
What is an Affix?
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World Languages
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9th - 12th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Kimberly Tate
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are affixes in the English language?
Word parts that change the meaning of words they attach to
Complete words used as standalone concepts
Punctuation marks that modify sentences
Synonyms that replace existing words
Answer explanation
Affixes are defined as word parts that can be added to words to alter their meaning. The correct Answer: Word parts that change the meaning of words they attach to
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a prefix?
An affix that comes at the end of a word
A root word without any add-ons
A type of suffix that modifies a word’s tense
An affix that comes at the beginning of a word
Answer explanation
Explanation: Prefixes are affixes placed at the start of words to change their meaning. The correct answer: An affix that comes at the beginning of a word
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the prefix 'un-' generally mean?
Wrong or incorrect
Before or ahead
No or not
Again or repetition
Answer explanation
Explanation: 'Un-' negates the meaning of the word it attaches to, indicating the opposite. The correct answer: No or not
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where do suffixes appear in words?
At the end of words
In the middle of words
At the beginning of words
They replace the root word
Answer explanation
Explanation: Suffixes are affixes that attach at the end of a word. The correct answer: At the end of words.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the suffix '-ful' mean?
State or condition of
Without
Full of
In a certain way
Answer explanation
Explanation: The suffix '-ful' means 'full of' something, such as joyful meaning full of joy. The correct answer: Full of.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which prefix means "again" or repetition?
mis-
re-
dis-
un-
Answer explanation
Explanation: The prefix 're-' means 'again', as shown in words like reread or redo. The correct answer: re-.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • Ungraded
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