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Prefixes Speedrun 3.1

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

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Class
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1.

What is the meaning of the prefix 'ante' in the words antecedent, antebellum, antechamber?

a)

before, in front of

b)

after, behind

c)

against, opposite

d)

within, inside

2.

What is the meaning of the prefix 'ab' in the words absent, absorb, abnormal?

a)

away, from, not

b)

towards, near, with

c)

under, below, less

d)

again, back, repeat

3.

What is the meaning of the prefix 'a' in the words across, aboard, aside?

a)

across, on, in

b)

without

c)

before

d)

under

4.

What is the meaning of the prefix 'a' in the words atypical, amoral, asocial?

a)

not, without

b)

with, together

c)

before, after

d)

over, above

5.

"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?

a)

After

b)

Before

c)

Against

d)

Together

6.

"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?

a)

Among

b)

Between

c)

Toward

d)

Away

7.

"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?

a)

On

b)

To

c)

Toward

d)

In

8.

"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)

A lot

b)

Toward

c)

Without

d)

Near

9.

The word aboard uses the prefix a-

Where is someone who is aboard a train?

a)

Walking away from the station

b)

Inside the train car

c)

Standing on the platform waiting

d)

Walking toward the train

10.

If a sponge absorbs water, what is the prefix ab- telling us about the water's movement?

a)

The water is turning into a solid.

b)

The water is staying exactly where it is.

c)

The water is moving away from the sponge.

d)

The water is being taken from the surface.

11.

"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?

a)

On

b)

Without

c)

In front of

d)

Away