Taking words apart

A. Underline the correct word to complete each sentence.

1. He's an atheist. He doesn't believe in the (exist / existence) of God. Do you believe that a supernatural being (exists / existence)?

2. Does it (violate / violation) separation of church and state to say "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag?

3. Many religions have (restrict / restrictions) about what its members can eat and wear.

4. He (prayed / prayers) for his little girl's recovery from her serious illness. When she got well, he said, "God answered my (pray / prayers)."

5. People (congregate / congregation) along a parade route to watch a parade. People who attend the same church are called a (congregate / congregation).

B. Discuss the meanings of these two words beginning with self -.

self-discipline self-reliance

C. Study the meaning of these word parts. Then use them to complete the words defined below.

con- = with, together inter- = between poly- = many

dis-, il-, un- = not mis- = bad

1._______ fere (try to stop an action between others)

2._______ marriage (marriage between people of different religions or races)

3._______ legal (not legal)

4._______ fortune (bad luck)

5._______ gregation (a group of people coming together for religious worship)

6._______ populated (nobody lives there)

7._______ continue (stop doing something)

8._______ gamy (multiple marriages at the same time)

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