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1. Select the right prefix for the word “usual”:
Answer: The prefix 'un-' creates the opposite meaning of a word. 'Unusual' means not usual.
2. The word Priest ____ can have which of the following suffixes?
Answer: The suffix '-hood' is used to denote a state or condition. 'Priesthood' refers to the state of being a priest.
3. Choose the prefix that meaningfully completes the sentence: It was rather ____fair that I alone was asked to report early for the meeting.
Answer: The prefix 'un-' forms the antonym of 'fair'. 'Unfair' means not just or equitable, which fits the sentence's context.
4. Select the most appropriate option to add the correct Suffix to the underlined word in the given sentence :My son delivered a praise _____ speech at the International seminar on Child Rights.
Answer: The suffix '-worthy' means 'deserving of'. A 'praiseworthy' speech is a speech that deserves praise.
5. Match the prefixes under Column A with the words under Column B :Column A Column Ba. mis (i) tieb. de (ii) contentc. un (iii) conductd. dis (iv) code
Answer: The correct combinations are: mis+conduct = misconduct, de+code = decode, un+tie = untie, and dis+content = discontent.
6. Choose the word which does not have the same suffix as the remaining three -
Answer: 'Harmful,' 'Colourful,' and 'Thankful' can all correctly use the suffix '-ful.' The adjective form of 'Noise' is 'noisy.'
7. Use Prefix with ‘Judicial’
Answer: The prefix 'non-' means 'not'. 'Non-judicial' refers to something not related to a court or judge.
8. Which suffix can be added to the word 'peace' to make a new word ?
Answer: The suffix '-ful' means 'full of'. Adding it to 'peace' creates 'peaceful,' which means full of peace.
9. Select the correct prefix to add to the underline word in the context of the given sentence.You _____ honour Shyam by calling him a terrorist.
Answer: The prefix 'dis-' is used to mean the opposite of something. To 'dishonour' someone is to bring shame upon them.
10. What suffix can you not add to the end of the word ‘harm’ to make a new word ?
Answer: You can form 'harmful,' 'harming,' and 'harmed.' The suffix '-est' is for superlative adjectives and cannot be added to 'harm'.
11. Choose the most appropriate Prefix to complete the underlined word in the sentence given:Condemning people in public is productive because it makes them hostile.
Answer: The prefix 'counter-' means 'against' or 'opposite'. 'Counterproductive' means having the opposite of the desired effect.
12. Choose the most appropriate suffix to complete the underlined word in the sentence given:There was no claim for the lost watch at the Lost and Found counter.
Answer: The suffix '-ant' is used to form a noun for a person who performs an action. A 'claimant' is a person who makes a claim.
13. Choose the correct option of prefix to make new word -Continued
Answer: The prefix 'dis-' means 'to stop'. 'Discontinued' means something that is no longer being produced or offered.
14. In which of the following words “al” is not used as suffix ?
Answer: In 'disposal,' 'renewal,' and 'reversal,' '-al' is a suffix. In 'loyal,' the 'al' is part of the original root word.
15. Choose the prefix to indicate the antonym of the word “appropriated”-
Answer: The prefix 'mis-' means 'wrongly'. 'Misappropriated' means to take something dishonestly for one's own use.
16. Which one of the following can be added to the word 'credible' to form a new word ?
Answer: The prefix 'in-' means 'not'. 'Incredible' means not believable.
17. If you take away the prefix and the suffix,what word is left of the word 'unemployed' ?
Answer: 'Unemployed' is formed from the prefix 'un-', the root word 'employ', and the suffix '-ed'.
18. Choose the prefix that meaningfully complete the sentence: All the food quickly ______ appeared from the table as the children were really hungry.
Answer: The prefix 'dis-' can mean the reversal of an action. 'Disappeared' means to cease to be visible.
19. Choose the appropriate suffix to form new word:Trust
Answer: The suffix '-worthy' means 'deserving of'. 'Trustworthy' means someone or something that can be relied on as honest or truthful.
20. Choose the most appropriate suffix to complete the given sentence :It’s becoming fashion ____ to wear oversized clothes.
Answer: The suffix '-able' means 'capable of being'. 'Fashionable' means conforming to the current fashion.