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Prefixes and Suffixes
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QUESTION 21
Choose the word with incorrect prefix ____ able.
  • B Moveable
  • C Honorable
  • D Victoryable
  • A Lovable
Answer: 'Lovable,' 'Moveable,' and 'Honorable' are all valid words. 'Victoryable' is not a standard English word; the correct adjective is 'victorious'.
QUESTION 22
Use Suffix with ‘pure’
  • D ... less
  • C ...dom
  • B ...ness
  • A ...ty
Answer: The suffix '-ty' is used to form a noun indicating a quality. Adding it to 'pure' creates 'purity'.
QUESTION 23
Choose the appropriate suffix to form new word.Sweet
  • A ful
  • B heart
  • D eyes
  • C body
Answer: 'Sweet' and 'heart' combine to form the compound word 'sweetheart,' which is a term of endearment for a loved one.
QUESTION 24
Choose the correct word :There were only a ....... of students in the class. (hand)
  • C handage
  • B handful
  • A handless
  • D handment
Answer: The suffix '-ful' is added to 'hand' to create 'handful,' which means a small number or quantity.
QUESTION 25
Choose the suffix that meaningfully completes the sentence:It seems he has a very photograph___ memory as he can vividly recollect all that happened.
  • D ___full
  • C ___able
  • B ___ic
  • A ___ly
Answer: The suffix '-ic' is used to form adjectives. A 'photographic memory' is the ability to remember things in exact detail.
QUESTION 26
Complete the sentence below by choosing the most appropriate prefix from the given, options below :It was not just rudeness; they were completely ______ efficient too.
  • C in
  • B un
  • A ill
  • D over
Answer: The prefix 'in-' means 'not'. 'Inefficient' means not achieving maximum productivity, which fits the sentence.
QUESTION 27
Choose the word with incorrect prefix mis _____:
  • C misjudge
  • B misfire
  • D misunderstand
  • A mislike
Answer: 'Misfire,' 'misjudge,' and 'misunderstand' are common words. 'Mislike' is an archaic word for 'dislike' and is not in modern use.
QUESTION 28
Choose the correct word :The teacher reprimanded her for her ......... (conduct).
  • B nonconduct
  • A misconduct
  • C overconduct
  • D unconduct
Answer: The prefix 'mis-' means 'bad' or 'improper'. 'Misconduct' means improper behavior.
QUESTION 29
Which one of the following suffixes can be added to the word below to form a new word : Infant
  • A _dom
  • C _cy
  • D _ish
  • B _ry
Answer: The suffix '-ry' is added to 'infant' to form 'infantry,' which refers to soldiers who fight on foot.
QUESTION 30
Choose the appropriate prefix to make the new word:Colon
  • A Sub-
  • C Semi-
  • D Super-
  • B Re-
Answer: The prefix 'semi-' means 'half'. A 'semicolon' (;) is a punctuation mark.