Latin and Greek Prefix and Suffix

What is a suffix?

• A group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning.

• A type of prefix that appears at the beginning of a word.

• A grammatical rule that dictates word order in a sentence.

• A synonym for a word that has the same meaning.

What does the suffix '-tion' mean?

• A. The process of doing something

• B. The act of or the state of

• C. A type of measurement

• D. A form of communication

What does the prefix 'trans-' mean?

• 'against' or 'opposite'

• 'across' or 'beyond'

• 'under' or 'below'

• 'before' or 'in front of'

What does the prefix 'ex-' mean?

• 'in' or 'within'

• 'out' or 'from'

• 'before' or 'prior'

• 'against' or 'opposite'

What is the meaning of 'antechamber'?

• A small room before a large room.

• A type of furniture used in living rooms.

• A decorative wall hanging.

• A large open space for gatherings.

What does the suffix '-ous' indicate?

• Lacking in

• Full of or having qualities of

• Related to a specific color

• Indicating a state of being

Is '-ment' a prefix or suffix?

• Prefix

• Suffix

• Root word

• None of the above

What does the prefix 'ante-' mean?

• After

• During

• Before

• Above

What is a prefix?

• A group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

• A type of suffix that appears at the end of a word.

• A standalone word that can function independently.

• A grammatical rule that applies to verbs only.

What does the suffix '-ment' mean?

• A state of being

• A type of measurement

• The state of or product

• A form of entertainment