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WorksheetsRoot Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes Review #1
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
In the following sentence, which word contains a prefix?
The football player got a penalty for acting unsportsmanlike.
football
unsportsmanlike
penalty
acting
In the following sentence, which word contains a prefix?
The coach asked to review the call.
asked
coach
review
call
In the following sentence, which word contains a prefix?
Angela likes studying prehistoric animals like t-rex and stegosaurus.
prehistoric
studying
likes
Angela
What is the meaning of the underlined word in the following sentence?
Steven likes studying biology more, because the animals are alive.
the study of the mind
the study of plants
the study of earth and rocks
the study of living things
If I am considered antisocial, what does that mean?
I am fascinated with watching dead animals.
I am not fond of interacting and being around people a lot.
I am against going to any type of party.
I am strongly opposed to being friends with people who are not of the same social status.
In the following sentence, which word contains a suffix?
Scientists conduct research to find out more about how the world works.
world
research
scientists
works
Which root word means the opposite "micro"?
mini
mega
scope
spect
Fill in the blank for the following sentence:
Alyssa measures the temperature with a __________.
speedometer
thermometer
chronometer
hydrometer
Choose the meaning for the underlined suffix in the following sentence:
Religious professionals know much about theology.
the making of
the writing of
the study of
the speech of
Choose the meaning for the underlined prefix in the following sentence:
Scholars refer to peer-review articles for credible information.
before
under
after
again
Choose the meaning for the underlined root word in the following sentence:
Spectators watch entertainers at concerts, shows and performances.
see
eyes
ears
nose
Choose the meaning for the underlined root word in the following sentence:
Doctors use biometric data to diagnose patients.
death
life
two
heat
Directors make prequels for shows so audiences know what happened ______.
before
again
after
during
Fill in the blank:
Journalists _______ their articles before publication.
revise
improvise
destroy
worship
Fill in the blank:
A _________ makes small things visible.
stethoscope
kaleidoscope
microscope
periscope
Athletes use a ________ to count their steps.
speedometer
pedometer
thermometer
seisometer
