Challenging Word Formation Quiz

Which of the following is an example of an *affixed word*?

• Toothpaste

• Unhappy

• Breakfast

• Starlight

A *compound word* can best be described as:

• A word formed by blending parts of two words.

• A word formed by adding a prefix or suffix.

• Two words joined to create a new word.

• A word that has been shortened.

The word *brunch* is an example of a:

• Compound word

• Affixed word

• Clipped word

• Blended word

If the word *happily* was formed by adding a suffix, which of the following words uses a *prefix*?

• Celebration

• Friendship

• Preheat

• Movement

The word *bike* is an example of:

• A blended word

• A clipped word

• A compound word

• An affixed word

Which of the following best demonstrates the use of *context clues*?

• The antonym of 'courageous' is brave.

• She felt timid, unlike her usual brave self.

• Adding *un-* to 'happy' creates the opposite meaning.

• 'Gym' is a clipped form of 'gymnasium.'

Which of the following is the correct plural form of the word *cactus*?

• Cactuses

• Cacti

• Cactuseses

• Cacta

Which sentence correctly uses an *irregular plural noun*?

• The child enjoyed the ice cream.

• The childs enjoyed their ice creams.

• The children enjoyed their ice creams.

• The childrens enjoyed their ice creams.

The plural of *phenomenon* is:

• Phenomenons

• Phenomena

• Phenomenonses

• Phenomenums

Choose the correct plural for *box*:

• Boxs

• Boxies

• Boxes

• Boxxes