ELTIS Spelling and Word Formation 2

Question 1

What does the prefix 're-' mean in the word 'rewrite'?

Accepted Answer

again

Answer

The prefix 're-' means 'again,' so 'rewrite' means to write something a second time.

Question 2

Which word correctly uses the suffix '-tion'?

Accepted Answer

connection

Answer

'Connection' is the correct spelling — the base word 'connect' plus '-ion' produces one 'c', one 't', and '-ion': c-o-n-n-e-c-t-i-o-n.

Question 3

What does the prefix 'pre-' mean in the word 'preview'?

Accepted Answer

before

Answer

The prefix 'pre-' means 'before,' so 'preview' means to view something before its official release.

Question 4

Which word correctly uses the prefix 'dis-'?

Accepted Answer

disappear

Answer

'Disappear' is formed by attaching 'dis-' to 'appear,' which already contains a double 'p': d-i-s-a-p-p-e-a-r.

Question 5

What does the suffix '-ful' mean in the word 'hopeful'?

Accepted Answer

full of

Answer

The suffix '-ful' means 'full of' or 'having a quality,' so 'hopeful' means full of hope.

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