Word Study- Prefixes - pre, pro, com, con - Practice #2

A teacher walks into a classroom and sees students running around, shouting, and throwing papers. The best word to describe this scene is:

• Confidence

• Contest

• Commotion

• Contain

Which of the following scenarios best demonstrates compiling information?

• A scientist writing down all the data from an experiment

• A teacher telling students to clear their desks

• A librarian throwing away old books

• A person quickly scanning a list without reading it carefully

A commercial could appear in which of the following places? (Select all that apply.)

• During a TV show

• On a highway billboard

• In a history textbook

• In a business magazine

If a glass is broken on the floor, which sentence best shows the use of contain?

• We need to clean up this mess before someone gets hurt.

• The glass shattered everywhere, spreading all over the kitchen.

• I will put a barrier around the broken glass so no one steps on it.

• Let’s ignore it and hope no one notices.

In which of the following situations would someone contest a decision?

• A student disagreeing with their grade and asking for a review

• A referee making a fair call in a soccer game

• A customer leaving a restaurant without complaining about service

• A person refusing to express their opinion in a debate

Which statement best explains how confidence and contest are related?

• A person with confidence is more likely to challenge or contest something.

• Someone who contests things is always confident.

• Confidence means avoiding contests or disagreements.

• Contesting something always leads to greater confidence.

The prefix pre- in the word prejudge changes the meaning of 'judge' by:

• Indicating a decision is made beforehand

• Making the judgment more accurate

• Ensuring fairness before making a decision

• Delaying the decision until all facts are known

Which of the following is an example of someone being prejudged?

• A teacher grading a test after reviewing all answers

• A coach assuming a player is bad before watching them play

• A scientist testing a hypothesis before drawing a conclusion

• A lawyer listening to both sides before making a statement

The word prefix suggests that:

• A part is added before the base word

• Something is removed from a word

• A word is broken into multiple syllables

• The meaning of the word is unclear

Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of preflight?

• The pilot checked all the instruments before taking off.

• The plane landed safely at its destination.

• The passengers enjoyed their meal during the flight.

• The airline added an extra flight due to high demand.