Question

b. word study: the latin prefix ex - means “away” or “out of.” for instance, the word example comes from the latin ex - “out” and emere meaning “to take.” write a sentence correctly using each of the words below. then find three additional ex - words. provide a definition and sentence for each.

1. extract:
2. excavate:
3. export:
4. extension:

Explanation:

For each word, we need to construct a sentence that correctly uses the word based on its meaning related to the prefix "ex -".

1. Extract: To remove or take out something.

• Sentence: The dentist will extract the decayed tooth.

1. Excavate: To dig out or remove earth to uncover something.

• Sentence: Archaeologists excavate ancient ruins to learn about history.

1. Export: To send goods or services out of a country.

• Sentence: The country exports a large amount of agricultural products.

1. Extension: An addition or an enlargement.

• Sentence: The company built an extension to its office building.

For additional words:

• Exhale: To breathe out.
• Sentence: After a deep breath, she exhaled slowly.
• Exile: To force someone to leave their country.
• Sentence: The political leader was exiled for his opposition views.
• Exceed: To go beyond a limit.
• Sentence: The speed of the car exceeded the limit.

Answer:

1. Extract: The dentist will extract the decayed tooth.
2. Excavate: Archaeologists excavate ancient ruins to learn about history.
3. Export: The country exports a large amount of agricultural products.
4. Extension: The company built an extension to its office building.

Additional words:

• Exhale: To breathe out. Sentence: After a deep breath, she exhaled slowly.
• Exile: To force someone to leave their country. Sentence: The political leader was exiled for his opposition views.
• Exceed: To go beyond a limit. Sentence: The speed of the car exceeded the limit.