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WorksheetsPrefix & Suffix
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 6mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A prefix goes _________of a word.
a)
at the end
b)
at the beginning
c)
in the middle
2.
A suffix goes _______of a word.
a)
at the beginning
b)
in the middle
c)
at the end
3.
I had to retie my shoe because it wasn't tight enough.
The word "retie" means
The word "retie" means
a)
tie again
b)
untie
c)
without a tie
d)
does not tie
4.
If you take away the prefix and the suffix, what is left of the word 'unemployed'?
a)
unemploy
b)
employed
c)
employ
5.
Which suffix can you add to the end of cook to make a new word?
a)
ing
b)
ful
c)
est
6.
If you take away the prefix from disagree, the root word is agree.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
If you wanted to say someone is not helpful, which word would you use?
a)
inhelpful
b)
unhelpful
c)
helpfulless
8.
disobedient means...
a)
to look again
b)
not wise
c)
not following the rules
9.
What is the meaning of the word reappear?
a)
a magician
b)
without appearing
c)
to appear again
d)
to not come to school
10.
What is the meaning of the word unfriendly?
a)
no friends at all
b)
in a friendly way
c)
not in a friendly way
d)
fighting with your best friend
11.
What is the meaning of the word fearless?
a)
to have no fear
b)
to be very scared
c)
to be nervous
d)
to be brave
12.
Choose the word that contains a prefix.
a)
small
b)
ball
c)
misfit
d)
clean
13.
Choose the word that contains a suffix.
a)
untidy
b)
messed
c)
teach
d)
chair
14.
What is the meaning of meaningful?
a)
full of meaning
b)
not having a meaning
c)
without meaning
d)
meaningless
15.
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
16.
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
17.
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
18.
I will take a non-fat 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
19.
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
20.
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
21.
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
22.
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
23.
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
24.
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
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.
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
28.
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
29.
What is the prefix on the word uncover
a)
un
b)
dis
cover
cover
c)
re
d)
pre
30.
What is the suffix on the word lovely
a)
-er
b)
ly
c)
-est
31.
The suffix in cooperation is
a)
coop
b)
er
c)
ation
d)
tion
32.
Which prefix should you use for the following root word?
Obey
Obey
a)
Dis
b)
Re
c)
Un
d)
in
33.
Which prefix should you use for the following root word?
patient
patient
a)
il
b)
ir
c)
un
d)
im
34.
Which prefix should you use for the following root word?
Literate
Literate
a)
mis
b)
il
c)
ex
d)
im
35.
Which prefix should you use for the following root word?
Load
Load
a)
ex
b)
in
c)
post
d)
re
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