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REWARDS: Prefixes and Vocabulary—Lessons 1–12

Total questions: 67

Worksheet time: 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

If someone or something _______ you, they take your attention away from what you are doing. What is the vocabulary word?

a)

distract

b)

encourage

c)

support

d)

motivate

2.

If you _______ that something bad or embarrassing is true, you agree, often unwillingly, that it is true. What is the vocabulary word?

a)

admit

b)

refuse

c)

ignore

d)

deny

3.

If you are _______, you are so upset and worried that you cannot think clearly. What is the vocabulary word?

a)

distraught

b)

elated

c)

apathetic

d)

serene

4.

_______ ideas and _______ pieces of art are based on general ideas rather than specific people or things. What is the vocabulary word?

a)

abstract

b)

concrete

c)

literal

d)

unique

5.

If something is _______, you can hear, see, or taste it clearly. What is the vocabulary word?

a)

distinct

b)

blurry

c)

silent

d)

hidden

6.

If you say that something is _______, you are saying that it’s ridiculous or that it doesn’t make sense. What is the vocabulary word?

a)

absurd

b)

tedious

c)

fragile

d)

ancient

7.

If you _______ something, you get rid of it because you no longer want it or need it. What is the vocabulary word?

a)

discard

b)

acquire

c)

cherish

d)

repair

8.

If someone _______ something such as a country, business, or organization, he or she takes responsibility for organizing and supervising it. What is the vocabulary word?

a)

administers

b)

abandons

c)

destroys

d)

ignores

9.

If you _______ someone who trusts you, you do something that hurts or disappoints that person. What is the vocabulary word?

a)

betray

b)

admire

c)

encourage

d)

support

10.

To _______ someone or something to a particular place means to keep that person or thing from leaving or spreading beyond the place. What is the vocabulary word?

a)

confine

b)

release

c)

expand

d)

scatter

11.

When you _______ to something that is done or said, you react to it by doing or saying something yourself. What is the vocabulary word?

a)

respond

b)

ignore

c)

delay

d)

refuse

12.

If you _______ a plan or an idea, you suggest it. What is the vocabulary word?

a)

propose

b)

ignore

c)

refuse

d)

destroy

e)

delay

13.

If you ______ in doing something, you continue to do it, even though it is difficult or other people are against it.

a)

persist

b)

hesitate

c)

retreat

d)

complain

14.

If you ______ a piece of information or an event, you write it down, photograph it, or put it into a computer so that you or others can refer to it in the future.

a)

record

b)

forget

c)

ignore

d)

erase

15.

If you ______ an event, you say ahead of time that it will happen.

a)

predict

b)

forget

c)

ignore

d)

describe

16.

If you ______ one thing with another, you show or tell about the differences between the two things.

a)

contrast

b)

combine

c)

describe

d)

connect

17.

If you ______ someone from a place or activity, you prevent that person from entering the place or taking part in the activity.

a)

exclude

b)

invite

c)

welcome

d)

assist

18.

If something ______ a particular amount, it is greater than, or more than, that amount.

a)

exceeds

b)

reduces

c)

equals

d)

divides

19.

If you ______ something that you have done, you wish that you had not done it, and, as a result, you feel sad or disappointed.

a)

regret

b)

enjoy

c)

ignore

d)

repeat

20.

If you cannot ______ something, you cannot understand it.

a)

comprehend

b)

ignore

c)

destroy

d)

forget

21.

If someone or something ______ you, they surprise you very much.

a)

astonishes

b)

forgets

c)

ignores

d)

remembers

22.

An ______ person has a lot of energy. ______ activities require a lot of energy.

a)

energetic

b)

lazy

c)

silent

d)

tired

23.

If something you do is ______, you decide ahead of time to do it.

a)

deliberate

b)

accidental

c)

spontaneous

d)

unplanned

24.

If you are ______, you are in a difficult situation and have little hope.

a)

desperate

b)

cheerful

c)

relaxed

d)

confident

25.

Lesson 7: A ______ opinion, quality, or thing belongs or relates to a particular person.

a)

personal

b)

public

c)

general

d)

shared

26.

If someone ______, he or she indicates that something is bigger, worse, or more important than it really is.

a)

exaggerates

b)

minimizes

c)

ignores

d)

forgets

27.

Lesson 7: Something that is ______ is unusual, often in a way that is troublesome.

a)

abnormal

b)

ordinary

c)

pleasant

d)

predictable

28.

Lesson 7: If someone in authority ______ a practice, he or she puts an end to that practice.

a)

abolishes

b)

encourages

c)

delays

d)

repeats

29.

Lesson 8: An ______ is an idea or plan of what you are going to do.

a)

intention

b)

location

c)

reaction

d)

invitation

30.

If you ______ something, you give details about it or describe it so that it can be understood.

a)

explain

b)

ignore

c)

forget

d)

hide

31.

Lesson 8: If you ______ something, you have it or own it.

a)

possess

b)

forget

c)

lose

d)

ignore

32.

Lesson 8: ______ means happening, coming from, or existing outside a place, person, or area.

a)

External

b)

Internal

c)

Personal

d)

Local

33.

If something becomes ______ by dirt, chemicals, or radiation, it becomes impure or harmful.

a)

contaminated

b)

filtered

c)

purified

d)

sterilized

34.

Lesson 9: An ______ is something that encourages you to do something.

a)

incentive

b)

obstacle

c)

routine

d)

punishment

35.

Lesson 9: Someone or something that is ______ is famous and likely to be remembered for a long time.

a)

immortal

b)

ordinary

c)

temporary

d)

invisible

36.

