6th Grade Vocabulary Test: Prefixes Sub- And Super-

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6th Grade Vocabulary Test: Prefixes Sub- And Super- - Quiz

The use of prefixes can be hard and confusing to a person who has not covered them in class. As we have covered how to use the prefixes Sub- and Super- you can now be expected to explain how words change after their addition. Give the quiz a try and gauge yourself.

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1.

Which word means "faster than the speed of sound?"
- A.
  
  Supersonic
- B.
  
  Subdivide
- C.
  
  Submerge
- D.
  
  Supernatural
2.

Which word means "to cut into smaller parts?"
- A.
  
  Subdivide
- B.
  
  Subordinate
- C.
  
  Subdue
- D.
  
  Supersonic
3.

Which word means "to sink beneath water?"
- A.
  
  Submerge
- B.
  
  Subdivide
- C.
  
  Supernatural
- D.
  
  Superfluous
4.

Which word means "beyond or above normal?"
- A.
  
  Supernatural
- B.
  
  Subdivide
- C.
  
  Submerge
- D.
  
  Subordinate
5.

Which word means "less important or lower in rank?"
- A.
  
  Subordinate
- B.
  
  Submerge
- C.
  
  Supervise
- D.
  
  Supersonic
6.

What does the word "subdue" mean?
- A.
  
  To conquer; to bring under control
- B.
  
  To watch over or overlook
- C.
  
  To surrender to someone else
- D.
  
  More than is needed
7.

What does the word "supervise" mean?
- A.
  
  To watch over or overlook
- B.
  
  To surrender to someone else
- C.
  
  More than is needed
- D.
  
  The part of the mind that has hidden thoughts or feelings you're not aware of
8.

What does the word "subconscious" mean?
- A.
  
  The part of the mind that has hidden thoughts or feelings you're not aware of
- B.
  
  More than is needed
- C.
  
  To watch over or overlook
- D.
  
  To surrender to someone else
9.

What does the word "submission" mean?
- A.
  
  To surrender to someone else
- B.
  
  To watch over or overlook
- C.
  
  More than is needed
- D.
  
  The part of the mind that has hidden thoughts or feelings you're not aware of
10.

What does the word "superfluous" mean?
- A.
  
  More than is needed
- B.
  
  To surrender to someone else
- C.
  
  To watch over or overlook
- D.
  
  To conquer; to bring under control
11.

Use the correct vocabulary word to complete the following sentence. MUST BE SPELLED CORRECTLY TO RECEIVE POINTS. Light travels at _________________________________ speed.
12.

Use the correct vocabulary word to complete the following sentence. MUST BE SPELLED CORRECTLY TO RECEIVE POINTS. Mr. Roberts will ___________________________ his staff to make sure that they are working to their full potential.
13.

Use the correct vocabulary word to complete the following sentence. MUST BE SPELLED CORRECTLY TO RECEIVE POINTS. Some say that ghost are _________________________________ because they come from the beyond.
14.

Use the correct vocabulary word to complete the following sentence. MUST BE SPELLED CORRECTLY TO RECEIVE POINTS. The submarine began to ______________________________ into the ocean.
15.

Use the correct vocabulary word to complete the following sentence. MUST BE SPELLED CORRECTLY TO RECEIVE POINTS. The soldiers will __________________________ the enemy in order to take control of the land.
16.

Is the vocabulary word being used properly in the following sentence: The car was traveling so slowly. It was going at supersonic speed.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
17.

Is the vocabulary word being used properly in the following sentence: I am Mrs. Azar's subordinate because she is the principal and I am the vice-principal.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
18.

Is the vocabulary word being used properly in the following sentence: I love dreams because they are part of my subconscious, which may have some hidden meanings to them.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
19.

Is the vocabulary word being used properly in the following sentence: In order to share with everyone, we had to subdivide the large cake.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
20.

Is the vocabulary word being used properly in the following sentence: That strange eerie sound was supernatural because it was beyond normal.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False