Question

ten word parts in context
figure out the meanings of the following ten word - parts by looking closely and carefully at the context in which they appear. then, in the space provided, write the letter of the meaning closest to that of each word part.
1 cor, cour
● i felt truly welcomed by my cordial hosts. their kindness and generosity were heartfelt.
● emmy was courageous enough to face the bully without backing down. i would have been too scared to do the same.
the word part cor or cour means a) resembling. b) double. c) heart.
2 di-, du-
● when tyrone and verna got divorced, they had to spend a difficult day dividing their household possessions into two groups.
● one of the three band members didnt show up, so only a duo played at the dance.
the word part di - or du - means a) make. b) two. c) great.
3 -dom
● a few actors achieve overnight success, but for most, the road to stardom is long and difficult.
● “one sure way to put my husband into a deep state of boredom,” jasmin said, “is to take him with me when i shop for shoes.”
the word part -dom means a) like. b) state of being. c) fear.
4 -fy
● would it simplify matters if i held your baby while you go into the dressing room to try on the slacks?
● first liquefy the ice cream over heat. then mix in the strawberry jam.
the word part -fy means a) cause to become. b) again. c) dislike.
5 il-, im-
● nita doesnt seem to care that its illegal to park next to a fire hydrant.
● my brother - in - law is so immature that he often acts as if he is 16 instead of a married man of 26.
the word part il - or im - means a) not. b) double. c) like.
6 -ish
● my devilish brother once videotaped me huffing and puffing my way through aerobics, and now he shows the tape to every new friend i bring home.
● of all the girls at school, jessie was the most stylish, wearing only the latest clothing featured in the fashion magazines.
the word part -ish means a) forth. b) characteristic of. c) mind.

Explanation:

1. In "cordial" and "courageous", "cor, cour" implies heart - related positive qualities like kindness and bravery, so it means heart.
2. In "divorced" (dividing) and "duo" (two people), "di-, du-" means two.
3. In "stardom" and "boredom", "-dom" indicates a state of being.
4. In "simplify" and "liquefy", "-fy" means cause to become.
5. In "illegal" and "immature", "il-, im-" is a negative prefix meaning not.
6. In "devilish" and "stylish", "-ish" means characteristic of.

Answer:

1. C. heart
2. B. two
3. B. state of being
4. A. cause to become
5. A. not
6. B. characteristic of