Understanding Prefixes and Suffixes

The video tutorial covers the concept of prefixes and suffixes, explaining how they are used to form new words with different meanings. It provides examples of common prefixes and suffixes, along with their meanings. The tutorial also discusses how the addition of these affixes can change the spelling of root words.

What is the primary function of prefixes and suffixes in word formation?

• To change the tense of a word

• To create a new word with a different meaning

• To make a word plural

• To change the word's pronunciation

Which of the following is an example of a prefix?

• ment

• ness

• un

• ly

What does the prefix 'un-' typically mean?

• Not

• With

• After

• Before

Which word is formed by adding the prefix 'multi-' to 'cultural'?

• Culturalism

• Culturalmulti

• Multicultural

• Multiculture

Which word is formed by adding the prefix 'over-' to 'cook'?

• Cookedover

• Overcook

• Cookover

• Overcooked

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

• Against

• For

• With

• Before

Which prefix would you add to 'government' to indicate opposition?

• Anti

• Pro

• Inter

• Sub

Which prefix is used to indicate 'before'?

• Re-

• Un-

• Pre-

• Dis-

What does the prefix 're-' signify?

• Under

• Not

• Again

• Before

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

• Against

• Above

• Across

• Under