Prefix Quiz

A root word is also known as a __________________.

• big word

• base word

• single word

What is the meaning of the prefix un-

• wrong

• again

• not (the opposite of)

What is the meaning of the prefix mis-

• not

• wrong

• again

What is the meaning of the prefix re-

• not

• wrong

• again

What is the meaning of the prefix pre-

• before

• wrong

• again

What is the root word (base word) found in the word uncooked?

• un

• uncooked

• cooked

What is the root word (base word) found in the word rename?

• re

• name

• crename

What is a prefix?

• A group of letters placed at the end of the root word to change the meaning

• A group of letters placed at the beginning of a root wood to change its meaning

• a root word

• a word that means the opposite of

Select the word that best fits into the sentence.

Before I bake the cake I need to _______________ the oven.

• replay

• preview

• preheat

• unable

Select the word that best fits into the sentence.

I did not read my book carefully. I have to _________________ it before I take the quiz.

• unhappy

• midweek

• reread

• remake