Greek & Latin Affixes: Space and Time

If humans could manipulate time, which affix would be used to describe a device that controls time?

• ante

• auto

• chron

• extra

Answer explanation

The affix 'chron' comes from the Greek word for time, making it the correct choice. 'Ante' means before, 'auto' means self, and 'extra' means outside or beyond, none of which relate to time.

Which affix means "side"?

• pre

• post

• neo

• lat

Answer explanation

The affix 'lat' means 'side', as seen in words like 'lateral'. The other options do not convey this meaning: 'pre' means 'before', 'post' means 'after', and 'neo' means 'new'.

Which affix means "before, in front of"?

• fore

• miss/mit

• port

• extra

Answer explanation

The affix 'fore' means 'before' or 'in front of'. It is used in words like 'foresee' and 'forefront', indicating a position ahead or prior in time.

Which prefix means "outside, beyond"?

• auto

• extra

• pre

• post

Answer explanation

The prefix 'extra' means 'outside' or 'beyond', making it the correct choice. 'Auto' refers to self, 'pre' means before, and 'post' means after, none of which convey the meaning of 'outside'.

Which prefix means "new"?

• neo

• ante

• port

• lat

Answer explanation

The prefix 'neo' means 'new', derived from Greek. It is commonly used in terms like 'neologism' (a new word) and 'neonatal' (newborn). The other options do not convey the meaning of 'new'.

Which affix would be used to describe a robot that can operate on its own?

• pre

• auto

• chron

• fore

Answer explanation

The affix 'auto' means 'self', as seen in words like 'autonomous' (self-governing). The other options do not convey this meaning: 'pre' means before, 'chron' relates to time, and 'fore' means in front.

Which prefix means "in front of, previous, earlier"?

• ante

• post

• miss/mit

• port

Answer explanation

The prefix 'ante' means 'in front of, previous, earlier.' It is derived from Latin, contrasting with 'post,' which means 'after.' Therefore, 'ante' is the correct choice for this question.

In a world where humans have developed the ability to instantly go from one location to the next, which affix would be used to describe the technology that allows them to "carry" themselves instantly from one place to another?

• port

• pre

• lat

• neo

Answer explanation

The affix 'port' means 'carry', as seen in words like 'transport' (to carry across) and 'export' (to carry out). The other options do not convey this meaning.

Which prefix means "after, behind"?

• pre

• post

• fore

• extra

Answer explanation

The prefix 'post' means 'after' or 'behind'. For example, 'postwar' refers to the period after a war. The other options do not convey this meaning.

What is the root word that means "send"?

• mit

• ject

• port

• scrib

Answer explanation

The root word "mit" comes from Latin, meaning "send." It is found in words like "transmit" and "emit." The other options do not convey the meaning of sending.