SESSION 8 Quiz

What is a prefix?

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

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

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

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

Answer explanation

A prefix is a letter or group of letters attached to the beginning of a word. It helps to modify or change the meaning of the word.

Which of the following is an example of a suffix?

• anti-

• co-

• mis-

• -er

Answer explanation

The correct answer is '-er' because it is a suffix that is added to the end of a word to indicate a person or thing that performs a certain action or has a certain quality.

What is the main function of a suffix?

• To indicate the part of speech 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 considered as a base/stem, while a base/stem is considered as a root

• 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

Answer explanation

A root is considered as a base/stem, while a base/stem is considered as a root. The root and base/stem are interchangeable terms.

Which of the following is an example of a prefix?

• -ly

• trans-

• -tion

• -ness

Answer explanation

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

What is the difference between a root and an affix?

• A root is always a bound morpheme, while an affix is always a free morpheme

• A root is never a free morpheme, while an affix is never a bound morpheme

• A root is always a free morpheme, while an affix is always a bound morpheme

• There is no difference between a root and an affix

Answer explanation

A root is a bound morpheme, while an affix is a free morpheme. This means that a root cannot stand alone as a word, while an affix can.

What is the primary purpose of a prefix?

• To change the grammatical function of a word

• To indicate the part of speech of a word

• To form a new word

• To indicate the meaning of a word

Answer explanation

The primary purpose of a prefix is to form a new word.

What is a suffix?

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

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

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

• A verb that is made into an adjective by adding a suffix

Answer explanation

A suffix is a letter or group of letters attached to the end of a word, not the beginning or middle. It adds meaning or changes the word's grammatical function.

What is the primary function of a suffix?

• To indicate the part of speech 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 primary function of a suffix is to form a new word.

Which of the following is an example of a root?

• un-

• re-

• play

• -ment

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'play' because it is a standalone word without any prefixes or suffixes.