Affix Quiz

What is the definition of a root word?

• A word that is added to the beginning of a root word
• A word that is added to the end of a root word
• A word that is added to the middle of a root word
• The main part of a word that carries its meaning

What does the suffix '-er' mean?

• One who
• More
• To make
• Without

What is the definition of an affix?

• A word that is the same as a root word
• A word that is added to the middle of a root word
• A word that is added to the end of a root word
• A word that is added to the beginning of a root word

What is the definition of a compound word?

• A word that is made up of two root words
• A word that is made up of a prefix and a root word
• A word that is made up of a suffix and a root word
• A word that is made up of three root words

What does the suffix '-less' mean?

• More
• To make
• Without
• One who

Which of the following is a combining form?

• -less
• play
• -ment
• bio-

What does the root word 'bio-' mean?

• Again
• Together
• Before
• Life

Which of the following is a base word?

• -less
• play
• -ment
• happy

Which of the following is a prefix?

• -ly
• -less
• -ful
• -ment

What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

• Before
• Together
• Again
• Not