Question

word study latin prefix: mal-
the latin prefix mal - means \bad\ or \evil\ for example, the word malodorous is made up of the prefix mal - plus the word odor (smell) plus the suffix - ous (which forms an adjective) malodorous means \having a bad smell.\
the meaning of some mal - words is not as easy to figure out. a few examples include maliga (\speak badly about\), malady (\illness\ or \disease\), and malice (\bad or evil intentions\) when you come upon an unfamiliar mal - word, look it up in a print or an online dictionary.
a. directions: select the correct word from the box to complete each sentence. use a dictionary, if necessary.
malcontent · malformed · malice · maladjustment · malady

1. a few tomatoes in our crop were
2. because the committee member complained about everything, he has become known as a
3. skyler is suffering from a that the doctors have not diagnosed yet
4. after improving student support services, the college had fewer students dropping out due to
5. the tennis player had so much toward her rival that she was happy when the rival left the tournament.

b. directions: use each word correctly in a sentence. your sentence should show that you understand the words meaning. if necessary, look up unfamiliar words in a print or an online dictionary.

1. malfunction
2. malnutrition
3. maltreated

Explanation:

1. For the first sentence, "malformed" means having an abnormal or incorrect form, which fits the context of tomatoes in a crop.
2. "Malcontent" refers to a person who is dissatisfied and often complains, which matches the description of the committee member.
3. "Malady" means illness or disease, so it is appropriate for Skyler's situation.
4. "Maladjustment" involves difficulty in adapting, which can lead to students dropping out.
5. "Malice" means bad or evil intentions, which explains the tennis player's reaction.

For part B:

1. "Malfunction" can be used in a sentence like "The computer malfunctioned during the important presentation."
2. "Malnutrition" could be in "The child suffered from malnutrition due to a lack of proper food."
3. "Maltreated" might be in "The dog was maltreated by its previous owner."

Answer:

A.

1. malformed
2. malcontent
3. malady
4. maladjustment
5. malice

B.

1. The computer malfunctioned during the important presentation.
2. The child suffered from malnutrition due to a lack of proper food.
3. The dog was maltreated by its previous owner.