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Prefixes And Suffixes – Quiz 1
Prefixes And Suffixes Quiz 1 (30 MCQs)
This multiple-choice question set evaluates the understanding of prefixes and suffixes, focusing on their usage in forming adverbs from adjectives, recognizing common prefixes, and deriving word meanings. It also tests comprehension of sentence completion and logical reasoning related to verb tenses.
Quiz Instructions
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1.
What does helio mean?
A) Sun.
B) Heat.
C) Light.
D) Thousand.
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Explanations:
The prefix "heli-" comes from the Greek word for "sun." It is used in scientific and technical terms to denote something related to the sun, such as heliostat (a device that reflects sunlight) or heliotherapy (treatment using sunlight).
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. The prefix "heli-" means "sun."
Option B:
Incorrect. Heat is not the meaning of "heli-."
Option C:
Incorrect. Light, while related to sunlight, is not the specific meaning of "heli-."
Option D:
Incorrect. "Thousand" has no relation to the prefix "heli-."
2.
The word "jumping" means-
A) Self jump.
B) Jump again.
C) Jump happening now.
D) Not jump.
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Explanations:
The word "jumping" is a present participle form of the verb "to jump." It indicates an action that is happening at the moment, making option C) Jump happening now correct.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Self jump. Incorrect; this would be a reflexive pronoun usage.
Option B:
Jump again. Incorrect; this implies a repeated action, not an ongoing one.
Option C:
Jump happening now. Correct; it denotes an action in progress.
Option D:
Not jump. Incorrect; this is the opposite of what "jumping" means.
3.
What is the base word for the word hopefully?
A) Ope.
B) Y.
C) Hope.
D) Ful.
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Explanations:
The base word for the word "hopefully" is
hope
. The suffix "-fully" modifies the meaning of the root word, indicating a manner in which hope is expressed or felt.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Ope - Incorrect. This option does not relate to the base word of "hopefully".
Option B:
Y - Incorrect. This option is unrelated and not a part of the word.
Option C:
Hope - Correct. The root or base word before any suffixes is "hope".
Option D:
Ful - Incorrect. While "-fully" is a suffix, it does not represent the base word on its own.
4.
If you are an art*ist* it means you are a ..... art.
A) Person who does.
B) State of; action of.
C) Like; related to.
D) Condition of.
E) To make.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
A) Person who does.
This is because the prefix "art-" in this context refers to a person engaged in an artistic activity, such as painting, sculpting, or writing. The term "artist" denotes someone who practices art.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. An artist is a person who creates art.
Option B:
Incorrect. This option does not fit the context of describing a person.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Like; related to" does not accurately describe an artist.
Option D:
Incorrect. A condition or state is not what "artist" refers to in this context.
Option E:
Incorrect. The prefix "art-" here does not mean "to make."
5.
I try to be careful but sometimes I make a ..... takes.
A) And.
B) Pre.
C) Mis.
D) None of above.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
C) Mis.
The phrase "takes" in the context of making a mistake fits well with the prefix "mis-" which means wrong or incorrect. For example, one might say they made a misstep or a mistakemaking.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
And - Does not fit grammatically or logically in this context.
Option B:
Pre - Not a valid prefix for "takes" to form a meaningful word.
Option C:
Mis - Correct, as it forms the word "mistake," which fits the context of making an error.
Option D:
None of above - Incorrect since Option C is correct.
6.
What is the suffix in the word play in this sentence? Tomorrow he is play ..... a crucial game against Chicago Warriors.
A) Is.
B) Ing.
C) Ed.
D) None of above.
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Explanations:
The suffix in the word "play" is
-ing
. This can be seen when considering that "playing" is the present participle form of the verb "to play." The "-ing" ending indicates an action or activity.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Is not correct because there is no suffix "-is" in the word "play."
Option B:
Is correct as it identifies the present participle suffix "-ing."
Option C:
Is incorrect because there is no suffix "-ed" in the word "play."
Option D:
Is not applicable since one of the options (B) is indeed correct.
7.
What is the prefix in the word "redo"
A) Re.
B) Do.
C) There is no prefix.
D) None of above.
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Explanations:
The prefix in the word "redo" is
Re.
This prefix means to do something again, indicating a repetition of an action.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. The prefix "Re-" indicates a repetition or doing something again.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Do" is not the prefix in this word; it's part of the root word.
Option C:
Incorrect. There is indeed a prefix in the word "redo."
Option D:
Incorrect. Option A is correct, so this option does not apply.
8.
The nurse wore ..... shoes for her job, because she would be on her feet all day.
A) Senseable.
B) Sensable.
C) Sensible.
D) Sinceable.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
C) Sensible.
