Understanding Prefixes and Suffixes

What are prefixes added to in a word?

• The middle

• The end

• None of the above

• The beginning

What does the prefix 'anti-' signify?

• Together

• Opposition

• Before

• After

What does the prefix 're-' indicate?

• Opposition

• Under

• Without

• Again or back

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

• Against

• After

• Above

• Under or below

Which prefix means 'half' or 'partially'?

• In-

• Mis-

• Semi-

• Sub-

Which suffix makes a root word a noun and means "a person connected with"

• -able

• -less

• -ness

• -er/-or

What does the suffix '-ful' imply?

• Opposition

• State or quality

• Full of

• Without

Which of the following words is an example of using the suffix '-less'?

• Harmless

• Portable

• Teacher

• Happiness

Which suffix indicates a state or quality?

• -ness

• -er

• -ful

• -able

What is the primary purpose of adding prefixes and suffixes to words?

• To make words longer

• None of the above

• To change the meaning of the base word

• To create new words