WorksheetsRoot Words and Prefixes Quiz
Total questions: 52
Worksheet time: 56mins
What is the root word in "incredible"?
cred
in
ible
incre
Which prefix can be added to "regular" to mean not regular?
im
in
ir
il
What does the suffix "ive" indicate in the word "active"?
Full of
Without
Past tense
Capable of
Choose the correct word that uses the root "nav" with a prefix and a suffix from the list.
Innavive
Pernavigate
Seminav
Ennavment
What is the root word in "memorial"?
orial
mem
mori
al
Which word means "half write"?
Semiwrite
Semiscript
Semiscribe
Semiscription
What does the prefix "per" typically imply in a word like "perceive"?
Through or completely
Before
Against
After
Which word uses the root "anim" with a prefix meaning not?
Inanimate
Iranimate
Ilanimation
Imanimated
What is the root word in "prescription"?
pre
script
scription
tion
Which word means "capable of being ordered"?
Orderive
Ordinative
Ordinable
Ordinative
What is the root word in "transportation"?
trans
sport
port
ation
What does the prefix "sub" indicate in the word "submarine"?
Under
Above
Between
Across
Which suffix can be added to "joy" to mean state of being joyful?
ful
ness
ment
ly
Which word describes a person who wants to do something but doesn't have the ability?
irregular
inactive
irreversible
incapable
Isis has to think about cutting her hair short, since the decision would be what?
impede
illegal
immobile
irreversible
Which word describes an act that breaks the law of a city, county, or state?
illegal
irregular
irreversible
incapable
While Marcus is napping, his body is this even though his brain is functioning?
irregular
inactive
incapable
impaired
After Robert's injury to his hand, his finger usage was not what it used to be. What was it?
impaired
irregular
impede
illegal
Caisha noticed that the birds weren't flying in their normal formation. What was it?
illegal
irreversible
incapable
irregular
The car was parked for too long and not driven. Now it can't be moved because the battery is dead. What is it?
immobile
impaired
illegal
incapable
Noise disturbed the author, so she worked in a silent room. Any noise might do what to her train of thought?
inactive
immobile
impede
incapable
Ashley loved animals so much that she was (a) of understanding how others might not.
Odd shapes were scattered across the canvas in an (a) pattern, making the abstract painting seem unbalanced and strange.
The taxi was (a) , since the traffic had the freeway at a complete stop.
Taking care of your skin is important, since the damage can be (a) .
Tom loved working out in the gym, while Keith loved being (a) .
It is (a) to drive over the speed limit.
The mudslide (a) the drivers from being able to return home from the storm.
What does the prefix 'e-' typically mean?
within
out of
above
below
What does the suffix '-ive' imply about a word?
It is a noun.
It is a verb.
It relates to an action or state.
It is a plural form.
What is the meaning of the root word 'nav'?
related to ships or sailing
related to movement
related to building
related to water
Which of the following words is formed using the prefix 'e-'?
Enact
Emit
Enter
Engage
Choose a word that is formed using the suffix '-ive'.
Happy
Quickly
Creative
Beauty
Select a word that uses the root word 'nav'.
Navigate
Narrate
Native
Neat
What does the word 'eject' imply based on its prefix?
To throw into
To throw out of
To jump over
To run towards
Which word describes a characteristic of being active, using the suffix '-ive'?
Passive
Active
Reactive
Inactive
What does the word 'naval' relate to?
Air forces
Army forces
Ship or fleet forces
Space forces
'Erase' is a word formed using the prefix 'e-'. What does it mean?
To write down
To rub out
To draw
To read
Choose the word that means capable of producing a desired effect, using the suffix '-ive'.
Effective
Affective
Defective
Reflective
Which word means to plan the course of a ship or aircraft, using the root word 'nav'?
Navigation
Narration
Native
Neatness
What does the word 'evaporate' imply based on its prefix?
To turn into vapor going into the air
To turn into liquid
To freeze
To condense
Which word describes the quality of being inventive, using the suffix '-ive'?
Inventive
Preventive
Extensive
Expensive
What does the word 'navigator' relate to?
A person who plans the flight of aircraft
A person who plans the course of ships
Both A and B
A person who drives a car
'Emerge' is a word formed using the prefix 'e-'. What does it mean?
To merge together
To come out into view
To enter into a place
To disappear
Choose the word that means showing a readiness to give more of something, especially money, using the suffix '-ive'.
Aggressive
Generative
Generous
Generative
Which word means the act of traveling or exploring by sea, using the root word 'nav'?
Naval
Navigation
Navigable
Nautical
What does the word 'expel' imply based on its prefix?
To keep inside
To send out
To explode
To expand
Which word describes the state of being imaginative, using the suffix '-ive'?
Imaginative
Creative
Narrative
Active
What does the word 'navy' relate to?
A group of ships
A type of airplane
A construction company
A sports team
'Enlarge' is a word formed using the prefix 'e-'. What does it mean?
To make larger
To make smaller
To enter
To exit
Choose the word that means having the power to influence or convince, using the suffix '-ive'.
Persuasive
Passive
Aggressive
Massive
Which word means a skilled sailor or one who directs the route of a ship, using the root word 'nav'?
Navigator
Narrator
Native
Naval officer