The word "sensible" means practical, reasonable, and appropriate for the context of a nurse needing shoes that are suitable for standing all day. The other options do not fit grammatically or semantically in this sentence.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
"Senseable" is not a standard English word.
Option B:
"Sensable" is also not a recognized English term.
Option C:
"Sensible" fits the context and meaning of the sentence.
Option D:
"Sinceable" does not make sense in this context as it is not an actual word.
9.
Knowing the meaning of a prefix or suffix can help you .....
A) Tell the type of a word.
B) Tell the meaning of a word.
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Explanations:
Knowing the meaning of a prefix or suffix can help you understand the meaning of a word by providing additional context about its function or content.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Tell the type of a word. This is not accurate because prefixes and suffixes primarily affect the meaning, not the grammatical category (noun, verb, adjective) of a word.
Option B:
Tell the meaning of a word. This is correct as understanding prefixes and suffixes can significantly aid in comprehending the overall meaning of a word by indicating its role or content.
10.
Nobody knows who stole Jame's phone. It is done by an ..... person.
A) Unknown.
B) Well-known.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is Option A: Unknown. The sentence states that nobody knows who stole James's phone, indicating the person responsible for the theft is unknown. Therefore, "Unknown" fits logically in the blank space to complete the sentence accurately.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Indicates a lack of knowledge or information about the perpetrator, which aligns with the context provided.
Option B:
Suggests the person is well-known, contradicting the statement that nobody knows who stole the phone.
11.
What is the definition of the word incomplete?
A) Interesting.
B) Not correct.
C) Not finished.
D) Underneath.
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Explanations:
The word "incomplete" means something that is not finished, lacking a part or parts necessary to make it whole or perfect. This aligns with Option C: Not finished.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Interesting - This does not relate to the meaning of incomplete.
Option B:
Not correct - This implies incorrectness, which is unrelated to incompleteness.
Option C:
Not finished - This accurately describes what incomplete means.
Option D:
Underneath - This term refers to a position or location and does not describe the state of being incomplete.
12.
The music students will ..... a song to play at the next assembly.
A) Corrupt.
B) Oppose.
C) Expose.
D) Compose.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
D) Compose.
The verb "compose" means to create a piece of music, which fits the context of the students creating a song to play at an assembly.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Corrupt - This means to spoil or damage something, not related to creating music.
Option B:
Oppose - This means to be against something, also unrelated to the context of playing a song.
Option C:
Expose - This means to reveal or make known, which does not fit the context of creating a musical piece.
Option D:
Compose - To create or write music, fits perfectly in this context.
13.
When something is useless, that means it is ..... use
A) Without, not.
B) Full of.
C) Person connected with.
D) One who;inclined to.
E) Like related to.
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Explanations:
The prefix "use" in the context of the question forms the word "useless," which means something that has no use or is not useful. Therefore, the correct answer is Option A: Without, not.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. The prefix "use" combined with "less" creates "useless," meaning without use.
Option B:
Incorrect. Full of does not fit the context of uselessness.
Option C:
Incorrect. Not related to the concept of usefulness or lack thereof.
Option D:
Incorrect. This option is irrelevant to the meaning of "useless."
Option E:
Incorrect. Not connected with the idea of something being useless.
14.
The word "teacher" means-
A) Most/more teach.
B) Occupation teach.
C) Teach happening now.
D) Teach apart.
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Explanations:
The word "teacher" means an occupation involving the teaching of others. The prefix "teach-" indicates the action of imparting knowledge, and "-er" is a suffix that denotes someone who performs the action (in this case, teaching).
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. "Most/more teach" does not accurately describe the meaning or structure of the word "teacher."
Option B:
Correct. "Occupation teach" accurately describes a teacher as someone whose job involves teaching others.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Teach happening now" suggests an ongoing action, which does not fit the static nature of the term "teacher."
Option D:
Incorrect. "Teach apart" is a nonsensical phrase and does not describe the meaning of "teacher."
15.
I looked over and found a ..... spelled word.
A) Fore.
B) Mis.
C) Re.
D) None of above.
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Explanations:
The word "Mis" is a prefix that can be used to indicate an incorrect or faulty state, such as in the word "misprint." The sentence suggests finding a misspelled word, which aligns with the meaning of the prefix "Mis."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Fore is not typically used as a prefix to indicate a spelling error.
Option B:
Mis is correct because it can be a prefix indicating an incorrect or faulty state, fitting the context of finding a misspelled word.
Option C:
Re is often used in prefixes like "retype" but does not fit the context of a spelling error.
Option D:
This option is incorrect as "Mis" is the correct answer.
16.
The suffix in friendly is
A) Ly.
B) Is.
C) Fri.
D) Dly.
