Prefixes and Roots in English Language
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What is the function of a prefix in a word?

  • Alter the meaning of a suffix
  • Carry the principal meaning
  • Provide additional context (correct)
  • Turn a verb into a noun

Which prefix means 'again' or 'back'?

  • Un-
  • Re- (correct)
  • In-
  • Dis-

What is the function of a suffix in a word?

  • Provide additional context
  • Carry the principal meaning
  • Turn a verb into a noun
  • Alter the meaning of the root word (correct)

Which suffix turns verbs into nouns?

<p>-tion or -sion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the root of the word 'transport'?

<p>Port (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a prefix in a word?

<p>Modify the meaning of the root word (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the word 'unhappy', what does the prefix 'un-' indicate?

<p>Negative or not (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following suffixes can change an adjective into an adverb?

<p>-ly (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the root word in 'transport'?

<p>Port (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which prefix can mean 'not' or 'without'?

<p>-in (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-ible' typically indicate?

<p>Capable of being something (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the word 'describe', what does the root 'scrib/script' mean?

<p>Write (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which suffix turns verbs into nouns?

<p>-ion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the principal function of a root in a word?

<p>To modify the meaning of the word (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the word 'rewrite', what does the prefix 're-' indicate?

<p>Again or back (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following suffixes typically changes the part of speech of a word?

<p>-tion or -sion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a suffix in a word?

<p>To alter the meaning or part of speech of the word (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In 'import', what does the root 'port' mean?

<p>Carry (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following prefixes can change the meaning of a word to indicate 'not'?

<p>-un (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-ly' often indicate in a word?

<p>'Turns adjectives into adverbs' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which suffix is commonly used to indicate 'capable of being' in a word?

<p>-able or -ible (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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