Quiz #1: Biology Root Words, Groups 1-4

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

• not; without; lacking

• before; in front of

• with; together

• under; below

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

• not; without; lacking

• before; in front of

• with; together

• against; opposite

What is the meaning of the suffix '-able'?

• capable of

• full of

• without

• related to

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

• to; toward

• without; lacking

• before; in front of

• against; opposite

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

• to; toward

• away from

• under

• against

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

• to; toward

• before; in front of

• against; opposite

• under; below

What is the meaning of the suffix '-aceous'?

• of or pertaining to

• full of

• capable of

• without

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

• air

• water

• earth

• fire

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

• field; soil

• water

• animal

• light

What is the meaning of the suffix '-al'?

• having the character of

• pertaining to time

• related to numbers

• made of metal