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Explanations:
The suffix in "friendly" is
-ly
. The word "friendly" is derived from the adjective "friend," and it becomes an adverb by adding the suffix "-ly." This suffix typically indicates a manner or way of doing something.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. The suffix in "friendly" is -ly.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Is" is not a suffix in this word.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Fri" is not a valid suffix for "friendly."
Option D:
Incorrect. "Dly" is not the correct suffix for "friendly."
17.
A suffix is a group of letters you add to the start of a word.
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Explanations:
A suffix is a group of letters you add to the end of a word, not at the start. Therefore, the statement in Option A is false.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
False. The claim that a suffix is added to the start of a word is incorrect.
Option B:
True. This would be correct if the question stated "prefix" instead of "suffix".
18.
Add a Prefix please
A) Re.
B) And.
C) Dis.
D) None of above.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
C) Dis.
The prefix "dis-" means "not" or "opposite of." For example, in the word "dislike," it indicates a lack of like or an opposite feeling towards something.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Re. - This prefix typically means "again" or "back." Examples include "rewrite" and "return."
Option B:
And. - This is not a prefix but a conjunction used to join words, phrases, clauses, or sentences.
Option C:
Dis. - Correct as explained above.
Option D:
None of the above. - Not applicable since "dis-" is indeed the correct answer.
19.
I have to rake the ..... (more than one) in the fall.
A) Rocks.
B) Leaves.
C) Straw.
D) Leaf.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
B) Leaves.
In the fall, it is common to rake leaves as they accumulate on lawns and gardens. The prefix "rake" in this context refers to the action of collecting or removing leaves.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Rocks are not typically raked in the fall.
Option B:
Correct, as leaves are commonly raked during autumn.
Option C:
Straw is not a typical object raked in the fall.
Option D:
A single leaf would be picked up rather than raked.
20.
What does replant mean
A) Plant soon.
B) Plant before.
C) Plant again.
D) Do not plant.
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Explanations:
The prefix "re-" in the word "replant" indicates an action that is being done again, which aligns with Option C: Plant again.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
This suggests planting soon, which does not capture the meaning of doing something again.
Option B:
This implies planting before, which is incorrect as "re-" denotes a repetition rather than timing.
Option C:
This correctly identifies that "replant" means to plant again, aligning with the prefix "re-".
Option D:
This option suggests not planting at all, which is clearly incorrect for "replant".
21.
-ed is a suffix helped, suggested, asked
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Explanations:
The suffix "-ed" is commonly used to form the past tense of regular verbs and the past participle, such as "helped," "suggested," and "asked." This confirms that the statement is correct.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
False. Incorrect because "-ed" can indeed be used to form these verb forms.
Option B:
True. Correct as demonstrated by examples "helped," "suggested," and "asked."
22.
The smoke is ..... to your body.
A) Kindly.
B) Loudly.
C) Harmful.
D) Dirty.
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Explanations:
The prefix "harm" in the word "harmful" indicates that something is damaging or injurious to health, which accurately describes the nature of smoke when it comes into contact with a person's body. Smoke contains harmful substances like carbon monoxide and particulates that can be detrimental to one’s well-being.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Kindly - This option does not make sense as "kind" is an adjective describing something pleasant or friendly, which is the opposite of what smoke would do to your body.
Option B:
Loudly - This describes how sound is produced and has no relation to the effects of smoke on a person's health.
Option C:
Harmful - Correct. The prefix "harm" directly indicates that something can cause damage or injury, which fits the context of smoke being dangerous for one’s body.
Option D:
Dirty - While smoke could be considered dirty in a general sense, it is not as precise as "harmful" when describing its effect on health. "Dirty" does not convey the specific danger to bodily well-being that "harmful" does.
23.
What is the meanig of the prefix pre-?
A) Before.
B) Again.
C) Back.
D) Not.
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Explanations:
The prefix "pre-" means "before." This is correct because it indicates that the action or state described by the word comes before something else.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Pre-" signifies that an event, condition, or action occurs prior to another.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Again" is represented by the prefix "re-," not "pre-."
Option C:
Incorrect. "Back" is indicated by the prefix "back-," not "pre-."
Option D:
Incorrect. "Not" is shown by the prefix "un-," "dis-," or "in-," but never "pre-."
24.
A/An ..... in the water main flooded the street.
A) Interruption.
B) Exposition.
C) Rupture.
D) Composition.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
C) Rupture.
A rupture in the water main implies a break or tear, which would cause flooding of the street due to water leakage.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Interruption - This term suggests a stoppage but does not imply damage or leakage.
Option B:
Exposition - This is related to revealing information and has no connection to water mains or flooding.
Option C:
Rupture - This means a break or tear, which fits the context of a water main causing flooding.
Option D:
Composition - This term refers to making up parts into a whole and does not relate to damage or leakage in a pipe.
