Grade 5 Vocabulary Roots Quiz

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

• not

• under

• over

• with

What does the suffix "-ful" in the word "joyful" mean?

• without

• full of

• able to

• before

The root "bio" means life. Which word means "the study of life"?

• biography

• biology

• biohazard

• antibiotic

What does the prefix "pre-" in the word "preview" mean?

• before

• after

• under

• over

The root "graph" means write. Which word means "a machine for recording"?

• autograph

• paragraph

• photograph

• telegraph

What does the suffix "-less" in the word "hopeless" mean?

• full of

• without

• able to

• before

The root "phon" means sound. Which word means "a device for hearing sound"?

• symphony

• phonics

• telephone

• megaphone

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

• over

• under

• before

• after

The root "therm" means heat. Which word means "an instrument for measuring temperature"?

• thermostat

• thermometer

• thermal

• thermos

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

• without

• full of

• one who

• before