Prefix and Suffixes Flashcards
What is a prefix?
A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.
What is a suffix?
A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or grammatical function.
True or False: The prefix ‘un-‘ means ‘not’.
True.
Fill in the blank: The suffix ‘-ing’ is used to indicate __________.
an ongoing action.
What does the prefix ‘pre-‘ mean?
It means ‘before’.
Which of the following is a suffix? a) un- b) -ly c) pre-
-ly.
True or False: The prefix ‘dis-‘ indicates a negative or opposite force.
True.
What does the suffix ‘-tion’ typically indicate?
It indicates the action or result of a verb.
Fill in the blank: The prefix ‘inter-‘ means __________.
between or among.
What is the purpose of the suffix ‘-able’?
It indicates that something can be done.
Which prefix means ‘against’? a) anti- b) pro- c) sub-
anti-.
True or False: The suffix ‘-er’ can indicate a person who performs an action.
True.
What does the prefix ‘trans-‘ mean?
It means ‘across’ or ‘beyond’.
Fill in the blank: The suffix ‘-ful’ means __________.
full of.
Which of the following is a prefix that means ‘one’? a) bi- b) mono- c) tri-
mono-.
True or False: The suffix ‘-less’ means ‘without’.
True.
What does the prefix ‘multi-‘ signify?
It signifies ‘many’.
Fill in the blank: The suffix ‘-ist’ refers to a __________.
person who specializes in a certain field.
What does the prefix ‘sub-‘ mean?
It means ‘under’ or ‘below’.
Which suffix indicates a diminutive form? a) -ette b) -ous c) -ment
-ette.
True or False: The prefix ‘in-‘ can mean ‘not’ or ‘into’.
True.
What is the effect of adding the suffix ‘-ed’ to a verb?
It indicates past tense.
Fill in the blank: The prefix ‘post-‘ means __________.
after.
What does the suffix ‘-ic’ typically indicate?
It indicates relating to or characteristic of.
