Prefixes and Suffixes — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. What does the prefix un- mean in the word "unlock"?
A) again
B) before
C) not or opposite
D) full of
The prefix dis- means 'not' or 'opposite of.' For example, disappear means to not appear.
2. Which word means "full of cheer"?
A) cheerless
B) cheering
C) cheerful
D) uncheer
The suffix -ful means 'full of.' Adding -ful to cheer makes cheerful, meaning full of cheer.
3. What does the word "recount" mean?
A) count before
B) count without
C) not count
D) count again
The prefix re- means 'again.' Recount means to count again.
4. Which suffix turns the verb "move" into a noun?
A) -ly
B) -less
C) -ment
D) -ful
The suffix -ment turns a verb into a noun meaning 'the act of.' For example, enjoyment means the act of enjoying.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. The prefix in the word "disappear" is dis.
The prefix dis- means 'not' or 'opposite of.' Disappear means to not appear.
2. A person without hope feels hopeless.
The suffix -less means 'without.' Adding -less to hope makes hopeless, meaning without hope.
3. The word "prewash" means to wash before.
The prefix pre- means 'before.' Prewash means to wash before the main wash.
4. Adding -ness to "dark" gives us the word darkness.
The suffix -ness means 'the state of.' Adding -ness to dark makes darkness.
5. The suffix in the word "softly" is ly.
The suffix -ly means 'in a way.' Softly means in a soft way.