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Word Study & Vocabulary 3: Unit 4: Prefixes sub-, com-, pro-, en- ©2010 Benchmark Education Company, LLC

3 3

3 3

3 3

3 3

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committee

communism

companion

competition

enclose

encourage

endanger

enhance

propaganda

propose

protect

provider

subcommittee

subcontinent

subsidize

subtitleWord Cards (BLM 3)

Word Study & Vocabulary 3: Unit 4: Prefixes sub-, com-, pro-, en- ©2010 Benchmark Education Company, LLC

Name ___________________________________ Date ____________________________________

Sorting for Prefixes sub-, com-, pro-, en-Parent Directions: Have your child write the meaning for each prefix in the top row of the chart. Then have your child write each word from the word bank in the correct column. Once the words are written in the columns, have your child choose a word from each category to use in a sentence.

Word Bank subplot enlist community profess suburban entangle compile enforce company submerge propose

sub- com-

Meaning: Meaning:

pro- en-

Meaning: Meaning:

1. _______________________________________________________________________

2. _______________________________________________________________________

3. _______________________________________________________________________

4. _______________________________________________________________________

Take-Home Activity (BLM 6)

Word Study & Vocabulary 3: Unit 4: Prefixes sub-, com-, pro-, en- ©2010 Benchmark Education Company, LLC

Name ___________________________________ Date ____________________________________

Choose the WordDirections: Read each sentence and choose the word from the word bank that makes the most sense in the sentence. Remember the meanings of the prefixes sub-, com-, pro-, and en-.

Word Bank entangled company professed competition enforce companion provider encouraged

1. My mother __________________ me to try out for the soccer team.

2. Marisol __________________ her love of the puppy to anyone who would listen.

3. A cat makes a nice __________________, but I like dogs better.

4. “I have to __________________ the rules,” my teacher said, as she wrote me up for

being late.

5. The dance __________________ was lots of fun, especially since Viv’s favorite

dancer won.

6. The bird’s leg was __________________ in a piece of string.

7. “What __________________ does your aunt work for?” Walter asked.

8. My Internet __________________ is really slow!

Directions: Circle the prefix in each of the words below.

9. subs id ize 11. propaganda

10. enhance 12. commit tee

Classroom Activity (BLM 7)

Word Study & Vocabulary 3: Unit 4: Prefixes sub-, com-, pro-, en- ©2010 Benchmark Education Company, LLC

Name ___________________________________ Date ____________________________________

My Trip to Washington, D.C.

I want to thank the members of the World Affairs Club for subsidizing my

trip to the Youth Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. It was an awesome

experience, which combined fun and education. My companions and I learned

so much—this trip really enlarged our understanding. I want to communicate

my gratitude to those who provided this wonderful opportunity. I’d like to share

some of the highlights of my trip.

After arriving, we took the subway into the center of the city. That was a

new experience for me, and at first I found it scary to be submerged beneath

the ground in a speeding train! But soon I was enjoying it. My teacher, the other

students, and I proceeded to the hotel. There we joined an orientation session

that was in progress. We got our schedule for the next day, enjoyed a group

dinner, and went to bed.

The next day began with a chance to meet with the representative for

our district. She and her staff members explained a lot of things to us and

encouraged us to ask questions. We were also able to sit in while she chaired a

subcommittee meeting. It was very enlightening to see people working on new

laws. Later, we sat in the visitors’ gallery and watched a session of Congress.

Then we had dinner and another group session, where more public officials

promoted the idea of public service.

The trip enhanced my understanding of how our government works. It is

more interesting to me now that I have seen part of it in person. Even though

I am just starting middle school, I am thinking of a career that might someday

propel me into public office. Thank you again for making this trip possible.

Malik Winston

Reading Passage (BLM 9)

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Word Study & Vocabulary 3: Unit 4: Prefixes sub-, com-, pro-, en- ©2010 Benchmark Education Company, LLCAnchor Chart (BLM 1)

Prefixes sub-, com-, en-, pro-

Prefix = unit added to the beginning of a word

Base word = main part of a word to which a prefix is added. The spelling of the base word does not change when a prefix is added.

Root word = main part of a word derived from Greek or Latin that needs a prefix to be a word

Prefix Meaning Example

sub- below or under subway

com- with or together combine

pro-meaning varies—often means for, forward, or in favor of

propel

en-causing something to happen

enable

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Word Study & Vocabulary 3: Unit 4: Prefixes sub-, com-, pro-, en- ©2010 Benchmark Education Company, LLCCategory Cards (BLM 2)

sub- com-

pro- en-

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Word Study & Vocabulary 3: Unit 4: Prefixes sub-, com-, pro-, en- ©2010 Benchmark Education Company, LLC

3 3

3 3

3 3

3 3

3 3

3 3

3 3

3 3

committee

communism

companion

competition

enclose

encourage

endanger

enhance

propaganda

propose

protect

provider

subcommittee

subcontinent

subsidize

subtitleWord Cards (BLM 3)

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Word Study & Vocabulary 3: Unit 4: Prefixes sub-, com-, pro-, en- ©2010 Benchmark Education Company, LLC

4 4

4 4

4 4

4 4

4 4

4 4

4 4

4 4

combine

company

compound

compress

comrade

enable

entrust

progress

promote

propel

proscribe

submarine

submerge

subset

subtotal

subwayWord Cards (BLM 4)

