Prefix Quiz

What is a prefix?

• A word part placed after the stem of a word

• A word part that changes the spelling of a word

• A word part placed before the stem of a word

• A word part that does not change the meaning of a word

Answer explanation

A prefix is a word part placed before the stem of a word, altering its meaning. The correct choice highlights this definition, while the other options describe different word parts or functions.

What does the prefix "Uni-" mean?

• Two

• One

• Many

• None

Answer explanation

The prefix 'Uni-' means 'one'. It is derived from Latin, indicating singularity, as seen in words like 'unicorn' (one horn) and 'unify' (to make one). Therefore, the correct answer is 'One'.

Which of the following words uses the prefix "Re-"?

• Uniform

• Preview

• Retake

• Antisocial

Answer explanation

The word 'Retake' uses the prefix 'Re-', which means to do something again. The other options do not contain this prefix.

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

• After

• Against

• Before

• Not

Answer explanation

The prefix 'Pre-' means 'before'. It is used to indicate something that occurs prior to a certain point in time, making 'Before' the correct choice among the options provided.

Which prefix means "against" or "preventing"?

• Uni-

• Anti-

• Post-

• Un-

Answer explanation

The prefix 'Anti-' means 'against' or 'preventing', making it the correct choice. In contrast, 'Uni-' means 'one', 'Post-' means 'after', and 'Un-' means 'not', which do not convey the meaning of opposition.

What does the prefix "Un-" mean?

• Again

• Before

• Not

• After

Answer explanation

The prefix 'Un-' means 'Not'. It is used to indicate negation or the opposite of a word, such as in 'unhappy' meaning 'not happy'. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Not'.

What does the prefix "Dis-" mean?

• together, with

• away, apart, not

• before, in front of

• over, above

Answer explanation

The prefix 'Dis-' means 'away, apart, not.' It indicates a reversal or negation of the root word, as seen in words like 'disagree' or 'disappear.' Thus, the correct choice is 'away, apart, not.'

Which of the following words uses the prefix "Non-"?

• submarine

• nonfiction

• exhale

• mistake

Answer explanation

The word 'nonfiction' uses the prefix 'Non-', indicating something that is not fictional. The other options do not contain this prefix.

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

• over

• under

• around

• through

Answer explanation

The prefix 'Sub-' means 'under' or 'below'. It is used in words like 'submarine' (underwater) and 'substandard' (below standard). Therefore, the correct answer is 'under'.

The prefix "Ex-" means:

• in, into

• out, from

• above, beyond

• across, through

Answer explanation

The prefix 'Ex-' means 'out' or 'from', indicating a movement away from something. This makes 'out, from' the correct choice, as it aligns with the definition of the prefix in various contexts.