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Prefix/Suffix Formative

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Directions: Read each question carefully and answer accordingly.
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SUFFIXES
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Question 14
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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
Directions: Choose the correct answers.

Which words contain a prefix that means “before”?
posttest
preview
pretty
antedate
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
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
Directions: Choose the correct answers.
Which two words contain the prefix that means “half”?
semiannual
antecedent
hemisphere
postgame
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
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
Which word means “a person who takes a college class after he or she has already graduated?”
postdate
postgraduate
pregraduate
postpone
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
Which word means “to force or push out?”
inject
eject
reject
expire
Which word means “a person who carries out academic or scientific research?”
Researching
Researchor
Researches
Researcher
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
Which word means “able to be managed, controlled, or accomplished without great difficulty?”
manager
management
manageable
manages
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