Flocabulary Flocabulary Word Study and Etymology 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does the prefix 'un-' mean in words like 'unhappy' and 'unkind'?
- Not or opposite of (Correct answer)
- Again
- Before
- After
Correct answer: Not or opposite of
The prefix 'un-' negates the base word, turning 'happy' into 'unhappy' (not happy).
Question 2: What is a root word?
- The base form of a word without any affixes (Correct answer)
- A word only found in plant science
- A word that cannot change form
- The longest word in a sentence
Correct answer: The base form of a word without any affixes
A root word is the core part of a word that carries its fundamental meaning.
Question 3: What does the suffix '-tion' typically indicate when added to a verb?
- A noun showing an action or state (Correct answer)
- A verb in past tense
- An adjective meaning full of
- A plural noun
Correct answer: A noun showing an action or state
The suffix '-tion' converts verbs into nouns, as in 'educate' becoming 'education.'
Question 4: The Latin root 'aqua' means which of the following?
- Water (Correct answer)
- Earth
- Fire
- Air
Correct answer: Water
'Aqua' is the Latin root for water, found in words like 'aquarium' and 'aquatic.'
Question 5: What does the prefix 'pre-' mean in words like 'preview' and 'prepare'?
- Before (Correct answer)
- After
- During
- Against
Correct answer: Before
The prefix 'pre-' means before, as seen in 'preview' (to see before the main event).
Question 6: Which word contains the Greek root 'graph' meaning 'write'?
- Autograph (Correct answer)
- Automobile
- Automatic
- Audiobook
Correct answer: Autograph
'Autograph' combines 'auto' (self) and 'graph' (write), meaning one's own written signature.
Flocabulary Flocabulary Word Study and Etymology 1
What does the prefix 'un-' mean in words like 'unhappy' and 'unkind'?