Prefix Power: Word Building Quiz

What is the prefix in the word "unhappy"?

• hap

• un

• py

• happy

Answer explanation

The prefix in the word 'unhappy' is 'un'. A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to modify its meaning. In this case, 'un-' indicates negation, making 'unhappy' mean not happy.

What does the prefix "re-" mean?

• before

• again

• not

• under

Answer explanation

The prefix "re-" means "again," indicating repetition or returning to a previous state, as seen in words like "redo" or "revisit." The other options do not accurately represent the meaning of this prefix.

Which word uses the prefix "pre-" correctly?

• preheat

• prebook

• prewrite

• All of the above

Answer explanation

The prefix 'pre-' means 'before'. In 'preheat', you heat before cooking; in 'prebook', you book in advance; and in 'prewrite', you write before the main writing. All options correctly use the prefix 'pre-'.

Create a word using the prefix "dis-" and the base word "agree".

• agreeful

• disagree

• agreeable

• disgree

Answer explanation

The correct word formed by adding the prefix 'dis-' to the base word 'agree' is 'disagree'. This indicates a lack of agreement. The other options do not correctly combine the prefix and base word.

Match the word with its correct prefix: "mislead"

• mis

• lead

• mislead

• leadmis

Answer explanation

The correct prefix for the word 'mislead' is 'mis'. The prefix 'mis-' indicates a wrong or incorrect action, which aligns with the meaning of 'mislead'. The other options do not function as valid prefixes.

What is the prefix in the word "preview"?

• view

• pre

• previ

• ew

Answer explanation

The prefix in the word 'preview' is 'pre'. A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to modify its meaning, and 'pre' means 'before', indicating something that occurs before viewing.

What does the prefix "un-" mean?

• not

• before

• again

• over

Answer explanation

The prefix "un-" means "not". It is used to indicate negation, as in words like "unhappy" (not happy) or "undo" (not do). The other options do not accurately represent the meaning of this prefix.

Which word uses the prefix "sub-" correctly?

• subwater

• subground

• subway

• subsky

Answer explanation

The prefix 'sub-' means 'under' or 'below'. 'Subway' correctly uses this prefix to refer to an underground train system. The other options do not represent standard terms or meanings with 'sub-'.

Create a word using the prefix "pre-" and the base word "view".

• preview

• viewpre

• previ

• view

Answer explanation

The correct word formed by combining the prefix 'pre-' and the base word 'view' is 'preview'. The other options do not follow standard word formation rules.

Match the word with its correct prefix: "redo"

• do

• redo

• re

• dore

Answer explanation

The correct prefix for the word 'do' is 're', forming 'redo', which means to do again. 'Re' indicates repetition, making it the appropriate choice.