Sizemore Giraffixes 3 Word Roots and Affixes Quiz

What is the root word in "submarine"?

• mar

• sub

• ine

• marine

In the word "credible," what does the root "cred" mean?

• to hear

• to move

• to believe

• to write

Which word uses the root "tract" meaning "to pull"?

• contract

• audience

• freedom

• unsafe

The suffix "-dom" in "freedom" represents:

• time

• quality

• state or condition

• movement

What type of word is created when adding "-ly" to "quick"?

• noun

• verb

• adjective

• adverb

What does the prefix "un-" mean in "unsafe"?

• again

• not

• before

• after

The suffix "-est" in "happiest" indicates:

• the most

• somewhat

• many

• little

Which word shares the same root as "audible"?

• credible

• audience

• submarine

• tractor

The word "incredible" uses which prefix?

• in-

• un-

• pre-

• sub-

Which word contains the suffix "-ly"?

• quickly

• highest

• safest

• freedom