTEXT
Choose the meaning of the word part based on the boldfaced words.
4 graph, gram
• My little sister practices her handwriting so that if she becomes famous, her autograph will look good.
• The diagram in my biology book shows that, strange as it may seem, an earthworm has two hearts.
The word part graph or gram means
A. under.
B. something written or drawn.
C. three.
Page 62 in textbook.
An autograph is a person’s written name. The word handwriting is a clue. A diagram is a drawing.

11. TEN WORD PARTS IN CONTEXT
Choose the meaning of the word part based on the boldfaced words.
5 inter-
• When my brother tries to speak while chewing gum, it’s impossible to understand him without an interpreter.
• “Driving cross-country along the interstate highway was great,” said Telly. “I got to eat in about twenty different states!”
The word part inter- means
A. something written.
B. between.
C. under.
Page 62 in textbook.
Answer: B
The next slide explains the answer.

12. TEN WORD PARTS IN CONTEXT
Choose the meaning of the word part based on the boldfaced words.
5 inter-
• When my brother tries to speak while chewing gum, it’s impossible to understand him without an interpreter.
• “Driving cross-country along the interstate highway was great,” said Telly. “I got to eat in about twenty different states!”
The word part inter- means
A. something written.
B. between.
C. under.
Page 62 in textbook.
An interpreter translates from one language to another (between two languages). An interstate highway runs between states.

13. TEN WORD PARTS IN CONTEXT
Choose the meaning of the word part based on the boldfaced words.
6 -less
• The mayor spoke sadly about the homeless, but he did nothing to build low-income housing.
• The Smiths’ marriage was loveless. They stayed together for the sake of their children, but the constant tension in their house was difficult for everyone to bear.
The word part -less means
A. without.
B. with.
C. look.
Page 62 in textbook.
Answer: A
The next slide explains the answer.

14. TEN WORD PARTS IN CONTEXT
Choose the meaning of the word part based on the boldfaced words.
6 -less
• The mayor spoke sadly about the homeless, but he did nothing to build low-income housing.
• The Smiths’ marriage was loveless. They stayed together for the sake of their children, but the constant tension in their house was difficult for everyone to bear.
The word part -less means
A. without.
B. with.
C. look.
Page 62 in textbook.
The homeless are people without homes. If the Smiths stayed together only for the sake of their children and if there was constant tension, their marriage must have been without love.

15. TEN WORD PARTS IN CONTEXT
Choose the meaning of the word part based on the boldfaced words.
7 phon
• Alexander Graham Bell invented not only the telephone but also a kite that could carry a person.
• Whenever Wayne played the saxophone, dogs howled, cats screamed, and lovebirds got divorced.
The word part phon means
A. under.
B. sound.
C. watch.
Page 63 in textbook.
Answer: B
The next slide explains the answer.

16. TEN WORD PARTS IN CONTEXT
Choose the meaning of the word part based on the boldfaced words.
7 phon
• Alexander Graham Bell invented not only the telephone but also a kite that could carry a person.
• Whenever Wayne played the saxophone, dogs howled, cats screamed, and lovebirds got divorced.
The word part phon means
A. under.
B. sound.
C. watch.
Page 63 in textbook.
The telephone carries sound. When a person plays a saxophone, the instrument makes sound (but in this case that sound must not be very pleasant).

17. TEN WORD PARTS IN CONTEXT
Choose the meaning of the word part based on the boldfaced words.
8 post-
• Why are baseball games postponed because of a light rain, but football games not called off even if it rains heavily?
• My playful sister included a postscript after her letter that said, “P.S. I don’t have anything else to say.”
The word part post- means
A. half.
B. speech.
C. after.
Page 63 in textbook.
Answer: C
The next slide explains the answer.

18. TEN WORD PARTS IN CONTEXT
Choose the meaning of the word part based on the boldfaced words.
8 post-
• Why are baseball games postponed because of a light rain, but football games not called off even if it rains heavily?
• My playful sister included a postscript after her letter that said, “P.S. I don’t have anything else to say.”
The word part post- means
A. half.
B. speech.
C. after.
Page 63 in textbook.
Baseball games are put off until sometime later (after). If the sister has nothing more to say, she would add this note after she has written the rest of the letter. The word after tells you the meaning.

19. TEN WORD PARTS IN CONTEXT
Choose the meaning of the word part based on the boldfaced words.
9 spect
• Detective Blake amazed everyone by inspecting the tuna casserole the thief was baking and then fishing the stolen jewels out with a fork.
• Spectators at a tennis match tend to watch the ball, not the players.
The word part spect means
A. hear.
B. look.
C. not.
Page 63 in textbook.
Answer: B
The next slide explains the answer.

20. TEN WORD PARTS IN CONTEXT
Choose the meaning of the word part based on the boldfaced words.
9 spect
• Detective Blake amazed everyone by inspecting the tuna casserole the thief was baking and then fishing the stolen jewels out with a fork.
• Spectators at a tennis match tend to watch the ball, not the players.
The word part spect means
A. hear.
B. look.
C. not.
Page 63 in textbook.
To inspect something is to look at it carefully. Spectators look at a sporting even. The word watch is a clue.

21. TEN WORD PARTS IN CONTEXT
Choose the meaning of the word part based on the boldfaced words.
10 sub-
• Some people won’t travel by subway because they fear being trapped underground.
• On the submarine ride at Disneyland, passengers can see models of such underwater life as seahorses and sharks.
The word part sub- means
A. under.
B. new.
C. over.
Page 63 in textbook.
Answer: A
The next slide explains the answer.

