Prefix Quiz (Group 1)

Prefixes and Their Meanings

Location and Movement

• The prefix ab- means away from, down.
• The prefix ad- means towards.
• The prefix circum- means around, circle.
• The prefix con-/co-/com-/col- means together.

Movement and Direction

• The prefix dia- means through, across.
• The prefix equi- means equal.
• The prefix ex- means out of, not.
• The prefix fore- means front, in advance.

Relationships and Positions

• The prefix in- means in, on, not.
• The prefix inter- means among, between.
• The prefix para- means beside, irregular, beyond.
• The prefix peri- means around, near.

Action and Intensity

• The prefix per- means thoroughly, through.
• The prefix pro- means before, forward.
• The prefix sub- means under, below.
• The prefix syn-/sym- means together.

Distance and Connection

• The prefix tele- means afar, at a distance.
• The prefix trans- means through, across, beyond.