Prefix : List 1 (January 29)

What does the prefix 'co-' imply in the word 'cooperate'?

• To operate separately

• To operate jointly

• To operate under

• To operate before

The prefix 'con-' often means what in words like 'converge'?

• Against

• With

• Together

• Apart

In the word 'combine', what does the prefix 'com-' signify?

• To mine separately

• To mine thoroughly

• To mine together

• To mine apart

The prefix 'syn-' in 'synchronize' means what?

• Different time

• Same time

• Before time

• Against time

What does the prefix 'sym-' indicate in the word 'symmetry'?

• Different measurement

• Against measurement

• Together measurement

• Same measurement

Choose the correct meaning of the prefix 'en-' as used in 'encourage'.

• To cause to be

• To cause to have

• To cause to like

• To cause to fear

What does the prefix 'em-' mean in the word 'embrace'?

• To brace away

• To brace within

• To brace against

• To brace together

The prefix 'in-' in 'incredible' typically means what?

• Not

• Into

• Below

• After

In the word 'impossible', what does the prefix 'im-' denote?

• Not

• Into

• Below

• After

What is the meaning of the prefix 'ir-' in 'irregular'?

• Not

• Into

• Below

• After