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WorksheetsUnit 2 Prefixes & Suffixes Quiz
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
What does the prefix "hyper-" mean in the word hyperactive?
under, less
over, excessive
before
not, opposite of
Which word uses the prefix "extra-" correctly?
entrance
extracurricular
extract
extremely
Which prefix would you add to "view" to mean "to see before"?
ante-
super-
pre-
infra-
What does the suffix "-ly" primarily indicate in the word quickly?
a noun
an adjective
an adverb, showing how something is done
a verb, showing an action
Which word uses the suffix “-ly” correctly?
ally
quickly
only
lying
Which word uses the suffix "-wise" correctly?
otherwise
wisely
unwise
wisdom
The movie star has a ____________ human ability to charm everyone.
ultra-
infra-
extra-
super-
sub-
_________ natal care is important for pregnant mothers.
Pre-
Post-
Inter-
Sub-
Hyper-
Scientists study the _________structure of bridges to ensure safety.
Pre-
Infra-
Inter-
Sub-
Hyper-
The little bird chirped sweet__________.
-ly
-ful
-ness
-ing
Our teacher rotated our tables clock__________.
-wise
-side
-turn
-round
The explorers traveled north__________ for many miles.
-ward
-ness
-ful
-ing
What is the difference in meaning between words with the prefix "over-" and words with the prefix "under-"? Give an example for each.
"Over-" means above, "under-" means below; Example: Overestimate, Underestimate
"Over-" means below, "under-" means above; Example: Overlook, Underlook
"Over-" means inside, "under-" means outside; Example: Overcome, Undercome
"Over-" means outside, "under-" means inside; Example: Overdo, Underdo
Which prefix from the following list (hyper-, hypo-, ante-, pre-, para-, infra-, super-, extra-) is used correctly in a sentence?
Hyper-; Sentence: The child was hyperactive during the class.
Hypo-; Sentence: The child was hypothermic in the cold weather.
Pre-; Sentence: The meeting was prearranged.
Extra-; Sentence: The performance was extraordinary.
The prefix "sub-" means under or below. All of the following words use the prefix "sub-" correctly EXCEPT--
Submarine
Submerge
Subordinate
Subject
How does adding the suffix "-ly" change the part of speech of a word?
