Exploring Prefixes and Root Words

Which of the following is a prefix that means "not" or "without"?

• pre-

• un-

• re-

• sub-

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Identify the root word in the word "unhappiness."

• un-

• happy

• ness

• unhapp

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What is the meaning of the prefix "sub-" in the word "submarine"?

• above

• below

• around

• between

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Which of the following words contains a suffix that indicates a person who performs an action?

• teacher

• happiness

• quickly

• readable

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In the word "replay," what does the prefix "re-" mean?

• before

• again

• after

• under

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Which of the following words uses the root word "spect," meaning "to look"?

• respect

• transport

• inspect

• suspect

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What is the function of the suffix "-ly" in the word "quickly"?

• To form a noun

• To form an adjective

• To form an adverb

• To form a verb

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Which of the following words contains a prefix that means "half"?

• semicircle

• bicycle

• triangle

• quadrilateral

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Identify the root word in the word "transportation."

• trans-

• port

• tion

• sport

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What does the suffix "-ment" indicate in the word "enjoyment"?

• An action or process

• A state or condition

• A person who performs an action

• A place or location

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