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Prefix/Suffix Formative
By Shannon Difede
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Directions:
Read each question carefully and answer accordingly.
Question 1
1.
Read the sentence below.
It is very
unusual
for a person to eat their dessert before eating dinner.
In which word does
un-
have the same meaning as it does in the word
unusual
?
unison
undercover
unlimited
unanimous
Question 2
2.
Directions: Choose the correct answers.
Which words contain a prefix that means “before”?
posttest
preview
pretty
antedate
Question 3
3.
Read the sentence below.
The doctor had to
inject
me with the flu vaccination so I would have a better chance of being healthy in the upcoming months.
In which word does the prefix
in-
have the same meaning as it does in the word
inject
?
insane
indirect
inconsistent
inhale
Question 4
4.
Read the sentence below.
It is impossible to connect the lines on an irregular shape to make it a closed figure.
Choose two words from the sentence that have the prefix that means “not.”
impossible
connect
lines
irregular
shape
make
closed
figure
Question 5
5.
Directions: Choose the correct answers.
Which two words contain the prefix that means “half”?
semiannual
antecedent
hemisphere
postgame
Question 6
6.
Read the sentence below.
The professor was getting tired of listening to so many
illogical
arguments.
In which word does the prefix
il-
have the same meaning as it does in the word
illogical
?
illustrate
illegal
illuminate
illusion
Question 7
7.
Read the sentence below.
If only one word is
incorrect
than you are doing well.
In which word does the prefix
in-
have the same meaning as it does in the word
incorrect
?
insecure
indent
inclusion
into
Question 8
8.
Which word means “a person who takes a college class after he or she has already graduated?”
postdate
postgraduate
pregraduate
postpone
Question 9
9.
Read the sentence below.
We import raw materials and
export
the finished products to different countries.
In which word does the prefix
ex-
have the same meaning as it does in the word
export
?
exercise
excuse
exceed
exhale
Question 10
10.
Which word means “to force or push out?”
inject
eject
reject
expire
SUFFIXES
Question 11
11.
Which word means “a person who carries out academic or scientific research?”
Researching
Researchor
Researches
Researcher
Question 12
12.
Read the sentence below.
The judge handed out a harsh
punishment
to the criminal.
In which word does
-ment
have the same meaning as it does in the word
punishment
?
development
enjoyment
amusement
encouragement
Question 13
13.
Which word means “able to be managed, controlled, or accomplished without great difficulty?”
manager
management
manageable
manages
Question 14
14.
Read the sentence below.
Millions of people face
starvation
everyday.
What does the word
starvation
mean in the sentence?
The act of being starved
The state of being starved
A person who starves
The result of being starved