25.
A statement telling the future.
A) Exposition.
B) Prediction.
C) Opposition.
D) Predict.
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Explanations:
A statement telling the future is a prediction, which aligns with Option B.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Exposition refers to explaining or setting up information, not predicting the future.
Option B:
Prediction correctly identifies a statement that forecasts what will happen in the future.
Option C:
Opposition means disagreement or contradiction, unrelated to forecasting the future.
Option D:
Predict is a verb form and does not fit as an answer choice here.
26.
Add a prefix:familiar
A) And-.
B) In-.
C) Dis-.
D) Im-.
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Explanations:
The prefix "familiar" means well-known or acquainted with through personal experience. The correct answer, Option A) And-, does not fit because it suggests adding the prefix "and-" to "familiar," which would create a nonsensical term like "Andfamiliar." This prefix is not used in English to modify words starting with "familiar."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. Adding "And-" to "familiar" creates an illogical term.
Option B:
Incorrect. The prefix "In-" typically means within or not, and does not fit with "familiar."
Option C:
Incorrect. The prefix "Dis-" usually means opposite of or not, which is inappropriate for "familiar."
Option D:
Incorrect. The prefix "Im-" is not used in this context.
27.
If the prefix "loc-" means place, what does "locate" mean?
A) To lose something.
B) To find the place of something.
C) To hide.
D) To run away.
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Explanations:
The prefix "loc-" means place, and the root word "locate" is derived from this meaning. Therefore, "locate" means to find the place of something.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. "Locate" does not mean to lose something.
Option B:
Correct. This aligns with the meaning derived from the prefix "loc-".
Option C:
Incorrect. "Locate" is not related to hiding.
Option D:
Incorrect. "Locate" does not mean to run away.
28.
If you talk and don't give others a chance to talk, you ..... the conversation.
A) Moisturize.
B) Unionize.
C) Monopolize.
D) None of above.
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Explanations:
The term "monopolize" is correct because it means to control or have exclusive possession of something, in this case, the conversation. The prefix "mono-" means one or single, indicating that you are taking over and controlling the entire conversation.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Moisturize - This term is related to adding moisture and has no relation to controlling a conversation.
Option B:
Unionize - This means to organize workers into a union, which is unrelated to conversations.
Option C:
Monopolize - Correct. It means to control or have exclusive possession of something, fitting the context of not giving others a chance to talk.
Option D:
None of above - Incorrect as "monopolize" is the correct term in this context.
29.
Which word means "without fear" ?
A) Fearful.
B) Feared.
C) Fearing.
D) Fearless.
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Explanations:
The word "Fearless" means "without fear." It is formed by adding the prefix "un-" (which means not) to the word "fear."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Fearful - This means full of or showing fear, so it's incorrect.
Option B:
Feared - This is a past participle form of the verb "to fear," and does not mean without fear, so it’s incorrect.
Option C:
Fearing - This means in the act or state of fearing, so it's incorrect.
Option D:
Fearless - Correct. It means without fear, formed by adding "un-" to "fear."
30.
What does the suffix "ly" means?
A) In a manner of.
B) Without.
C) Full of.
D) Related to or how.
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Explanations:
The suffix "ly" is typically added to adjectives to form adverbs, indicating a manner in which an action occurs. For example, the adjective "quick" becomes the adverb "quickly."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. The suffix "ly" means "in a manner of."
Option B:
Incorrect. "Without" is not related to the function of "ly."
Option C:
Incorrect. "Full of" describes an adjective, not how something occurs.
Option D:
Incorrect. "Related to or how" does not accurately describe the function of "ly."
Frequently Asked Questions
What are prefixes and suffixes?
Prefixes are word parts added to the beginning of a root word, while suffixes are added to the end. They modify or change the meaning, tense, or grammatical function of the root word.
How do prefixes and suffixes help in forming adverbs?
Prefixes like 'quick-' can be added to a root word to form an adverb, such as 'quickly.' Suffixes are less common for forming adverbs; typically, the -ly suffix is used instead.
Can prefixes and suffixes be used in scientific terms?
Yes, many scientific terms use specific prefixes to indicate the size or quantity of a substance (e.g., micro-, nano-) and suffixes to denote its state or form (e.g., -ose for sugars).
How do prefixes and suffixes affect word meanings?
Prefixes and suffixes can alter the meaning of a root word significantly. For example, adding 'un-' to 'happy' changes it to 'unhappy,' while '-ness' added to 'kind' forms 'kindness.'
What is the present participle form of a verb?
The present participle form of a verb is created by adding -ing to the base form (e.g., running, singing). It can also be formed using prefixes like 'pre-' or suffixes like '-en' in some cases (e.g., unending).