Word Parts SLO 1

In the word 'subterranean', the prefix 'sub-' means:

• A) above

• B) under/below

• C) across

The word 'reconstruct' contains two word parts. Which is the best meaning for the whole word?

• To build again

• To destroy something

• To lead in a new direction

Which of these uses the prefix 'inter-' correctly?

• Interplant (plant among others)

• Interfast

• Interlong

The suffix '-ible' in 'audible' means:

• can be heard

• full of sound

• having sound removed

In the sentence, 'The forecast predicted rain,' the prefix 'fore-' tells you the prediction was made:

• A) afterward

• B) before

• C) during

Which of the following does NOT have a root that means 'write'?

• A) autograph

• B) telegraph

• C) transport

In 'misinterpret', the prefix 'mis-' means:

• again

• wrongly/badly

• between

The root 'fer' in 'transfer' means:

• lead

• build

• carry/bring

The suffix '-hood' in 'neighborhood' means:

• act of

• capable of

• state or condition of

In 'irreversible', the prefix 'ir-' means:

• without

• under

• not