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Roots and Affixes: THE BIG QUIZ

Total questions: 59

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the root log/logue mean?

a)

word

b)

sound

c)

vision

d)

wood

2.

What does the prefix dis- mean?

a)

opposite/against

b)

not

c)

hate

d)

word

3.

what does the prefix un- mean?

a)

opposite/against

b)

word

c)

not

d)

number

4.

A statement saying you are sorry for something.

a)

Eulogy

b)

Epilogue

c)

Apology

d)

Monologue

5.

A conversation between two or more characters in a story.

a)

Monologue

b)

Eulogy

c)

Dialogue

d)

Epilogue

6.

The final section after the main part of a book, play, or movie.

a)

Prologue

b)

Dialogue

c)

Monologue

d)

Epilogue

7.

A speech made to honor the dead at a funeral.

a)

Dialogue

b)

Monologue

c)

Epilogue

d)

Eulogy

8.

A long speech made by a single character in a book, play or movie.

a)

Dialogue

b)

Monologue

c)

Epilogue

d)

Eulogy

9.

To move someone or something from its original position. Usually forcefully like taking a job or kicking someone out.

a)

Displace

b)

Distract

c)

Destroy

d)

Detour

10.

To cause someone to lose respect or feel ashamed.

a)

Disrespect

b)

Disgrace

c)

Discipline

d)

Disguise

11.

The prefix de- means

a)

opposite from/away

b)

not

c)

word

d)

light

12.

The prefix omni- means

a)

all

b)

other

c)

photo

d)

power

13.

To understand the hidden meaning of something

a)

Decode

b)

Deprive

c)

Desire

d)

Decline

14.

To take something away from someone, to keep them from getting something.

a)

Decline

b)

Deprive

c)

Destroy

d)

Desire

15.

To get lower in quality or quantity/to say no to something.

a)

deprive

b)

destroy

c)

decline

d)

desire

16.

Causing great or irreparable damage

a)

Destructive

b)

omnipotent

c)

omniscient

d)

Decline

17.

To leave, especially when starting a journey.

a)

Decline

b)

Destroy

c)

Depart

d)

Desert

18.

To be all powerful

a)

omniscient

b)

omnibus

c)

insomniac

d)

omnipotent

19.

A book containing multiple works from an author

a)

epilogue

b)

omnibus

c)

eulogy

d)

omnipotent

20.

all knowing

a)

omnipotent

b)

omnipresent

c)

omnivorous

d)

omniscient

21.

To eat both plants and animals.

a)

herbivore

b)

carnivore

c)

pescitarian

d)

omnivore

22.

The inability to sleep.

a)

restless

b)

insomnia

c)

omniscience

d)

omnipotence

23.

The root word fin means

a)

word

b)

end

c)

not

d)

away

24.

The prefix ir- means

a)

word

b)

end

c)

not

d)

opposite

25.

The prefix non- means

a)

word

b)

end

c)

not

d)

opposite from

26.

Instead of following a consistent schedule, the bell rang at _____ intervals.

a)

irrational

b)

irregular

c)

irrelevant

d)

nonexistent

27.

We came back from vacation to find our dog acting frantic and _____.

a)

irrational

b)

irrelevant

c)

nonexistent

d)

nonverbal

28.

I loathe sports, my knowledge of anything baseball related is ____.

a)

irrelevant

b)

irregular

c)

nonverbal

d)

nonexistent

29.

The class was able to distract the teacher with a topic that was entirely __.

a)

irrelevant

b)

irregular

c)

nonverbal

d)

nonexistent

30.

Even though I wanted to voice my concerns, I remained ___.

a)

nonexistent

b)

nonverbal

c)

irregular

d)

irrelevant

31.

She dreaded entering, wanting a moment of peace before being ______ within the sparsely furnished room.

a)

finished

b)

irregular

c)

confined

d)

nonverbal

32.

Because there are an _____ amount of stars in the sky, it is impossible to count them all.

a)

infinite

b)

irrelevant

c)

irregular

d)

omnipotent

33.

The root word photo means ___.

a)

word

b)

light

c)

all

d)

not

34.

The prefix im- means _.

a)

not

b)

opposite

c)

against

d)

can be done

35.

The prefix il- means

a)

opposite

b)

against

c)

away

d)

not

36.

The prefix in- means

a)

away

b)

not

c)

word

d)

opposite

37.

After their victory, the team took a ___ with the tropy to celebrate.

a)

photon

b)

telephoto

c)

photograph

d)

photocopy

38.

He was bummed when he realized he forgot his ____ lens on the way to the bug museum.

a)

photosyntheis

b)

telephoto

c)

photograph

d)

photon

39.

A ___ is sometimes called a "quantum" of "electromagnetic energy."

a)

photocopy

b)

telephoto

c)

photon

d)

photosynthesis

40.

Carly nearly passed out after her marathon due to an _____ of electrons in her body.

a)

imbalance

b)

illiterate

c)

photon

d)

incapable

41.

The teacher ran to the printer to make a ___ of the worksheet.

a)

photograph

b)

photon

c)

telephoto

d)

photocopy

42.

It was completely ___ for Sam to steal the baseball glove.

a)

illiterate

b)

illogical

c)

imbalance

d)

omniscient

43.

Leaves are green because of ___.

a)

imbalance

b)

photocopy

c)

photosynthesis

d)

photons

44.

The ____ man struggled to find a job in the corporate world.

a)

ineligible

b)

illiterate

c)

illogical

d)

imbalanced

45.

Since she worked for the company, she was ____ for the contest.

a)

ineligible

b)

illiterate

c)

disgraced

d)

unable

46.

The kind gentleman was ___ of saying an unkind thing.

a)

ineligible

b)

incapable

c)

illogical

d)

nonverbal

47.

What does the root word ped/pod mean?

a)

hand

b)

eye

c)

foot

d)

leg

48.

What does the prefix counter- mean?

a)

not

b)

opposite/against

c)

able

d)

different

49.

What does the prefix contra- mean?

a)

opposite/against

b)

not

c)

able

d)

stop

50.

A person walking on a road/in a city.

a)

pediatrist

b)

pedagogue

c)

pedestrian

d)

peddler

51.

Getting your toenails painted is a _.

a)

manicure

b)

medi-pedi

c)

pedicure

d)

makeover

52.

A device that measures how many steps you take is a ___.

a)

smart watch

b)

Fitbit

c)

pedometer

d)

odometer

53.

A doctor who specializes in taking care of feet is a _.

a)

pediatrist

b)

podiatrist

c)

pediatrician

d)

orthopediatrist

54.

A stand with three legs is a...

a)

monopod

b)

duopod

c)

tripod

d)

centipod

55.

A convincing fake made to seem like the real thing is a ___.

a)

fraud

b)

phony

c)

deception

d)

counterfeit

56.

A person or thing that has the same purpose or role as another is a _.

a)

contradiction

b)

antonym

c)

counterpart

d)

counteract

57.

To act against something to limit or stop its effects is to___

a)

counterattack

b)

counter

c)

counteract

d)

contradict

58.

To say the opposite of something or to deny the truth about something

a)

contrary

b)

counteract

c)

contract

d)

contradict

59.

an opposite or different fact, event, or situation

a)

contradiction

b)

counteraction

c)

contrary

d)

counterfeit