Prefixes Quiz

Where is a prefix added to a root word?

• inside of the word

• after the word

• before the word

• after the first syllable

What does the prefix "Pre-" mean?

• under

• before

What does the prefix "Post-" mean?

• after

• before

What does the prefix "Re-" mean?

• one

• again

What does the prefix "Uni-" mean?

• many

• single

What does the the word "prepare" mean?

Did you prepare the batter for the cupcakes?

• to make ready for use

• to keep something from happening

What does the word "postgame" mean?

The postgame interview was shown on ESPN.

• after the game

• before the game

What does the word "reduce" mean?

Reduce the fraction to the lowest common denominator.

• the same

• to decrease

What does the word "uniform" mean?

The military has to wear a uniform.

• one kind of clothing

• special tags

What is a closed syllable?

• A syllable that contains a vowel closed in by a consonant

• A syllable that ends with a vowel and the vowel sound is long