Prefix Power Quiz

Understanding Prefixes

• The correct prefix to complete the sentence "The magician's trick was so clever that it seemed _______?" is "in-," meaning not real or fake (e.g., incredible).
• The correct prefix to complete the sentence "The detective worked tirelessly to _________ the mystery?" is "un-," meaning to uncover or reveal (e.g., unravel).
• The correct prefix to complete the sentence "She found it hard to _________ the boring lecture?" is "en-," meaning to make something more enjoyable (e.g., endure).
• The correct prefix to complete the sentence "The chef accidentally added too much salt to the soup, making it _________?" is "un-," meaning not good or unpleasant (e.g., unpalatable).
• The correct prefix to complete the sentence "The doctor recommended the patient take an _________ amount of medicine?" is "ex-," meaning former or previous, but in this context, a moderate amount (e.g., excessive).