Vocabulary Prefixes and Suffixes 2

Question 1

What does the prefix 'anti-' mean, as in 'antibiotic' or 'antivirus'?

Accepted Answer

Against or opposing

Answer

The prefix 'anti-' means 'against' or 'opposing,' indicating something that works against or counters the root word.

Question 2

The suffix '-ment' as in 'achievement' or 'development' forms:

Accepted Answer

Nouns

Answer

The suffix '-ment' converts verbs into nouns that refer to the result, process, or state of an action.

Question 3

What does the prefix 'sub-' mean, as in 'submarine' or 'substandard'?

Accepted Answer

Under or below

Answer

The prefix 'sub-' means 'under' or 'below,' indicating a lower position or lesser degree.

Question 4

The suffix '-able' or '-ible' as in 'readable' or 'flexible' means:

Accepted Answer

Capable of being

Answer

The suffixes '-able' and '-ible' mean 'capable of being' or 'worthy of,' turning verbs into adjectives.

Question 5

What does the prefix 'inter-' mean, as in 'international' or 'interact'?

Accepted Answer

Between or among

Answer

The prefix 'inter-' means 'between' or 'among,' indicating a connection or relationship across different things.

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