Morphemes "post-, -ian, -ist, -or, -eer" Quiz

What does the prefix "post-" mean in the word "postpone"?

• Before

• After

• During

• Against

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CCSS.L.5.4B

Which of the following words means "one who studies" when the suffix "-ist" is added?

• Art

• Biologist

• Music

• Dance

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CCSS.L.5.4B

What does the suffix "-ian" mean in the word "librarian"?

• One who works with

• One who studies

• One who loves

• One who teaches

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CCSS.L.5.4B

What does the prefix "post-" mean in the word "postscript"?

• Before

• After

• During

• Against

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CCSS.L.5.4B

Which of the following words means "one who performs" when the suffix "-or" is added?

• Act

• Actor

• Paint

• Write

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CCSS.L.5.4B

What does the suffix "-eer" mean in the word "engineer"?

• One who creates

• One who destroys

• One who observes

• One who teaches

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CCSS.L.5.4B

What does the prefix "post-" mean in the word "postgraduate"?

• Before

• After

• During

• Against

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CCSS.L.5.4B

Which of the following words means "one who practices" when the suffix "-ist" is added?

• Art

• Artist

• Music

• Dance

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CCSS.L.5.4B

What does the suffix "-ian" mean in the word "historian"?

• One who works with

• One who studies

• One who loves

• One who teaches

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CCSS.L.5.4B

What does the prefix "post-" mean in the word "postwar"?

• Before

• After

• During

• Against

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B