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Choose the correct prefix to form the opposite of the word ‘regular’.
Correct Answer: (C) Ir-
The prefix ‘ir-‘ is used before words starting with ‘r’ to denote the opposite. ‘Irregular’ means not regular or not even.
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Which suffix can be added to the word ‘child’ to form an abstract noun?
Correct Answer: (B) -hood
The suffix ‘-hood’ is used to form abstract nouns denoting a state or condition. ‘Childhood’ refers to the state of being a child.
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The prefix ‘sub-‘ in the word ‘submarine’ means:
Correct Answer: (D) Under
‘Sub-‘ is a prefix meaning under or below. A ‘submarine’ is a vessel that travels under the surface of the sea (marine).
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Add a suffix to ‘beauti-‘ to make it an adjective.
Correct Answer: (B) -ful
The suffix ‘-ful’ means ‘full of’ and is used to form adjectives. ‘Beautiful’ means full of beauty. ‘-fy’ forms a verb (beautify), ‘-ness’ forms a noun (beautifulness, though ‘beauty’ is common), and ‘-ly’ forms an adverb (beautifully).
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What is the meaning of the prefix ‘mis-‘ in ‘misunderstand’?
Correct Answer: (C) Wrongly or badly
The prefix ‘mis-‘ indicates something done incorrectly or badly. To ‘misunderstand’ is to understand something wrongly.
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Which word is formed correctly with a prefix?
Correct Answer: (C) Impossible
The prefix ‘im-‘ is used before words beginning with ‘m’ or ‘p’ to create a negative meaning. Therefore, ‘impossible’ is the correct form.
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The suffix ‘-less’ in ‘homeless’ means:
Correct Answer: (B) Without
The suffix ‘-less’ means ‘without’. ‘Homeless’ means without a home.
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The prefix ‘pre-‘ in ‘preview’ means:
Correct Answer: (C) Before
‘Pre-‘ is a prefix meaning ‘before’. A ‘preview’ is an opportunity to see something before it is generally available.
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Change the verb ‘govern’ into a noun by adding a suffix.
Correct Answer: (C) Government
The suffix ‘-ment’ is added to verbs to form nouns that denote an action, result, or state. ‘Government’ is the system or group of people governing a state. ‘Governable’ is an adjective, ‘governess’ is a person, and ‘governing’ is a participle/gerund.
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The word ‘biannual’ means:
Correct Answer: (B) Occurring twice a year
The prefix ‘bi-‘ means two. ‘Biannual’ means happening twice a year. The word for happening every two years is ‘biennial’.
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Which prefix means ‘against’?
Correct Answer: (C) Anti-
The prefix ‘anti-‘ means against or opposed to. For example, ‘anti-social’ means opposed to social norms.
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The suffix in ‘kingdom’ is ‘-dom’. What does it signify?
Correct Answer: (B) A state or domain
The suffix ‘-dom’ creates nouns and refers to a domain, a state of being, or a collection of people. ‘Kingdom’ is the domain ruled by a king.
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Add the correct prefix to ‘legal’ to make it mean ‘not legal’.
Correct Answer: (D) Il-
The prefix ‘il-‘ is used to form the opposite of words beginning with the letter ‘l’. ‘Illegal’ means against the law.
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Which suffix turns the adjective ‘active’ into a verb?
Correct Answer: (C) -ate
The suffix ‘-ate’ can be used to form verbs from adjectives or nouns. To ‘activate’ means to make something active.
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The prefix ‘trans-‘ in ‘transatlantic’ means:
Correct Answer: (B) Across
The prefix ‘trans-‘ means across, beyond, or through. ‘Transatlantic’ means across the Atlantic Ocean.
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What does the suffix ‘-ist’ in ‘artist’ denote?
Correct Answer: (C) A person who practices or is an expert in something
The suffix ‘-ist’ is used to form nouns for people who have a particular set of beliefs, or who are experts in a particular field, like ‘artist’, ‘scientist’, ‘novelist’.
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Choose the correct negative prefix for ‘polite’.
Correct Answer: (B) Im-
As with ‘possible’, the prefix ‘im-‘ is used before words starting with ‘p’ to create a negative. ‘Impolite’ means not polite.
