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Word Building

Total questions: 64

Worksheet time: 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does pre mean?

a)

before

b)

after

c)

future

d)

present

2.

Preamble

a)

a statement that introduces a formal document, explaining its purpose.

b)

to come or go in rank, time, or order

c)

of the period before written history

d)

wholly occupied or absorbed in one's thoughts; absentminded

3.

precede

a)

to come or go in rank, time, or order

b)

of the period before written history

c)

wholly occupied or absorbed in one's thoughts; absentminded

d)

school before kindergarten; nursery school

4.

prehistoric

a)

of the period before written history

b)

the historic life

c)

extinct animals

d)

a time where ogres unicorns monsters roamed the land

5.

preoccupied

a)

occupied before

b)

wholly occupied or absorbed in one's thoughts; absentminded

c)

to have fun teasing some to have the best seat

d)

before sitting one someone

6.

preschool

a)

kindergarten

b)

before

c)

school before kindergarten

d)

RUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

7.

prevent

a)

???

b)

RUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

c)

sit and relax until the event strikes

d)

to take action before an event to stop the event from happening

8.

what does post mean

a)

before

b)

after

c)

future

d)

present

9.

postdate

a)

to date with a future date

b)

to date with a past date

10.

postgraduate

a)

relating to studies beyond the level of a bachelor's degree

b)

not relating to studies beyond the level of a bachelor's degree

11.

postpone

a)

to put off to another time, to delay

b)

to not put off to another time, to not delay

12.

postscript

a)

a sentence, note, or paragraph added to a letter after the signature

b)

to add a signature on the bottom of a letter or paragraph

13.

postwar

a)

after a war

b)

before a war

14.

what does phon, phone mean

a)

sound

b)

technology

15.

megaphone

a)

a funnel-shaped device for amplifying or directing sound

b)

a funnel-shaped device for making people wake up or like an alarm

16.

microphone

a)

an instrument that that changes electric signals in to sound waves for hearing

b)

an instrument that that changes sound waves in to electric signals for transmission or amplification

17.

phonetic

a)

having to do with speech sounds

b)

not having to do with speech sounds

18.

phonics

a)

the rules of sound used in teaching reading and word pronunciation

b)

the nonsense of sound used in teaching reading and word pronunciation

19.

xylophone

a)

a percussion instrument consisting of tuned wooden bars struck with a small hand held hammers

b)

a non-percussion instrument consisting of tuned wooden bars struck with a small hand held hammers

20.

what does multi mean?

a)

many

b)

less

21.

multicolored

a)

having many colors

b)

having less colors

22.

multi media

a)

combining more than two artistic techniques or means of communication or expression, such as acting, lighting effects, and music.

b)

combining more than two nonsense artistic techniques or means of communication or expression, such as acting, lighting effects, and music.

23.

multimillionaire

a)

a person who has at least two million dollars

b)

a person who has less than two millions

24.

multiple

a)

having many parts or elements

b)

having less parts or elements

25.

multitude

a)

a large number or persons or things

b)

a less number or persons or things

c)

GUCCI!!!!!!!!!!!!!

d)

RUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

26.

what does metr, meter mean

a)

to measure

b)

to use customary units of weights

27.

barometer

a)

an instrument used for measuring atmospheric pressure to forecast weather

b)

an instrument used for playing hard sports

28.

meter

a)

an instrument used to measure

b)

an instrument used to measure

height

29.

metronome

a)

an instrument that sounds an adjustable number of musical beats per minute

b)

an instrument that sounds an adjustable number of musical beats per hour

30.

speedometer

a)

a device used for measuring the speed of distance traveled by a vehicle

b)

a device used for measuring the speed of a person running

c)

;D

d)

RUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

31.

trigonometry

a)

a branch of mathematics studying the relationships between angles and sides of triangle and other figures

b)

a leaf of mathematics studying the relationships between angles and sides of triangle and other figures

32.

what does ped mean?

a)

hand

b)

foot

c)

🤓

33.

biped

a)

an animal having two feet

b)

an animal having four feet

34.

centipede

a)

a short, less-segmented insect with a pair of arms on each segment

b)

a long, many-segmented insect with a pair of legs on each segment

35.

pedestal

a)

the foot or bottom support of a statue, column, or other object.

b)

the head or top part of a pedestal explanation.

36.

pedestrian

a)

a person who travels on foot

b)

a person who travels on hands

37.

pedicure

a)

annoying care of hands and fingernails

b)

cosmetic care of legs and toenails

c)

RUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

38.

PeDoMeTeR

a)

An InStRuMeNt ThAt MeAsUrEs DiStAnCe WaLkEd By ReCoRdInG tHe NuMbEr Of StEpS

b)

An UsElEsS InStRuMeNt ThAt MeAsUrEs DiStAnCe WaLkEd By ReCoRdInG tHe NuMbEr Of StEpS

39.

what does man, manu mean?

a)

Hand

b)

Leg

c)

RUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

d)

WALK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

40.

manacle

a)

to put handcuffs on

b)

to not put handcuffs on

41.

manicure

a)

Annoying care of the legs and toenails

b)

Cosmetic care of the hands and fingernails

c)

RUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

42.

manipulate

a)

to control or move with the hands

b)

to control or move with legs

43.

manual

a)

done by hand

b)

done by leg

44.

manufacture

a)

to make a product by hand or by machinery

b)

to make a product by leg or by robot

45.

manuscript

a)

a handwritten or typed copy of an article, book, or report before it is printed

b)

a leg written or typed copy of an article, book, or report before it is printed

46.

what does magna, magni mean?

a)

small, tiny

b)

great, large

47.

magnanimous

a)

showing great generosity, especially in forgiving injury or insult.

b)

showing nonsense generosity, especially in forgiving injury or insult.

48.

magnate

a)

a person who has weak power especially in business

b)

a person who has great power especially in business

49.

magnificent

a)

present great splendor or beauty

b)

present horrible splendor or beauty

50.

magnify

a)

to make something appear smaller

b)

to make something appear larger

51.

magnitude

a)

greatness or importance

b)

after a war

52.

what does logy mean?

a)

the study of

b)

the fun of

53.

archeology

a)

the study of the life and culture of ancient people

b)

the study of the playing and playing toys of ancient times

54.

meteorology

a)

the study of the thermometer

b)

the study of weather

55.

psychology

a)

the study of the human mind and behavior

b)

the study of life and culture of ancient people

56.

seismology

a)

the study of weather

b)

the study of earthquakes

57.

theology

a)

the study of religion

b)

the study of the human mind and behavior

58.

zoology

a)

the study of animals

b)

the study of earthquakes

59.

what does hyper mean?

a)

over, overly

b)

perfect, normal

c)

more

d)

less

60.

hyperactive

a)

extremely or abnormally active

b)

a deliberate exaggeration

61.

hyperbole

a)

a deliberate exaggeration used for effect only

b)

excessively critical

c)

abnormally high blood pressure

d)

extremely rapid or deep breathing that causes dizziness and faintness

62.

hypercritical

a)

excessively critical

b)

abnormally high blood pressure

c)

extremely rapid or deep breathing causes dizziness and faintness

d)

extremely or abnormally active

63.

hypertension

a)

abnormally high blood pressure

b)

extremely rapid or deep breathing causes dizziness and faintness

64.

hyperventilation

a)

extremely rapid or deep breathing causes dizziness and faintness

b)

high blood pressure