Mastering Prefixes and Suffixes

What does the prefix "un-" in the word "unhappy" mean?

• not

• under

• over

• with

Identify the root word in "disrespectful".

• respect

• dis

• ful

• respectful

What does the suffix "-ful" in the word "joyful" suggest about the word's meaning?

• without

• full of

• beyond

• before

If "bi-" means two, what does "bicycle" mean?

• A vehicle with three wheels

• A vehicle with one wheel

• A vehicle with four wheels

• A vehicle with two wheels

The prefix "micro-" means small. What does "microscope" mean?

• A device to look at small things

• A device to look at large things

• A device to measure weight

• A device to measure height

The suffix "-logy" means the study of. What does "biology" mean?

• The study of life

• The study of books

• The study of the Earth

• The study of stars

What does the prefix "anti-" in "antifreeze" mean?

• before

• against

• under

• over

If "tele-" means far, what does "telescope" mean?

• A device to hear far away sounds

• A device to see far away objects

• A device to measure distance

• A device to communicate over long distances

What does the suffix "-ness" in "happiness" suggest about the word's meaning?

• The state of being

• Without

• Full of

• Before

The prefix "pre-" means before. What does "preview" mean?

• To view after

• To view with

• To view before

• To not view