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Worksheetscommon prefix and suffix
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 23mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the meaning of unfortunate?
a)
having lots of fortune
b)
having no fortune
c)
having a little fortune
d)
full of fortune
2.
What is the meaning of meaningful?
a)
full of meaning
b)
not having a meaning
c)
without meaning
d)
meaningless
3.
What is the meaning of unbelievable?
a)
The truth
b)
you can't believe it
c)
full of belief
d)
false
4.
It was a sorrowful day when we had to say goodbye to our dog, Lilah. What is the meaning of the word sorrowful?
a)
surprised
b)
full of happiness
c)
extremely happy
d)
sadness
5.
What is the meaning of the word successful?
a)
full of success
b)
without having success
c)
being the most rich
d)
doing it again
6.
He was very disrespectful and adults said he was an unpleasant child. What is the meaning of the word unpleasant?
a)
people love being around you
b)
you are not easy to be around
c)
full of pleasant
d)
helpful
7.
What is the meaning of the word uncivilized?
a)
not civil
b)
not happy
c)
not smart
d)
not having color
8.
What is the meaning of the word unsuccessful?
a)
The best at what you do
b)
Not doing well
c)
full of mean words
d)
showing kindness
9.
Going to the doctor to get shots is a dreadful experience. What is the meaning of dreadful?
a)
full of enjoyment
b)
working hard
c)
not wanting to do something
d)
enjoying oneself
10.
Our schedule was unusual today. The teacher changed the way we normally do things. What is the meaning of unusual?
a)
not the normal
b)
the same as usual
c)
regular
d)
ordinary
11.
She was jabbering about nonsense that we couldn't understand. What is the meaning of nonsense?
a)
Speaking clearly
b)
not making any sense
c)
telling everyone
d)
not speaking loudly
12.
The family felt hopeless after losing their home to a fire. What is the meaning of hopeless?
a)
full of hope
b)
having a little hope
c)
having no hope
d)
giving others hope
13.
The alien was nonhuman! What is the meaning of nonhuman?
a)
not a human
b)
not living
c)
not an animal
d)
all people
14.
I will take a nonfat ice cream for dessert! What is the meaning of nonfat?
a)
full of fat
b)
having a little fat
c)
having no fat
d)
full of sugar
15.
The new girl at school was friendless, until someone asked her to play at recess. What is the meaning of friendless?
a)
lots of friends
b)
not having any friends
c)
no best friend
d)
being popular
16.
The speech was heartless. It was like he didn't even care about the people! What is the meaning of heartless?
a)
kindly
b)
careful
c)
loving
d)
without care
17.
Moms are selfless people. They take care of the family before themselves. What is the meaning of selfless?
a)
caring for others first
b)
Not caring about others
c)
never being kind
d)
showing courage
18.
She works for a nonprofit organization to help the community. What is the meaning of nonprofit?
a)
spending money
b)
earning money
c)
without making money
d)
full of money
19.
I need to reload the dishwasher. What is the meaning of reload?
a)
load before
b)
load again
c)
empty
d)
full of dishes
20.
I lost my sister's shirt, so I have to replace it. What is the meaning of replace?
a)
get another
b)
hide the place
c)
give away
d)
hold
21.
My dog ate my homework and now I have to rewrite my paper! What is the meaning of rewrite?
a)
never write
b)
write before
c)
write later
d)
write again
22.
My teacher told me to rethink about my answer before choosing it. What is the meaning of rethink?
a)
think about it later
b)
stop thinking
c)
think again
d)
guess
23.
I ran out of soda, so I need a refill before we leave the restaurant. What is the meaning of refill?
a)
spill
b)
overflow
c)
fill again
d)
empty
24.
I love finding things at the resale store! It is good to recycle gently used items. What is the meaning of resale?
a)
sold again
b)
given away
c)
grocery
d)
toy
25.
The florist made a beautiful arrangement for my sister's wedding. It was bright and colorful! What is the meaning of florist?
a)
a person who plans weddings
b)
a person who works with flowers
c)
a person who paints pictures
d)
a person who never gives up
26.
The pianist played a harmonious melody. What is the meaning of pianist?
a)
one who plays outside
b)
a person who drives cars
c)
one who plays the piano
d)
a person with a parrot
27.
The chemist mixed the chemicals to create a reaction. What is the meaning of chemist?
a)
one who cleans
b)
a scientist who does chemistry
c)
a gardener
d)
a chef
28.
The journalist wrote an interesting article about Texas. What is the meaning of journalist?
a)
states
b)
a person who works
c)
An animal
d)
One who writes
29.
Zoom! The motorcyclist drove speedily down the street! What is the meaning of motorcyclist?
a)
a person running
b)
a bike rider
c)
a person who rides a motorcycle
d)
person
30.
A stylist fixed my hair for the party tonight. What is the meaning of stylist?
a)
someone with no style
b)
a person to style something
c)
girl
d)
woman
31.
My parents want to preview the movie before I am allowed to see it. What is the meaning of preview?
a)
block
b)
watch it again
c)
see it before
d)
allow
32.
The dog ran quickly through the park. What is the meaning of quickly?
a)
In a fast way
b)
without being quick
c)
the ability to move
d)
slow
33.
You have to preheat the oven in order to cook the meal thoroughly. What is the meaning of preheat?
a)
heat it up again
b)
heat before
c)
low heat
d)
high heat
34.
Teachers have to preplan their lessons before students come to school. What is the meaning of preplan?
a)
read
b)
type
c)
change plans
d)
plan before
35.
It was rather cowardly the way he ran away when he heard the crashing sound. What is the meaning of cowardly?
a)
little
b)
strong
c)
being brave
d)
not being brave
36.
We take a weekly spelling test. What is the meaning of weekly?
a)
not very strong
b)
doing it every week
c)
everyday
d)
every month
37.
Her mother brushed her hair gently so she wouldn't hurt her. What is the meaning of gently?
a)
to do in a gentle way
b)
harm
c)
tangle
d)
nice
38.
A prefix comes ___________ a root, or base word and changes its meaning.
a)
after
b)
before
c)
in the middle
d)
define the word
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