Prefixes and Suffixes Quiz

Identify the prefix in the word 'ambidextrous'.

• rous

• ambi-

• dex

• amb-

Identify the suffix in the word 'edible'.

• able

• ible

• ed

• ble

While in the city, my aunt took me on the subway to go shopping.

What word in the sentence has a prefix?

• shopping

• subway

• city

• while

Identify the suffix in the word 'rectify".

• tify

• ify

• fy

• rec

What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

• during

• without

• after

• before or prior to

"The system is down, and I can't send an email."

What word in this sentence lets you know that "something" cannot connect, or be together?

• email

• down

• system

• send

All words have a suffix and a prefix.

• false

• true

Use the prefix 'multi-' to determine the meaning of the word 'vibrant'.

• casual

• colorful

• content

• caring

Use the suffix '-able' to determine the meaning of the word 'comfortable'.

• Not capable of being comforted or providing comfort

• Capable of being comforted or providing discomfort

• Capable of being comfortable or providing discomfort

• Capable of being comforted or providing comfort

"After the huge argument, Sarah was worried that her friendship with Zoey would never be the same."

Use your understanding of the suffix in 'friendship" to find the meaning of 'friendship."

• the state of being in love

• the poor conduct of friends

• the emotions or conduct of friends