Quiz on Compound, Affixed, Blended, and Clipped Words

What is a compound word?

• A word that is shortened

• A word that has a prefix

• A word that is blended

• A word made up of two or more words

Which of the following is an example of a blended word?

• Brunch

• Unhappy

• Bookstore

• Collector

What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

• Not

• Before

• Again

• With

What type of word is 'bookworm'?

• Blended word

• Affixed word

• Clipped word

• Compound word

What is the meaning of the affixed word 'irresponsible'?

• Not responsible

• Very responsible

• Partially responsible

• Always responsible

Which of the following is a clipped word?

• Collector

• Brunch

• Unkind

• Photo

What does 'context clues' help you with?

• Creating new words

• Finding synonyms only

• Understanding unfamiliar words

• Identifying compound words

What is the meaning of the word 'software'?

• A type of hardware

• Programs used by a computer

• A kind of book

• A type of game

What is an example of an affixed word?

• Unkind

• Brunch

• Footwear

• Bookstore

What does the suffix '-er' indicate?

• A measurement

• A negative condition

• A type of place

• One who does something