Vocabulary Practice: Context Clues, Prefixes, Suffixes, Roots

Multiple Choice

A suffix goes at the beginning of a word.

• true

• false

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of the prefix un-

• full of

• not

• very

• again

Multiple Choice

Interrupting someone when they're talking is very disrespectful.

The prefix dis- means...

• very

• full of

• not

• again

Multiple Choice

The gold mine was filled with many wonderful, glittering nuggets.

The suffix -ful means...

• empty

• some

• again

• full

​Many adverbs end with the suffix -ly

which means
"in a certain way"

Adverbs describe verbs

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of the adverb quickly?

• in a way that is quick

• The opposite of quick

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of the adverb carefully?

• in a way that a car would

• in a way that is full of care

• without care

Multiple Choice

I couldn't watch my favorite show because my Netflix account was deactivated! :(

What is the meaning of the prefix de-

• perfect

• undo/take away

• full of

• large

Multiple Choice

Beating the professional basketball player at a game was an incredible feat.

After much practice, I was able to claim the victory!

• mission

• accomplishment

• strategy

• game