Prefix EN-

​Prefix en-

By Jessica Freeman

The Prefix "EN-"

means "in," "within," or "to make" something.

When added to a base word, it creates a new word that implies something is placed inside something else or is made larger.

For example, with en- meaning "to make," the base word "large"
becomes "enlarge," meaning "to make large". With en- meaning "in" or "within," as in "encase," it means "to place in a case". 

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To make a law effective or make sure that people follow rules or laws is to...

• enforce
• ensure
• encourage
• encounter

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In order to __________ his house, our neighbor added on a room.

• enjoy

• enlarge

• encircle

• endear

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The hikers hurried to find shelter, as the freezing temperatures and icy winds could ______ their lives.

• encircle

• circle

• endanger

• danger

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1. I hope that our many ballet lessons will ________ us to do well in the recital!

• encircle

• enable

• endear

• entrust

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I know we'll __________ our day at the beach.

• joy

• enjoy

• courage

• encourage

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The hikers hurried to find shelter, as the freezing temperatures and icy winds could ________ their lives.

• encircle

• circle

• endanger

• danger

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During the Middle Ages, the lord would ________ his control over serfs by demanding half of their harvest each year.

• enforce

• force

• encourage

• courage

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The king _______ the knights to protect his kingdom.

• enabled

• entrusted

• endeared

• endangered

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The shopkeeper asked ________ friends to help him paint the front door a new color.

• able

• dear

• endeared

• enable

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The pack of hungry wolves ________ their prey so that it would not escape.

• encircled

• enabled

• entrusted

• enforced

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The snow day _______ us to finish our homework.

• able

• enabled

• endangered

• danger

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The saleman hoped that smiling would __________ him to customers.

• case

• encase

• dear

• endear

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I packed an extra botle of water to _________ that I would not be thirsty during the hike.

• force

• enforce

• sure

• ensure

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It took a lot of _________ for Emily to audition for the school play.

• courage

• encourage

• circle

• encircle

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The school ________ all the trophies behind glass.

• sure

• ensured

• case

• encased

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Hoping to _________ myself, I dug for gold in my backyard.

• able

• enable

• rich

• enrich

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2. People _________ knights with protecting the weak during the Middle Ages.

• encircled

• enabled

• endearing

• entrusted

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3. There were lots of police cars along the highway this morning to ______ the seatbelt law.

• encircle

• enable

• enforce

• entrust

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4. You just can't get mad at puppies -- their sweet little eyes and cute noses always _______ them to anyone they meet.

• endear

• enable

• enforce

• entrust

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5. Swimming during a thunderstorm can _______ your life because you could be struck by lightning.

• endear

• enable

• endanger

• entrust

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6. The serf's field ____ their small houses.

• endear

• encircled

• endangered

• entrusted

Open Ended

What does the word "encircled" mean in this sentence?

"Castle walls sometimes enclosed a series of small buildings like a little town."

Multiple Choice

During the Middle Ages, the lord would ______ his control over serfs by demanding half of their harvest each year.

• enforce

• force

• encourage

• courage

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The king ______ the knights to protect his kingdom.

• enabled

• entrusted

• endeared

• endangered

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The shopkeeper asked ______ friends to help him paint the front door a new color.

• able

• dear

• endeared

• enable

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The pack of hungry wolves ______ their prey so that it would not escape.

• encircled

• enabled

• entrusted

• enforced

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The snow day ______ us to stay inside and finish our homework before the weekend.

• able

• enabled

• endangered

• danger

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The teacher ______ the students to ask questions if they didn't understand the lesson.

• encouraged

• enforced

• endangered

• encircled

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The brave firefighter ______ the burning building to save the trapped family.

• encircled

• entered

• endangered

• enabled

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The scientist ______ a new method to solve the complex problem.

• enabled

• invented

• enforced

• endangered

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The gardener ______ the plants with water every morning to keep them healthy.

• encircled

• enabled

• entrusted

• watered

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A smiling baby is __________ to almost everybody.

• entice

• enclose

• ensure

• encircle

• endear

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Mr. Holzman bought extra hotdogs to __________ that everyone would have enough to eat at his cookout.

• ensure

• enlarge

• encircle

• enjoy

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The dog catchers __________ the dog so that she could not escape.

• encircle

• endear

• enclose

• enlarge

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Ms. Grumby kept her valuable stamps __________ in an air-tight case.

• enjoy

• enclose

• ensure

• enlarge

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I certainly plan to __________ my summer vacation.

• enjoy

• encircle

• endear

• enclose

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Based on what you know about the prefix en- and the root word trap, what do you think entrap means?

• To make free

• To make a trap

• To make happy

• To make large

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To experience problems or to meet someone without expecting to is to...

• enforce
• enlighten
• encourage
• encounter

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To give someone knowledge about something or to explain something to someone is to...

• enforce
• enlighten
• encourage
• encounter

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To give a right to someone is to...

• enforce
• enlighten
• encourage
• entitle

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To help someone become more determined, hopeful, or confident is to...

• enforce
• enlighten
• encourage
• entitle

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An antonym for enforce is

• ignore
• consequences
• follow-through
• require

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An synonym for enlighten is

• confuse
• misinform
• explain
• ignore

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An synonym for encourage is

• discourage
• put down
• admire
• build confidence

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An synonym for encounter is

• avoid
• meet
• go the other way
• go around

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An antonym for entitle is

• prevent
• give permission
• follow-through
• require

Multiple Choice

Some teachers strictly _____ the dress code at this school.

• enforce
• entitle
• enlighten
• encounter

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If you ____ a burglar in your home, you should run in the opposite direction.

• enlighten
• encourage
• enforce
• encounter

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Some kids feel _____ to things like a new cell phone or video games instead of working for them.

• entitled
• encouraged
• enlightened
• enforced

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Your parents should always _____ you to try your best.

• enforce
• enlighten
• encourage
• encounter

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"Please _____ me and tell me why you blabbed my secret to everyone," Josh demanded.

• enlighten
• encounter
• encourage
• enforce

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are you entitled to as a young American?

• Freedom of religion
• Driving privileges
• Right to vote
• Jaywalking

Multiple Choice

The best thing to do when you encounter a bear is to run.

• True
• False

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If you enlighten someone, you keep a secret from them.

• True
• False

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Who enforces the rules if you run a red light?

• Anyone on the street
• A police officer
• The mayor
• Firefighters

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A mentor is someone who will encourage you and provide you with help and support.

• True
• False