Pre Word Part Quiz

What is a prefix?

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

• A word part that changes the spelling of a base word.

• A word part that has no effect on the meaning of a base word.

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

Which of the following is a prefix?

• re-

• dis-

• in-

• un-

What is the meaning of the prefix 'pre-'?

• after

• during

• without

• before

Which of the following words contains the root word 'pre'?

• pretend

• prepare

• present

• preach

What does the root word 'pre' mean?

• after

• before

• during

• without

Which of the following words is formed by adding the prefix 'pre-' to the root word 'fix'?

• prefix

• infix

• suffix

• postfix

What is the meaning of the word 'precaution'?

• A measure taken after something dangerous or unpleasant has happened.

• An action taken in advance to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening.

• A careless action that leads to something dangerous or unpleasant happening.

• A word used to describe something that is not dangerous or unpleasant.

Which of the following words is formed by adding the prefix 'pre-' to the root word 'view'?

• preview

• previewed

• postview

• prelook

What is the meaning of the word 'predecessor'?

• Someone or something that comes after another in time, order, or rank.

• Someone or something that comes at the same time as another.

• Someone or something that comes after another in rank or importance.

• Someone or something that comes before another in time, order, or rank.

Which of the following words is formed by adding the prefix 'pre-' to the root word 'school'?

• preuniversity

• prekindergarten

• precollege

• preschool