Prefixes Meaning "NOT" Quiz

The prefix is in the middle of the word.

• True

• False

Which answer choice contains the definition of the word “Rebuild”?

• Putting parts together again

• This word does not contain a prefix

• Taking something down

Read the following sentence. Identify the word that contains the word part and choose the answer choice that contains the definition.

Since I started the race before the whistle blew, I had to restart the race.

• Start race again

• Make a loud noise

• Competition between runners

. Read the following sentence. Identify the word that contains the word part and choose the answer choice that contains the definition for the word in context of the sentence.

When Ms. Jones heard that Roger’s support at home was nonexistent, she wanted to do something to help him.

• Roger had a lot of family support at home

• Roger did not have family support at home

• Ms. Jones helped Roger

Read the following sentence. Identify the word that contains the word part and choose the answer choice that contains the definition for the word in context of the sentence.

Ms. Jones disapproved of Roger’s choice to steal her purse, but she understood why he made the choice.

• Ms. Jones did not agree with Roger’s choice.

• Ms. Jones understood Roger’s choice.

• Roger did not want to steal Ms. Jones’ purse.

. Read the following sentence. Identify the word that contains the word part and choose the answer choice that contains the definition for the word in context of the sentence.

Ms. Jones was unhappy that Roger tried to steal her purse, but she hoped to teach him a life lesson.

• Ms. Jones planned to teach Roger a lesson.

• Ms. Jones thought Roger was probably hungry.

• Ms. Jones was upset that Roger tried to steal her purse.

7. Which answer choice(s) contains the Un- prefix?

a. Unlock

b. Understand

c. Undo

• unlock

• understand

• undo

8. Which answer choice(s) contains the dis- prefix?

a. Disappear

b. Distance

c. Distribute

• disappear

• Distance

• Distribute

9. Which answer choice(s) contains the non- prefix?

a. None

b. Nonliving

c. Nonexistent

• none

• nonliving

• nonexistent

Which answer choice(s) contains the re- prefix?

a. Remember

b. Really

c. Redesign

• Remember

• Really

• Redesign