Affixes

Affixes

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English

8th Grade

Medium

Created by

Stephanie Willmert

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 10 pts

The latin prefix sent- means feel. The root word -tient means to have. What does the word sentient mean?

to be unfeeling

to have feelings

to be full of emotions

to be familiar

Answer explanation

The prefix 'sent-' means feel, and the root '-tient' means to have. Therefore, 'sentient' translates to 'to have feelings', indicating the ability to perceive or feel emotions.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 10 pts

The prefix un- means...

not

inside

over

where

Answer explanation

The prefix un- means 'not', indicating negation or the opposite of a word. For example, 'happy' becomes 'unhappy', meaning 'not happy'. Therefore, the correct answer is 'not'.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 10 pts

An affix is...

an word piece added to the beginning or end of a word to change its meaning.

a word piece added to the end of a word to change the meaning

an word piece added to the beginning or end of a word to keep its meaning.

a word that is a base for other words

Answer explanation

An affix is a word piece added to the beginning or end of a word to change its meaning. This definition aligns with the correct choice, distinguishing it from other options that misrepresent the function of affixes.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 10 pts

Which word has a root that means water?

aquatone

acquired

litter

aquarium

Answer explanation

The word 'aquarium' has the root 'aqua', which means 'water'. This makes it the correct choice, as the other options do not contain this root related to water.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 10 pts

The suffix -ly is used to describe how something is done. The word overly means...

to do something under the extent needed

to do something over the extent needed

to do something without secrecy

to do something with great enthusiasm

Answer explanation

The prefix 'over-' indicates excess. Therefore, 'overly' means to do something over the extent needed, making 'to do something over the extent needed' the correct choice.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 10 pts

A group of letters that go after the root and changes the meaning of the root word is called a

affix

prefix

suffix

base word

Answer explanation

A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a root word that alters its meaning. In this case, the correct answer is 'suffix', as it specifically refers to letters that follow the root.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 10 pts

The base word in disagree is?

agree

dis

ree

Answer explanation

The base word in 'disagree' is 'agree'. The prefix 'dis-' indicates negation, while 'agree' is the root word that conveys the main meaning.

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