Test Your Prefix Knowledge

What is a prefix?

• A prefix is a set of letters added to the start of a word.

• A prefix is a type of punctuation mark.

• A prefix is a word that stands alone without any modifications.

• A prefix is a set of letters added to the end of a word.

Which of the following is a prefix: 'un-', 'happy', 'ly'?

• un-

• joyful

• re-

• quickly

What does the prefix 're-' mean?

• never

• once

• again or back

• before

Identify the prefix in the word 'disagree'.

• dis-

• disrupt

• disagreeable

• discontent

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

• before

• after

• between

• during

Which word contains the prefix 'sub': 'submarine', 'marine', 'subtle'?

• subway

• submerge

• submarine

• submarine

What does the prefix 'anti-' signify?

• Support or agreement

• Opposition or contrast

• Enhancement or improvement

• Indifference or neutrality

Provide an example of a word that starts with the prefix 'mis-'.

• misunderstand

• miscreate

• misfit

• mistale

What is the opposite meaning of the prefix 'pre-'?

• post-

• anti-

• sub-

• inter-

How does the prefix 'trans-' change the meaning of a word?

• The prefix 'trans-' indicates a lack of movement.

• The prefix 'trans-' signifies a decrease in size.

• The prefix 'trans-' indicates movement across or change.

• The prefix 'trans-' means to stop or halt.