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Prefix and Suffix Review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The prefix "de-" in "delineate" means "to reduce or lessen."

a)

True

b)

False

2.

The prefix "non-" in "nondescript" means "not."

a)

True

b)

False

3.

The prefix "ir-" in "irreproachable" means "in or into."

a)

True

b)

False

4.

The prefix "over-" in "overzealous" means "too much or beyond."

a)

True

b)

False

5.

The prefix "pro-" in "proliferate" means "against or backward."

a)

True

b)

False

6.

The prefix "trans-" in "transmute" means "to change or go across."

a)

True

b)

False

7.

The prefix "pre-" in "preemptive" means "before."

a)

True

b)

False

8.

The prefix "dis-" in "disparity" means "together or with."

a)

True

b)

False

9.

The root "spect" in "retrospective" means "to see or look."

a)

True

b)

False

10.

The suffix "-ion" in "corruption" indicates "the result of an action."

a)

True

b)

False

11.

"The delegation worked to deescalate tensions between the opposing parties." The prefix "de-" most closely means:

a)

To increase

b)

Away from or reduce

c)

To bring together

d)

Forward

12.

"The proposal was rejected for being nonsensical and lacking clarity." The prefix "non-" means:

a)

Too much

b)

Beyond

c)

Not

d)

Under

13.

"Her irresponsible decisions led to significant consequences." The prefix "ir-" means:

a)

Too much

b)

Beyond

c)

Not

d)

Under

14.

"The overbearing manager micromanaged every detail." The prefix "over-" means:

a)

Below or beneath

b)

Too much or beyond

c)

Across or through

d)

Together

15.

"The scientist's proactive approach prevented potential mishaps." The prefix "pro-" means:

a)

Before

b)

Forward or in favor of

c)

Not

d)

Over or excessive

16.

"The artist transposed elements of realism into abstract forms." The prefix "trans-" means:

a)

Across or change

b)

Together

c)

Not or opposite of

d)

Under

17.

"The sudden disruption of the meeting caused chaos." The root "rupt" means:

a)

To pull or drag

b)

To see or look

c)

To break or burst

d)

To build

18.

"The tractable material could easily be molded into different shapes." The root "tract" means:

a)

To build

b)

To pull or drag

c)

To study

d)

To make

19.

"The construction of the new library was completed ahead of schedule." The root "struct-" means:

(a)  

20.

"The telescope magnified the image of the distant planet." The prefix "tele-" means:

a)

Near

b)

Far away

c)

Self

d)

Below