Word Parts Practice (2024)

What does pre- mean?

Think of words like: preschool, pretest, preowned, preview, predict.

• before

• after

• against

• study of

What does -ology mean?

Think of words like: biology, psychology, archaeology, astrology, cosmetology.

• before

• after

• against

• study of

What does multi- mean?

Think of words like: multiply, multilingual, multicolor, multiplayer.

• before

• many

• two

• study of

What does re- mean?

Think of words like: recycle, repair, retest, redo.

• two

• many

• again

• study of

What does -ion mean?

Think of words like: correction, protection, affection, communication.

• two

• many

• again

• action or effect

If pre- means before, what is a pretest?

• A test you take before a lesson to see what you already know.

• A test you take after a lesson to see what you learned.

If -ology means study of, what is astrology?

• A book about stars.

• The study of stars.

If multi- means many, what does it mean to be multilingual?

• Being able to speak many languages.

• Being able to speak one language.

If re- means again, what does it mean to be rebuild?

• Building two of something.

• Building something again.

If -ion means action or effect, what does protection mean?

• The action of keeping someone or something safe from harm or danger.

• The action of causing harm or putting someone in danger.