WorksheetsExploring Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 57mins
Identify the prefix in the word "unhappy".
un
happy
hap
py
What is the root word in "replay"?
re
play
lay
rep
Match the word with the correct prefix: "disagree".
dis
agree
agr
ree
Define the root word in "transport".
trans
port
sport
tran
Identify the suffix in the word "happiness".
ness
happy
hap
iness
Use the word "preheat" in a sentence.
I will preheat the oven before baking.
The oven is hot.
I will bake a cake.
The cake is ready.
Analyze the meaning of the word "misunderstand".
To understand correctly
To fail to understand
To stand under something
To understand twice
Match the word with the correct prefix: "preview".
pre
view
vie
ew
Use the word "unfriendly" in a sentence.
The dog was unfriendly and barked at everyone.
The dog was friendly.
The dog barked.
The dog was quiet.
Analyze the meaning of the word "rebuild".
To build again
To destroy
To build for the first time
To build quickly
Identify the prefix in the word "disappear".
dis
appear
app
pear
Define the root word in "unbelievable".
un
believe
able
liev
Match the word with the correct prefix: "unusual".
un
usual
usu
sual
Use the word "dislike" in a sentence.
I dislike eating broccoli.
I like eating broccoli.
I eat broccoli.
Broccoli is green.
Analyze the meaning of the word "pretest".
A test taken before the main test
A test taken after the main test
A test taken during the main test
A test taken without preparation
Identify the prefix in the word "incomplete".
in
complete
com
plete
Analyze the meaning of the word "prearrange".
To arrange beforehand
To arrange after
To arrange during
To arrange without planning
Define the root word in "unhappiness".
un
happy
ness
hap
Identify the suffix in the word "joyful".
ful
joy
joyf
ul
What is the root word in "unhappiness"?
un
happy
ness
hap
Identify the prefix in the word "misunderstood".
mis
understood
under
stood
Identify the suffix in the word "happiness".
ness
happy
hap
iness
Analyze the meaning of the word "replay".
To play again
To play for the first time
To play quickly
To play slowly
Match the word with the correct prefix: "dislike".
dis
like
lik
ike
Which part of the word "unemployment" means state of?
un
employ
ment
4.A prefix is a word part attached to 0
A the beginning of a base word
B the middle of a base word
C the end of a base word
Which word means to write again by adding the prefix "re"?
write
rewrite
re
wri
pent or quint
to drag or pull
three
ology
five
What is the base word in "disagree"?
dis
agree
disagree
gree
Which word means to heat again by adding the prefix "re"?
heat
reheat
re
eat
What is the prefix in the word "dislike"?
like
dis
li
ke
Choose the correct prefix to make the word meaning "not legal".
un
il
dis
in
What is the prefix in the word "unhappy"?
happy
un
hap
y
What is the prefix in the word "unhappy"?
happy
un
hap
py
If you can speak 3 languages fluently, you are ________.
bilinual
semilingual
talented
trilingual
What is the prefix in the word impolite?
ite
impl
im
pol
What is the prefix in the word preheat?
pre
heat
pr
at
Which prefix is used in the word "thermometer," meaning an instrument for measuring and indicating temperature?
therm-
pro-
hyper-
aqu-
Select the prefix from the choices below:
re
ly
er
tion
Which word is an example of the prefix 'SUPER'?
Undersea
Superstar
Restore
Transatlantic
What is the prefix in the word impolite?
ite
impl
im
pol
What is the prefix in the word preheat?
pre
heat
pr
at
Which prefix is used in the word "misquote," meaning to quote incorrectly or badly?
de-
im-
mis-
semi-
cook before (a) cook
Which word means to hear?
Audible
Audio
Audience
Audition
What is the prefix in the word prepay?
