Exploring Affixes and Roots Quiz

What does the prefix "trans-" mean in the word "transport"?

• Under

• Across

• Before

• Without

Answer explanation

The prefix 'trans-' means 'across' in the word 'transport'. It indicates movement from one place to another, aligning with the definition of transporting something across distances.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which of the following words contains the root "geo"?

• Geography

• Telephone

• Biology

• Photograph

Answer explanation

The word 'Geography' contains the root 'geo', which means 'earth'. The other options do not contain this root, making 'Geography' the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

What is the meaning of the suffix "-logy" as in "biology"?

• The study of

• The act of

• Full of

• Without

Answer explanation

The suffix "-logy" means "the study of". In the word "biology", it refers to the study of life and living organisms, making "the study of" the correct choice among the options provided.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which word uses the prefix "super-" correctly?

• Supermarket

• Submarine

• Interact

• Preheat

Answer explanation

The prefix 'super-' means 'above' or 'beyond.' 'Supermarket' correctly uses this prefix, indicating a market that offers a wide range of products. The other options do not use 'super-' appropriately.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does the suffix "-ive" mean in the word "active"?

• Having the quality of

• Without

• Before

• Full of

Answer explanation

The suffix "-ive" in the word "active" indicates a quality or state. Therefore, it means "having the quality of," which is the correct choice. This suffix is commonly used to form adjectives that describe characteristics.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which word is spelled correctly using the prefix "pre-"?

• Pretest

• Preread

• Prepair

• Preform

Answer explanation

The correct spelling with the prefix 'pre-' is 'pretest'. 'Preread' is also correct, but 'prepair' should be 'prepare' and 'preform' should be 'perform'. Therefore, 'pretest' is the best choice.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which word is spelled correctly using the suffix "-ful"?

• Thankful

• Thankfull

• Thankfule

• Thankfool

Answer explanation

The correct spelling is 'thankful', which uses the suffix '-ful' to indicate being full of thanks. The other options are incorrect due to extra letters or incorrect suffix usage.

What happens to the base word "hope" when you add the suffix "-ing"?

• Drop the "e" and add "ing"

• Double the "p" and add "ing"

• Change "o" to "a" and add "ing"

• Add "ing" without changing anything

Answer explanation

When adding the suffix '-ing' to the base word 'hope', you drop the 'e' and then add 'ing', resulting in 'hoping'. This is the correct transformation.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

What does the prefix "un-" mean in the word "unhappy"?

• Not

• Before

• After

• With

Answer explanation

The prefix "un-" means "not". In the word "unhappy", it negates the word "happy", indicating a state of not being happy.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which word is spelled correctly when adding the suffix "-ed" to "cry"?

• Cryed

• Cried

• Cryied

• Cryd

Answer explanation

The correct spelling when adding the suffix '-ed' to 'cry' is 'cried'. The other options, 'cryed', 'cryied', and 'cryd', are incorrect forms. 'Cried' follows the standard rule for changing the verb to past tense.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E