Roots, Prefixes & Suffixes Fast & Curious

The prefix ante- means...

• before

• against

• last

• bad

Answer explanation

For example: Anterior

The eyes, nose and mouth are located in the anterior of the human body.

The prefix anti- means...

• before

• against

• same

• bad

Answer explanation

For example: Antisocial

She sat in the corner feeling antisocial at the party.

The prefix bene- means...

• bad

• before

• against

• good

Answer explanation

For example: Beneficial

It would be beneficial for you to do well in school.

The prefix circum- means...

• around

• before

• bad

• good

Answer explanation

For example: Circumference

The fence marks the circumference of the field.

The prefix co- means...

• against

• before

• together

• around

Answer explanation

For example: Cooperate

You must learn to cooperate to get the job done.

The suffix -able means...

• able to be, worthy of

• state or quality

• result of an action

• of the kind

Answer explanation

For example: Loveable

The corgi puppy was very loveable.

The suffix -acy means...

• able to be, worthy of

• result of an action

• state or quality

• of the kind

Answer explanation

For example: Privacy

The principal needed privacy for the meeting with parents.

The suffix -age means...

• able to be, worthy of

• of the kind

• result of an action

• state or quality

Answer explanation

For example: Marriage

The marriage was official once the license was signed.

The suffix -al means...

• of the kind

• result of an action

• state or quality

• able to be, worthy of

Answer explanation

For example: Natural

It's perfectly natural to feel nervous before the test.

The suffix -ance means...

• able to be, worthy of

• state or quality

• result of an action

• of the kind

Answer explanation

For example: Maintenance

The old school needs a lot of

maintenance.