Exploring Prefixes and Suffixes Quiz

What does the prefix "ab-" mean in the word "absent"?

• Towards

• Away from

• Together

• Under

Which word uses the prefix "com-" to mean "together"?

• Complete

• Compare

• Combine

• Comfort

What does the prefix "de-" mean in the word "decrease"?

• Up

• Down

• Across

• Over

Which word uses the prefix "ir-" to mean "not"?

• Irregular

• Irate

• Iridescent

• Iron

What does the prefix "pyro-" mean in the word "pyrotechnics"?

• Water

• Fire

• Earth

• Air

Which word uses the prefix "therm-" to mean "heat"?

• Thermometer

• Thermos

• Thermal

• Thermite

What does the suffix "-mit" mean in the word "transmit"?

• Send

• Receive

• Hold

• Break

Which word uses the suffix "-sect" to mean "cut"?

• Insect

• Dissect

• Sectarian

• Section

What does the suffix "-acy" mean in the word "democracy"?

• Rule

• State

• Action

• Quality

Which word uses the prefix "ab-" to mean "away from"?

• Abduct

• Absolve

• Abandon

• Abate