Word Structure and Suffix Usage Quiz

Which words use the suffix -able the same way as it is used in the word capable?

• fable

• fixable

• stable

• agreeable

Which meaning of "rock" is used in the sentence "You have to rock the baby to sleep if he is being fussy"?

• Solid material that forms Earth

• Move gently side to side

• Weaken something

• Dance

How should the word "computer" be divided into syllables?

• com-pu-te-r

• comp-u-ter

• com-puter

• com-put-er

In which sentence is the underlined word used correctly?

• In a few weaks, I am going to the beach.

• Muscles can get week if they do not get used.

• You can't be week and rock climb.

• There are 7 days in a week.

What is the root word in: unbelievable?

• unbeliev

• believable

• believe

• lie

What is the root word in: discovering?

• over

• cover

• discover

• covering

Which words use the prefix re- the same way as it is used in the word rewrite?

• recount

• reach

• rest

• review

Which words use the suffix -ful the same way as it is used in the word helpful?

• fulcrum

• thankful

• colorful

• fully

What is the prefix in the word "misleading"?

• mis

• ing

• lead

• suffix

What is the root word in "recolored"?

• re

• color

• ed

• suffix