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Prefixes, Suffixes, and Root Words Unit 2

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 17mins

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1.

What is a prefix?

a)

an affix which is placed before the stem (word) of a word

b)

an affix which is placed after the stem (root) of a word

c)

a word that does not have a prefix in front of the word or a suffix at the end of the word

d)

a word with an affix added at the beginning and ending of a word

2.

What is a suffix?

a)

an affix which is placed before the stem (root) of a word

b)

an affix that is added to the beginning and ending of a word

c)

an affix which is placed after the stem (root) of the word

d)

a word that does not have a prefix in front of the word or a suffix at the end of the word

3.

What is a root word?

a)

a word that does not have a prefix in front of the word or a suffix at the end of the word

b)

an affix which is placed after the stem (root) of the word

c)

an affix that is added to the beginning and ending of a word

d)

an affix which is placed before the stem (root) of a word.

4.

What is the definition of the prefix re-?

a)

again

b)

before

c)

after

d)

start

5.

What does the prefix dis- do for most words?

a)

Make them mean "more"

b)

Often changes them to the opposite meaning

c)

Often makes the word mean "higher"

d)

Often makes the word mean "often"

6.

What does the suffix -ance mean?

a)

the act of

b)

inspite of

c)

after

d)

in celebration of

7.

The suffix -tract means "pull" or "move away"

Based on the definition, what does distract mean?

a)

remove or take out, especially by effort or force.

b)

practical contact with and observation of facts or events.

c)

prevent (someone) from giving full attention to something.

d)

make (something) visible by uncovering it.

8.

Adding -tion to a word does what?

a)

means full of or having a quantity

b)

turns a verb into a noun meaning “the thing that is”

c)

forming abstract nouns denoting quality and state

d)

meaning “capable of

9.

What does donation mean?

a)

recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something.

b)

a thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof.

c)

the act of making, inventing, or producing

d)

something that is given to a charity, especially a sum of money.

10.

What does respiration mean if the root/stem "spir" means breath?

a)

the action of breathing.

b)

engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together

c)

displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness

d)

salty fluid secreted by sweat glands

11.

The prefix ex- means "Out" or "Beyond"


Using that information, what does exterritorial mean?

a)

move about

b)

squeeze out

c)

outside territorial limits or jurisdiction

d)

be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject.

e)

stretch out

12.

Which word using the prefix ex- might mean "to stretch out"?

a)

exclude

b)

express

c)

extend

d)

exit

13.

The prefix -in- means "not"


The word incorrect means?

a)

correct

b)

half correct

c)

unimportant

d)

not correct

14.

-Ance means “the act of”


What would the word guidance mean?

a)

the interruption of a settled and peaceful condition.

b)

advice or information aimed at resolving a problem or difficulty, especially as given by someone in authority.

c)

a particular kind of matter with uniform properties.

d)

a person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance.

15.

What would be the best definition of the word maintenance?

a)

a person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance.

b)

the quality of being worthy of attention; importance.

c)

the process of maintaining or preserving someone or something, or the state of being maintained

d)

power and influence over others.

16.

Fill in the blank with the BEST word ending in -ance.


His ego and sense of ___________ over her wouldn't let him allow her to be the one walking away.

a)

ignorance

b)

dominace

c)

tolerance

d)

endurance

17.

-Spir- means to breath


Which word means:


Makes you want to do something, such as be a better person, do something creative, or to be like someone in a good way? Breathing goodness.

a)

Conspiracy

b)

Perspire

c)

Inspire

d)

Aspire

18.

-Spir- means to breath


Which word means:


excrete sweat through the pores in the skin

a)

aspire

b)

conspire

c)

dispirited

d)

perspire