Prefixes, Suffixes, and Basewords Quiz

What is the meaning of the prefix "un-" in the word "unhappy"?

• Not

• Under

• Over

• With

Which suffix can be added to the word "joy" to mean "full of joy"?

• -ness

• -ful

• -ly

• -able

What is the base word in "replaying"?

• Play

• Re

• Ing

• Playing

Which prefix means "before"?

• Pre

• Sub

• Inter

• Trans

What does the suffix "-er" indicate in the word "teacher"?

• More than

• Without

• One who

• Full of

Which of the following words is formed by adding a prefix?

• Happiness

• Unlikely

• Quickly

• Softness

What is the base word in "disagreement"?

• Agree

• Disagree

• Ment

• Dis

Which suffix means "the act of"?

• -ment

• -ful

• -ly

• -ness

What does the prefix "sub-" mean in the word "submarine"?

• Above

• Below

• Between

• Across

Which of the following words does NOT have a suffix?

• Carefully

• Movement

• Playful

• Teacher