Prefixes and Suffixes Quiz

What is a suffix?

• A word part added to the end of a base word to create a new word with a different meaning.

• A word part that changes the gender of a noun.

• A word part that changes the tense of a verb.

• A word part added to the beginning of a base word to create a new word with a different meaning.

Which of the following is a prefix: un-, re-, or -ly?

• -ly

• dis-

• in-

• un-, re-

What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

• before or prior to

• without

• during

• after

What is a suffix?

• A word part added to the end of a base word to create a new word with a different meaning.

• A word part added to the beginning of a base word to create a new word with a different meaning.

• A word part added to the middle of a base word to create a new word with a different meaning.

• A word part added to a base word that does not change the meaning of the word.

Which of the following is a suffix: -ful, -less, or -ing?

• -ful, -less, -ing

• -ed

• -able

• -ness

What does the suffix '-able' mean?

• capable of or suitable for

• unstable

• disable

• unable

What is the prefix in the word 'dislike'?

• un

• mis

• dis

• in

What is the prefix in the word 'unhappy'?

• un

• re

• dis

• in

What does the prefix 'mis-' mean?

• right or correct

• accurate or precise

• wrong or incorrect

• true or valid

What does the suffix '-er' mean?

• Plural

• Most

• Cookies

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