Affixes
What does the prefix "un-" mean?
a) Again
b) Not or opposite of
c) In or into
d) With or together
b) Not or opposite of
"After hearing the sad news, her mood became melancholy, and she spent the rest of the day in silence."
a) Joyful
b) Sorrowful
c) Furious
b) Sorrowful
"The benevolent woman spent her weekends volunteering at the shelter, always ready to lend a helping hand."
a) Cruel
b) Generous
c) Ignorant
b) Generous
Which of the following sentences contains an example of alliteration?
a) The river ran swiftly through the valley.
b) The forest whispered with the wind's soft song.
c) The fiery fox fumbled for food in the fog.
c) The fiery fox fumbled for food in the fog.
2. What does the prefix "anti-" mean?
a) Before
b) Against
c) Across
d) Without
b) Against
"As the storm clouds gathered, the sailors felt a sense of trepidation about setting sail into the fierce winds."
a) Confidence
b) Fear
c) Excitement
b) Fear
"After a long weekend of rest, she felt completely rejuvenated, ready to take on the challenges of the new week."
a) Exhausted
b) Refreshed
c) Confused
b) Refreshed
2. Which of the following sentences uses personification?
a) The moon rose high above the mountains, casting a silver glow.
b) The storm pounded the earth with its mighty fists.
c) The flowers bloomed in the warm sunlight of the early morning.
b) The storm pounded the earth with its mighty fists.
3. What does the suffix "-ful" mean?
a) Full of
b) Without
c) Capable of
d) The act of
a) Full of
"He was an ardent supporter of the charity, volunteering every weekend to help with their events."
a) Passionate
b) Indifferent
c) Stoic
a) Passionate
"The artist was meticulous in her work, paying attention to every tiny detail of the painting."
a) Careless
b) Slow
c) Precise
b) Precise
3. Which of the following is an example of a simile?
a) Her laughter was music to my ears.
b) The mountain was a sleeping giant.
c) The river was as clear as crystal.
c) The river was as clear as crystal.
3. What does the prefix "trans-" mean?
a) Through or across
b) After
c) Against
d) Between
a) Through or across
"The professor’s lecture was so verbose that many students struggled to stay awake through the long-winded explanation."
a) Concise
b) Wordy
c) Clear
b) Wordy
"His hair was disheveled, and his clothes were wrinkled, showing that he had been running around all morning."
a) Messy
b) Neat
c) Stylish
a) Messy
4. Which of the following is a metaphor?
a) The city was a jungle of steel and glass.
b) He was as brave as a lion.
c) The wind howled through the night like a wolf.
a) The city was a jungle of steel and glass.
5. What is the meaning of the suffix "-ology"?
a) The study of
b) A condition of
c) A process of
d) A belief in
a) The study of
"Though she was hesitant at first, she finally decided to acquiesce and join the team, knowing it was the best decision."
a) Resist
b) Agree
c) Disapprove
b) Agree
"Despite the many setbacks she faced, her resilient attitude allowed her to keep going and eventually succeed."
a) Easily discouraged
b) Indifferent
c) Adaptable and strong
c) Adaptable and strong
5. Which sentence contains an example of both alliteration and personification?
a) The tired trees trembled in the chill breeze.
b) The roaring river rushed relentlessly to the sea.
c) The bright stars shone like diamonds in the sky.
a) The tired trees trembled in the chill breeze.