Guess That Prefix or Suffix!

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1.    The prefix dis- means which of the following?

A against

B in

C between

D not or opposite of

2.    The suffix -er means which of the following?

A can be done

B comparative or one who

C act/process

D state of

3.    Sub- is a prefix that means under

A True

B False

4.    The word semicircle contains the prefix semi-, what does this word mean?
A half of a circle

B not a circle

C above a circle

D opposite of a circle

5.    The suffix -ly means more than one.

A True

B False

6.    The suffix -ed shows the _______ tense of a verb

A present participle

B future

C past

D perfect continuous

7.    Both prefixes dis- and un- mean not.

A True

B False

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8.    The word "fearless" contains the suffix -less. The meaning of this word is
A with fear

B not fear

C above fear

D without fear

9.    List two words that contain the prefix trans- and give the meaning of each.

10.    Which word contains a suffix and the correct meaning of that suffix?
A comfortable, means can be done

B superstar, means above

C careful, means without

D enjoyment, means one who

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