5 Questions
What does the prefix 'ab-' or 'a-' signify?
From or away
What does the root 'acr-' indicate?
Sharp or sour
What does the prefix 'ad-' signify?
Movement to or toward
What does the root 'amphi-' indicate?
Around or double
What does the prefix 'ante-' or 'anti-' signify?
Before or preceding
Study Notes
Prefixes and Roots in Words
Meaning of Prefixes
- The prefix 'ab-' or 'a-' signifies away from, removal, or reversal
- The prefix 'ad-' signifies towards, addition, or motion towards
- The prefix 'ante-' or 'anti-' signifies before, against, or opposite of
Meaning of Roots
- The root 'acr-' indicates a peak or summit
- The root 'amphi-' indicates both, on both sides, or surrounding
Test your knowledge of Latin roots with this quiz! Identify the meanings of prefixes and roots such as "ab-", "acid-", "aer-", and more. See how many you can match to their correct definitions.
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