Common English Prefixes and Suffixes Quiz

What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

• not

• again

• wrongly

• before

Which of the following is an example of the prefix 're-'?

• unknown

• redo

• underpaid

• disagree

What does the suffix '-ful' indicate?

• state or quality

• action or result

• full of

• without

Which of the following words uses the suffix '-ness'?

• quickly

• teacher

• kindness

• helpful

What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

• wrongly

• not

• under

• before

Which suffix would you use to indicate a person who performs an action?

• -ment

• -er

• -tion

• -ing

What is the meaning of the prefix 'inter-'?

• between

• too much

• under

• not

Which of the following words contains the suffix '-able'?

• happiness

• readable

• helpless

• impossible

What does the suffix '-ing' signify?

• full of

• state or quality

• action or process

• past tense

Which prefix means 'too little'?

• over-

• pre-

• sub-

• under-