Prefixes Quiz

What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

• opposite

• over

• not

• under

Give an example of a word with the prefix 're-'

• replay

• rework

• rewrite

• rethink

What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

• happy

• before

• inside

• not

Provide a word with the prefix 'pre-'

• preview

• premier

• preach

• preheat

What does the prefix 'mis-' indicate?

• Wrong or badly

• Correctly or well

• Quickly or fast

• Carefully or cautiously

Give an example of a word with the prefix 'in-'

• outcorrect

• untrue

• disaccurate

• incorrect

What does the prefix 'un-' change about a word?

• Changes its color

• Opposite or negates its meaning

• Adds emphasis to the word

• Makes it plural

Explain the meaning of the prefix 're-'

• again or back

• down

• up

• forward

How does the prefix 'dis-' affect the meaning of a word?

• It changes the meaning of the word to indicate 'not' or 'opposite of', or to indicate reversal or removal.

• It has no effect on the meaning of the word

• It makes the word plural

• It changes the word to indicate past tense

Why is it important to understand the meaning of prefixes in words?

• To decrease vocabulary comprehension

• To confuse the meaning of the word

• To make the word longer

• To understand the meaning of the entire word and improve vocabulary comprehension.