Prefix Power Quiz for Grade 3

What does the prefix "anti-" mean?

• Before

• Against

• Middle

• Over

Answer explanation

The prefix 'anti-' means 'against'. It is used to indicate opposition or contrast, as seen in words like 'antibiotic' (against life) and 'antagonist' (one who opposes). Therefore, the correct answer is 'Against'.

Which word uses the prefix "mid-" correctly?

• Midday

• Midcar

• Midhouse

• Midbook

Answer explanation

The word 'midday' correctly uses the prefix 'mid-' to indicate the middle of the day. The other options, 'midcar', 'midhouse', and 'midbook', are not standard words and do not follow the correct usage of the prefix.

Choose the word that means "before school."

• Antischool

• Midschool

• Preschool

• Underschool

Answer explanation

The term "preschool" refers to the educational setting for children before they enter formal schooling, making it the correct choice for "before school." The other options do not convey this meaning.

What does the prefix "under-" mean?

• Above

• Below

• Across

• Half

Answer explanation

The prefix "under-" means "below" or "beneath." Therefore, the correct answer is "Below," as it directly reflects the meaning of the prefix.

Which prefix would you add to "view" to mean "to look at something before others"?

• Anti-

• Mid-

• Pre-

• Under-

Answer explanation

The prefix 'pre-' means 'before'. Adding it to 'view' forms 'preview', which means to look at something before others. The other prefixes do not convey this meaning.

Match the prefix "anti-" with the correct word.

• Antibook

• Antifreeze

• Anticar

• Antihouse

Answer explanation

The prefix 'anti-' means against or opposing. 'Antifreeze' is a substance that prevents freezing, making it the correct match. The other options do not have a recognized meaning with 'anti-'.

Create a word using the prefix "super-."

• Supercar

• Superhouse

• Superday

• Superbook

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Supercar' because it is a commonly used term that combines the prefix 'super-' with 'car', indicating a high-performance vehicle. The other options are less standard and not widely recognized.

Which of the following words means "half circle"?

• Semicircle

• Anticircle

• Midcircle

• Undercircle

Answer explanation

The term "semicircle" specifically refers to a half of a circle, derived from the prefix "semi-" meaning half. The other options do not have this meaning, making "semicircle" the correct choice.

What does the prefix "trans-" mean?

• Across

• Before

• Against

• Below

Answer explanation

The prefix 'trans-' means 'across' in Latin. It is used in words like 'transport' (to carry across) and 'transmit' (to send across). Therefore, the correct answer is 'Across'.

Which word uses the prefix "fore-" correctly?

• Forehouse

• Forebook

• Foresee

• Forecar

Answer explanation

The prefix 'fore-' means 'before' or 'in front of'. 'Foresee' correctly uses this prefix, meaning to predict or anticipate something. The other options do not represent standard English words.