Prefix Quiz
Authored by Genia Kenschaft
English
7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a prefix?
A word part placed after the stem of a word
A word part that changes the spelling of a word
A word part placed before the stem of a word
A word part that does not change the meaning of a word
Answer explanation
A prefix is a word part placed before the stem of a word, altering its meaning. The correct choice highlights this definition, while the other options describe different word parts or functions.
Tags
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
CCSS.L.3.4B
CCSS.RF.3.3A
CCSS.RF.3.3B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the prefix "Uni-" mean?
Two
One
Many
None
Answer explanation
The prefix 'Uni-' means 'one'. It is derived from Latin, indicating singularity, as seen in words like 'unicorn' (one horn) and 'unify' (to make one). Therefore, the correct answer is 'One'.
Tags
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
CCSS.L.3.4B
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.RF.3.3B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following words uses the prefix "Re-"?
Uniform
Preview
Retake
Antisocial
Answer explanation
The word 'Retake' uses the prefix 'Re-', which means to do something again. The other options do not contain this prefix.
Tags
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
CCSS.L.3.4B
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.RF.3.3A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the prefix "Pre-"?
After
Against
Before
Not
Answer explanation
The prefix 'Pre-' means 'before'. It is used to indicate something that occurs prior to a certain point in time, making 'Before' the correct choice among the options provided.
Tags
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
CCSS.L.3.4B
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.RF.3.3B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which prefix means "against" or "preventing"?
Uni-
Anti-
Post-
Un-
Answer explanation
The prefix 'Anti-' means 'against' or 'preventing', making it the correct choice. In contrast, 'Uni-' means 'one', 'Post-' means 'after', and 'Un-' means 'not', which do not convey the meaning of opposition.
Tags
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
CCSS.L.3.4B
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.RF.3.3A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the prefix "Un-" mean?
Again
Before
Not
After
Answer explanation
The prefix 'Un-' means 'Not'. It is used to indicate negation or the opposite of a word, such as in 'unhappy' meaning 'not happy'. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Not'.
Tags
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
CCSS.L.3.4B
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.RF.3.3A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the prefix "Dis-" mean?
together, with
away, apart, not
before, in front of
over, above
Answer explanation
The prefix 'Dis-' means 'away, apart, not.' It indicates a reversal or negation of the root word, as seen in words like 'disagree' or 'disappear.' Thus, the correct choice is 'away, apart, not.'
Tags
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
CCSS.L.3.4B
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.RF.3.3A
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