Prefix Power

Which prefix means 'before'? A) pre- B) post- C) re- D) mis-

• A) pre-

• B) post-

• C) re-

• D) mis-

Answer explanation

The prefix that means 'before' is 'pre-', making option A) pre- the correct choice.

What does the prefix 'bi-' mean? A) two B) not C) against D) around

• B) not

• C) against

• A) two

• D) around

Answer explanation

The prefix 'bi-' means two, indicating the correct choice is A) two.

Choose the correct meaning of the prefix 'anti-': A) against B) with C) before D) after

• B) with

• C) before

• D) after

• A) against

Answer explanation

The correct meaning of the prefix 'anti-' is 'against', indicating opposition or resistance to something.

Identify the prefix in the word 'dislike'. A) dis- B) like C) disl D) e

• A) dis-

• C) -like

• B) dis

• D) disl-

Answer explanation

The prefix in the word 'dislike' is 'dis-', making option A) dis- the correct choice.

What is the meaning of the prefix 'micro-'? A) large B) small C) fast D) slow

• huge

• big

• small

• quick

Answer explanation

The prefix 'micro-' means small, indicating something tiny or on a small scale.

Which prefix is used to indicate 'half'? A) semi- B) un- C) in- D) non-

• B) un-

• C) in-

• A) semi-

• D) non-

Answer explanation

The prefix 'semi-' is used to indicate 'half', making option A) semi- the correct choice.

In the word 'submarine', what does the prefix 'sub-' mean? A) above B) below C) around D) within

• C) around

• B) below

• A) above

• D) within

Answer explanation

In the word 'submarine', the prefix 'sub-' means below, indicating something beneath or underwater. Therefore, the correct meaning of the prefix is B) below.

What is the prefix in the word 'misunderstand'? A) mis- B) under C) stand D) misu

• D) dis-

• A) mis-

• C) mis-

• B) over-

Answer explanation

The prefix in the word 'misunderstand' is 'mis-', making option A) mis- the correct choice.

Choose the correct meaning of the prefix 'inter-': A) between B) against C) with D) before

• C) with

• D) before

• A) between

• B) against

Answer explanation

The correct meaning of the prefix 'inter-' is 'between', indicating the relationship or space between two things.

Identify the prefix in the word 'replay'. A) re- B) play C) re D) lay

• pre

• re

• re-

• un

• replay

Answer explanation

The prefix in the word 'replay' is 're-' because it comes before the root word 'play', indicating a repetition or again action.