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WorksheetsPrefixes 101-150 (7th Grade)
Total questions: 105
Worksheet time: 53mins
What is the meaning of the prefix '-demi-'?
half
double
small
above
Which of the following words means 'A mythological being who is partly divine and partly human; an inferior deity'?
demigod
hemisphere
unicorn
divide
What is the meaning of the prefix '-hemi-'?
half
double
quarter
whole
Which word means 'half of the terrestrial globe or celestial sphere, esp. one of the halves into which the earth is divided'?
hemisphere
monogram
uniform
divert
What is the meaning of the prefix '-semi-'?
half
double
quarter
full
Which of the following words means 'Actively engaged in some field or sport for pay but on a part-time basis'?
semiprofessional
unicorn
diverse
monopoly
What is the meaning of the prefix '-mon-, mono-'?
one
many
fast
under
Which word means 'A design consisting of two or more letters combined or interlaced, commonly one's initials, often printed on stationery, embroidered on clothing, etc.'?
monogram
demitasse
uniform
divide
What is the meaning of the prefix '-uni-'?
one
two
many
none
Which of the following words means 'A vehicle with one wheel'?
unicycle
hemisphere
semiskilled
divert
What is the meaning of the root '-di-'?
two
one
three
four
Which word means 'To separate into parts, groups, sections, etc.'?
divide
demigod
monopoly
monologue
What does the prefix '-bi, bin-' mean?
two
one
three
many
What does the word 'bicycle' mean?
A vehicle with two wheels, propelled by pedals connected to wheel by a chain, with handlebars and a seat.
A type of musical instrument played with strings.
A large building where people live together.
A tool used for cooking food over a fire.
What does the word 'bilingual' mean?
Able to speak two languages with the facility of a native speaker.
Able to speak only one language.
Able to write in two different scripts.
Able to understand sign language only.
What does the prefix '-du-' mean?
two
four
ten
half
What does the word 'dual' mean?
Composed or consisting of two people, items, parts, etc.
Related to sound or hearing
Belonging to a group of three
Capable of being seen or touched
What does the word 'duel' mean?
A prearranged combat between two persons, fought with weapons according to an accepted code of procedure, esp. to settle a private quarrel.
A type of musical performance involving two singers.
A formal agreement between two countries.
A traditional dance performed by two people.
What does the prefix '-tri-' mean?
three
four
two
five
What does the word 'tripod' mean?
A stool, table, pedestal, etc., with three legs.
A device used to measure temperature.
A type of musical instrument.
A container for holding liquids.
What does the prefix '-tetra-' mean?
four
two
ten
six
What does the word 'tetrahedron' mean?
A solid contained by four plane faces; a triangular pyramid.
A solid with six square faces; a cube.
A solid with eight triangular faces; an octahedron.
A solid with twelve pentagonal faces; a dodecahedron.
What does the prefix 'quadr-' mean?
four
five
three
two
What does the word 'quadrilateral' mean?
A plane figure having four sides and four angles.
A solid figure with six faces.
A triangle with equal sides.
A circle with a radius of one unit.
What does the prefix 'pent-' mean?
five
ten
three
seven
What does the word 'pentagon' mean?
A polygon having five angles and five sides.
A polygon having six angles and six sides.
A polygon having four angles and four sides.
A polygon having eight angles and eight sides.
What is the meaning of the root word 'hex-'?
A) Five
B) Six
C) Seven
D) Eight
Fill in the blank: A polygon having six angles and six sides is called a ________.
hexagon
pentagon
octagon
heptagon
What is the meaning of the root word 'hept-'?
A) Six
B) Seven
C) Eight
D) Nine
Fill in the blank: An athletic contest for women comprising seven different track-and-field events is called a ________.
heptathlon
pentathlon
decathlon
triathlon
What is the meaning of the root word 'oct-'?
A) Six
B) Seven
C) Eight
D) Nine
Fill in the blank: A polygon having eight angles and eight sides is called an ________.
octagon
hexagon
pentagon
heptagon
What is the meaning of the root word 'nove-'?
A) Eight
B) Nine
C) Ten
D) Eleven
Fill in the blank: A devotion consisting of nine separate days of prayers or services is called a ________.
novena
rosary
liturgy
benediction
What is the meaning of the root word 'dec-, deci-'?
A) Eight
B) Nine
C) Ten
D) Eleven
Fill in the blank: Pertaining to tenths or to the number 10 is called ________.
decimal
fractional
binary
octal
What is the meaning of the prefix 'cent-'?
hundred
ten
thousand
fifty
Which of the following words means 'divided into 100 degrees, as a scale'?
centigram
centipede
centigrade
millennium
What is the meaning of the prefix 'milli-'?
thousand
hundred
ten
one-thousandth
Which word means 'a period of 1000 years'?
milligram
millennium
myriad
megacycle
What is the meaning of the prefix 'myriad-'?
ten thousand
one hundred
one thousand
one million
Which word means 'a metric unit of length equal to 10,000 meters'?
milligram
myriad
myriameter
megaphone
What is the meaning of the prefix 'macro-'?
large, long
small, short
fast, quick
old, ancient
Which word means 'the great world or universe; the universe as a whole'?
macroscopic
macrocosm
megacycle
magnitude
What is the meaning of the prefix 'magni-'?
great
small
fast
old
Which word means 'to increase the apparent size of'?
magnify
magnitude
magnificent
megaphone
What is the meaning of the prefix 'mega-'?
large
small
fast
old
Which word means 'a unit of frequency, equal to one million cycles per second'?
megaphone
megacycle
macrocosm
centigrade
What is the meaning of the root word 'micro-'?
small, short
large, long
fast, quick
old, ancient
What is a 'microscope'?