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The suffix ‘-ology’ in ‘biology’ means:
Correct Answer: (A) The study of something
The suffix ‘-ology’ denotes a field of study. ‘Biology’ is the study of life (from ‘bio’ meaning life).
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The word ‘monologue’ contains the prefix ‘mono-‘. What does it mean?
Correct Answer: (C) One
The prefix ‘mono-‘ means one or single. A ‘monologue’ is a long speech by one person.
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Which suffix makes ‘dark’ a verb?
Correct Answer: (D) -en
The suffix ‘-en’ is often added to adjectives to create verbs meaning ‘to make or become’. To ‘darken’ is to make or become dark.
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The prefix ‘re-‘ in ‘rewrite’ means:
Correct Answer: (C) Again
The prefix ‘re-‘ means to do something again. To ‘rewrite’ is to write something again.
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The suffix ‘-able’ in ‘readable’ means:
Correct Answer: (C) Capable of being
The suffix ‘-able’ (or ‘-ible’) is added to verbs to form adjectives meaning ‘capable of being’ or ‘worthy of being’. ‘Readable’ means capable of being read.
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What does the prefix ‘mal-‘ signify in ‘malfunction’?
Correct Answer: (C) Bad or faulty
The prefix ‘mal-‘ comes from Latin and means ‘bad’ or ‘wrongly’. A ‘malfunction’ is a faulty function.
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Add a suffix to the verb ‘create’ to form a noun referring to the action.
Correct Answer: (C) -ion
The suffix ‘-ion’ (or ‘-tion’, ‘-sion’) is used to form nouns from verbs, typically denoting an action, process, or result. ‘Creation’ is the action of creating. ‘Creator’ is the person who creates.
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The word ‘interstate’ means:
Correct Answer: (C) Between or among states
The prefix ‘inter-‘ means ‘between’ or ‘among’. An ‘interstate’ highway is one that connects different states.
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Which suffix can be added to ‘friend’ to denote a state of being?
Correct Answer: (C) -ship
The suffix ‘-ship’ is used to form nouns indicating a state, condition, or quality. ‘Friendship’ is the state of being friends.
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The prefix ‘dis-‘ in ‘disagree’ creates a:
Correct Answer: (B) Negative or opposite meaning
‘Dis-‘ is a prefix that commonly indicates negation, reversal, or opposition. To ‘disagree’ is to not agree.
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What part of speech is the word ‘heroic’?
Correct Answer: (D) Adjective
The suffix ‘-ic’ is used to form adjectives from nouns. ‘Heroic’ means having the characteristics of a hero (noun).
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The word ‘foresee’ means:
Correct Answer: (C) To see before it happens
The prefix ‘fore-‘ means ‘before’ in time or position. To ‘foresee’ is to predict or see something in the future.
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The suffix ‘-ify’ (or ‘-fy’) in ‘clarify’ helps to form a:
Correct Answer: (B) Verb
The suffix ‘-ify’ means ‘to make or cause to become’. It is added to nouns or adjectives to form verbs. To ‘clarify’ is to make something clear.
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Choose the correct prefix for ‘literate’ to mean the opposite.
Correct Answer: (C) Il-
The prefix ‘il-‘ is used before words starting with ‘l’ to denote negation. ‘Illiterate’ means unable to read or write.
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The word ’employee’ has the suffix ‘-ee’. What does it usually signify?
Correct Answer: (B) The recipient of the action
The suffix ‘-ee’ often denotes the person who is the object or recipient of an action. An ’employee’ is someone who is employed by an employer.
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What does the prefix ‘hyper-‘ mean in ‘hyperactive’?
Correct Answer: (B) Over; excessive
‘Hyper-‘ is a prefix meaning over, beyond, or excessive. ‘Hyperactive’ means unusually or abnormally active.
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Change the noun ‘courage’ to an adjective using a suffix.
Correct Answer: (C) Courageous
The suffix ‘-ous’ is used to form adjectives meaning ‘characterized by’ or ‘full of’. ‘Courageous’ means brave or full of courage.
