Word Study: Prefixes - com, con, pre, pro- Practice #1

Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of the word commotion?

• The library was filled with silence and concentration.

• The sudden noise and movement in the hallway caused a huge disturbance.

• The students quietly finished their reading assignments.

• The teacher calmly gave instructions to the class.

The best definition for compile is:

• To take apart or scatter

• To put together or collect information

• To argue about a decision

• To keep something contained

A commercial is most related to:

• A fun activity with friends

• A business advertisement

• A personal letter to a friend

• A historical event

The word contain means:

• To keep something inside or hold it

• To let something go freely

• To argue about a decision

• To predict something

Which of the following best describes a contest?

• A peaceful agreement between two people

• A disagreement or competition for a prize

• A scientific experiment

• A gathering of friends for fun

If someone has confidence, they most likely feel:

• Unsure and nervous about their abilities

• Proud and certain of their abilities

• Sad about a past mistake

• Afraid to try something new

What does the prefix pre- mean?

• After

• Before

• Together

• Against

Based on its prefix and root word, the word prejudge most likely means:

• To make a decision before having enough information

• To judge fairly after hearing all facts

• To ignore a decision completely

• To make a decision based on emotions

A prefix is:

• A letter or group of letters added at the beginning of a word

• A letter or group of letters added at the end of a word

• A completely separate word with no meaning

• The opposite of a suffix

If an airline conducts a preflight check, what are they doing?

• Checking things after the flight has landed

• Fixing things that went wrong during the flight

• Checking the airplane before it takes off

• Ignoring safety procedures