Match these prefixes to the appropriate root words.
Using hyphens to join prefixes to root words | Exit Quiz | Oak National Academy

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English
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5th Grade
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Hard
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1.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
ex-
centred
self-
girlfriend
non-
negotiable
pre-
existing
Answer explanation
The words 'non-negotiable', 'self-centred', 'ex-girlfriend' and 'pre-existing' all use hyphens to join the prefix to the root word. A hyphen can join a prefix to a root word to avoid ambiguity in meaning or spelling.
2.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Select the statements about prefixes which are correct.
A prefix almost always alters the spelling of a root word.
A prefix is added to the start of a root word to change its meaning.
A prefix is added to the end of a root word to change its meaning.
A prefix can sometimes be joined to a root word with a hyphen.
A prefix is always joined to a root word with a hyphen.
Answer explanation
A prefix is added to the start of a root word to change its meaning. Sometimes they can be joined with a hyphen, such as in 'pre-exist' and 'co-author', but sometimes they are not, such as in 'recoil' and 'antisocial'.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Fill in the gap in the following sentence: 'Luca decided to __________ from his position on the school council to focus on other activities.'
re-sign
resign
re-cover
recover
Answer explanation
Some pairs of words have the same spelling, but they have a different meaning when a hyphen is used. 'Re-sign' means to sign again. 'Resign' means to leave or quit.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Fill in the gap in the following sentence: 'Dad decided to __________ the old chair with a bright, new fabric to make it look brand new.'
re-sign
resign
re-cover
recover
Answer explanation
Some pairs of words have the same spelling, but they have a different meaning when a hyphen is used. 'Re-cover' means to cover something again after it has been done before. 'Recover' means to return to a normal state of health.
5.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Select the words where a hyphen could be used to separate two vowels next to each other.
coauthor
redo
reenter
cohabit
Answer explanation
Putting a hyphen after the prefix in the words 'co-author' and 're-enter' helps us to read the word, otherwise we might find it difficult to pronounce the word correctly.
6.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: 'He had a tendency to exadgerate a story to make people laugh.'
Answer explanation
The correct spelling is 'exaggerate'. The word contains the prefix ex- but no obvious root word. The double 'gg' makes a /j/ sound. This is a curriculum word and it is useful to remember in our reading and writing.
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