Prefixes and Suffixes

QUESTION 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.

QUESTION 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.

QUESTION 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.

QUESTION 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.

QUESTION 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.

QUESTION 56

Select the right suffix for the word “Icon”:

B ____or
C ____ful
D ____able
A ____ic

Answer: The suffix '-ic' is used to form an adjective. 'Iconic' means relating to or having the characteristics of an icon.

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