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English Prefixes and Meanings

Test your knowledge of common English prefixes and their meanings by identifying words that demonstrate specific prefix definitions.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The given question is followed by a word which stands for the meaning of a prefix which has been attached to anyone of the words that follow. You are required to select the correct word.

Select the prefix which means “lack of”.

  1. Imbalance
  2. Bewitch
  3. Inactive
  4. Relapse
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The given question is followed by a word which stands for the meaning of a prefix which has been attached to anyone of the words that follow. You are required to select the correct word.

Select the prefix which means “half”.

  1. Demigod
  2. Damocles
  3. Demit
  4. Damning
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The given question is followed by a word which stands for the meaning of a prefix which has been attached to anyone of the words that follow. You are required to select the correct word.

Select the prefix which means “to cause to”.

  1. Kernel
  2. Encamp
  3. Incite
  4. Noisome
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The given question is followed by a word which stands for the meaning of a prefix which has been attached to anyone of the words that follow. You are required to select the correct word.

Select the prefix which means “in”.

  1. Asleep
  2. Bestir
  3. Interest
  4. Chide
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The given question is followed by a word which stands for the meaning of a prefix which has been attached to anyone of the words that follow. You are required to select the correct word.

Select the prefix which means “against”.

  1. Gainsay
  2. Unqualified
  3. Arbitrary
  4. Protest
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The given question is followed by a word which stands for the meaning of a prefix which has been attached to anyone of the words that follow. You are required to select the correct word.

Select the prefix which means “outside”.

  1. Ephemeral
  2. Equestrian
  3. Equine
  4. Epidermis
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The given question is followed by a word which stands for the meaning of a prefix which has been attached to anyone of the words that follow. You are required to select the correct word.

Select the prefix which means “complete”.

  1. Dogma
  2. Holograph
  3. Unlimited
  4. Comestible
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The given question is followed by a word which stands for the meaning of a prefix which has been attached to anyone of the words that follow. You are required to select the correct word.

Select the prefix that means “not to”.

  1. Extricate
  2. Holocaust
  3. Forbid
  4. Deplete
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The given question is followed by a word which stands for the meaning of a prefix which has been attached to anyone of the words that follow. You are required to select the correct word.

Select the prefix which means “near”.

  1. Merit
  2. Genteel
  3. Juxtaposition
  4. Slovenly
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The given question is followed by a word which stands for the meaning of a prefix which has been attached to anyone of the words that follow. You are required to select the correct word.

Select the prefix which means “bad / ill”.

  1. Malevolent
  2. Unyielding
  3. Complaint
  4. Unreliable
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The given question is followed by a word which stands for the meaning of a prefix which has been attached to anyone of the words that follow. You are required to select the correct word.

Select the prefix which means “together”.

  1. Synthesis
  2. Surety
  3. Surreal
  4. Surcharge
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The given question is followed by a word which stands for the meaning of a prefix which has been attached to anyone of the words that follow. You are required to select the correct word.

Select the prefix which means “back”.

  1. Retribution
  2. Retrospective
  3. Comeuppance
  4. Lackey
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The given question is followed by a word which stands for the meaning of a prefix which has been attached to anyone of the words that follow. You are required to select the correct word.

Select the prefix which means “from”.

  1. Overlook
  2. Offend
  3. Offshoot
  4. Offering
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The given question is followed by a word which stands for the meaning of a prefix which has been attached to anyone of the words that follow. You are required to select the correct word.

Select the prefix which means “one in composition”.

  1. Uniform
  2. Uncanny
  3. Unique
  4. Unicorn
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The given question is followed by a word which stands for the meaning of a prefix which has been attached to anyone of the words that follow. You are required to select the correct word.

Select the prefix which means “away from”.

  1. Convert
  2. Advert
  3. Averse
  4. Inverse

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