Lesson 9: An ______ is an organized journey made for a particular purpose, such as exploration.

a)

expedition

b)

recipe

c)

novel

d)

instrument

37.

What does 'influence' mean? When people or things ________ a person or situation, they have an effect on that person’s behavior or that situation.

a)

influence

b)

ignore

c)

avoid

d)

observe

38.

What does 'dependent' mean? To be ________ on something or someone means to need that thing or person in order to succeed or survive.

a)

dependent means to need something or someone in order to succeed or survive.

b)

dependent means to ignore something or someone.

c)

dependent means to dislike something or someone.

d)

dependent means to avoid something or someone.

39.

What does 'exuberant' mean? If you are ________, you are full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness.

a)

exuberant

b)

melancholy

c)

apathetic

d)

timid

40.

What does 'determination' mean? ________ is the act of not letting anything stop you.

a)

determination is the act of not letting anything stop you.

b)

confusion is the act of not letting anything stop you.

c)

hesitation is the act of not letting anything stop you.

d)

indifference is the act of not letting anything stop you.

41.

What does 'substantial' mean? ________ means large in amount or degree.

a)

substantial means large in amount or degree.

b)

substantial means small in size or value.

c)

substantial means quick and easy.

d)

substantial means related to color.

42.

What does 'strenuous' mean? A ________ activity or action involves a lot of energy or effort.

a)

strenuous means an activity or action that involves a lot of energy or effort.

b)

strenuous means an activity or action that is very relaxing and easy.

c)

strenuous means an activity or action that is always fun and entertaining.

d)

strenuous means an activity or action that requires no effort at all.

43.

What does 'permanent' mean? ________ means lasting forever or occurring all the time.

a)

permanent means lasting forever or occurring all the time.

b)

temporary means lasting forever or occurring all the time.

c)

fragile means lasting forever or occurring all the time.

d)

rare means lasting forever or occurring all the time.

44.

What does 'gracious' mean? If someone is ________, he or she is polite and considerate.

a)

gracious means polite and considerate.

b)

gracious means rude and inconsiderate.

c)

gracious means lazy and unmotivated.

d)

gracious means angry and impatient.

45.

What does 'legendary' mean? If you describe something or someone as ________, you mean that they are very famous and that many stories are told about them.

a)

legendary means very famous and that many stories are told about them.

b)

legendary means very ordinary and unknown.

c)

legendary means very young and inexperienced.

d)

legendary means very quiet and shy.

46.

What does 'feature' mean? A ________ of something is an interesting, important, or distinct part or characteristic of it.

a)

feature means an interesting, important, or distinct part or characteristic of something.

b)

feature means a random, unrelated object.

c)

feature means a type of animal.

d)

feature means a place where people gather.

47.

What does 'capable' mean? If you are ________ of doing something, you are able to do it.

a)

capable means able to do something.

b)

capable means unable to do something.

c)

capable means to avoid doing something.

d)

capable means to dislike doing something.

48.

What does 'persevere' mean? When you ________, you keep on trying to do something even if it is hard.

a)

persevere means to keep on trying to do something even if it is hard.

b)

persevere means to give up easily when things get tough.

c)

persevere means to avoid doing hard things.

d)

persevere means to finish quickly without trying.

49.

Find the word that means:

A noun that means the result of postponing

a)

conclusion

b)

ment

c)

postponement

d)

dis

50.

Find the word that means:

A noun that means the result of concluding

a)

protection

b)

conclusion

c)

ment

d)

-tion or -sion

51.

Find the word that means:

A noun that menas the act of completing. The act of having finished something

a)

completion

b)

conclusion

c)

postponement

d)

in- or -im

52.

Find a suffix that indicates a noun;

means the act of, result of, state of

a)

-tion or -sion

b)

dis-

c)

in- or im-

d)

dis-

53.

Find a suffix that indicates a noun;

means the act of, result of, state of

a)

dis-

b)

in- or im-

c)

un-

d)

-ment

54.

a noun that menas the act of protecting

a)

conclusion

b)

entertainment

c)

protection

d)

completion

55.

a noun that means the state of being unemployed

a)

unemployment

b)

entertainment

c)

protection

d)

-ment

56.

A prefix that means in or into

a)

dis-

b)

-ment

c)

-sion

d)

in-

or

im-

57.

A prefix that means "not" or "opposite of"

a)

dis-

b)

-ment

c)

completion

d)

-sion

58.

A word that means to think again about something so you can decide whether to change it

a)

in-

b)

reconsider

c)

immature

d)

intolerant

59.

A word that means "not tolerant"

a)

reconsider

b)

immature

c)

intolerant

d)

impractical

60.

A prefix that means "not" or "opposite of"

a)

in-

or

im-

b)

pre-

c)

re-

d)

impractical

61.

A prefix that means "again" or "back"

a)

im-

b)

un-

c)

pre-

d)

re-

62.

A prefix that means "not" or "opposite of"

a)

re-

b)

pre-

c)

un-

d)

-ion

63.

A word that means "not seeing or noticing things around you"

a)

reconsider

b)

immature

c)

intolerant

d)

unobservant

64.

A word that means "not mature; childish"

a)

immature

b)

intolerant

c)

disappear

d)

unobservant

65.

a prefix that means "before"

a)

in-

or

im-

b)

un-

c)

pre-

d)

re-

66.

A word that means "the opposite of appear; to go out of your sight"

a)

impractical

b)

disappear

c)

reconsider

d)

intolerant

67.

A word that means "not good at practical matters"

a)

reconsider

b)

disappear

c)

impractical

d)

immature