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Prefixes and Suffixes Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a suffix?

a)

A word part added to the end of a base word to create a new word with a different meaning.

b)

A word part that changes the gender of a noun.

c)

A word part that changes the tense of a verb.

d)

A word part added to the beginning of a base word to create a new word with a different meaning.

2.

Which of the following is a prefix: un-, re-, or -ly?

a)

-ly

b)

dis-

c)

in-

d)

un-, re-

3.

What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

a)

before or prior to

b)

without

c)

during

d)

after

4.

What is a suffix?

a)

A word part added to the end of a base word to create a new word with a different meaning.

b)

A word part added to the beginning of a base word to create a new word with a different meaning.

c)

A word part added to the middle of a base word to create a new word with a different meaning.

d)

A word part added to a base word that does not change the meaning of the word.

5.

Which of the following is a suffix: -ful, -less, or -ing?

a)

-ful, -less, -ing

b)

-ed

c)

-able

d)

-ness

6.

What does the suffix '-able' mean?

a)

capable of or suitable for

b)

unstable

c)

disable

d)

unable

7.

What is the prefix in the word 'dislike'?

a)

un

b)

mis

c)

dis

d)

in

8.

What is the prefix in the word 'unhappy'?

a)

un

b)

re

c)

dis

d)

in

9.

What does the prefix 'mis-' mean?

a)

right or correct

b)

accurate or precise

c)

wrong or incorrect

d)

true or valid

10.

What does the suffix '-er' mean?

a)

Plural

b)

Most

c)

Cookies

d)

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