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The prefix ‘auto-‘ in ‘autograph’ means:
Correct Answer: (B) Self
‘Auto-‘ is a prefix meaning ‘self’. An ‘autograph’ is one’s own signature (‘graph’ means writing).
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The suffix ‘-ward’ in ‘homeward’ indicates:
Correct Answer: (C) A direction
The suffix ‘-ward’ or ‘-wards’ is used to form adverbs and adjectives indicating direction. ‘Homeward’ means in the direction of home.
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Choose the word with the correct prefix: ‘He is _________ of winning the race.’
Correct Answer: (A) confident
The word ‘confident’ does not typically take a negative prefix like ‘dis-‘, ‘un-‘, or ‘in-‘. The opposite is usually expressed with phrases like ‘not confident’ or using the word ‘unconfident’ (less common) or ‘diffident’. In this positive sentence, ‘confident’ is the correct choice.
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What does the suffix ‘-cide’ in ‘pesticide’ mean?
Correct Answer: (C) The act of killing
The suffix ‘-cide’ refers to killing. A ‘pesticide’ is a substance used for killing pests.
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The prefix ‘multi-‘ in ‘multilingual’ means:
Correct Answer: (D) Many
‘Multi-‘ is a prefix meaning ‘many’ or ‘much’. ‘Multilingual’ means able to speak many languages.
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Add a suffix to ‘happy’ to turn it into a noun.
Correct Answer: (B) -ness
The suffix ‘-ness’ is added to adjectives to form abstract nouns that denote a state or quality. ‘Happiness’ is the state of being happy.
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The prefix ‘de-‘ in ‘devalue’ can mean:
Correct Answer: (B) Opposite or removal
The prefix ‘de-‘ often signifies reversal, removal, or reduction. To ‘devalue’ something is to reduce its value.
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The suffix ‘-er’ in ‘teacher’ denotes:
Correct Answer: (C) A person who performs an action
The suffix ‘-er’ (or ‘-or’) is commonly added to verbs to create nouns for the person or thing that performs the action. A ‘teacher’ is someone who teaches.
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What is the correct negative form of ‘logical’?
Correct Answer: (C) Illogical
The prefix ‘il-‘ is used before words starting with ‘l’. ‘Illogical’ means not logical.
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The suffix ‘-ful’ in ‘hopeful’ makes the word a/an:
Correct Answer: (D) Adjective
The suffix ‘-ful’ means ‘full of’ and is used to create adjectives. ‘Hopeful’ means full of hope.
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The prefix ‘co-‘ in ‘co-worker’ means:
Correct Answer: (C) Together or jointly
‘Co-‘ is a prefix meaning ‘with’, ‘together’, or ‘jointly’. A ‘co-worker’ is someone you work with.
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Which suffix can be added to the verb ‘elect’ to form a noun for the process?
Correct Answer: (B) -ion
The suffix ‘-ion’ creates a noun denoting a process or result. An ‘election’ is the process of electing someone.
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What is the meaning of ‘post-war’?
Correct Answer: (C) After the war
The prefix ‘post-‘ means ‘after’ in time or order. ‘Post-war’ refers to the period after a war.
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The suffix ‘-al’ in ‘national’ helps to form a/an:
Correct Answer: (B) Adjective
The suffix ‘-al’ is used to form adjectives from nouns, meaning ‘relating to’ or ‘of the kind of’. ‘National’ relates to a nation.
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The prefix ‘under-‘ in ‘underestimate’ means:
Correct Answer: (B) Too little; below
The prefix ‘under-‘ means ‘below’ or ‘not enough’. To ‘underestimate’ is to estimate something to be smaller or less important than it really is.
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Choose the word that is spelled correctly.
Correct Answer: (A) Dissatisfy
The correct form is ‘dissatisfy’, which combines the prefix ‘dis-‘ (meaning not) with the root word ‘satisfy’.
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What is the meaning of the prefix ‘pro-‘ in ‘pro-democracy’?
Correct Answer: (C) In favour of
The prefix ‘pro-‘ can mean ‘in favour of’ or ‘supporting’. ‘Pro-democracy’ means supporting democracy.
