Root Word Quiz

What is the meaning of the root "ast/aster/astro"?

• Good

• Star

• Water

• Fear

The root "contra/counter" means:

• Before

• Against, opposite

• Under

• To write

What is an example of a word with the root "ante, anti"?

• Antonym

• Anticipate

• Dyslexia

• Hydrate

What is the meaning of the root "hypo"?

• Under, beneath

• Name

• Mind

• Heat

Which of the following words is an example of the root "ject"?

• Projector

• Dyslexia

• Synonym

• Psychology

What does the root "morph" mean?

• Form, shape

• Name

• Mind

• Heat

What is the meaning of the root "scrib/scribe"?

• To write

• Heat

• Water

• Judge

What does the prefix "anti-" mean?

• Self

• Against

• Two

• Before

The prefix "inter-" is used to indicate what?

• Between, among

• Over, too much

• Under, too little

• Far, distant

What is the meaning of the prefix "mis-"?

• Rightly

• Wrongly

• Before

• After