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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the root of the word 'transport'?

    <p>Port</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

    What is the root word in 'transport'?

    <p>Port</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What does the suffix '-ible' typically indicate?

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

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

    <p>Write</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which suffix turns verbs into nouns?

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

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

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

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

    <p>Carry</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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