(a)
What is the prefix in the word "transcontinental"?
trans
continent
al
con
Which word means "to write again"?
rewrite
prewrite
unwrite
diswrite
What does the prefix "semi" mean in "semicircle?
half
full
three
not
Which prefix is used in the word "protagonist," meaning the character that readers are cheering for or the main character?
geo-
pro-
anti-
aqu-
What is the prefix of the word "improper"
pro-
im-
proper
-er
Which word means "to heat again"?
reheat
preheat
unheat
disheat
Which prefix means "before" in time or order?
pre
re
un
dis
What is the prefix in the word prepay?
(a)
Suffix
word part that is added to the root
an affix that is added to the end of a word
an affix that is added to the beginning of a word
basic part of a word that gives the word meaning
What does the suffix "-er" in "runner" signify?
More than one
Without
One who
Past tense
In the word BRIGHTNESS, what is the set 4 suffix?
(a)
What is the meaning of the suffix "-ology" in the word "biology"?
Study of life.
Without life.
Full of life.
In the manner of life.
What does the suffix "-able" in "readable" signify?
Full of
Without
Capable of
Past tense
What does the suffix "-ness" in "happiness" signify?
Full of
Without
Quality of
Past tense
Which part of the word "unemployment" means state of?
un
employ
ment
Now select all of the following that are suffixes.
itis
exo
bio
ology
What is the suffix for the word PASSION____?
-ate
-ous
-ed
-al
Choose the correct suffix to mean "full of" for the word "joy".
-ful
-ness
-er
-ly
-ful
prefix
suffix
What is the suffix in the word "playful"?
play
ful
y
pl
gene, gener
pretty
person
make, build
birth, origin
Choose the correct meaning for the root word
scrib/script?
to send
write
well
empty
to direct your attention or efforts on an activity
distribute
coax
inspire
concentrate
What is a "stigma"?
A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person
A type of flower
A solution to a problem
A famous symbol
To _______________ an activity is to learn to do it well.
restore
master
status
utilize
To think about carefully before making a choice
careful
think
creation
considered
The students were studying very hard which makes them a (a) .
To work carefully and thoroughly
conscientioulsy
endure
conscience
conscious
Match the vocabulary word with its definition: Suffix
a word or letter placed before another word
a word or letter placed at the end of a word
a word that means the same thing as another word
a word that means the opposite of another word
-ous
relating to
state or quality of
full of
place for
-an
relating to
state or quality of
full of
place for
Reorder the letters: s / q / a / u / r / e
(a)
What is a "Jewel"?
A type of flower
A precious stone that is used to make jewelry
A kind of bird
A musical instrument
What does the word "Meadow" refer to?
A type of bird
A large, flat area of land covered with grass
A small stream of water
A kind of mountain
What does the word "Limit" refer to?
An endless possibility
A type of dance
A point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend or pass
A kind of food
What does "vicarious" mean?
Direct and personal
Experienced through the feelings or actions of another person
Very fast and efficient
Related to vice or bad habits
What does the word "Spider" refer to?
A type of plant
A small, flying insect
An eight-legged creature that spins webs
A kind of fish
What does it mean if something has been "Eaten"?
It has been cooked
It has been thrown away
It has been consumed as food
It has been found
If someone is described as "Honest", what does it mean?
They are not trustworthy
They tell lies frequently
They are always late
They are truthful and sincere
What is a "helix"?
A type of sharp tool
A spiral shape
A heavy book
A kind of ancient building
What does "Actually" mean?
Never
In the future
In fact or in reality
Before
If someone is described as "Clumsy", what does it mean?
They are very skilled
They are careful and precise
They often drop or spill things because they are not careful
They are very fast
What is "Coffee"?
A type of vegetable
A beverage made from roasted and ground beans
A musical instrument
A color
What is "Energy"?
A type of clothing
The strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity
A kind of book
A flavor of ice cream
What does "gross" mean in terms of money?
The amount of money lost
The total amount of money before anything is taken away
The small amount of money given as a gift
The amount of money after taxes and deductions
