WorksheetsAffixes, Root words and Its Meaning
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
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Class
Date
1.
The suffix -ity means
a)
the state of
b)
without
c)
not, no
d)
full of
2.
The word valuable includes the suffix -able. What does the suffix -able means?
a)
quality of
b)
become
c)
suggest
d)
skill of
3.
The word enclose means
The entire estate was enclosed with walls.
The entire estate was enclosed with walls.
a)
cut off
b)
cause to
c)
remove
d)
opposite
4.
The word unmistakable means
a)
not capable of being misunderstood
b)
capable of being misunderstood
c)
not capable of making a mistake
d)
capable of making a mistake
5.
The word littering means
As I walked to the park, I never saw so much littering in my life. I felt a sense of duty to do my part to make it right.
As I walked to the park, I never saw so much littering in my life. I felt a sense of duty to do my part to make it right.
a)
decorating
b)
trashing
c)
collecting
d)
cleaning
6.
The word placid means
When dad walked in to the house, it was nice and quiet. No one was home. Dad had a placid expression on his face.
When dad walked in to the house, it was nice and quiet. No one was home. Dad had a placid expression on his face.
a)
confused
b)
angry
c)
nervous
d)
calm
7.
The suffix -less means
a)
on the move
b)
crazy
c)
without
d)
full of
8.
The word aloft means
the kite was aloft over the trees and hills, as Jim ran through valley as the wind hit his face.
the kite was aloft over the trees and hills, as Jim ran through valley as the wind hit his face.
a)
in the attic
b)
steadily
c)
parallel
d)
high up
9.
The word cunningly means
The wolf sneaked past the farmer and cunningly climbed through the chicken coop to get eggs and hens.
The wolf sneaked past the farmer and cunningly climbed through the chicken coop to get eggs and hens.
a)
cleverly and deceptively
b)
clumsily and sloppy
c)
sincerely and honestly
d)
with great detail
10.
The word veered means
I was going so fast on my bike, I did not realized I veered off my path to get home.
I was going so fast on my bike, I did not realized I veered off my path to get home.
a)
continued
b)
followed
c)
swerved
d)
flowed
11.
The word embittered means
The girls were embittered by the team's actions. The did not communicate to each on the court and they lost their championship game.
The girls were embittered by the team's actions. The did not communicate to each on the court and they lost their championship game.
a)
embarrassed
b)
angry
c)
supportive
d)
loving
12.
The word indigenous means
The class began to read and understand the culture of the indigenous tribe in Southern region of this country.
The class began to read and understand the culture of the indigenous tribe in Southern region of this country.
a)
original
b)
residents
c)
indignation
d)
barbaric
13.
The root word in sorrowfully is
a)
full
b)
ly
c)
fully
d)
sorrow
14.
The word nonchalantly means
Mrs. Frayer was observing her class and she nonchalantly mentioned "there will be a pop quiz in 10 minutes."
Mrs. Frayer was observing her class and she nonchalantly mentioned "there will be a pop quiz in 10 minutes."
a)
indifferent
b)
concerned
c)
enthusiastically
d)
interested
15.
The prefix trans- means
When he takes the city bus, there will be 2 transfers before he gets to his destination.
When he takes the city bus, there will be 2 transfers before he gets to his destination.
a)
three
b)
more
c)
across
d)
single
16.
the prefix en- means
Hope, Stanley and Frieda were all engaged in the lesson about mammals.
Hope, Stanley and Frieda were all engaged in the lesson about mammals.
a)
among
b)
in, into
c)
before, prior to
d)
far
17.
What does the word contradiction means
Contradiction to popular belief, baseball players are very superstitious.
Contradiction to popular belief, baseball players are very superstitious.
a)
statement that is the opposite of another
b)
statement that is the same as another
c)
Statement that is being made
18.
The prefix tele means
Use the telescope tonight to see the asteroid storm pass through the sky.
Use the telescope tonight to see the asteroid storm pass through the sky.
a)
far
b)
again
c)
away from
d)
large
19.
The suffix -arium means
The City Zoo has the best terrarium for the iguanas on display.
The City Zoo has the best terrarium for the iguanas on display.
a)
one who
b)
place for
c)
study of
d)
more than one
20.
What is the root word for unacknowledged?
a)
un
b)
ed
c)
acknowledge
d)
knowledge
21.
The prefix mis- means
Tim was misled to believe he lost his homework walking to school.
Tim was misled to believe he lost his homework walking to school.
a)
in favor of
b)
cover, in
c)
wrongly
d)
small
22.
What is the root word in the term misleading?
a)
lead
b)
ing
c)
mis
d)
mislead
23.
What is the root word in unknowingly?
a)
ingly
b)
ing
c)
un
d)
know
24.
What is the prefix in autobiography?
a)
y
b)
auto
c)
bio
d)
graph
25.
What is the prefix for interacted?
a)
acted
b)
inter
c)
act
d)
in
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