Prefixes
The word unpredictable contains the prefix un-.
What does the prefix un- mean in this word, and how does it change the meaning of the base word predictable?
A. It means again
B. It means not
C. It means before
D. It means very
B. It means not
What does the base word 'struct' mean?
To build
What suffix meaning is 'without'?
-less
When adding the suffix -ly to the word happy, the spelling changes.
Which is the correct spelling?
A. happyly
B. happiely
C. happily
D. happilly
happily
The word misinterpretation can be broken into several meaningful parts:
mis + interpret + ation
Using your knowledge of each morpheme, what does misinterpretation most likely mean?
A. To interpret something again
B. The process of interpreting something incorrectly
C. Someone who interprets something professionally
D. The ability to interpret something clearly
B. The process of interpreting something incorrectly
Prefix Meaning – Con-
The prefix con- can mean with, together, or with each other.
What does connect mean?
A. To separate something
B. To bring or join things together
C. To move something backwards
D. To remove something
B. To bring something together
What is the meaning of base word 'fort'?
Which suffix completes the word correctly?
responsibil + ___
A. -ist
B. -ward
C. -ity
D. -en
C. ity
The base word manage is combined with the suffix -ing.
Which spelling is correct?
A. manageing
B. managing
C. managging
D. manag-ing
B. managing
The base word fort means strong.
What does fortify most likely mean?
A. To make something stronger
B. To make something smaller
C. To break something apart
D. To move something around
A. To make something stronger
Choose the Correct Prefix
Which word means "to support or speak in favour of something"?
A. conclude
B. promote
C. abandon
D. accompany
B. promote
What is the meaning of base word 'fract'?
Meaning is: broken
What does the suffix -ward usually tell us?
A. A person who does something
B. A state or quality
C. A direction or movement
D. To make something become
C. A direction or movement
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence:
The students packed ______ bags before leaving for camp.
A. there
B. their
C. they're
D. thare
B.thier
The base word circum means around.
What does circumference mean?
A. The distance across the middle of a circle
B. The distance around the outside of a circle
C. The distance between two circles
D. The area inside a circle
B. The distance around the outside of a circle
Prefix Meaning – Ac-
The prefix ac- is a form of ad- and can mean towards or to.
What does accelerate mean?
A. To move towards a faster speed
B. To move away from something
C. To move backwards
D. To stop moving completely
A. to move towards at a faster speed
The base word spect means look or see.
Which word is NOT related to this base word?
A. inspect
B. spectator
C. respect
D. spectacle
Explain your choice.
C. respect
What does the suffix -ist often tell us about a word?
A. It describes a direction.
B. It describes a person connected with a particular activity, subject or belief.
C. It means to make something become.
D. It describes a state or quality.
B. It describes a person connected with a particular activity, subject or belief.
Choose the correct words:
The school __________ explained that respect was an important __________ of the school community.
A. principle / principal
B. principal / principle
C. principal / principal
D. principle / principle
B. principal / principle
Read the sentence:
The teacher warned that repeatedly breaking the school's rules could result in an infraction being recorded.
Using your knowledge of fract = break, what does infraction most likely mean?
A. A rule that is difficult to understand
B. An action that breaks a rule
C. A rule that has been strengthened
D. A person who creates rules
B. An action that breaks a rule
The word uncomfortable has a few different morphemes. Identify three of its parts and write the meaning for each affix.
un- not
fort- strength
able- able to
What is the meaning of base word 'circum'?
The meaning is: around
Which statement correctly matches each suffix?
A. -ity = direction; -ward = person; -ist = make or become; -en = quality
B. -ity = quality/state; -ward = direction; -ist = person; -en = make/become
C. -ity = person; -ward = quality; -ist = direction; -en = person
D. -ity = make/become; -ward = quality; -ist = direction; -en = state
B. -ity = quality/state; -ward = direction; -ist = person; -en = make/become
Which word is spelled correctly?
A. occurence
B. occurance
C. occurrence
D. occurrance
C. occurrence
What does the word 'fortitude' mean?
mental and emotional strength that helps someone face difficulties without giving up.