Mixed Prefix/Suffix Review Quiz

As a suffix, what does -ed mean?

• in the past

• from the beginning

• reverse

• totally empty

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CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The suffix "-ist" means one who...

• helps another

• performs a certain act

• follows his dreams

• fails, but keeps trying

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CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

geo

• four​

• earth​

• upon

• fire

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CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

Where do most roots in the English language come from? (check the TWO that apply)

• Latin

• Greek

• Spanish

• Japanese

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the root word of "unhelpful"?

• un

• helpful

• ful

• help

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Not involving words; not able to speak

• nonexistent

• nonverbal

• keep quiet

• announce

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CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

Why is it important to know about roots, prefixes, and suffixes?

• They help you understand words.

• They help you figure out words you don't know.

• They help you learn new vocabulary.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

A telegraph is an outdated system of sending messages over long distances by using wires and electrical signals. Which part of the word telegraph means 'long distances'?

• tele

• graph

• telegraph

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CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

The root word "bio" means:

• Cell.
• Chromosome.
• Enzyme.
• Life.

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CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

What does -less mean in the word careless?

• with 
• without
• again

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A