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The suffix ‘-ity’ in ‘reality’ forms a/an:
Correct Answer: (C) Abstract noun
The suffix ‘-ity’ is used to form abstract nouns from adjectives, indicating a quality or state. ‘Reality’ is the state of being real.
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The prefix ‘tele-‘ in ‘telephone’ means:
Correct Answer: (B) Distant
The prefix ‘tele-‘ means ‘far’ or ‘distant’. A ‘telephone’ allows you to hear a sound (‘phone’) from a distance.
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Add a suffix to ‘danger’ to make it an adjective.
Correct Answer: (A) -ous
The suffix ‘-ous’ forms an adjective meaning ‘full of’ or ‘characterized by’. ‘Dangerous’ means full of danger.
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What is the negative form of ‘responsible’?
Correct Answer: (C) Irresponsible
The prefix ‘ir-‘ is used before words starting with ‘r’. ‘Irresponsible’ is the correct negative form.
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The suffix ‘-ive’ in ‘attractive’ creates a/an:
Correct Answer: (C) Adjective
The suffix ‘-ive’ is used to form adjectives from verbs, indicating a tendency or quality. ‘Attractive’ means having the quality of attracting.
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The prefix ‘ex-‘ in ‘ex-president’ means:
Correct Answer: (C) Former or out of
‘Ex-‘ as a prefix means ‘out of’ or ‘former’. An ‘ex-president’ is a former president.
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What does the suffix ‘-phobia’ signify?
Correct Answer: (C) Fear of
The suffix ‘-phobia’ denotes an extreme or irrational fear of something. For example, ‘arachnophobia’ is the fear of spiders.
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The word ‘semicircle’ has the prefix ‘semi-‘. What does it mean?
Correct Answer: (C) Half
The prefix ‘semi-‘ means ‘half’ or ‘partly’. A ‘semicircle’ is half of a circle.
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Add a suffix to the verb ‘manage’ to create a noun for a person.
Correct Answer: (C) -er
The suffix ‘-er’ is added to the verb ‘manage’ to form the noun ‘manager’, which refers to the person who manages. ‘-ment’ would form ‘management’ (the process).
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The prefix ‘non-‘ in ‘non-fiction’ means:
Correct Answer: (A) Not
The prefix ‘non-‘ is a simple negative prefix meaning ‘not’. ‘Non-fiction’ is writing that is not fictional; it is based on facts.
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The suffix ‘-y’ in ‘sleepy’ turns the noun ‘sleep’ into a/an:
Correct Answer: (D) Adjective
The suffix ‘-y’ is often added to nouns to create adjectives meaning ‘characterized by’ or ‘full of’. ‘Sleepy’ means feeling the need to sleep.
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What is the meaning of the prefix ‘a-‘ in ‘atypical’?
Correct Answer: (C) Not or without
The prefix ‘a-‘ (or ‘an-‘) is from Greek and means ‘not’ or ‘without’. ‘Atypical’ means not representative of a type, group, or class.
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Add a suffix to ‘accept’ to form an adjective.
Correct Answer: (C) -able
The suffix ‘-able’ creates an adjective meaning ‘capable of being’. ‘Acceptable’ means able to be accepted or tolerated.
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The prefix ‘over-‘ in ‘overjoyed’ means:
Correct Answer: (C) Excessively; very much
‘Over-‘ as a prefix means ‘too much’ or ‘excessively’. To be ‘overjoyed’ is to be extremely happy.
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Which suffix can be added to ‘king’ to mean ‘a territory ruled by a king’?
Correct Answer: (C) -dom
The suffix ‘-dom’ denotes a domain or territory. A ‘kingdom’ is the realm of a king.
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The prefix ‘bene-‘ in ‘beneficial’ means:
Correct Answer: (C) Good or well
The prefix ‘bene-‘ comes from Latin and means ‘good’ or ‘well’. Something ‘beneficial’ has a good or helpful effect.
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The suffix ‘-ize’ (or ‘-ise’) in ‘modernize’ is used to form:
Correct Answer: (B) Verbs
The suffix ‘-ize’/’ise’ is added to nouns and adjectives to create verbs meaning ‘to make or become’. To ‘modernize’ is to make something modern.
