Prefix Meanings Quiz

Mia is studying the effects of different substances on bacteria. She reads about a substance that works against bacterial growth. What does the prefix "Anti-" mean?

• For

• Against

• With

• Without

Answer explanation

The prefix 'Anti-' means against, indicating that the substance works against bacterial growth.

During a vocabulary lesson, Aiden asked, "What does the prefix 'Dis-' mean?"

• With

• For

• Not, opposite

• Between

Answer explanation

The prefix 'Dis-' means 'Not, opposite', indicating negation or reversal of the following word.

Emma is learning about prefixes in her English class. What does the prefix "Im-/In-" mean?

• Between

• Not

• With

• Against

Answer explanation

The prefix 'Im-/In-' means 'Not'. In this context, it indicates a negation or absence of the following root word.

Arjun and Rohan are discussing the meaning of the prefix "Inter-". What does it mean?

• Between

• Not

• Against

• Bad, wrong

Answer explanation

The prefix 'Inter-' means 'Between'. It indicates a relationship or connection between two or more things.

Michael made a mistake in his homework. What does the prefix "Mis-" mean?

• Not

• Between

• Bad, wrong

• Against

Answer explanation

The prefix 'Mis-' means 'Bad, wrong', indicating that Michael made a mistake in his homework.

Add the correct prefix to the front of the base word to make a new word.

honest

• dis-

• non-

• un-

Answer explanation

To make a new word, add the prefix 'dis-' to 'honest' to form 'dishonest'. Therefore, the correct prefix is 'dis-'.

Animals love Vern because he speaks to them in a __________ voice and walks up to them very slowly.

We always make sure to cut the cake into __________ pieces so no one can brag that they received the biggest piece.

To look at or see something before something or someone else

• prevent

• prefix

• prepay

• pretest

Answer explanation

To look at or see something before something or someone else refers to a prefix, which is the correct answer choice.

Match the word with the defintion

• preview

• to stop something from happening before it occurs

• prevent

• to pay for something before it needs to be paid in full

• prejudge

• To look at or see something before something or someone else

• pretest

• a test before the real test usually given to see what is already known

• prepay

• o make a decision before you have all of the facts