Word Roots and Prefixes Quiz PDF

Quiz: Understanding Word Roots and Prefixes Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question. --- 1. What is the primary purpose of understanding word roots and prefixes? A) To memorize definitions B) To build vocabulary and improve comprehension C) To create longer words D) To make writing...

Quiz: Understanding Word Roots and Prefixes Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question. --- 1. What is the primary purpose of understanding word roots and prefixes? A) To memorize definitions B) To build vocabulary and improve comprehension C) To create longer words D) To make writing more complicated --- 2. The root “-loque-” means: A) To move B) To speak C) To see D) To write --- 3. Which of the following words contains the prefix “trans-”? A) Prologue B) Engage C) Transport D) Ambidextrous --- 4. The prefix “pro-” indicates: A) After B) Before or forward C) Across D) Both --- 5. If “ambi-” means both, which of the following words best describes someone who can use both hands equally well? A) Ambiguous B) Ambidextrous C) Ambivalent D) Ambiguous --- 6. What does the word “translucent” mean based on its parts? A) Not allowing light through B) Allowing light through C) Sending across D) Carrying across --- 7. Which of the following is a correct breakdown of the word “entangled”? A) En (in) + tangled (twisted) B) Ent (enter) + angled (shaped) C) En (into) + tangle (to twist) D) Ent (end) + angle (to measure) --- 8. How can understanding word parts help with reading comprehension? A) It allows students to skip difficult words B) It helps students guess the meaning of unfamiliar words C) It makes reading more enjoyable D) It reduces the need for vocabulary practice --- 9. The word “eloquent” means: A) Speaking poorly B) Speaking fluently and persuasively C) Speaking in a loud voice D) Speaking quietly --- 10. Which of the following best describes the relationship between roots and prefixes? A) Roots are always longer than prefixes B) Roots provide the core meaning, while prefixes modify that meaning C) Prefixes are more important than roots D) Roots and prefixes have no relationship --- Answer Key: 1. B) To build vocabulary and improve comprehension 2. B) To speak 3. C) Transport 4. B) Before or forward 5. B) Ambidextrous 6. B) Allowing light through 7. A) En (in) + tangled (twisted) 8. B) It helps students guess the meaning of unfamiliar words 9. B) Speaking fluently and persuasively 10. B) Roots provide the core meaning, while prefixes modify that meaning