Exploring Affixes and Roots Quiz

Identify the meaning of the prefix "un-" in the word "unhappy."

• Very

• Not

• Again

• Before

Answer explanation

The prefix "un-" means "not." In the word "unhappy," it negates the word "happy," indicating a state of not being happy. Therefore, the correct choice is "Not."

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which of the following words contains a Greek root meaning "earth"?

• Geography

• Biology

• Astronomy

• Psychology

Answer explanation

The word 'Geography' contains the Greek root 'geo', meaning 'earth'. In contrast, 'Biology' relates to life, 'Astronomy' to stars, and 'Psychology' to the mind.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Analyze the word "predict" and determine what the prefix "pre-" suggests about the timing of the action.

• After

• During

• Before

• Without

Answer explanation

The prefix 'pre-' in 'predict' indicates 'before', suggesting that the action of predicting occurs prior to the event or outcome being forecasted.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the base word in "reusable"?

• Use

• Reuse

• Able

• Usable

Answer explanation

The base word in "reusable" is "use". The prefix "re-" indicates repetition, and the suffix "-able" suggests capability, but the core meaning comes from "use".

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4B

Evaluate the word "transport" and identify the meaning of the prefix "trans-."

• Across

• Under

• Within

• Against

Answer explanation

The prefix 'trans-' means 'across' in Latin. In the word 'transport', it indicates the action of carrying something across from one place to another, making 'across' the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4B

Which of the following words has a Latin root meaning "write"?

• Scribble

• Vocal

• Visual

• Manual

Answer explanation

The word 'scribble' comes from the Latin root 'scribere', which means 'to write'. The other options do not have this root meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4B

Determine the meaning of the suffix "-ology" in the word "biology."

• Study of

• Fear of

• Love of

• Act of

Answer explanation

The suffix "-ology" comes from the Greek "logia," meaning "study of." In the word "biology," it indicates the study of life and living organisms, making "Study of" the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4B

Consider the word "invisible." What does the prefix "in-" suggest about the visibility of the object?

• Very visible

• Not visible

• Partially visible

• Always visible

Answer explanation

The prefix "in-" in the word "invisible" indicates negation. Therefore, it suggests that the object is "not visible," making this the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4B

Which word contains a Greek root meaning "light"?

• Photograph

• Telephone

• Thermometer

• Microphone

Answer explanation

The word 'Photograph' contains the Greek root 'photo-', which means 'light'. The other options do not contain this root, making 'Photograph' the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4B

Analyze the word "submarine" and determine what the prefix "sub-" indicates about the location of the object.

• Above

• Below

• Beside

• Inside

Answer explanation

The prefix "sub-" means "under" or "below." Therefore, in the word "submarine," it indicates that the object is located below the surface of the water, making "Below" the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4B