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What is the opposite of ‘moral’ using a prefix?
Correct Answer: (D) All of the above are possible with different nuances
‘Immoral’ means not conforming to accepted standards of morality (actively bad). ‘Unmoral’ is a less common synonym for immoral. ‘Amoral’ means lacking a moral sense or being unconcerned with the rightness or wrongness of something. All use a negative prefix.
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The suffix ‘-an’ or ‘-ian’ in ‘Indian’ or ‘librarian’ often denotes:
Correct Answer: (C) A person from a place or a person skilled in something
The suffix ‘-an’/’-ian’ can form adjectives or nouns. As a noun, it often refers to someone who lives in a particular place (Indian) or who is an expert in a field (librarian, magician).
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The prefix ‘circum-‘ in ‘circumnavigate’ means:
Correct Answer: (C) Around
The prefix ‘circum-‘ means ‘around’ or ‘about’. To ‘circumnavigate’ the globe is to sail all the way around it.
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Which suffix turns the noun ‘poison’ into an adjective?
Correct Answer: (C) -ous
The suffix ‘-ous’ means ‘full of’ or ‘possessing the qualities of’. ‘Poisonous’ means containing poison.
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What is the correct negative prefix for ‘balance’?
Correct Answer: (C) Im-
The correct word is ‘imbalance’, which means a lack of balance. Although it starts with ‘b’, it takes the ‘im-‘ prefix.
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The suffix ‘-ship’ in ‘scholarship’ can mean a state of being or:
Correct Answer: (B) An award or grant
While ‘-ship’ often means a state (friendship, leadership), in the context of ‘scholarship’, it refers to a grant of financial aid awarded to a student.
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The word ‘unilateral’ means:
Correct Answer: (A) Involving one side
The prefix ‘uni-‘ means ‘one’. ‘Lateral’ relates to the side. A ‘unilateral’ decision is one made by only one party or side.
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Add the correct suffix to ‘music’ to form a noun for a person.
Correct Answer: (C) -ian
The correct noun for a person skilled in music is ‘musician’. The suffix ‘-ian’ is used here.
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The prefix ‘extra-‘ in ‘extraordinary’ means:
Correct Answer: (C) Beyond or outside
The prefix ‘extra-‘ means ‘outside’ or ‘beyond’. ‘Extraordinary’ means beyond what is ordinary or usual.
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What does the suffix ‘-en’ in ‘wooden’ signify?
Correct Answer: (B) Made of
The suffix ‘-en’ can be used to form adjectives from nouns, indicating the material something is made from. ‘Wooden’ means made of wood. (Contrast with ‘darken’, where it forms a verb).
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Choose the word which is NOT formed correctly.
Correct Answer: (C) Unlegal
The correct negative form of ‘legal’ is ‘illegal’, using the prefix ‘il-‘ because the root word starts with ‘l’. ‘Unlegal’ is incorrect.
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The prefix ‘infra-‘ in ‘infrastructure’ means:
Correct Answer: (D) Below or beneath
‘Infra-‘ is a prefix meaning ‘below’ or ‘beneath’. ‘Infrastructure’ refers to the basic physical and organizational structures (e.g., buildings, roads, power supplies) needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.
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Which suffix makes the adjective ‘sad’ into a noun?
Correct Answer: (B) -ness
The suffix ‘-ness’ is added to adjectives to form abstract nouns. ‘Sadness’ is the state of being sad.
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The prefix ‘epi-‘ in ‘epicenter’ means:
Correct Answer: (A) Upon, on, or over
The prefix ‘epi-‘ means ‘upon’. The ‘epicenter’ of an earthquake is the point on the Earth’s surface directly above the focus of the quake.
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The suffix ‘-ese’ in ‘Japanese’ denotes:
Correct Answer: (C) A language or inhabitant of a place
The suffix ‘-ese’ is used to form adjectives and nouns that refer to a country or city, its inhabitants, or its language (e.g., Japanese, Chinese, Viennese).
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What is the opposite of ‘continue’ using a prefix?
