Mrs. Brown's Affixes and Root Words

Which of the following is a prefix?

• un-

• ful

• ly

• ness

Which of the following is a suffix?

• dis-

• able

• pre-

• mis-

Which of the following is a root word?

• un-

• ful

• play

• ness

What does the prefix 're-' mean?

• not

• again

• before

• without

What does the suffix '-able' mean?

• not

• able to

• before

• without

What does the root word 'play' mean?

• not

• able to

• before

• to engage in activity for enjoyment

What is the meaning of the word inaccurate?

• Not correct or exact
• Very precise
• Completely accurate
• Always on time

What is the meaning of the word counterpoint?

• A similar point of view

• A friend

• The opposing point of view

• A true statement

What is the meaning of the word harmful?

• Causing or likely to cause harm
• Beneficial or helpful
• Neutral or indifferent
• Unrelated or irrelevant

What is the meaning of the word disadvantage?

• A state of emergency

• A type of advantage
• A type of opinion

• A state or condition of being at a disadvantage