Prefix Quiz

What does the prefix 'hypo-' mean?

• Above or over

• Equal to

• Near or close

• Under or below

Consider the prefix that means moon. What is the correct word with this prefix?

• terrestrial

• stellar

• lunar

• planetary

• solar

What is the meaning of Hyperactive?

• Having a calm sense of humor during midday.

• Experiencing low energy levels for a short amount of time.

• Displaying a lack of enthusiasm or having no drive to do anything.

• Excessively active or having an abnormally high level of energy.
• Being overly cautious or nervous in tricky situations.

Answer explanation

The prefix Hyper means over, active means engaging or moving. Put these two together and you get Hyperactive, meaning active over the top.

What is it called when stars form shapes in the sky?

This word includes the prefix stell.

What is the meaning of the prefix 'Geo'?

• Water or sea

• Fire or heat

• Sky or atmosphere

• Earth or land

What does the prefix Nov mean?

• new
• used
• old
• ancient

What does the prefix Photo mean?

• Light
• Picture

• Record

• Motion

Answer explanation

This was a trick question; the word photo means picture, but the prefix means light.

Example: Photosynthesis.

What is the meaning of the prefix 'Helio'?

• The prefix 'Helio' means 'moon'.

• The prefix 'Helio' means 'star'.

• The prefix 'Helio' means 'earth'.

• The prefix 'Helio' means 'sun'.

What does the prefix in the word 'neophyte' mean?

• old or ancient

• new or young

• common or usual

• temporary or not permanent

What does the prefix 'astr' mean?