SESSION 6

What is a prefix?

• A word that can be added to a root word to add a new meaning

• A letter or group of letters attached to the beginning of a word

• A verb that is made into a noun by adding a suffix

• A letter or group of letters attached to the end of a word

Answer explanation

A prefix is a letter or group of letters attached to the beginning of a word, adding a new meaning. It is the correct choice.

Which of the following is an example of a suffix?

• anti-

• co-

• mis-

• able

Answer explanation

A suffix is a word part added to the end of a base word to create a new word. In this case, 'able' is an example of a suffix because it can be added to a base word to create a new word, such as 'comfortable' or 'likable'.

What is the main function of a suffix?

• To indicate the tense of a word

• To form a new word

• To change the grammatical function of a word

• To indicate the meaning of a word

Answer explanation

The main function of a suffix is to change the grammatical function of a word.

What is the difference between a root and a base/stem?

• There is no difference between a root and a base/stem

• A root is a bound morpheme, while a base/stem is a free morpheme

• A root is a free morpheme, while a base/stem is a bound morpheme

• A root is considered as a base/stem, while a base/stem is considered as a root

Answer explanation

A root is a base/stem, while a base/stem is a root.

Which of the following is an example of a prefix?

• -ness

• -ly

• trans-

• -tion

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'trans-' because it is a prefix that is added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

What is the function of a suffix in word formation?

• To indicate the tense of a word

• To form a new word

• To change the grammatical function of a word

• To indicate the meaning of a word

Answer explanation

A suffix is used to form a new word by adding it to the end of a base word.

Which of the following is an example of an affix?

• anti-

• -ness

• trans-

• -tion

Answer explanation

An affix is a morpheme that is added to the beginning or end of a word to change its meaning or function. In this case, 'anti-' is an example of an affix.

What distinguishes a prefix from a suffix?

• A prefix comes at the beginning of a word, while a suffix comes at the end

• A prefix is always a single letter, while a suffix is always multiple letters

• A prefix is always a vowel, while a suffix is always a consonant

• A prefix is always a consonant, while a suffix is always a vowel

Answer explanation

A prefix comes at the beginning of a word, while a suffix comes at the end. This distinguishes a prefix from a suffix.

What is the role of a prefix in word formation?

• To indicate the tense of a word

• To form a new word

• To change the grammatical function of a word

• To indicate the meaning of a word

Answer explanation

A prefix is used to form a new word.

How does a suffix contribute to word formation?

• To indicate the tense of a word

• To form a new word

• To change the grammatical function of a word

• To indicate the meaning of a word

Answer explanation

A suffix contributes to word formation by indicating the meaning of a word.