Correct Answer: (D) Discontinue
The prefix ‘dis-‘ is used to form the opposite of ‘continue’. To ‘discontinue’ means to stop or cease.
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The prefix ‘homo-‘ in ‘homophone’ means:
Correct Answer: (B) Same
‘Homo-‘ is a prefix meaning ‘same’. ‘Homophones’ are words that have the same sound (‘phone’) but different meanings or spellings (e.g., ‘to’, ‘too’, ‘two’).
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Change ‘bright’ into a verb using a suffix.
Correct Answer: (C) Brighten
The suffix ‘-en’ is added to adjectives to form verbs meaning ‘to make or become’. To ‘brighten’ is to make something bright.
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The word ‘retroactive’ contains the prefix ‘retro-‘. What does it mean?
Correct Answer: (B) Backwards or in the past
The prefix ‘retro-‘ means ‘backwards’ or ‘in past time’. A ‘retroactive’ law takes effect from a date in the past.
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The suffix ‘-ance’ in ‘importance’ forms a/an:
Correct Answer: (C) Noun denoting a quality or state
The suffix ‘-ance’ (or ‘-ence’) is added to verbs or adjectives to form nouns that signify a quality, state, or action. ‘Importance’ is the state of being important.
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Choose the correct negative prefix for ‘sane’.
Correct Answer: (B) Insane
The correct word is ‘insane’, using the prefix ‘in-‘ to mean ‘not sane’.
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The prefix ‘pseudo-‘ in ‘pseudonym’ means:
Correct Answer: (C) False or pretended
‘Pseudo-‘ is a prefix meaning ‘false’ or ‘imitation’. A ‘pseudonym’ is a false name (‘onym’ means name), especially one used by an author.
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The suffix ‘-ly’ in ‘quickly’ forms a/an:
Correct Answer: (C) Adverb
The suffix ‘-ly’ is most commonly used to form adverbs from adjectives. ‘Quickly’ describes how an action is done.
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What does the prefix ‘omni-‘ mean, as in ‘omniscient’?
Correct Answer: (B) All
The prefix ‘omni-‘ means ‘all’ or ‘everywhere’. ‘Omniscient’ means all-knowing.
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Which word is spelled correctly?
Correct Answer: (A) Misspell
The word is formed by adding the prefix ‘mis-‘ to the root word ‘spell’. Therefore, it has two ‘s’es: ‘mis-spell’.
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The suffix ‘-let’ in ‘booklet’ generally means:
Correct Answer: (C) A small version
The suffix ‘-let’ is a diminutive suffix, meaning it denotes a small or lesser version of something. A ‘booklet’ is a small book.
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The prefix ‘pan-‘ in ‘pan-Indian’ means:
Correct Answer: (C) All-inclusive
The prefix ‘pan-‘ means ‘all’ or relating to a whole. ‘Pan-Indian’ refers to something that includes all of India.
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Add a suffix to ’employ’ to make a noun for the person who gives jobs.
Correct Answer: (B) -er
An ’employer’ is a person or organization that employs people. The suffix ‘-er’ denotes the doer of the action. The suffix ‘-ee’ (employee) denotes the recipient of the action.
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What is the opposite of ‘comfort’ using a prefix?
Correct Answer: (C) Discomfort
The correct negative form is ‘discomfort’, which means a lack of physical or mental comfort.
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The suffix ‘-tion’ in ‘celebration’ is added to the verb ‘celebrate’ to form a/an:
Correct Answer: (C) Noun
The suffix ‘-tion’ is used to form nouns from verbs, indicating an action, process, or result. ‘Celebration’ is the action of celebrating.
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The prefix ‘macro-‘ in ‘macroeconomics’ is the opposite of:
Correct Answer: (B) Micro-
‘Macro-‘ means large-scale, while ‘micro-‘ means small-scale. Macroeconomics deals with the economy as a whole, while microeconomics deals with individual economic agents.
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Add a suffix to the noun ‘length’ to form a verb.
Correct Answer: (C) -en
The suffix ‘-en’ is added to nouns or adjectives to create verbs. To ‘lengthen’ something means to make it longer.