Unit II Lesson 10 Latin Bases sed, sid, sess = sit, settle Part A: Meet the Root Divide and Conquer Directions: Divide the words below, then conquer them by writing the meanings of the prefi xes and bases in the blanks. Write the meaning of each whole word in the last blank. Use the Prefi x Bank and defi nitions below to help you fi ll in the chart. Note: Some prefi xes may assimilate. Word Prefix/Base means Base means Word means 1. insidious _ 2. sedentary _ X 3. sedulously _ X 4. supersede _ 5. subsidize _ 6. dissidence _ 7. residual _ 8. assiduous _ 9. sedated _ X 10. obsession _ Definitions diligently; in a persevering manner performed while sitting render outdated; replace disagreement; dissension persistent idea or feeling calmed; tranquilized furnish fi nancial aid left over constant; unremitting treacherous; stealthy; sneaky Prefix Bank ad- = to, toward, add to dis- = apart, in different directions, not in- = in, on, into ob- = up against re- = back, again sub- = under, below, up from under super- = over, above, on top of 54
Latin Bases sed, sid, sess = sit, settle Unit II Lesson 10 Context Clues Part B: Combine and Create Directions: Study the 10 words listed in the Divide and Conquer activity on page 54, and complete each of the following sentences with the sed, sid, sess word that best fi ts the context. (You may add suffi xes to the words.) 1. Three days of rainfall saturated the soil and washed away the seedlings. 2. He proved his nature when he befriended me while talking behind my back. 3. Public was so intense after the election that the police were called in to prevent a riot. 4. Some jobs can be more stressful than physically demanding chores. 5. Just after I bought my car, it was by a new model. 6. She has an unhealthy with her appearance and spends a fortune on makeup. 7. I have been working on my science project for an entire month. 8. It takes a long time for the effects of smoking to work their way out of the body. 9. They kept him heavily for three days after his surgery. 10. My parents agreed to my college expenses if I worked 15 hours each week during the school year. 55
Unit II Lesson 10 Latin Bases sed, sid, sess = sit, settle Part C: Read and Reason Reading for Meaning Directions: Read the passage, paying special attention to all the words with the bases sed, sid, ses. Then, answer the questions that follow. When Rivers Flood The most common natural disaster is flooding. Floods can be caused by ocean waves coming ashore, by snow melting too quickly, by dams breaking, or by rivers overflowing their banks during heavy rains. When rivers overflow, they can devastate the flooded area. Homes where local people reside can be damaged or destroyed. Many residents, seeing their properties washed away, require sedatives to settle their nerves! Other people, in shock because of the destruction, may become sedentary, unable to act, staring at the damage to their homes. In severe cases, the location may be declared a disaster area. Such a declaration supersedes all local ordinances and laws, as federal offi cials arrive to help. Residents of these areas may qualify for government subsidies fi nancial aid that helps people rebuild their damaged residences. Lower-level subsidiary government agencies may also provide support. Once the flood waters subside, several benefi ts may appear. The biological residue and sediments left by the flood often fertilize the soil that farmers will use for the next year s crop. New homes and businesses built with government subsidies replace damaged structures and may induce an extended period of rebuilding and reconstruction that invigorates the local economy. 1. What are some subsidiary agencies of a government that might be involved in the aftermath of a flood? 2. Residual refers to what is left or settles after a particular event. What are some residual effects of a flood? 56
Latin Bases sed, sid, sess = sit, settle Unit II Lesson 10 Word Sort Part D: Extend and Explore Directions: Sort the following words according to where they belong on the charts below. Be ready to explain your choices. insidious residence sedative session intersession residue sedentary subsidiary president sedate sedimentary subsidy Two syllables Three syllables Four or more syllables Noun Adjective Other part of speech Contains suffix only Contains both prefix and suffix 57
Unit II Lesson 10 Latin Bases sed, sid, sess = sit, settle Part E: Go for the Gold! Word Parts Scramble Directions: For part A, unscramble the beginnings (prefi xes) and/or endings (suffi xes) of each of these sit, settle words. The base of each word, sed, sid, or sess, remains unchanged. Then, write the words you have unscrambled in the spaces provided. For part B, complete each of the sentences below with a word from the list you have written. A. Word Scrambles Prefix Base Suffix Word is: 1. sed amitneyr = _ 2. er sid eu = _ 3. bus sid e = _ 4. rep sid e = _ 5. entir sess oni = _ B. Complete the sentences 6. The pain will after three days. 7. Our school is offering a trip to Washington, D.C. for the winter _. 8. Sandstone is classified as a rock. 9. Who will over our meeting? 10. The detergent left a sticky on the surface. 58