An optical instrument having a magnifying lens for inspecting objects too small to be seen by the unaided eye.
A device used to measure temperature.
A tool for measuring atmospheric pressure.
A machine for amplifying sound.
What is the meaning of the root word 'after-'?
after
before
during
above
What is 'afterglow'?
The glow frequently seen in the sky after sunset; afterlight.
A type of flower that blooms at night.
A musical instrument used in orchestras.
A rare mineral found in caves.
What is the meaning of the root word 'ante-'?
before
after
against
under
What does 'anterior' mean?
Situated before or at the front of; fore
Situated behind or at the back of; hind
Located above or higher than another part
Situated below or lower than another part
What is the meaning of the root word 'epi-'?
after
before
under
across
What is an 'epilogue'?
A concluding part added to a literary work, as a novel.
A list of characters in a play.
A summary at the beginning of a book.
A collection of poems.
What is the meaning of the root word 'post-'?
after
before
during
under
What does 'postpone' mean?
To put off to a later time; defer
To finish quickly
To forget completely
To celebrate early
Fill in the blank: The prefix 'pre-' means _______.
before
after
during
under
Fill in the blank: The prefix 'auto' means _______.
self
other
fast
many
Fill in the blank: The prefix 'be' means _______.
make
break
before
between
Which word means 'an introductory statement; preface; introduction'?
preamble
prognosis
automobile
ambiguous
Which word means 'a forecasting of the probable course and outcome of a disease'?
prognosis
prologue
beguile
ambidextrous
Which word means 'a plan of action to accomplish a specified end'?
program
preamble
automatic
amphitheater
Which word means 'able to use both hands equally well'?
ambidextrous
ambiguous
automobile
befriend
Which word means 'an oval or round building with tiers of seats around a central open area'?
amphitheater
prognosis
befriend
preamble
Which word means 'a passenger vehicle designed for operation on ordinary roads and typically having four wheels and a gasoline or diesel internal-combustion engine'?
automobile
automatic
autography
beguile
Which word means 'having the capability of starting, operating, moving, etc., independently'?
automatic
automobile
ambiguous
befriend
Which word means 'a person's own signature'?
autograph
preamble
program
beguile
Which word means 'to deprive (a sailing vessel) of the wind necessary to move it; subject to a calm'?
becalm
beguile
befriend
prognosis
Which word means 'to influence by trickery, flattery, etc.; mislead; delude'?
beguile
befriend
becalm
ambivalent
What is the meaning of the root word 'hetero'?
different
same
old
fast
A word spelled the same as another but having a different sound and meaning, as lead (to conduct) and lead (a metal), is called:
homograph
heteronym
metaphor
neon
What is the meaning of the root word 'homo'?
same
different
man
animal
Which word means 'composed of parts or elements that are all of the same kind'?
homogeneous
neoclassic
paralegal
metabolism
What is the meaning of the root word 'pro'?
end
middle
before
after
What is the meaning of the root word 'ambi'?
both; around
single; one
multiple
many
What is the meaning of the root word 'amphi'?
middle
beginning
end
both; around
What is the meaning of the root word 'meta'?
reverse
bend
stay the same
change
Fill in the blank: A _____ is a figure of speech that compares two things; changing the meaning of words.
personification
metaphor
simile
oxymoron
What is the meaning of the root word 'neo'?
slow
fast
old
new
Fill in the blank: A chemical element found in Earth's atmosphere, _____ can make things look new and bright.
neuron
neon
natal
neocalssic
What is the meaning of the root word 'para'?
almost
never
change
always
A _____ is a person trained to assist in medical emergencies; almost like a physician.
paraeducator
paralysis
paramedic
paralegal
What is the meaning of the root word 'pseudo'?
true
false
perhaps
maybe
A _____ is a false name used by an author to keep his real identity a secret.
pseudoscorpion
pseudopod
pseudoclassic
pseudonym
What is the meaning of the root word 'less'?
without
with
hardly
full of
An _____ is a person who migrates to another country.
servant
merchant
immigrant
ants
What is the meaning of the root word 'ant'?
animal
boss
one who
no one
Thoughtless is defined as...
being full of thoughts.
lacking thought or consideration for others.
having caring thoughts for others.
being really tired.
What is the meaning of the root word 'ation'?
state or quality of
full of
without
false
_____ is the state of being starved!
desperation
dehydrated
famished
starvation
What is the meaning of the root word 'ous'?
state of
half full
full of
empty
The state of being full of joy is...
enjoy
joyous
virtuous
joyless
What is the meaning of the root word 'hood'?
without
state or quality of
chemical compound
study or science of
The state of period of being a child is called...
childhood
adulthood
falsehood
neighborhood
What is the meaning of the root word 'ide'?
chemical compound
study or science of
state of being
both; around
_____ is a chemical compound used to disinfect cuts and wounds.
hydrochloride
flouride
nitrous oxide
hydrogen peroxide
What is the meaning of the root word 'ist'?
one who cooks
one who practices
one who studies
one who writes
What is the meaning of the root word 'ness'?
full of
practice of
study of
state or quality of
The state or quality of being good is called...
goodness
happiness
rudeness
kindness
What is the meaning of the root word 'ology'?
one who
being full of
state or quality of
study or science of
_____ is the study or science of the mind and mental processes.
neurology
psychology
biology
analogy
What is the meaning of the root word 'phobia'?
quality of
fear of
love of
full of
A fear of spiders is called...
thalassophobia
claustrophobia
acrophobia
arachnophobia
