Etymology Quiz

What is a root word?

• A root word is the most basic form of a word from which other words are formed through the addition of prefixes and suffixes.

• A root word is a type of vegetable that grows underground

• A root word is a mathematical equation used to find the square root of a number

• A root word is a type of music genre popular in the 1970s

What is the meaning of the suffix -able?

• The suffix -able means without

• The suffix -able means capable of or worthy of.

• The suffix -able means unable to

• The suffix -able means full of

Which of the following is a root word: a) pre- b) -ful c) tele-

• d) un-

• a) pre-

• c) tele-

• b) -ful

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

• The prefix 'bi-' means 'two' or 'twice'.

• The prefix 'bi-' means 'big' or 'large'

• The prefix 'bi-' means 'before' or 'prior'

• The prefix 'bi-' means 'three' or 'thrice'

What does the suffix -ist mean?

• -ist is a suffix that means a person who practices or is concerned with something, or holds certain principles, doctrines, etc.

• -ist is a suffix that means a person who is afraid of something

• -ist is a suffix that means a person who is always right

• -ist is a suffix that means a person who is a professional athlete

What does the Greek word 'phobia' mean?

• Happiness

• Fear

• Courage

• Love

Which of the following is a prefix: a) -less b) -ment c) post-

• c) post-

• d) pre-

• a) -less

• b) -ment

What is the meaning of the suffix -ology?

• The suffix -ology means the study or science of a particular subject.

• The suffix -ology means the study of the human body.

• The suffix -ology means the study of ancient civilizations.

• The suffix -ology means the study of rocks and minerals.