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Prefixes and Suffixes

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51. Which one of the following suffixes can be added to the following word to form a new one Paint
  • C. _en
  • B. __ly
  • D. _ion
  • A. _er
Answer: Adding the suffix '-er' to the verb 'paint' creates the noun 'painter,' which is a person who paints.
52. Choose the most appropriate prefix to complete the sentence :Her decision to cancel the concert is bound to ___ appoint her fans greatly.
  • C. un
  • B. re
  • A. it
  • D. dis
Answer: The prefix 'dis-' is used to form 'disappoint,' which means to fail to fulfill the hopes of someone.
53. Choose the most appropriate Prefix to complete the underlined word in the given sentence :The risks far ______ weigh the potential benefits of an open book examination for senior secondary students.
  • B. mis
  • D. over
  • A. out
  • C. re
Answer: The prefix 'out-' can mean to surpass something. 'Outweigh' means to be greater or more significant than something else.
54. Choose the most appropriate Prefix to complete the underlined word in the sentence given :The patient hasn't complained of any _____ comfort.
  • A. un
  • D. mis
  • B. under
  • C. dis
Answer: The prefix 'dis-' creates the opposite meaning. 'Discomfort' is the opposite of comfort and means a feeling of unease or slight pain.
55. The word using suffix ‘ment’ is :
  • B. Moment
  • D. Cement
  • A. Argument
  • C. Comment
Answer: 'Argument' is formed by adding the suffix '-ment' to the verb 'argue' to create a noun. In the other words, 'ment' is part of the root.
56. The word using suffix ‘ment’ is :
  • B. Moment
  • D. Cement
  • A. Argument
  • C. Comment
Answer: 'Argument' is formed by adding the suffix '-ment' to the verb 'argue' to create a noun. In the other words, 'ment' is part of the root.