Prefix Power: Word Study Quiz

What is the prefix in the word "unhappy"?

• un

• happy

• hap

• py

Answer explanation

The prefix in the word 'unhappy' is 'un'. A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to modify its meaning, and 'un-' indicates negation, making 'unhappy' mean not happy.

What does the prefix "re-" mean?

• before

• again

• not

• under

Answer explanation

The prefix 're-' means 'again', indicating repetition or returning to a previous state. For example, 'redo' means to do something again.

Choose the correct sentence using the prefix "pre-".

• I will preheat the oven before baking.

• I will heat the oven before baking.

• I will postheat the oven before baking.

• I will unheat the oven before baking.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'I will preheat the oven before baking.' The prefix 'pre-' means to do something beforehand, which is appropriate for preparing the oven for baking.

Match the prefix "dis-" with the correct word.

• appear

• cover

• agree

• like

Answer explanation

The prefix 'dis-' means to reverse or negate. When added to 'agree', it forms 'disagree', meaning to not agree. The other options do not form valid words with 'dis-'. Thus, 'agree' is the correct match.

Create a word using the prefix "mis-".

• misplace

• place

• placed

• places

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'misplace' because it uses the prefix 'mis-', which means 'wrongly' or 'badly'. The other options do not include this prefix, making 'misplace' the only valid word formed with 'mis-'.

Which of the following is a common prefix?

• pre

• post

• un

• All of the above

Answer explanation

All the options 'pre', 'post', and 'un' are common prefixes in the English language. 'Pre' means before, 'post' means after, and 'un' indicates negation. Therefore, the correct answer is 'All of the above'.

Identify the prefix in the word "redo".

• do

• re

• ed

• red

Answer explanation

In the word 'redo', the prefix is 're', which means to do again. The other options do not function as prefixes in this context.

What does the prefix "un-" mean?

• again

• not

• before

• after

Answer explanation

The prefix 'un-' means 'not'. It is used to indicate negation or the opposite of a word, such as in 'unhappy' meaning 'not happy'. Therefore, the correct answer is 'not'.

Use the prefix "post-" in a sentence.

• I will post the letter tomorrow.

• I will postdate the check.

• I will postheat the meal.

• I will postwrite the essay.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'I will postdate the check.' because 'post-' means to assign a date to a document that is later than the actual date. The other options do not correctly use the prefix 'post-'.

Match the prefix "pre-" with the correct word.

• view

• heat

• write

• All of the above

Answer explanation

The prefix 'pre-' means 'before.' It can be added to 'view' (preview), 'heat' (preheat), and 'write' (prewrite), making 'All of the above' the correct choice as all options can take the prefix.