Suffixes and Prefixes Quiz

Which choice best defines the suffix in the word "resistance"?

• study of

• in a certain way

• relating to

• can be done

Which choice best defines the prefix in the word "polysyllabic"?

• many

• underneath

• un

• against

Which prefix would best complete the word "social" in the following sentence? The teenager went through a/an ________ social stage where she did not enjoy the company of others. She just wanted to be left alone.

• pre-

• re-

• mis-

• anti-

Which suffix would best complete the word "replace" in the following sentence? Mr. Steinbeck was quite upset that the vase was broken. He said the vase was expensive and not replace__________.

• -ment

• -able

• -ly

• -an

Which statement about prefixes and suffixes is true?

• Prefixes are found at the end of a word and create a new word.

• Suffixes are found at the end or beginning of a word.

• Suffixes are found at the end of a word and create a new word.

• Prefixes are found at the beginning of a word but do not create a new word.

We live in an ______________________ world, so people and governments make mistakes all the time. (PERFECT)

• unperfect

• imperfect

• perfect

Which word below has a suffix that means a condition or state of being?

• happiness

• visitation

• colorful

• misleading