Suffix, Prefix, Base Word Quiz

What is the prefix in the word 'unhappy'?

• re-

• dis-

• un-

• in-

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

What is the suffix in the word 'careless'?

• ful

• ness

• able

• less

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the base word in the word 'unhappiness'?

• joy

• miserable

• sad

• happy

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Create a new word by adding the prefix 're-' to the word 'do'.

• redone

• redo

• re-do

• red

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Create a new word by adding the suffix '-less' to the word 'fear'.

• fearlessness

• fearlessly

• fearfulless

• fearless

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

What does the prefix 'pre-' mean in the word 'preview'?

• Before or prior to

• Without

• After

• During

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does the suffix '-ful' mean in the word 'beautiful'?

• Covered in

• Full of or characterized by

• Lacking in

• Causing

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Identify the role of the prefix 'dis-' in the word 'dislike'.

• Indicates the opposite or absence of the root word

• Indicates the plural form of the root word

• Indicates the past tense of the root word

• Indicates the similarity of the root word

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Identify the role of the suffix '-er' in the word 'teacher'.

• Indicates the color of the object

• Indicates the person who teaches

• Indicates the person who performs the action

• Indicates the material used in the object

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

What is the meaning of the base word 'act'?

• to think deeply about something

• to run or move quickly

• to sit still and do nothing

• to do something or perform a specific action

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B