Gear up for our Prefixes and Suffixes Quiz! It’s perfect for anyone keen on decoding and enriching their vocabulary in English.
Prefixes and suffixes are the key to unlocking the meanings of complex words. Prefixes are added to the beginning of a word to alter its meaning (like “un-” in “unhappy”), while suffixes are added to the end (like “-ness” in “happiness”). By mastering these, you can expand your vocabulary, enhance your comprehension, and even guess the meanings of new words.
This quiz offers a practical way to practice with prefixes and suffixes, challenging you to modify words and understand their nuanced changes in meaning. Whether you’re boosting your English skills or just love words, these questions will help you navigate the building blocks of language. Let’s dive in and play with words!
1. What is a prefix?
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A prefix is a group of letters placed before the beginning of a word to modify its meaning. For example, the prefix 'un-' added to 'happy' makes 'unhappy.'
2. Choose the word with a prefix that means 'not' or 'opposite of'.
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'Disagree' contains the prefix 'dis-', which means 'not' or 'opposite of'. It changes the meaning of 'agree' to its opposite.
3. What is a suffix?
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A suffix is a group of letters added at the end of a word to change its meaning or grammatical function. For example, adding '-ness' to 'happy' forms 'happiness.'
4. Identify the word with a suffix that turns a verb into a noun.
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'Runner' contains the suffix '-er', which turns the verb 'run' into a noun that describes someone who runs.
5. What is the function of the prefix 're-' in a word?
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The prefix 're-' is added to verbs to indicate the meaning of 'again' or 'back'. For example, 'redo' means to do again.
6. Choose the word with a suffix that indicates a state or quality.
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'Truthfulness' contains the suffix '-ness', which indicates a state or quality. It changes 'truthful' into a noun representing the state of being truthful.
7. Identify the prefix in the word 'submarine'.
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'Sub' is the prefix in 'submarine.' It means 'under' or 'below,' indicating something located below the surface, in this case, below the surface of the water.
8. What is the function of the suffix '-ly' in a word?
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The suffix '-ly' is added to adjectives or nouns to form adverbs. For example, 'quick' becomes 'quickly,' modifying the manner of an action.
9. Choose the word with a prefix meaning 'before'.
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'Preview' contains the prefix 'pre-', which means 'before'. It indicates viewing something before it is officially available or presented.
10. Identify the suffix in the word 'childhood'.
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'Hood' is the suffix in 'childhood.' It is used to form nouns that indicate a state, condition, or period associated with the root word, in this case, the period of being a child.
11. What is the meaning of the prefix 'anti-'?
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The prefix 'anti-' means 'against' or 'opposed to.' It is used to form words that signify opposition or resistance, like 'antibiotic' (against bacteria).
12. Choose the word with a suffix that forms an adjective.
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'Childlike' contains the suffix '-like', which forms adjectives. It modifies the noun 'child' to describe something that resembles or is characteristic of a child.
13. Identify the prefix in the word 'misunderstand'.
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'Mis' is the prefix in 'misunderstand.' It means 'wrongly' or 'badly,' indicating a wrong understanding.
14. What is the function of the suffix '-able' in a word?
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The suffix '-able' is added to verbs to form adjectives, indicating that something can be done (capability) or is suitable for a certain purpose.
15. Choose the word with a prefix that means 'after'.
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'Postwar' contains the prefix 'post-', which means 'after'. It indicates something occurring or existing after a war.
16. Identify the suffix in the word 'exceptional'.
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'Al' is the suffix in 'exceptional.' It is used to form adjectives, often from nouns, and it indicates pertaining to or characterized by something, in this case, an exception.
17. What is the meaning of the prefix 'un-'?
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The prefix 'un-' means 'not' or 'opposite of.' It is commonly used to form the negative or opposite meaning of an adjective, like 'unhappy' or 'uncertain.'
18. Choose the word with a suffix that indicates a small size or diminutive form.
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'Booklet' contains the suffix '-let', which is a diminutive suffix. It indicates a smaller or lesser form of the noun 'book.'
19. Identify the prefix in the word 'bicycle'.
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'Bi' is the prefix in 'bicycle.' It means 'two' or 'twice,' indicating something with two parts or aspects, in this case, two wheels.
20. What is the function of the suffix '-ment' in a word?
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The suffix '-ment' is added to verbs to form nouns. It often indicates the action, result, or means of the root verb, like 'payment' from 'pay.'
21. Choose the word with a prefix that indicates negation or absence.
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'Illegal' contains the prefix 'il-', which is a form of 'in-' used before words starting with 'l' to indicate negation or absence. It negates the meaning of 'legal.'
22. Identify the suffix in the word 'playful'.
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'Ful' is the suffix in 'playful.' It is used to form adjectives and indicates having the qualities of or being full of something, in this case, full of play or playfulness.
23. What is the meaning of the prefix 'inter-'?
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The prefix 'inter-' means 'between' or 'among.' It is used to form words that indicate something occurring between groups or being reciprocal, like 'international' or 'interact.'
24. Choose the word with a suffix that turns a noun into an adjective.
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'Kingly' contains the suffix '-ly', which turns the noun 'king' into an adjective. It describes something having the characteristics or manner of a king.