22. TEN WORD PARTS IN CONTEXT
Choose the meaning of the word part based on the boldfaced words.
10 sub-
• Some people won’t travel by subway because they fear being trapped underground.
• On the submarine ride at Disneyland, passengers can see models of such underwater life as seahorses and sharks.
The word part sub- means
A. under.
B. new.
C. over.
Page 63 in textbook.
Subways travel underground. Submarines travel underwater.

23. Matching Words with Definitions
Post
6. bi-
2. -graph, -gram
7. inter-
Anti
Spect
4. en-, em-
9. -less
5. sub-
Phon

24. SENTENCE CHECK 1
Complete each italicized word with the correct word part from the box.
A. anti- B. bi- C. en-, em-
D. graph, gram
E. inter-
F. -less G. phon H. post-
I. spect
J. sub-
1. Out on the ocean, sunsets can be ( acular) ___ displays of color really worth seeing.
2. The French have trouble with English ( etics) ___, especially the sound of er, as in anger and later.
Page 64 in textbook.
Answers: 1. spectacular; 2. phonetics
The next slide explains the answers.

25. SENTENCE CHECK 1
Complete each italicized word with the correct word part from the box.
A. anti- B. bi- C. en-, em-
D. graph, gram
E. inter-
F. -less G. phon H. post-
I. spect
J. sub-
1. Out on the ocean, sunsets can be _____________ displays of color really worth seeing.
spectacular
One looks at sunsets. The word seeing is a clue.
2. The French have trouble with English _____________, especially the sound of er, as in anger and later.
phonetics
Page 64 in textbook.
The French have trouble saying certain sounds in English.

26. SENTENCE CHECK 1
Complete each italicized word with the correct word part from the box.
A. anti- B. bi- C. en-, em-
D. graph, gram
E. inter-
F. -less G. phon H. post-
I. spect
J. sub-
3. “We ( rupt) ___ this program to bring you a special news bulletin,” the announcer said.
4. You can keep brown sugar moist by ( closing) ___ it in a container with a piece or two of apple.
Page 64 in textbook.
Answers: 3. interrupt; 4. enclosing; 5. autobiography
The next slide explains the answers.
5. In her (autobio y) ___, The Story of My Life, Helen Keller tells how she was able to learn despite her blindness and deafness.

27. SENTENCE CHECK 1
Complete each italicized word with the correct word part from the box.
A. anti- B. bi- C. en-, em-
D. graph, gram
E. inter-
F. -less G. phon H. post-
I. spect
J. sub-
3. “We ____________ this program to bring you a special news bulletin,” the announcer said.
interrupt
The special news bulletin is coming between the listeners and the program they are listening to.
4. You can keep brown sugar moist by ______________ it in a container with a piece or two of apple.
enclosing
Page 64 in textbook.
You can close the brown sugar in a can with the pieces of apple.
5. In her ________________, The Story of My Life, Helen Keller tells how she was able to learn despite her blindness and deafness.
autobiography
An autobiography is the written story of the writer’s life.

28. SENTENCE CHECK 1
Complete each italicized word with the correct word part from the box.
A. anti- B. bi- C. en-, em-
D. graph, gram
E. inter-
F. -less G. phon H. post-
I. spect
J. sub-
6. Clark was ( social) ___ in high school, but he became very outgoing in college.
7. Bird watchers prefer rubber-coated ( noculars) ___ because if they hit trees or equipment, they don’t make a noise that scares birds away.
Page 64 in textbook.
Answers: 6. antisocial; 7. binoculars
The next slide explains the answers.

29. SENTENCE CHECK 1
Complete each italicized word with the correct word part from the box.
A. anti- B. bi- C. en-, em-
D. graph, gram
E. inter-
F. -less G. phon H. post-
I. spect
J. sub-
6. Clark was _____________ in high school, but he became very outgoing in college.
antisocial
The fact that Clark was outgoing in college is contrasted with the fact that he was against socializing in high school.
7. Bird watchers prefer rubber-coated _____________ because if they hit trees or equipment, they don’t make a noise that scares birds away.
binoculars
Page 64 in textbook.
Binoculars have two separate sets of lenses—one for each eye.

30. SENTENCE CHECK 1
Complete each italicized word with the correct word part from the box.
A. anti- B. bi- C. en-, em-
D. graph, gram
E. inter-
F. -less G. phon H. post-
I. spect
J. sub-
8. A (cord ) ___ phone allows a parent to talk to a caller while following a wandering child around the house.
9. Prenatal care for birds means sitting on the eggs. ( natal) ___ care involves almost constant feeding during the day.
Page 64 in textbook.
Answers: 8. cordless; 9. postnatal; 10. submerge
The next slide explains the answers.
10. When we saw what appeared to be a floating log ( merge) ___ and then slide under the water toward our canoe, we knew two things: one, it wasn’t a log; two, it wanted to eat us.

31. SENTENCE CHECK 1
Complete each italicized word with the correct word part from the box.
A. anti- B. bi- C. en-, em-
D. graph, gram
E. inter-
F. -less G. phon H. post-
I. spect
J. sub-
8. A _____________ phone allows a parent to talk to a caller while following a wandering child around the house.
cordless
A phone without a cord allows the parent to move around the house.
9. Prenatal care for birds means sitting on the eggs. ________ care involves almost constant feeding during the day.
Postnatal
Page 64 in textbook.
After the eggs have hatched, birds must constantly feed their young.
10. When we saw what appeared to be a floating log _________ and then slide under the water toward our canoe, we knew two things: one, it wasn’t a log; two, it wanted to eat us.
submerge
The word under is a clue.

32. Sentence Check 2 Answers
Antiperspirant
Inspected
Odorless
Interfered
Employee
Subbasement
Microphone
Biweekly
5. Telegram
10. Postdate