Spelling Word List: Words beginning with the prefix sub-

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Spelling Test: Words beginning with the prefix sub-

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Trains are often _______ to delay.

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Passengers go through a turnstile in the ______ station.

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Complete your application form and ______ it before it is due.

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He made a ______ change to the script.

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We attempted to _______ the unfair rules.

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Next week in Maths we are learning how to ________.

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Trains are often _______ to delay.

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India is sometimes known as a ____________.

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We all live in a yellow _________.

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Tom had to ________ his bike tyre to find the puncture.

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A __________ should be in a slightly smaller font than the heading.

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He was in a quiet and _______ mood.

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________ is another word for submerge.

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I will _________ to the magazine for a year.

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___________ countries have hot, humid summers.

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They hired a _____________ for the job.

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subject

subway

submit

subtle

subvert

subtract

subject

subcontinent

submarine

submerge

subheading

subdued

submerse

subscribe

subtropical

subcontractor

About this test list: Words beginning with the prefix sub-

Prefixes hold the power to transform the meaning of words.

The prefix sub- originates from Latin and conveys the idea of under, below, beneath, or less than." When added to the beginning of a word, sub- modifies its meaning, often implying a sense of lower rank, position, or degree.

Let's dissect a few common meanings associated with words containing the prefix sub- and delve into examples illustrating each meaning:

Submarine: A watercraft designed to operate below the surface of the water. The prefix sub- suggests its ability to travel beneath the water.

Subtract: To take away or deduct a quantity from another. The prefix sub- signifies the action of taking something away or reducing.

Subconscious: The mental processes occurring below the level of conscious awareness. The prefix sub- here refers to something hidden beneath consciousness.

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