Prefixes and Suffixes Quiz
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Which prefix is used to indicate negation or absence in words such as 'incapable' and 'insatiable'?

  • UN
  • IM (correct)
  • IL
  • MIS

    • What is the meaning of the word 'injustice'?

  • A perfect situation
  • A fair decision
  • A legal outcome
  • A lack of fairness (correct)

    • Which of the following words denotes something that cannot be measured?

  • Discomfort
  • Immeasurable (correct)
  • Incapable
  • Dishonour

    • Which word is formed by using the prefix 'mis'?

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

    What does the word 'inspissate' likely mean based on its prefix?

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

    What is a prefix in word structure?

    <p>A morpheme added to the beginning of the word. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a modal verb?

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

    Modal verbs are used to express which of the following?

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

    Which of the following best describes open class words?

    <p>They can be easily added to the language. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are lexical words known for?

    <p>Having specific meanings. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a prefix?

    <p>A word part added to the beginning of a stem. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does derivation involve?

    <p>Changing the category of a word by adding suffixes. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the base form of a word known as?

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

    What defines open class words?

    <p>They contain nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is inflection primarily concerned with?

    <p>Changing the grammatical form of a word. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of speech is considered closed class?

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

    Which statement regarding prefixes and suffixes is true?

    <p>Both are used to change a word's meaning. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of stress in speech?

    <p>It emphasizes specific syllables in words. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes coordination in syntax?

    <p>It relates words of the same type through conjunctions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following modal verbs indicates necessity?

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

    Which of the following represents the components of morphology?

    <p>Suffix, prefix, stem (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of modal verbs in grammar?

    <p>To express abilities, prohibition, or obligation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of words serves primarily to connect other words rather than convey lexical meaning?

    <p>Functional words (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many clauses are needed to form a complex sentence that combines person and action?

    <p>Two clauses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an open class category in language structure?

    <p>Words that can easily accept new members (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What phrase indicates a significant degree of comparison?

    <p>By far the best (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following pairs correctly represents a weak form compared to a strong form?

    <p>Best → Better (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence correctly illustrates the use of a comparative adjective?

    <p>Carlos is much taller than Anna. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How would you categorize the phrase 'one of the best'?

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

    Which option does NOT belong to the category of comparison phrases?

    <p>Completely different from (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do auxiliary verbs play in a clause?

    <p>They modify or explain the meaning of the main verb. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the example 'She gave me a birthday present', what is the direct object?

    <p>a birthday present (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of a clause?

    <p>The verbs within the clause (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which clause element identifies who performs the action?

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

    How can one determine if a verb in a sentence is a main verb or an auxiliary verb?

    <p>By its function in relation to another verb in the clause. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase correctly forms a comparison to express equality?

    <p>as + adjective + as (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using comparative structures in language?

    <p>To express comparisons between quantities or qualities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which example demonstrates a comparison that emphasizes a lesser quality?

    <p>Harry is not as experienced as Susomna. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of observations do the notes focus on?

    <p>Quantifying differences in size and quality (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the mention of 'big' or 'small' differences signify in comparisons?

    <p>The degree of variation in characteristics (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the prefix 'dis-'?

    <p>opposite, apart (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which suffix indicates a change of state or becoming?

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

    Which of the following words includes the prefix 'out-'?

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

    What does the suffix '-en' signify?

    <p>to (cause to) become (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these prefixes suggests negation?

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

    What distinguishes regular verbs from irregular verbs?

    <p>Regular verbs have a consistent form for past tense and participles. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of lexical verbs?

    <p>To function only as main verbs. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a word formed by adding a prefix?

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

    What effect does adding a prefix have on a word?

    <p>It changes the root meaning of the word. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes the prefix 're-'?

    <p>It suggests repetition or return. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Prefixes and Suffixes

    • Prefixes are added to the beginning of a word to modify its meaning, while suffixes are added to the end.
    • Prefixes can modify the meaning of a word to create its opposite (dis-) or emphasize excessiveness (en-), among other things.
    • Suffixes are often used to form verbs (-ize, -en, -ate, -ify) indicating a becoming action.
    • Regular verbs have consistent past tense and past participle forms (e.g., "jump" - "jumped" - "jumped").
    • Irregular verbs have irregular past tense and past participle forms (e.g., "go" - "went" - "gone").
    • New verbs can be formed by adding prefixes or suffixes to existing verbs, nouns, or adjectives.

    Examples of Prefixes

    • re-: indicates repetition or renewal (e.g., reabsorb, rearm, rebuild).
    • dis-: indicates the opposite of the base word, separation, or lack of (e.g., disallow, disarm, disconnect, distinct).
    • en-: indicates an increase or the concept of exceeding (e.g., enbook, overcome, exaggerate).
    • un-: indicates the opposite or reversal (e.g., unbend, uncouple, unfold, unlock).
    • mis-: indicates something done improperly or in error (e.g., misbehave, mishandle, misinform).
    • out-: indicates exceeding or surpassing (e.g., outbid, outdo, outgrow, outgoing).

    Examples of Suffixes

    • -ize/-ise: forms verbs meaning "to cause to become" (e.g., computarize, energize, stabilize).
    • -en: forms verbs meaning "to cause to become" (e.g., awaken, flatten, magnetize).
    • -ate: forms verbs meaning "to cause to become" (e.g., activate, liquidate, regulate).
    • -ify: forms verbs meaning "to cause to become" (e.g., beautify, qualify, compile).

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    Test your knowledge on the use of prefixes and suffixes in English language. This quiz will cover how these components modify word meanings and their roles in forming new verbs. Dive in to explore the fascinating world of word formation!

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