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English Quiz - Prefixes and Suffixes 01 (Questions)

Prefixes and suffixes change words. In this KS3 English quiz, practise building meanings by adding parts to the start or end of roots.

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Fascinating Fact:

Suffix er often means a person or thing that does something, a runner completes 5 kilometres and a toaster browns bread.

In KS3 English, you will learn how prefixes and suffixes alter meaning and word class. Common prefixes include re for again and un for not. Useful suffixes include -er for doer or thing, -ful for full of, and -ment for result. Watch for spelling changes like dropping a silent e before -ing.

Key Terms

Prefix: Letters added to the start of a word to change meaning, as in preheat or unfair.
Suffix: Letters added to the end of a word to change meaning or class, as in teacher or kindness.
Root word: The basic word that carries core meaning, for example cycle in bicycle.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is the difference between a prefix and a suffix?

A prefix goes before the root and changes meaning, like redo. A suffix goes after the root and can change meaning or word class, like hopeful.

What does the suffix -er usually mean?

It often means a person or thing that does an action, such as runner or toaster. It can also compare adjectives, as in faster.

Do prefixes and suffixes affect spelling?

Sometimes. You may drop a silent e (make to making) or double a consonant (fit to fitting). Learn the common patterns for KS3.

Try These Related Quizzes

1.

Select the correct affixes (an affix = prefix or suffix) for the following word.
.......appoint.......

[ ]	Dis.......ment
[ ]	In.......ful
[ ]	Per.......ment
[ ]	Un.......ful

2.

Select the correct affixes (an affix = prefix or suffix) for the following word.
.......reason.......

[ ]	Dis.......ed
[ ]	In.......able
[ ]	Per.......ed
[ ]	Un..............able

3.

Select the correct affixes (an affix = prefix or suffix) for the following word.
.......interested.......

[ ]	Dis.......ness
[ ]	In.......able
[ ]	Mis.......able
[ ]	Un.......ness

4.

Select the correct affixes (an affix = prefix or suffix) for the following word.
.......resource.......

[ ]	In.......ful
[ ]	Per.......ment
[ ]	Pre.......ment
[ ]	Un.......ful

5.

Select the correct affixes (an affix = prefix or suffix) for the following word.
.......allow.......

[ ]	Dis.......able
[ ]	In.......ed
[ ]	Mis.......able
[ ]	Per.......able

6.

Select the correct affixes (an affix = prefix or suffix) for the following word.
.......manage.......

[ ]	In.......able
[ ]	In.......ship
[ ]	Un.......able
[ ]	Un.......ship

7.

Select the correct affixes (an affix = prefix or suffix) for the following word.
.......distinguish.......

[ ]	Dis.......ment
[ ]	In.......able
[ ]	Mis.......able
[ ]	Un.......ment

8.

Select the correct affixes (an affix = prefix or suffix) for the following word.
.......arrange.......

[ ]	Dis.......hood
[ ]	Mis.......hood
[ ]	Per.......ment
[ ]	Pre.......ment

9.

Select the correct affixes (an affix = prefix or suffix) for the following word.
.......speak.......

[ ]	In.......able
[ ]	Post.......ing
[ ]	Pre.......ing
[ ]	Un.......able

10.

Select the correct affixes (an affix = prefix or suffix) for the following word.
.......hope.......

[ ]	Dis.......ful
[ ]	Dis.......less
[ ]	Un .......ful
[ ]	Un.......less

English Quiz - Prefixes and Suffixes 01 (Answers)

1.

Select the correct affixes (an affix = prefix or suffix) for the following word.
.......appoint.......

[x]	Dis.......ment
[ ]	In.......ful
[ ]	Per.......ment
[ ]	Un.......ful

Disappointment

2.

Select the correct affixes (an affix = prefix or suffix) for the following word.
.......reason.......

[ ]	Dis.......ed
[ ]	In.......able
[ ]	Per.......ed
[x]	Un..............able

It would be unreasonable to make any other choice!

3.

Select the correct affixes (an affix = prefix or suffix) for the following word.
.......interested.......

[x]	Dis.......ness
[ ]	In.......able
[ ]	Mis.......able
[ ]	Un.......ness

Disinterestedness. Remember that "disinterested" does not have the same meaning as "uninterested"

4.

Select the correct affixes (an affix = prefix or suffix) for the following word.
.......resource.......

[ ]	In.......ful
[ ]	Per.......ment
[ ]	Pre.......ment
[x]	Un.......ful

Don't be unresourceful!

5.

Select the correct affixes (an affix = prefix or suffix) for the following word.
.......allow.......

[x]	Dis.......able
[ ]	In.......ed
[ ]	Mis.......able
[ ]	Per.......able

Disallowable

6.

Select the correct affixes (an affix = prefix or suffix) for the following word.
.......manage.......

[ ]	In.......able
[ ]	In.......ship
[x]	Un.......able
[ ]	Un.......ship

This quiz is not unmanageable

7.

Select the correct affixes (an affix = prefix or suffix) for the following word.
.......distinguish.......

[ ]	Dis.......ment
[x]	In.......able
[ ]	Mis.......able
[ ]	Un.......ment

The correct answer was indistinguishable from those which were incorrect

8.

Select the correct affixes (an affix = prefix or suffix) for the following word.
.......arrange.......

[ ]	Dis.......hood
[ ]	Mis.......hood
[ ]	Per.......ment
[x]	Pre.......ment

Prearrangement

9.

Select the correct affixes (an affix = prefix or suffix) for the following word.
.......speak.......

[ ]	In.......able
[ ]	Post.......ing
[ ]	Pre.......ing
[x]	Un.......able

Her performance was literally unspeakable!

10.

Select the correct affixes (an affix = prefix or suffix) for the following word.
.......hope.......

[ ]	Dis.......ful
[ ]	Dis.......less
[x]	Un .......ful
[ ]	Un.......less

They were unhopeful about their chances