Wortstämme und Affixe: Online-Quiz für die 11. Klasse

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a type of affix?

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Root word

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Prefix

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Suffix

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Infix

Question 2

What is the function of a prefix?

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To change the meaning of a word

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To change the part of speech of a word

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To add a new syllable to a word

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To make a word negative

Question 3

What is the meaning of the suffix -ly?

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To make a word an adverb

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To make a word a noun

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To make a word a verb

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To make a word an adjective

Question 4

How can affixes help us expand our vocabulary?

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By allowing us to create new words from existing words

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By giving us a better understanding of the meaning of words

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By making our writing more interesting

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By helping us to learn new languages

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a word that is formed by adding both a prefix and a suffix to the root word "struct"?

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Restructure

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Destruct

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Construction

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Structural

Question 6

What is a root word?

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A word that cannot be broken down into smaller meaningful parts

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A word that has been borrowed from another language

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A word that has multiple meanings

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A word that is used to form other words

Question 7

What is the purpose of the suffix '-ly'?

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To change an adjective into an adverb

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To change a noun into a verb

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To change a verb into an adjective

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To change an adverb into an adjective

Question 8

What word is created by adding the prefix 'anti-' to the root word 'biotic'?

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Antibiotic

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Biostatic

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Probiotic

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Abiotic

Question 9

What does the root word 'chron' mean?

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Time

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Light

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Water

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Earth

Question 10

Which suffix is used to form nouns that describe a person who performs a specific action?

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-er

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-ment

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-ly

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-ity

Question 11

How do the prefixes 'in-' and 'im-' differ?

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In- is used for words that begin with vowels, while im- is used for words that begin with consonants

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They have the same meaning

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Im- is used for words that begin with vowels, while in- is used for words that begin with consonants

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They are only used in different parts of speech

Question 12

Which of the following words does NOT share the root word 'graph'?

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Grasp

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Graphic

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Graphite

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Geography

Question 13

Which suffix means 'state of being'?

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-ity

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-ment

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-tion

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-ancy

Question 14

What is the prefix in 'unhappy'?

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un-

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in-

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dis-

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im-

Question 15

What is the meaning of the suffix '-less'?

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Without

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Full of

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Like

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Opposite of

Question 16

Which word has the opposite meaning of 'happy'?

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unhappy

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delightful

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joyful

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ecstatic

Question 17

Which suffix is used to form the comparative degree of adjectives?

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-er

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-est

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-ing

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-ed

Question 18

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

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Two

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One

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Three

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Four

Question 19

Which of the following words does NOT have a Latin root?

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Zenith

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Magnify

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Omnipotent

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Horizon

Question 20

Identify the root word in the term 'activity'.

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act

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activity

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active

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activate

Question 21

Select the correct meaning of the suffix '-less' in the word 'hopeless'.

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Absence of

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Abundance of

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Ability to

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Potential for

Question 22

Identify the suffix in 'writer' indicating a person performing an action.

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-er

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-ist

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-or

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-ian

Question 23

Identify the suffix in 'beautiful' indicating a quality or characteristic.

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-ful

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-ness

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-ly

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-ion

Question 24

How does the root word 'greg' (meaning 'flock') influence the meanings of its derivatives, such as 'gregarious' and 'aggregate'?

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The root 'greg' denotes 'flock,' a core meaning preserved in its derivatives while conveying additional shades of meaning.

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The root 'greg' signifies 'separate,' a meaning reflected in its derivatives.

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The root 'greg' lacks a clear meaning, and its derivatives have developed unrelated meanings.

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The root 'greg' is employed only in archaic or specialized contexts, while its derivatives are more commonly used.

Question 25

Corrected: Which of the following prefixes means 'not' or 'opposite of'?

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Corrected: Un-

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Re-

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Pre-

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Post-

Question 26

Improved: What is the root word in the word 'unhappiness'?

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Happy

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Un

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Ness

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Less

Question 27

Identify the suffix in the word 'teacher'.

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-er

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-ing

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-ly

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-ment

Question 28

The root word 'scrib' means:

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write

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speak

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think

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read

Question 29

Which of the following is a synonym for the word 'malicious'?

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evil-intentioned

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kind-hearted

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honest

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trustworthy

Question 30

Which of the following suffixes is used to form nouns?

