1. al ine ous

2.  al – like, pertaining to  ine – like, pertaining to  ous – like, pertaining to Brainstorm words that use these roots!

3. Skipping two lines between each word, copy the following 10 words in the first column: autumnalpristine elephantinesaccharine maliciousserpentine phenomenalslanderous politicalvoracious

4.  Determine what you believe is the definition for each of the words. Write them down in the second column. Yes – both of you!

5. Now write down the correct definitions for each of the following words:

6. characteristic of autumn; blooming in autumn When it was only August, the weather was very autumnal; crisp, damp, and cold.

7. large and clumsy; resembling an elephant The elephantine sea lion was graceful in the water but clumsy on land.

8. characterized by ill will with the desire to cause harm; spiteful Malicious gossip hurts the person who spreads it as well as the person it is about.

9. extraordinary; pertaining to strange, uncommon, or remarkable things The store had phenomenal business the first day it opened.

10. concerning politics and government His political career included being a governor and a senator.

11. pertaining to an earlier state or condition; original When she opened the antique trunk, she found many old clothes in pristine condition.

12. sweet, sugary Her saccharine personality made people feel that she was not genuine.

13. like a snake; winding; crafty The serpentine river wound its way through the hilly countryside.

14. related to false statements made about someone The mayor was angry that someone in town was making statements about him that he considered slanderous.

15. greedy; unable to be satisfied; eager to eat a lot of food The football players had voracious appetites after each practice.

16.  Every Friday of every week For this week: Write the exact definition of the three suffixes; Identify whether your word study word and another word have the same or different meanings; Determine whether statements are true or false.

17.  Is worth 18 points!  You must make up the quiz if you are not in class on Friday.  For any week, if you are absent on the day notes are given, you are responsible for getting the list of words. I am not responsible for making sure you have them.