Prefix/Suffix Formative

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14 questions
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Prefix
Directions: Read each question carefully and answer accordingly.
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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?

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Directions: Choose the correct answers.

Which words contain a prefix that means “before”?

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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 ?

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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.”

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Directions: Choose the correct answers.
Which two words contain the prefix that means “half”?

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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 ?

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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 ?

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Which word means “a person who takes a college class after he or she has already graduated?”

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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?

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Which word means “to force or push out?”

SUFFIXES
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Which word means “a person who carries out academic or scientific research?”

0

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?

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Which word means “able to be managed, controlled, or accomplished without great difficulty?”

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Read the sentence below.
Millions of people face starvation everyday.

What does the word starvation mean in the sentence?