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-ment

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-ly

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-ive

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-ify

Question 31

Choose the option that correctly defines the word 'persuade':

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convince someone to do something

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force someone to do something

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ask someone to do something

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inform someone about something

Question 32

Which of the following words is an antonym for the word 'benevolent'?

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malicious

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charitable

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kind

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generous

Question 33

The prefix 'un-' usually means:

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not

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again

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with

Question 34

Identify the root word in the word 'uncomfortable'.

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comfort

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un

Question 35

Which of the following is a strategy for expanding vocabulary using root words and affixes?

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Breaking down words into their component parts

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Memorizing word lists

Question 36

The word 'disagree' is an example of:

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Prefix + root word

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Suffix + root word

Question 37

Identify and explain the correct corrections to the following sentence, based on your understanding of root words and affixes: 'The student ran **quickly** to the store.'

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Correct: quickly. The root word is 'quick' and the correct suffix for an adverb is '-ly'.

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Incorrect: quicky. The correct suffix for an adverb is '-ly'.

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Incorrect: studant. The correct suffix for a person is '-ent'.

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Incorrect: quick. The correct suffix for an adverb is '-ly'.

Question 38

The most accurate definition of a root word is:

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A word that cannot be further divided into smaller meaningful units

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A word that includes other words within its construction

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A word that has a suffix attached to it

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A word that has a prefix attached to it

Question 39

Which of the following is a root word?

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Book

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Beautiful

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Unkind

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Remake

Question 40

Which of the following prefixes means 'not'?

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Un-

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Re-

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Pre-

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Mis-

Question 41

What is the meaning of the root word 'chron'?

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Time

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Space

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Light

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Sound

Question 42

Which of the following words does NOT have the root word 'graph'?

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Gravity

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Graphite

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Graphic

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Graffiti

Question 43

What is the most likely meaning of the word 'chronological'?

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Related to time

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Related to space

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Related to light

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Related to sound

Question 44

Which of the following words has a suffix that indicates a person or thing?

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Teacher

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Slowly

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Unfairly

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Development

Question 45

Which of the following prefixes means 'again'?

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Re-

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Un-

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Dis-

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Pre-

Question 46

Which part of the word 'uncomfortable' is the root word?

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comf

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Un-

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ort

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able

Question 47

Which of the following words has a suffix that indicates a quality or characteristic?

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Beautiful

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Slowly

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Teaching

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Development

Question 48

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a root word?

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Is always the shortest part of a word

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Carries the core meaning of a word

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Cannot stand on its own as a word

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Can be modified by affixes

Question 49

Which affix is used to create a noun from a verb in English?

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-ment

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-ly

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-ive

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-less

Question 50

Identify the root word in the word 'unthinkable'.

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Think

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Un

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Able

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Less

Question 51

Which of the following words contains the prefix 're-'?

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Redo

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Unpack

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Misunderstand

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Overcome

Question 52

What is the meaning of the suffix '-ful' in English?

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Full of

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Without

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Not

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Again

Question 53

Which of the following is a synonym for the word 'unhappy'?

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Sad

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Joyful

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Angry

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Excited

Question 54

Identify the root word in the word 'misspell'.

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Spell

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Mis

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Un

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Correct

Question 55

What is the meaning of the prefix 'pre-' in English?

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Before

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After

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Not

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Again

Question 56

Which of the following words contains the suffix '-ness'?

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Happiness

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Beautiful

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Quickly

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Misunderstand

Question 57

Which of the following is the most accurate definition of a root word?

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A basic unit of meaning that cannot be further divided into smaller grammatical components.

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A word that is used to create new words by adding affixes.

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A word that has been derived from another root word.

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A word that is always used in its original form.

Question 58

Identify the root word in the word 'unhappiness':

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happy

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-un

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-ness

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unhappy

Question 59

Which of the following is an example of a prefix?

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Un-

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Happy

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-ness

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Unhappy

Question 60

Identify the suffix in the word 'teacher':

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-er

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Teach

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Teache

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R

Question 61

Which of the following words is an exception to the rule that words formed with a suffix are typically nouns?

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Powerfully

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Teacher

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Happily

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Beautiful

Question 62

What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'lacking happiness'?

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Unhappiness

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Unhappyly

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Unhapiness

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Unhapily

Question 63

In the word 'payment', the suffix '-ment' primarily conveys the meaning of:

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An action or process

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A state or condition

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A result or product

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A tool or instrument

Question 64

Identify the option that is NOT a type of root word:

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Derived root

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Bound root

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Free root

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Compound root