Understanding Latin Prefixes Quiz

What does the Latin prefix "intra-" mean?

• Outside

• Within

• Before

• After

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Which of the following words uses the prefix "intro-" correctly?

• Introvert: a person who is outgoing

• Introduce: to bring into use

• Introspect: to look outward

• Introductory: to end something

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CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

What is the meaning of the Latin prefix "mal-"?

• Good

• Bad

• Large

• Small

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Identify the correct meaning of the prefix "mis-" in the word "misunderstand."

• Correctly

• Wrongly

• Partially

• Fully

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CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.L.3.4B

What does the prefix "non-" signify in a word?

• Not

• After

• Before

• Together

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CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.3.4B

Choose the word that correctly uses the prefix "post-."

• Postpone: to do something before

• Postscript: a note written after a letter

• Postgraduate: a student before graduation

• Postdate: to date something earlier

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CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.3.4B

What is the meaning of the prefix "pre-"?

• After

• During

• Before

• Against

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CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Which of the following words uses the prefix "semi-" correctly?

• Semicircle: a full circle

• Semifinal: the final match

• Semiconscious: fully aware

• Semiautomatic: partially automatic

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CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.L.3.4B

What does the prefix "sub-" mean?

• Above

• Below

• Equal

• Opposite

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.L.3.4B

Identify the correct meaning of the prefix "super-" in the word "superimpose."

• Under

• Over

• Beside

• Against

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CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B