Prefixes Quiz: Before/After (Unit 3)

What does the prefix "pre-" mean?

• After, behind

• Before, toward

• Against

• Under

Which prefix means "after, behind"?

• Pre-

• Ante-

• Fore-

• Post-

Which action shows foresight if you are a young person?

• Start a business

• Travel the world

• Start saving for retirement

• Buy a new car

Which word best describes the action of making a forecast?

• Guessing

• Predicting

• Forgetting

• Ignoring

What is the main focus of a weather forecast?

• Past weather

• Future weather

• Current weather

• Historical events

What does the term "antebellum" refer to?

• Occurring in the southern U.S. during the time before the American Civil War

• A period after the American Civil War

• A type of architecture style

• A modern-day festival in the southern U.S.

What did the janitor do as a precaution after mopping the floor?

• He left the floor wet

• He set up yellow warning signs

• He ignored the wet floor

• He cleaned the floor again

Why are precautions important?

• They cause harm

• They prevent possible harm or trouble

• They are unnecessary

• They create more problems

What is the antecedent to water being spilled on the floor?

• Someone mopping the floor.

• Someone filling up a cup of water.

• Someone knocking over a cup of water.

• Someone drinking water from their water bottle.

He knew she was going to say no so he _________ her response by ignoring her and walking away.

• precautioned

• forecasted

• preempted

• postponed