WorksheetsGreek & Latin Affixes Flipbook #1
Total questions: 57
Worksheet time: 19mins
What is the meaning of the suffixes -able and -ible? As in the word washable.
the state or quality of; to do
able to
in the style of
one who does or one who believes
to make, to cause, or to become
What is the meaning of the suffix -ate? As in the word fortunate.
the state or quality of; to do
able to
in the style of
one who does or one who believes
to make, to cause, or to become
What is the meaning of the suffix -esque? As in the world Romanesque.
the state or quality of; to do
able to
in the style of
one who does or one who believes
to make, to cause, or to become
What is the meaning of the suffixes -or, -er, and -ist? As in inventor, baker and violinist.
the state or quality of; to do
able to
in the style of
one who does or one who believes
to make, to cause, or to become
What is the meaning of the suffixes -ify, -fy, and -ize? As in the words terrify, stuffy and capitalize.
the state or quality of; to do
able to
in the style of
one who does or one who believes
to make, to cause, or to become
What is the meaning of the suffix -ism ? As in the word skepticism.
full of or having the qualities of
a state of or belief in
the study of or the science of
characterized by or how something is
without
What is the meaning of the suffix -ness ? As in the word fairness.
the quality of
a state of or belief in
the study of or the science of
characterized by or how something is
without
What is the meaning of the suffix -ology? As in the world psychology.
the quality of
a state of or belief in
the science of
characterized by or how something is
the study of
What is the meaning of the suffix -ous ? As in the word humorous.
full of or having the qualities of
a state of or belief in
the study of or the science of
characterized by or how something is
without
What is the meaning of the suffix -tude. As in gratitude.
the state of
to make or do
full of
the study of
What is the meaning of the prefix ad-? As in the word advance.
away
toward
between
backward
What is the meaning of the prefix a-, ab- abs-? As in the words atypical, abnormal, or absent.
to, toward
together, with
from, away
on top of
Antibiotic means:
before life
against life
away from life
under life
What is the meaning of the prefix bi-. As in the word biplane.
around
together
down
two
What is the meaning of the prefix circum-? As in the word circumference.
around
within
into
bad
What is the meaning of the prefix com-? As in the word combine.
together
after
over
under
What is the meaning of the prefix de-? As in the word decrease.
down
not
bad
before
What is the meaning of the prefix dif-? As in the word different.
bad
away
towards
excessive
What is the meaning of the prefix dys-? As in the word dystopia.
away
not
beyond
bad
What is the meaning of the prefix epi-? As in the word epidermis.
below
upon
one
middle of
Equilateral means:
around the edge
equal sides
tall lines
center line
What is the meaning of the prefix ex-? As in the word exit.
between, amongst
from, out
down, below
bad, ill
What does the word HYPERinflation mean?
Inflation occurring at a slow rate
no inflation at all
inflation that happens once a year
inflation occurring at a fast rate
What is the meaning of the prefix hypo-? As in the word hypoactive.
above, excessive
under, below
behine
in front of
What is the meaning of the prefix im- or in-? As in the words imperfect and incorrect.
away
bad
many
not
What is the meaning of the prefix inter-? As in the word intersection.
between, among, across
in front of
behind
on top of
What is the meaning of the prefix intra-? As in the word intravenous.
bad, ill
within, inside
after
below
What is the meaning of the prefix mal-? As in the word malaria.
not
half
bad
unde
What is the meaning of the prefix mis-? As in the word misunderstand.
bad
after
before
half
What is the meaning of the prefix mono-? As in the word monotheistic.
multiple
many
two
one
The word nonsense means:
under the senses
without sense
beyond sensing
bad senses
What is the meaning of the prefix ob-? As in the word obstruct or oppress.
for
away
against
above
Omnivore means:
eat all
eat meat
eat vegetables
eat candy
What is the meaning of the prefix pro-? As in the word procrastinate.
against
behind
away
in front of
What is the meaning of the prefix re-? As in the word recycle.
again
above
forward
next
What is the meaning of the prefix retro-? As in the word retrospect.
under
before
backwards
out
What is the meaning of the prefix se-? As in the word seclude.
above
not
with, together
apart
What is the meaning of the prefix sub-? As in the word submarine.
below
above
equal
all
What is the meaning of the prefix super-? As in the word superstar.
ill
between
around
beyond
What is the meaning of the prefix trans-? As in the word transform.
above
below
across
against
Uniform means:
one form
first form
forming together
not forming
What is the meaning of the prefix un-? As in the word undone.
above
from
again
not
What is the meaning of the root -bas-? As in the word basic.
high
low
beyond
above
What is the meaning of the root -cap-? As in the word captive.
lead
hold
take, seize
speak, say
What is the meaning of the root -cred-? As in the word incredible.
lead
time
believe
hear
What is the meaning of the root -dict-? As in the word predict.
speak
write
to carry
see
The Romans gave us the aqueduct, which is a structure that:
holds water
leads water
studies water
believes in water
What is the meaning of the root -fac-? As in the word factory.
see or watch
read or write
speak or say
make or do
When you ask for someone's autograph, you want them to sign something. The root -graph- means:
to play
to see
to hear
to write
The speech in a story is called dialogue. What does the root -log- mean?
dance
word or study
sleep or rest
travel or go
What is the meaning of the root -mort-? As in the word mortuary.
play
work
life
death
What is the meaning of the root -scrib-? As in scribble.
write
throw
move up or step up
study
What does "spec" mean in spectator?
to see
to hear
to pay
to sleep
What is the meaning of the root -tact-? As in the word tactile.
see
say
touch
hold
What is the meaning of the root -ten-? As in the word tension.
hold
tight
believe
lead
To check someone's temperature, you would use a thermometer. What does the root -therm- mean?
ice
sky
heat
see
What does verify mean?
full of yourself
make sure something is true or accurate
boost something
make something bigger