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Word Study & Vocabulary 3: Unit 4: Prefixes sub-, com-, pro-, en- ©2010 Benchmark Education Company, LLC

5 5

5 5

5 5

5 5

5 5

5 5

5 5

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communicate

community

compact

compile

complement

encounter

enforce

enjoy

enlist

entangle

envelop

proceed

profess

provoke

subplot

suburbanWord Cards (BLM 5)

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Word Study & Vocabulary 3: Unit 4: Prefixes sub-, com-, pro-, en- ©2010 Benchmark Education Company, LLC

Name ___________________________________ Date ____________________________________

Sorting for Prefixes sub-, com-, pro-, en-Parent Directions: Have your child write the meaning for each prefix in the top row of the chart. Then have your child write each word from the word bank in the correct column. Once the words are written in the columns, have your child choose a word from each category to use in a sentence.

Word Bank subplot enlist community profess suburban entangle compile enforce company submerge propose

sub- com-

Meaning: Meaning:

pro- en-

Meaning: Meaning:

1. _______________________________________________________________________

2. _______________________________________________________________________

3. _______________________________________________________________________

4. _______________________________________________________________________

Take-Home Activity (BLM 6)

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Word Study & Vocabulary 3: Unit 4: Prefixes sub-, com-, pro-, en- ©2010 Benchmark Education Company, LLC

Name ___________________________________ Date ____________________________________

Choose the WordDirections: Read each sentence and choose the word from the word bank that makes the most sense in the sentence. Remember the meanings of the prefixes sub-, com-, pro-, and en-.

Word Bank entangled company professed competition enforce companion provider encouraged

1. My mother __________________ me to try out for the soccer team.

2. Marisol __________________ her love of the puppy to anyone who would listen.

3. A cat makes a nice __________________, but I like dogs better.

4. “I have to __________________ the rules,” my teacher said, as she wrote me up for

being late.

5. The dance __________________ was lots of fun, especially since Viv’s favorite

dancer won.

6. The bird’s leg was __________________ in a piece of string.

7. “What __________________ does your aunt work for?” Walter asked.

8. My Internet __________________ is really slow!

Directions: Circle the prefix in each of the words below.

9. subs id ize 11. propaganda

10. enhance 12. commit tee

Classroom Activity (BLM 7)

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Word Study & Vocabulary 3: Unit 4: Prefixes sub-, com-, pro-, en- ©2010 Benchmark Education Company, LLC

Name ___________________________________ Date ____________________________________

Choose the WordParent Directions: Have your child read each sentence and choose the word from the word bank that makes the most sense in the sentence.

Word Bank suburban encountered communicate proceed envelop subsidize entire promote

1. The clouds began to __________________ the mountain, hiding its peak.

2. The protesters wanted to __________________ awareness of the issue.

3. Did Jamal really eat the __________________ pie?

4. “He is the most interesting person I have ever __________________!” my sister said

about her new teacher.

5. The __________________ home had a big lawn and an attached garage.

6. Not being able to speak English very well makes it difficult for him to

__________________.

7. Once we get the go-ahead from the principal, we’ll be able to __________________

with the arrangements for the school dance.

8. The downtown merchants association has agreed to __________________ our

class trip.

Take-Home Activity (BLM 8)

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Word Study & Vocabulary 3: Unit 4: Prefixes sub-, com-, pro-, en- ©2010 Benchmark Education Company, LLC

Name ___________________________________ Date ____________________________________

My Trip to Washington, D.C.

I want to thank the members of the World Affairs Club for subsidizing my

trip to the Youth Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. It was an awesome

experience, which combined fun and education. My companions and I learned

so much—this trip really enlarged our understanding. I want to communicate

my gratitude to those who provided this wonderful opportunity. I’d like to share

some of the highlights of my trip.

After arriving, we took the subway into the center of the city. That was a

new experience for me, and at first I found it scary to be submerged beneath

the ground in a speeding train! But soon I was enjoying it. My teacher, the other

students, and I proceeded to the hotel. There we joined an orientation session

that was in progress. We got our schedule for the next day, enjoyed a group

dinner, and went to bed.

The next day began with a chance to meet with the representative for

our district. She and her staff members explained a lot of things to us and

encouraged us to ask questions. We were also able to sit in while she chaired a

subcommittee meeting. It was very enlightening to see people working on new

laws. Later, we sat in the visitors’ gallery and watched a session of Congress.

Then we had dinner and another group session, where more public officials

promoted the idea of public service.

The trip enhanced my understanding of how our government works. It is

more interesting to me now that I have seen part of it in person. Even though

I am just starting middle school, I am thinking of a career that might someday

propel me into public office. Thank you again for making this trip possible.

Malik Winston

Reading Passage (BLM 9)

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Word Study & Vocabulary 3: Unit 4: Prefixes sub-, com-, pro-, en- ©2010 Benchmark Education Company, LLC

Name ___________________________________ Date ____________________________________

Spelling Dictation

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Spelling Dictation (BLM 10)

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Name ___________________________________ Date ____________________________________

Spelling Peer CheckDirections: Work with a partner. Follow the directions from your teacher to use this BLM to write your spelling words.

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Spelling Peer Check (BLM 11)

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