Prefixes and Suffixes

QUESTION 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.

A mis
B counter
D under
C over

Answer: The prefix 'counter-' means 'against' or 'opposite'. 'Counterproductive' means having the opposite of the desired effect.

QUESTION 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.

B able
A ible
D mant
C ant

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.

QUESTION 13

Choose the correct option of prefix to make new word -Continued

A mis
C un
D in
B dis

Answer: The prefix 'dis-' means 'to stop'. 'Discontinued' means something that is no longer being produced or offered.

QUESTION 14

In which of the following words “al” is not used as suffix ?

A Disposal
D Loyal
C Reversal
B Renewal

Answer: In 'disposal,' 'renewal,' and 'reversal,' '-al' is a suffix. In 'loyal,' the 'al' is part of the original root word.

QUESTION 15

Choose the prefix to indicate the antonym of the word “appropriated”-

C dis
D mis
B un
A in

Answer: The prefix 'mis-' means 'wrongly'. 'Misappropriated' means to take something dishonestly for one's own use.

QUESTION 16

Which one of the following can be added to the word 'credible' to form a new word ?

B ex-
D in-
A un-
C mis-

Answer: The prefix 'in-' means 'not'. 'Incredible' means not believable.

QUESTION 17

If you take away the prefix and the suffix,what word is left of the word 'unemployed' ?

C employ
B employed
A unemploy
D will not changes

Answer: 'Unemployed' is formed from the prefix 'un-', the root word 'employ', and the suffix '-ed'.

QUESTION 18

Choose the prefix that meaningfully complete the sentence: All the food quickly ______ appeared from the table as the children were really hungry.

B dis__
A un__
C re__
D de__

Answer: The prefix 'dis-' can mean the reversal of an action. 'Disappeared' means to cease to be visible.

QUESTION 19

Choose the appropriate suffix to form new word:Trust

D -less
C -ly
B -worthy
A -able

Answer: The suffix '-worthy' means 'deserving of'. 'Trustworthy' means someone or something that can be relied on as honest or truthful.

QUESTION 20

Choose the most appropriate suffix to complete the given sentence :It’s becoming fashion ____ to wear oversized clothes.

D ista
C show
B ably
A able

Answer: The suffix '-able' means 'capable of being'. 'Fashionable' means conforming to the current fashion.

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