Understanding Prefixes and Roots Quiz

What does the prefix "in-" typically mean in a word?

• Out of

• In, into, on, against, over

• Under

• Around

Which root word means "see, look, sight"?

• -chron-

• -vid-, -vis-

• -derm-

• -corp-

The root "-chron-" relates to which concept?

• Space

• Time

• Light

• Sound

What does the root "-meter-" or "-metr-" mean?

• Measure

• Write

• Speak

• Build

The root "-derm-" or "-dermato-" is associated with which part of the body?

• Bones

• Skin

• Muscles

• Heart

What does the prefix "proto-" mean?

• Last

• First

• Middle

• End

The prefix "ad-" typically means:

• Away from

• To, toward, near

• Against

• Below

What does the prefix "semi-" mean?

• Fully

• Partly

• Not at all

• Twice

The prefix "dis-" often indicates:

• Together

• Opposite of, differently, apart, away

• Above

• Below

What does the prefix "pre-" mean?

• After

• During

• Before, beforehand

• Without