Prefixes
The prefix in- adds the meaning _________ to a word
A) before
B) wrong, wrongly
C) in, into
D) again
What is in or into or C.
The suffix -ness adds the meaning ________ to a word.
A) state of, condition of
B) full of
C) able to be
D) more than one
What is state of, condition of or A.
Read the sentence and determine the meaning of the word in the sentence that contains the suffix.
"We had to postpone the game because of the rain."
What is the result of delaying.
Read the sentence and determine the meaning of the word in the sentence that contains the prefix.
"All the toys that are not wanted live in the Land of Misfits."
What is a wrong fit.
The meaning of betray.
What is doing something that hurts or disappoints that person.
The prefix mis- adds the meaning _________ to a word.
A) in, into
B) wrongly, wrong
C) not, opposite
D) again, back
What is wrongly, wrong or B.
The suffix -ism adds the meaning ________ to a word.
A) related to
B) quality of
C) state of, action of
D) person who does
What is the state of, action of or C.
Read the sentence and determine the meaning of the word in the sentence that contains the suffix.
"The snow shelter provided protection against the storm."
What is keeps someone or something free from harm.
Read the sentence and determine the meaning of the word in the sentence that contains the prefix.
"I don't know where I mislaid my phone."
What is laid down in the wrong place.
The meaning of absurd.
What is ridiculous.
The prefix im- adds the meaning ___________ to a word.
A) again, back
B) before
C) after
D) not, opposite
What is not, opposite or D.
The suffix -ful adds the meaning of ____ to a word.
A) act of, result of
B) related to, place of
C) in the past
D) full of
What is full of or D.
Read the sentence and determine the meaning of the word in the sentence that contains the suffix.
"The swimmer was unsuccessful at winning the gold."
What is not having success.
Read the sentence and determine the meaning of the word in the sentence that contains the prefix.
"If we preplan the trip, all will go well."
What is to plan before the trip happens.
What is get rid of or throw away.
The prefix re- adds the meaning _____ to a word.
A) wrongly, wrong
B) not, opposite
C) again, back
D) in, on
What is again, back or C.
The suffix -tion adds the meaning ____ to a word.
A) full of
B) act of, result of, state of
C) related to
D) inclined to
What is act of, result of, state of or B.
Read the sentence and determine the meaning of the word in the sentence that contains the suffix.
"Your grade is determined by the completeness of your report."
What is the condition of being complete or having all of the parts.
Read the sentence and determine the meaning of the word in the sentence that contains the prefix.
"We will have to reprint the paper without the spelling error."
What is to print again.
The meaning of exclude.
What is prevent a person from entering the place or taking part in an activity.
The prefix dis- adds the meaning __________ to a word.
A) before
B) wrong, wrongly
C) cause to
D) not, opposite of
What is not, opposite of or D.
The suffix -ment adds the meaning ___ to a word.
A) act of, result of, state of
B) related to
C) one who, inclined to
D) to make
What is act of, result of, state of or A.
Read the sentence and determine the meaning of the word in the sentence that contains the suffix.
"Due to his unemployment, he couldn't afford to buy the house."
What is the state of not being employed or not having a job.
Read the sentence and determine the meaning of the word with the prefix.
"It is considered impolite to burp loudly."
What is not polite or rude.
Meaning of regret.
What is you wish that you had not done it, and, as a result you feel sad or disappointed.