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WorksheetsPrefixes Speedrun 3.1
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is the meaning of the prefix 'ante' in the words antecedent, antebellum, antechamber?
before, in front of
after, behind
against, opposite
within, inside
What is the meaning of the prefix 'ab' in the words absent, absorb, abnormal?
away, from, not
towards, near, with
under, below, less
again, back, repeat
What is the meaning of the prefix 'a' in the words across, aboard, aside?
across, on, in
without
before
under
What is the meaning of the prefix 'a' in the words atypical, amoral, asocial?
not, without
with, together
before, after
over, above
"Scientists identified the minor tremors as an antecedent to the volcanic eruption, noting that these small shakes always occurred prior to the main event."
In the sentence above, the word antecedent contains the prefix ante-. Based on the context of the sentence, what does ante- most likely mean?
After
Before
Against
Together
"The student was absent from class because he had to travel for a family emergency."
In the sentence above, the word absent contains the prefix ab-. Based on the context of the sentence, what does ab- most likely mean?
Among
Between
Toward
Away
"The teacher asked the students to move their desks aside to make space for the science experiment."
In the sentence above, the word aside contains the prefix a-. Based on the context of the sentence, what does a- most likely mean?
On
To
Toward
In
"The doctor noticed the patient's symptoms were atypical, as they were different from usual signs seen in a standard case of the flu."
In the sentence above, the word atypical contains the prefix a-. Based on the context of the sentence, what does a- most likely mean?
A lot
Toward
Without
Near
The word aboard uses the prefix a-
Where is someone who is aboard a train?
Walking away from the station
Inside the train car
Standing on the platform waiting
Walking toward the train
If a sponge absorbs water, what is the prefix ab- telling us about the water's movement?
The water is turning into a solid.
The water is staying exactly where it is.
The water is moving away from the sponge.
The water is being taken from the surface.
"The architect designed a small antechamber as a waiting area before entering the grand ballroom."
Based on the context of the sentence, what does the prefix ante- most likely mean?
On
Without
In front of
Away
