Word Study 6

mit,miss = “send”

This week’s roots are the Latin mit and miss, which mean “send.”

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Many mit,miss, words with the “send” meaning are very clear. Examples: a guided missile is a

weapon that is physically thrown or “sent”; a car emits

exhaust from its tailpipe when it physically “sends” “out” burned fuel. These are called the car’s

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A television transmitter physically “sends’ signals

across the air.

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Many other mit,miss, words contain a figurative meaning of

“sending.” Examples: A missionary is a person who

believes he or she is “sent” to preach. Such person may feel

“sent” on a mission.

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When we make a promise, we “send” our word “ahead”

or in advance. When we submit a job application we are sending it from below

(sub) to someone of higher authority (the employer). A

similar sense of “send” from “below” is found in the words submission and submissive.

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Spelling HintAll verbs built on the base mit are accented on the final syllable (commit, remit, permit, admit) When a syllable is added to these verbs to form the past tense or present (ed,-ing) the final t of the word is doubled (committed, permitted, omitted).

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Your teacher will tell you who your partner for this activity is going to be. You have 2 minutes to interview your partner and discover the answers to these questions.

Interviewer 1How does going on a mission into space mean“send”?

What happens when school is dismissed? How does dismiss mean “send”?

Interviewer 2How does permitting someone to attend a ball game mean “send”?

What happens when a car emits fuel? What are automobile emissions? How does emit mean “send”?

mit, mis = “send” - Match the definition with the correct word. Think about what the prefix means.

transmit, submit, promise, intermission, remitto “send” across from on place to anotherto “send” back or againto “send” your word forwardpause “sent” between play actsto “send” under

Prefix means Base means Word means

X miss

send

A bomb sent in war

missile

The missile can travel from a warring country to another and cause great damage when it lands.

The missile can travel from a warring country to another and cause great damage when it lands.

Prefix means Base means Word means

eout

mit

send

to send out

emit

We need to make sure that all cars only emit safe amounts of fumes into the air.We need to make sure that all cars only emit safe amounts of fumes into the air.

Prefix means Base means Word means

per

through

mit

send

To send through

permit

The librarian will permit you to check out two books at a time.The librarian will permit you to check out two books at a time.

Prefix means Base means Word means

transacross

mit

send

To send a message across distance

transmitter

The transmitter sent a signal to the radio several miles away so that we could talk to each other.

The transmitter sent a signal to the radio several miles away so that we could talk to each other.

Prefix means Base means Word means

X miss

send

A person who sends a message to others

missionary

The missionary came to our church and told about preaching to people who had not heard of Jesus.

The missionary came to our church and told about preaching to people who had not heard of Jesus.

Prefix means Base means Word means

Interbetween

mit

send

Send between

intermittent

The intermittent rain made the game have to stop and start again several times.The intermittent rain made the game have to stop and start again several times.

Prefix means Base means Word means

proforward

mis

send

To send a vow

promise

Mom made a promise that she would take us out to eat.Mom made a promise that she would take us out to eat.

Prefix means Base means Word means

sub under

miss

send

To act as if one is under someone else

submissive

I have to be submissive to the police, because they have authority over me.I have to be submissive to the police, because they have authority over me.

Prefix means Base means Word means

comtogether

mit

send

To give your word

commit

Doug said he would commit to helping his friend learn to be a better baseball player by practicing with him every day.

Doug said he would commit to helping his friend learn to be a better baseball player by practicing with him every day.

Prefix means Base means Word means

eout

miss

send

gases sent out

emissions

The technology in the car made the emissions coming from the car safe for the environment.

The technology in the car made the emissions coming from the car safe for the environment.

Tuesdayunscramble these words, and fill in the blanks.

1. ALLMNNORSSSTThe mechanic said our car had two problems. First the ______ needed to be replaced.

2. EIIMNOSSSWe also failed the ____ test because the car exhaust made too much pollution.

3.EIIMNOPRSSMy brother wanted _____ to stay up until midnight. My dad thought he should go to bed at 8P.M.

4.CDEIMMOOPRSTo solve the problem, they ____ on 10:30.

5. ADIOMNOSS, 6. DIIMSSSSince 5_____ to our auditorium is limited, we 6_____ classes slowly before we have assemblies.

Answerstransmissionemissionspermissioncompromisedadmissiondismiss

Wednesday

Read the dialogue, and answer the questions.

Juan: “Did you watch that new T.V. show last night? It depicted a secret mission, and a submarine’s ability to launch missiles.”Steve: “No, I had no idea that a new show was on. Is it a drama? A documentary?”Juan: It has a kind of missionary zeal as a drama about the ship’s captain and his quest to rescue some prisoners of war.”

1. What did the T.V. show depict?2. What is a mission? How do you know?3. How does the captain act to make Juan say the captain acted with missionary zeal?

Thursday

Word Chart - Work with a partner. Use the prefixes to make as many words as possible and put them on the chart.

e- sub- per- dis- od- com-

mit mission

Now write three sentences with these words. See how many words you can use in one sentence. Remember, the

sentences need to make sense.