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Reading 6- AFFIXES

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 80secs

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1.

What is the definition of Suffix?

a)

A group of letters (or an affix) that's added to the beginning of a word.

b)

A word or word part that is the main part of new words through the addition or affixes.

c)

A group of letters (or an affix) that's added to the end of a word.

2.

What is the definition of Root/Base Word?

a)

A group of letters (or an affix) that's added to the beginning of a word.

b)

A word or word part that is the main part of new words through the addition or affixes.

c)

A group of letters (or an affix) that's added to the end of a word.

3.

What is the definition of Prefix?

a)

A group of letters (or an affix) that's added to the beginning of a word.

b)

A word or word part that is the main part of new words through the addition or affixes.

c)

A group of letters (or an affix) that's added to the end of a word.

4.

What is the root word of comfortable?

a)

able

b)

com

c)

comfort

d)

table

5.

After moving to a new house, Peter had to discontinue his dance classes, as his house was far from the dance school.


What does the word discontinue mean in the sentence?

a)

continue later

b)

not continue

c)

continue again

6.

The powerful circus performer walked across the high wire with an elephant on his shoulders.


What does the word powerful mean in the sentence above?

a)

without power

b)

full of power

c)

belonging to power

7.

What does the word arguable mean?

a)

a disagreement

b)

not open for discussion

c)

open for question or discussion

8.

What is the base word of disagree?

a)

dis

b)

agree

c)

ree

9.

Choose the prefix that matches the sentence below:


I forgot to ___tie the dog from the pole.

a)

post-

b)

pre-

c)

un-

d)

de-

10.

How do you feel about our roots and affixes quiz?

a)

1- I am so lost. I don't think I will do well

b)

2- I feel kind of bad about it

c)

3- I feel kind of good about it, but not super good

d)

4- I'm feeling pretty good about it

e)

5- I feel GREAT!